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Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship
Professor Michael McLaughlin AM from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
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Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection
A pharmaceutical breakthrough at the University of Adelaide is showing promise in both multi-organ radiation protection and cancer treatment.
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Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology
Thales Australia and University of Adelaide will explore development of a unique Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) to counter battlespace threats, including fast-moving swarms of low-profile, armed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at extended ranges.
Video: IMAGENDO - Improving endometriosis care
Nearly one million Australians suffer from endometriosis, where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb, and can suffer debilitating pain, pelvic inflammation, headaches, fatigue, and even infertility. Watch August's Research Tuesday featuring Professor Louise Hull, and Dr Jodie Avery from the Adelaide Endometriosis Research Group based at University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute and shared their recent findings on diagnosis and management for the condition.
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Sparc Hydrogen awarded for creating a greener future in SA
Green energy company Sparc Hydrogen has received a Climate Leaders Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise category from the South Australian Premier’s Climate Change Council.
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Tranche Two seed funding announced under AEA
Three University of Adelaide-led research projects have been awarded funding in Tranche Two of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Seed Grants.
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Grants to accelerate energy and diabetes research
Three University of Adelaide-led projects have received funding from Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for research into improving electric-vehicle batteries, more efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment. More than $1.1M was awarded, as part of the AEA program, which aims to help universities translate and commercialise their research.
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Environment and green technology projects funded
Early-career researchers working to address global environment and climate-change issues were among the 10 University of Adelaide projects awarded as part of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award scheme.
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Prestigious awards recognise medical technological innovation
Cutting-edge medical research carried out at the University of Adelaide has been awarded prizes for excellence in the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Two projects won awards for innovative medical imaging techniques to help treat children with cystic fibrosis and for the improved diagnosis of endometriosis using artificial intelligence.
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Life-changing medical research funded
More than $3.4 million has been awarded to the University of Adelaide from the Federal Government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), for two projects that will aim to address the health needs of children and will examine suicide prevention.