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Mystery solved!
It has been one of Adelaide’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?
Lumen readers' prize - Spring 2024
Your chance to win 1 of 10 original posters.
Making a magnificent song and dance
Behind the scenes of Sweeney Todd.
World News - Spring 2024
Three alumni share how their extraordinary talents have taken them around the world.
Re-activating Australian Dance Theatre’s archive for the future
Bringing Australian Dance Theatre back to life.
Australian comedy as an agent of change
Exploring comedy's power to change ideas.
Re-activating Australian Dance Theatre’s archive for the future
Bringing Australian Dance Theatre back to life.
Australian comedy as an agent of change
Exploring comedy's power to change ideas.
Rebooting the Muse
Examining how the arts can recover from Covid.
News in brief - Spring 2024
Making news around the world.
100 years of better breeding
The evolution of plant breeding.
Eat Waite
Research never tasted so good.
Making a magnificent song and dance
Behind the scenes of Sweeney Todd.
Only Sound Remains - book excerpt
Our Miles Franklin shortlisted author.
From little things, big things grow
The Little Theatre celebrates 50 years of drama.
A culture of creation
An award-winning First Nations student and artist discusses his inspiration from Country.
Exploring a passionate life, bravely - author profile
Only Sound Remains tells a fresh new story of Australian life, introducing this reader to aspects of the Iranian diaspora.
Music theatre alum: Mackenzie Garcia
My life at the University of Adelaide began in 2020 with the uncertainty of what the next three years would look like.
Lumen readers' prize - Spring 2024
Your chance to win 1 of 10 original posters.
Ern Malley and the Angry Penguins
Our links to Australia's greatest literary hoax.
Letters to the editor - Spring 2024
Finding friends and love at Uni.
Music theatre alum: Mackenzie Garcia
My life at the University of Adelaide began in 2020 with the uncertainty of what the next three years would look like.
Music theatre alum: Max Walburn
Being a part of something new was always part of the appeal in my initial application to audition for this program.
150th Wine Collection
Our special collection of wines made by alumni.
Mystery solved!
It has been one of Adelaide’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?
Living history
Taking kids back in time at the Waite campus.
Tipping point
Capturing the student tug-of-war of 1965.
From little things, big things grow
The Little Theatre celebrates 50 years of drama.
First among equals
Honouring Edith Dornwell - our first female graduate in 1885 and Australia's first science graduate.
150th Celebration – give to the future
Celebrate 150 – Give to the Future: support the gift of education, transform lives, inspire innovation and push boundaries.
World News - Spring 2024
Three alumni share how their extraordinary talents have taken them around the world.
Creating a new university
The making of a modern university.
News in brief - Spring 2024
Making news around the world.
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.
Featured
Peter Drew and the art of creation
Noted Australian artist and University alum Peter Drew, famed for his AUSSIE series of posters, shares his process as he creates a new poster for Lumen featuring one of our 19th century University pioneers.
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From the Newsroom
18
Feb
3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety
A new version of “Dragon Teeth” markings have appeared on Adelaide roads as part of a new project by the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.
17
Feb
Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking
While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents’ risky drinking behaviour is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects while warning of the negative consequences of drinking.
12
Feb
Westpac Scholar to improve aged care with tech
Computer Sciences student Zachary Shinnick has been awarded a 2025 Westpac Scholarship to support his research in machine learning in his pursuit to create better outcomes for people in aged care.
12
Feb
Human settlement key to extinction of New Zealand’s iconic moa
New research has identified the extent to which human colonisation and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand’s giant flightless bird, the moa.
University events
19
Feb
Eat The Invaders: Controlling Invasive species
Eat The Invaders is a six-part series examining how Australia might deal with invasive species by turning them into dinner. A collaboration between the Environment Institute, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Biodiversity Council, ABC Impact and Partnerships, and Closer Productions this special event will feature screening of Episode 5 "Cat", followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Wednesday 19 February, 5–7 pm. Braggs lecture theatre, North Terrace campus. Register.
21
Feb
Empowered Educators: opening workshop
Empowered Educators supports academic and professional staff to identify, implement and evaluate evidence-based enhancements to student learning. Empowered Educators is designed to support educators in the transition to Adelaide University. The series opening workshop features Dr Anna Rowe (UNSW). Friday 21 February, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. Sprigg Room 134, Level 1, Mawson Building, North Terrace campus. Register.
24
Feb
Professor Vivienne Moore (School of Public Health) will present a paper by Heise et al (2019) entitled Gender inequality and restrictive gender norms: framing the challenges to health. Professor Jennie Popay (Lancaster University) will discuss a paper by McMahon (2022) entitled What shapes local health system actors’ thinking and action on social inequalities in health? A meta ethnography. Monday 24 February, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
27
Feb
An evening with Dr Hossein Asgari
Immerse yourself in the world of captivating stories and profound intellectual exploration with acclaimed writer Dr Hossein Asgari. Thursday 27 February, 5.30–7 pm. 126 Moot Court, Adelaide Law School, Ligertwood building, North Terrace campus. Register.
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