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International lab links humans and systems
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A new International Research Laboratory is bringing together leading researchers to tackle important challenges in finding new ways for systems and humans to work together.
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New research centre with a critical mass of talent and expertise
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Ongoing and secure supply of critical minerals is essential to the transition to a high-tech and clean energy world.
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Tackling bushfire smoke taint in wine
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The University of Adelaide is playing a key role in a new research project to help the wine industry understand and respond to the impact of taint from bushfire smoke.
AgTech focus for ThincLab Loxton
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A new Thinclab designed to drive AgTech and food innovation and help regional entrepreneurs has been launched at Loxton in the Riverland.
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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Two options for COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery
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Leading researchers from the University of Adelaide have contributed to a major Group of Eight report which presents two clear options to lead Australia out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joint research partnership set to grow primary industries in South Australia
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The University of Adelaide and the State Government have officially launched a significant partnership between the University and Primary Industries and Regions SA's research division, the South Australian Research and Development Institute.
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Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
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Researchers at the University's Hugo Centre for Migration and Population Research are part of a team researching how housing disadvantage is increasing mental health burden. A recent systematic review of the evidence showed housing disadvantage is harmful for mental health and its effects remain well after housing situations are improved.
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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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