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New research shows terrain complexity is an important factor when brush-tailed rock-wallabies choose habitat, providing critical insight to help bring the critically endangered species back from the brink. Brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations have dwindled for more than a century due to historical hunting for the European fur trade and competition and predation from introduced species.

Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and now a new international study, jointly led by Adelaide University, University of Oxford, ETH Zurich, and Stanford University, has found one in ten people may not be benefiting from common medications used to treat the condition. The collaborative study discovered genetic variations present in ten per cent of the population could prevent GLP-1...

With the announcement of the Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday 12 May, the following Adelaide University researchers are available for comment on their areas of expertise. From taxation and housing to environment and agriculture, our academics can help you unpack what the budget means for your audience.

Adelaide University has been notified of a global cyber security incident suffered by Canvas, the external provider of our learning management system. We have been affected by this incident alongside other universities around the world and are working closely with Canvas.

Despite major global disruptions, new research shows Australia’s construction sector has adapted faster than expected, driven by rapid adoption of digital tools and more resilient ways of working. The study, conducted by researchers from Adelaide University and Flinders University, found that while the sector faced significant delays, cost increases and material shortages during events including th...