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Robotics students pit their skills on global stage
The University of Adelaide Rover Team has been selected as one of only seven teams globally to participate in the IEEE Telepresence Competition on Saturday 16 November (ACDT).
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Australian duckweed launches into space
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space, jumping aboard a sounding rocket launched by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as part of its MAPHEUS 15 mission.
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Rising proportion of ‘forever renters’ requires policy rethink
University of Adelaide research suggests Australia’s tax and housing systems need reform, with analysis finding three in five Australian private renters expect they will never be able to own their own home.
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Bright future ahead through Children’s University
The University of Adelaide’s Children’s University Australasia and Africa (CUAA) graduations are underway, celebrating an early introduction to university pathways and offering insights into futures in higher education.
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Researcher explores the criminalisation of childhood trauma
University of Adelaide Associate Professor Catia Malvaso is exploring the need to reform the youth justice system at this month’s Research Tuesdays lecture.
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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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05 Nov Culture will not change without a genuine commitment, and sustainability cannot be achieved without informed decision-making and accountability. Register your unit for The Mankurriapinthi Strategic Plan Staff Information Sessions. Organised by Wirltu Yarlu, the group sessions will provide your unit with the information and ideas to start implementing the Strategy. Tuesday 5 to Thursday 21 November, various times. Register. 06 Nov
Wednesday wonders: science talks
Explore how glass is being used in truly incredible ways, from heart health diagnostics to communication, and sustainability. Witness epic installations take on a new dimension as the sun sets, enjoy a drink from the bar, or pre-order a picnic box to enjoy in the Garden before your science talk. Wednesday 6 to Wednesday 27 November, 6–8.30 pm. Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Tickets.
Lumen
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.
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.