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Resources for a sustainable future

Barr Smith library

As South Australia’s leading research- intensive institution, the University of Adelaide continues to accelerate transitions towards sustainability with investment in research that has a measurable impact.

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Giving: Donor spotlight

Alex hanging a gate on his property in the Murray Mallee where he is regenerating the land with his partner Aurelia

For Alex Bishop-Thorpe, a member of the University’s monthly giving program, supporting a charity or cause you are passionate about is your vote for the world you want.

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Scholarship spotlight

Dr Jennifer Possingham, Dieu Phan and Graham Possingham at the 2022 Scholarship Celebration

Food sustains human life, yet the trends of increasing population, increasingly extreme climate, decreasing agricultural labour, and reduced agricultural land are placing huge strains on food security globally, especially in developing countries.

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Rebooting the Muse

Elder Hall

Harnessing digital technologies for sustainability in the Australian performing arts.

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Legally funny

Shaun Micallef

Uncovering the real Shaun Micallef

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Sniffing out the pandemic

Anne-Lise Chaber and COVID detector dog

Meet our labs in lab coats

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Hall of fame

Anna Butterss

Three distinguished Elder Con alumni share their inspiring career journeys

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Baby making

Christine Kirby

How Christine Kirby became a pioneer in fertility treatment and created thousands of families

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Disrupting stereotypes

Luisa Panuccio

Meet our Distinguished Alumni Award winner who is leading the way for women in STEM

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Bringing together the best minds to fight cancer

Professor Christopher Sweeney

The cancer institute enticing some of the world's best cancer researchers to Adelaide

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