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SA Scientists band together to help fight COVID-19
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A team of South Australian scientists is joining forces in the fight against COVID-19 to greater inform the local, national and global response efforts, including the creation of a vaccine.
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Where people burn out most during COVID-19
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Research is identifying the regions where working adults are more likely to burnout during the COVID-19 crisis: The key is the distance to the epicentre – but not how you might imagine.
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Strategic Plan: Future Making
In March 2019, the University of Adelaide released its new Strategic Plan, containing Five Pillars to Excellence that define the University of Adelaide's strategic direction.
100% World-class rating for Uni of Adelaide research
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The latest national Excellence in Research for Australia reaffirmed the University's standing as the leading research and innovation university in South Australia.
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