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The latest news, events and expertise from the University of Adelaide.

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Five-year partnership to boost foundational AI research in Australia

Today, Wednesday, 18 September the University of Adelaide has announced a new strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Bank and the creation of the CommBank Centre for Foundational AI to advance research and bolster Australia’s AI capability.

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New guidelines released to help those with unexplained fertility

A new set of guidelines for health professionals aims to better inform patients with unexplained fertility and improve outcomes.

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Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care

A new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.

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Future research summarised in just three minutes

University of Adelaide students will battle it out in the University Final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) this Tuesday, 10 September.

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Boring billion no more: research redefines geological history

New research featuring University of Adelaide academics has provided a better understanding of how Earth's tectonic plates evolved over the past 1.8 billion years.

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News in brief

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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Rainy day ice age in the global south

An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.

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Events

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Sep

Diversity and inclusion in teaching workshop

Equitable access to work integrated learning  Many of our students engage in compulsory or elective workplace learning which are great opportunities for students to enhance their employability by developing professional skills and networks. However, securing and engaging in real work can also present barriers. This workshop will consider some of the obstacles and discuss practical responses to minimise them. Thursday 19 September, 12–1.30 pm. 704/705 MBA Suite, Level 7, Nexus 10 Building, North Terrace campus. Register

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Sep

ATEM conference

A premier event for tertiary education leaders offering a creative program with keynote speakers, workshops, and peer sessions, focusing on industry issues and future opportunities. Networking and professional growth are emphasized. Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 September. QUT Gardens Point, Brisbane. Register.

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Lumen

Wirltuti/Warltati (Spring/Summer) Readers’ Prize

Your chance to win 150th anniversary prizes.

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.

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