Africa & The Middle East
* Data as at December 2023
Collaboration in action
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WHO malaria update
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated recommendations for malaria-preventing mosquito nets based on new research from the University of Adelaide. Mosquito nets treated with pyrethroid insecticides have been distributed into malaria-prone regions since 2005, but some mosquito populations have developed a resistance to the substance. Dr Timothy Barker, from the JBI GRADE Centre at the University of Adelaide, led a team which proved the effectiveness of a combination of insecticides to treat malaria-preventing mosquito nets.
“To directly contribute to a recommendation that will prevent people from developing malaria, and subsequently reducing the number of people that may unfortunately die due to this terrible disease is something that I am extremely proud of. To do this work on behalf of the University, using the resources and skills that I have developed as both a student and researcher of this institution, I believe is a testament to the international impact that our University can provide,” said Dr Barker.
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Global partnership seed funding
The University of Adelaide’s Global Engagement Funding Program provides opportunities for University staff and researchers to foster international collaboration and activate engagement with partners. One of the successful applications in 2023 was an initiative with Stellenbosch University, which aims to foster postgraduate student research in the literary humanities and enhance capacity building across the South. Planned activities include virtual reading groups and HDR workshops to be held on-site at both universities.
Partner institutions
- Tel Aviv University
- Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
- Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
- National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)
- OCP S.A.
- Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman
- Aramco Far East (Beijing) Business Services Co., Ltd
- Stellenbosch University
Contact us
For more information about the University of Adelaide's engagement in this region, please contact the Global Engagement Branch.
Staff resources
University of Adelaide staff can access country-specific resources and engagement information in the Staff Resources Hub.