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A major leap forward
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for animals under our care is to leave them alone. This is particularly true for some of the animals in our zoos where the future of wildlife conservation is going hi-tech.
The (environmental) future of the planet
Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.
Lumen readers' prize - Exploring the future issue
Win premium bottles by our alumni winemakers.
World News
Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.
The future of death
Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?
The future and AI
Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.
A major leap forward
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for animals under our care is to leave them alone. This is particularly true for some of the animals in our zoos where the future of wildlife conservation is going hi-tech.
The future and AI
Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.
From flower fields to deep space
How a backyard daisy is helping to fight cancer.
AI and our University
Artificial intelligence is a significant topic of conversation across our University community.
University net zero
The University of Adelaide is proud to announce that we have achieved net zero emissions across our directly controlled operations.
A matter of life or death
Our researchers seek to improve life from birth to old age.
The future of death
Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?
The future and AI
Our experts respond to your concerns on AI.
Museum of the future
Discover the future-focused museum, MOD.
Casting the runes
Two prominent alumni futurists tell Lumen, the future is ours to imagine and create.
University net zero
The University of Adelaide is proud to announce that we have achieved net zero emissions across our directly controlled operations.
Lumen readers' prize - Exploring the future issue
Win premium bottles by our alumni winemakers.
On futures passed
An exclusive essay from a literary great.
A new seat of power
Another classic student prank from the 1970s.
Letters to the editor - Exploring the future
Your thoughts and contest entries.
The speed of time
For an athlete, time is often the toughest opponent. Olympian and honoured alum Amber Halliday knows this all too well.
Exploring the future
Tempus fugit. Differing perceptions of time.
The (environmental) future of the planet
Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.
Future of movies
Very soon, we can expect hyper-immersive viewing.
On futures passed
An exclusive essay from a literary great.
The speed of time
For an athlete, time is often the toughest opponent. Olympian and honoured alum Amber Halliday knows this all too well.
Time of the crime
The time of death isn't quite as simple as lawyers and 'whodunnit' writers suggest. We take you to the scene of the crime.
A new prank revealed
Another Lumen exclusive!
World News
Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.
Global impact
International partnerships to improve the planet.
News in brief
Uni news — from backyard chickens to lunar rovers.
Farewell to Lumen
Lumen takes its place in our shared history as Adelaide University moves us forward to our future.
World News - The time issue
Profiles of our amazing international alumni.
Celebrating our legacy
Our Chancellor reflects on our past - and future.
Featured
The (environmental) future of the planet
Addressing the environmental challenges of our time requires more than awareness — it demands informed action, collaboration, and bold new thinking. In this thought leadership video, University of Adelaide Environment Institute Director Andrew Lowe shares perspectives on environmental change and answers alumni questions about some of the most important issues we face.
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Orangutans and AI
Why movies matter
Rover to help dogs
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From the Newsroom
28
Oct
Weight loss alone not enough to boost men’s fertility
How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with University of Adelaide research revealing healthy lifestyle behaviours seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself.
27
Oct
Ingenious students’ project lights the way for powdery mildew treatment
Final year science, engineering and technology students from the University of Adelaide are ready to showcase their future-leading technology at this year’s Ingenuity showcase on Wednesday, 29 October.
27
Oct
Seafloor-foraging sea snakes sometimes wiggle
Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behaviour of two species of sea snakes that forage along the seafloor and discovered that one species performs a curious wiggle while travelling underwater.
24
Oct
Study finds gene responsible for wheat variety with three ovaries
An international research project, involving the University of Adelaide, discovered the gene responsible for a rare form of wheat that grows three ovaries per flower instead of one – which could help wheat farmers increase their grain yield and improve the efficiency of hybrid seed production.
University events
2
Oct
Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information.
29
Oct
Road to Belém | Powering the Shift: Australia and Southeast Asia's Energy Trade
As COP30 in Belém shifts the agenda from pledges to delivery, this session explores how Australia’s renewable-export ambition could align with Southeast Asia’s accelerating—yet uneven—decarbonisation to shape a practical low-carbon corridor. Wednesday 29 October, 11 am to 12.30 pm. Online. Register.
29
Oct
Join MiTSA (Masters in Technology Students Association) for an open discussion on women's health and wellbeing, led by speakers Associate Professor Wendy Ingman, leading breast cancer researcher; Joanne McNamara, student counsellor and Georgina Mollison, student counsellor. Equip yourself with valuable knowledge to better understand your body and confidently find support. Entry is free, with donation tickets available to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation to honour breast cancer awareness month. Wednesday 29 October, 5.30–6.30 pm. 1062 Barr Smith South (Level 1), North Terrace campus. Register.
30
Oct
Three special presentations surrounding sustainability: Dr Tracey Dodd & Rhys Thomas on a collaboration to develop climate disclosure guidance for Australia's energy sector. Dr Nina Wootton on Toys for Turtles, a community-driven project that tackles marine plastic pollution through education, recycling, and cultural connection. Scott Hanson-Easey on Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Indonesia where the riverine communities face mounting environmental and socio-cultural pressures linked to logging, palm oil cultivation, and coal mining. Thursday 30 October, 10 am to 12.30 pm. Ingkarni Wardli 7.15, North Terrace campus. Register.
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