News: Lumen Waite 100
The pursuit eternal
Pioneering research in plant breeding, alternative proteins, and transformative technologies keeps the Waite at the cutting edge in its constant pursuit of the next big thing.
Harvesting knowledge
Harvest is a crucial part of every winemaker and viticulturist’s year. Meet the team of staff and students who tackled the 2024 vintage at Waite.
When wine came to Waite
Many a successful winemaker made their way through Roseworthy Agricultural College before it merged with the University of Adelaide in 1991. The move saw South Australian teaching and research in oenology and viticulture transferred to the University’s Waite campus, which has since become a global icon of winemaking.
100 years of better breeding
A lot can happen in a century, especially in the field of plant breeding.
When research meets opportunity
It can take years to be in the right place at the right time. Waite has a legacy – and a future – of turning incidental discoveries into world-shifting knowledge.
Sowing a greener future
In a world grappling with escalating climate change and global agricultural concerns, the Waite’s research is vital to addressing modern-day food and biodiversity needs.
Magic dirt
There’s a magical world beneath our feet. Academics and scientists at Waite are working tirelessly to help improve soil health across the nation.
Gardens of Note
The Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae House gardens and the Waite Conservation Reserve are made of many impressive parts.
Nurturing excellence
Waite’s teaching community remains a testament to Peter Waite’s enduring commitment to innovation and science.
