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The Defence and Security Institute plays a key role in the Australian capabilities essential to our nation’s defence, security, and prosperity.
We are committed to ensuring that the University of Adelaide builds and maintains the research skills, infrastructure, commercialisation and knowledge transfer abilities required to continue contributing to the defence of our nation.
Upcoming events
15 Apr
CADR-RAS Webinar: Adversity ‐ and Adversary ‐ Robust Adaptive Positioning Systems with Integrity
Over the past several decades, major research advances in localization (positioning) and navigation technologies have been achieved, enabled in large part by transformative new learning techniques and the increase scale and quality of training data.
Latest news from the Institute
University of Adelaide researchers pioneer AI tools to fight misinformation and manipulation
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, including Professor Carolyn Semmler, Professor Lewis Mitchell, Dr. Rachel Stephens, and Dr. Keith Ransom, are leading the effort to protect the public from harmful online influence using innovative AI tools and big data.
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Defence Researchers come together ahead of upcoming merger.
Defence Researchers from University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia recently came together to celebrate the successes of 2024.
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Professor Olaf Maennel appointed Joint Chair in Cybersecurity
We’re excited to announce Professor Olaf Maennel has been appointed to the position of Defence Science and Technology Group - University of Adelaide Joint Chair in Cybersecurity. This position is co-funded by DSTG and the University of Adelaide.
Read more about Professor Olaf Maennel appointed Joint Chair in CybersecurityFrom the Newsroom
18
Nov
Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore laser technology.
29
Nov
Undergraduate places support nuclear-powered future
The University of Adelaide has today, Wednesday 29 November, received Federal Government commitment to fund the training of hundreds more domestic undergraduate students to join the defence workforce of the future.
24
Oct
South Australian researchers join forces with global defence consortium
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have joined five leading universities in the United Kingdom and United States to support the AUKUS alliance.
3
Oct
Sovereign radar expertise is focus for new centre
A new Centre at the University of Adelaide for research into high-frequency (HF) radar technology will play a critical role in the nation’s safety and prosperity.
14
Feb
Trailblazer defence program formalised
The Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability program has taken another step in being formalised with the conditions of grant being finalised and the announcement of the board members.
28
Oct
Defence specialist leads Trailblazer
A leading defence industry specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the sector has been appointed as Executive Director of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability.