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Giving Day: Lifelines for stroke research
Every 10 minutes someone in Australia suffers a stroke, making it the leading cause of disability in our country. In 1992, at just 42 years old, healthy stockbroker and father of three Peter Couche became one of the 250,000 Australians who were then living with the aftermath of a stroke.
Giving Day: Citizen Science supports important research
Citizen science has boomed in Australia in the past few years, with volunteers now contributing valuable data to more than 640 projects nationwide. In addition to representing billions of dollars annually in volunteered time, citizen scientists contribute to and enable breakthrough research.
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Environment report card – failing our planet
Professor Andy Lowe, Interim Director, Environment Institute, gives his sobering overview of the state of the planet.
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Best pets for the planet
Keeping companion animals is one of the greatest privileges we have. But it’s not one we should ever take for granted.
Edible insects - for our plate and our planet
Would you consider adding crunchy crickets into your weeknight meals?
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Making a difference
Tiahni Adamson is focused on sustainable aquaculture production as the Lead Community Engagement Officer at CH4Global.
Re-engaging with the world
Now that COVID has subsided, and the world is once again open for business, the University of Adelaide has been able to resume its strong engagement around the world.
Here for good
The University is committed to a sustainable future, and has ambitions to lead and deliver positive and sustainable change for good.
Goodbye to Grenache? So long Shiraz?
Our favourite wines may not be sustainable for a hotter, drier future.
