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Driving stewardship in the automotive industry

Tracey Dodd and Ralf Zurbrugg

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have taken a closer look at the importance of stewardship in the automotive industry with an aim to improving sustainability.

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Fellowships grants build industry connections

 Dr Sarah Scholten

The University of Adelaide has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding to activate six innovative research projects as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme. 

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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer

Breast cancer

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.

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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.

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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases

Professor Alastair MacLennan with Mattthew Reinerstein who has cerebral palsy

The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought.

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Teaching older dogs new tricks for a longer life

Photo of Tracey Taylor with a dog on the grass.

Keeping the mind active as we age is often recommended to ward off or improve symptoms of dementia in people, but can the same advice also be put into practice for pet dogs as they enter their twilight years?

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University of Adelaide scores highly in subject rankings

Campus

The University of Adelaide has retained its position among the world’s top universities, with the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI

Stock image of surgeons in an operating theatre. One surgeon is being passed a pair of scissors.

Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to University of Adelaide experts.

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Westpac Scholars to fight disease and support veterans

Photo of Harriet Cooling and Taylor Cowell

Four University of Adelaide students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans.

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Mouth to mouth tactic may stop dental decay

Photo of woman at the dentist

University of Adelaide researchers are exploring if a unique transplant which involves moving good bacteria from one person’s mouth to another – possibly through a special toothpaste - could be the answer to improving dental health.

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