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Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition
As global energy demands continue to grow, the consideration and adoption of new alternative scalable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary.
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Stars align for international rover challenge winners
Sixteen teams from universities in Australia, Poland, and India competed in a series of challenges at the University of Adelaide’s fifth annual Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh), with Poland’s AGH University of Kraków team, AGH Space Systems, securing first place.
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Study links poor blood flow in the brain to POTS
In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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New green chemistry extracts valuable compounds from plant waste
Around 98 per cent of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry approach.
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Unlocking the potential of whey to reduce food waste
New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry’s whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with significant potential for industry-wide change.
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University researchers to roll out disaster preparedness project
University of Adelaide researchers will partner in the multi-state rollout of a disaster preparedness model, funded by the federal government.
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Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing survey
The Federal Government has awarded $8.1 million for the third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which University of Adelaide experts will play a key role in.
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Associate Professor receives national mentorship
University of Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute group leader Associate Professor Zohra Lassi has been awarded a prestigious mentorship.
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02 Apr Searching for studies: Basics of a systematic search. This webinar will get you started on developing search methods for a review of any kind, starting with database selection, the use of controlled vocabulary terms and keywords, along with database syntax for truncation and proximity searching. Wednesday 2 April, 10.30–11.30 am. Online. Register. 03 Apr
The FJ and the footbridge - a Lumen Live! event
Join us to hear firsthand from the masterminds behind the most iconic prank in the University of Adelaide's history — a stunt shrouded in mystery for over 50 years. Thursday 3 April, 5–7 pm. Taikunthi, level 5, Union House, North Terrace campus. Register.
Lumen
Life is short. Three words used widely as a call to action to live large and unashamedly take opportunities. It’s also a statement of fact, and for researchers, a never-ending challenge to find new ways to push healthy boundaries at both ends of human life.
Lumen readers' prize - The time issue
Your chance to win wine and books.
Exclusive event: Lumen Live! The FJ and the footbridge
Meet the people behind the iconic Uni prank.
The time of death isn't quite as simple as lawyers and 'whodunnit' writers suggest. We take you to the scene of the crime.
News in brief - The time issue
The true origins of Stonehenge - just one of the thousands of media stories generated by the University of Adelaide receiving international attention.