Lumen
The pursuit eternal
Pioneering research in plant breeding, alternative proteins, and transformative technologies keeps the Waite at the cutting edge in its constant pursuit of the next big thing.
Harvesting knowledge
Harvest is a crucial part of every winemaker and viticulturist’s year. Meet the team of staff and students who tackled the 2024 vintage at Waite.
When wine came to Waite
Many a successful winemaker made their way through Roseworthy Agricultural College before it merged with the University of Adelaide in 1991. The move saw South Australian teaching and research in oenology and viticulture transferred to the University’s Waite campus, which has since become a global icon of winemaking.
A year of celebrations
The celebrations for our 150th have already begun – the party has officially started.
World News - Autumn 2024
We invited some of this community to be our special “foreign correspondents” - to give a brief insight into their lives, careers and success around the world.
Onnie Chan
Education has always played a significant role in my life, thanks to my mother’s influence. Now, I am turning a new page because of my studies at the University of Adelaide.
The pursuit eternal
Pioneering research in plant breeding, alternative proteins, and transformative technologies keeps the Waite at the cutting edge in its constant pursuit of the next big thing.
100 years of better breeding
A lot can happen in a century, especially in the field of plant breeding.
Eat Waite
Research never tasted so good.
When research meets opportunity
It can take years to be in the right place at the right time. Waite has a legacy – and a future – of turning incidental discoveries into world-shifting knowledge.
Sowing a greener future
In a world grappling with escalating climate change and global agricultural concerns, the Waite’s research is vital to addressing modern-day food and biodiversity needs.
Magic dirt
There’s a magical world beneath our feet. Academics and scientists at Waite are working tirelessly to help improve soil health across the nation.
Harvesting knowledge
Harvest is a crucial part of every winemaker and viticulturist’s year. Meet the team of staff and students who tackled the 2024 vintage at Waite.
When wine came to Waite
Many a successful winemaker made their way through Roseworthy Agricultural College before it merged with the University of Adelaide in 1991. The move saw South Australian teaching and research in oenology and viticulture transferred to the University’s Waite campus, which has since become a global icon of winemaking.
100 years of better breeding
A lot can happen in a century, especially in the field of plant breeding.
Gardens of Note
The Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae House gardens and the Waite Conservation Reserve are made of many impressive parts.
Nurturing excellence
Waite’s teaching community remains a testament to Peter Waite’s enduring commitment to innovation and science.
The other friends of Waite
A great strength of the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus is the like-minded organisations who’ve chosen to nest amid the gumtrees with us – some of whom have been our neighbours and collaborators for generations.
When wine came to Waite
Many a successful winemaker made their way through Roseworthy Agricultural College before it merged with the University of Adelaide in 1991. The move saw South Australian teaching and research in oenology and viticulture transferred to the University’s Waite campus, which has since become a global icon of winemaking.
Lumen readers' prize
Your chance to win 150th anniversary prizes.
The Vice-Chancellor’s 150th Wine Collection
Professor Høj presents a collection of alumni wines.
Letters to the editor
We invited readers of our Spring/Summer issue of Lumen to tell us how studying at the University of Adelaide helped change their lives – what impact we had on their history.
David Penberthy
OnDit, the UniBar and other formative experiences.
New Alumni Council Chair
The University of Adelaide Alumni Council has welcomed a new Chair: Ms Robyn Mudie.
A year of celebrations
The celebrations for our 150th have already begun – the party has officially started.
Treasures of Waite
To some, the trove may seem to be a slightly quirky collection of oddities. But they are very dear and important to us.
Human infrastructure
Though Peter Waite’s name looms large over our eastern campus, there are many other prominent people who, through their research or riches, contributed to the University of Adelaide, WARI, or South Australian science, and earned a building dedication in response.
Famous visitors
A look at the signatures of our history.
Jubilee and Centenary Celebrations
Cast a glance backwards at past major milestones.
Our earliest film
The Maths Lawns in front of the Barr Smith Library have not always been dedicated to gentle academic pursuits.
World News - Autumn 2024
We invited some of this community to be our special “foreign correspondents” - to give a brief insight into their lives, careers and success around the world.
News in brief - Autumn 2024
Media stories from across the University.
Misinformation. Lies. And artificial intelligence
We can use AI, but only once we understand it.
World news - Spring 2023
We invited some of our family of “foreign correspondents” to give a brief insight into their lives and careers.
News in brief - Spring 2023
The people and research of the University receive wide media attention locally, nationally and internationally.
Environment report card – failing our planet
Professor Andy Lowe, Interim Director, Environment Institute, gives his sobering overview of the state of the planet.
Featured
About our cover
The cover of our Waite 100 special edition of Lumen illustrates the difficulty of encapsulating a century of history into a 64-page magazine – or in this case in a single glass vase.
Special thanks to Isaac Freeman, who photographed the cover, and Sky Allen of Arcadia Aquatic, who arranged the still life within the vase.
Plant matter was grown, collected, and supplied to us with help from Benjamin McGorm, James Cowley, Jenny Mortimer, Jonathan Diab, Kate Delaporte, Lieke van der Hulst, Matthew Denton, Rachel Burton, Rakesh David and Ranjit Das.
About Lumen
Lumen is the University of Adelaide’s peak magazine – for and about the University. It is published bi-annually and distributed via a print edition and email to more than 100,000 recipients.
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From the Newsroom
27
Jun
Future risk of coral bleaching set to intensify globally
An international team of researchers led by the University of Adelaide has projected future marine heatwaves will cause coral reefs to be at severe risk of bleaching for longer periods than previously seen.
26
Jun
AI tool launches to help producers reach markets
The University of Adelaide and Food South Australia have today launched AskSASI, a tool to help food and beverage producers identify environmental accreditations for their products in Australian and international markets.
25
Jun
New guidelines set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with input from a University of Adelaide expert, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D before the point of symptom onset.
24
Jun
Childhood cancers numbers not rising in SA and NT
Despite national and global reports of rising incidences of cancer affecting children and young people, new analysis has found rates of childhood cancer have remained unchanged over the past 30 years in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
University events
28
Jun
School of Psychology research seminar
Dr Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago will present on the use of community detection algorithms to identify overlapping psychological symptoms in large datasets. Friday 28 June, 1–2 pm. Room 526, Hughes building, North Terrace campus and online.
28
Jun
Elder Conservatorium Lunchtime Concert | A Poet's Love
Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe, composed in 1840, sets 16 poems by Heinrich Heine to music. Yale graduate Kyle Stegall is joined by pianist Anna Goldsworthy for a program that also features songs from Clara Schumann. Friday 28 June, 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
1
Jul
United Kingdom and Europe global opportunities and impact forum 2024
Join us for an overview of the recent Senior Executive Mission to the United Kingdom and Germany, as well as information on partnerships, student recruitment efforts, and research and funding opportunities available to support partnership work in the region. The session includes a Q&A followed by a networking afternoon tea. Monday 1 July, 12.30–2 pm. Room 307, Schultz building, North Terrace campus. Register.
2
Jul
Geographical Futures Navigated Via Our Connection To Nature
Join Sophie Thomson, TV presenter and gardener, to hear her keynote address for the Institute of Australian Geographers Conference. Sophie is a prominent ambassador and board member, recognised with awards like the 2024 South Australian Inspiring Woman of the Year. Her profound belief in gardening as a resource to face some of life’s challenges and as a way to nurture resilience and environmental care aligns perfectly with the conference theme. Tuesday 2 July, 9–10 am. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. Register (limited availability).
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