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Corporate self-help book turned Golden Age musical
Multi-award-winning Broadway classic ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ is coming to Adelaide, presented by the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music.
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Pre-established gender norms hinder migrant men's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare
Refugee and migrant men are bringing the cultural, gender and sexual norms from their countries of origin into their idea of sexual and reproductive healthcare in their countries of resettlement, researchers from the University of Adelaide have found.
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Researchers identify link between excessive folate and gestational diabetes
Adequate folate consumption is recommended for women in preconception and pregnancy to ensure cell growth and development.
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Eureka prize for vaccine and infectious disease group
University of Adelaide researchers have been recognised for their work in infectious diseases in this year's Australia Museum Eureka Prizes announced last week at the awards night in Sydney.
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Cultural framework deeply rooted in intimate relationships
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have explored how cultural norms and beliefs have shaped the intimate relationships and attitudes of first-generation migrant and refugee women.
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Climate researcher wins Women in Science Fellowship
A University of Adelaide climate researcher has secured a fellowship to use tree rings to help determine Australia’s future drought risk.
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University’s new gin worth its Waite in gold
Spirits are high at the University of Adelaide, with the Waite campus’ very own gin receiving a gold medal and its Brandy a silver medal at the Tasting Australia Spirit Awards.
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University researchers to roll out disaster preparedness project
University of Adelaide researchers will partner in the multi-state rollout of a disaster preparedness model, funded by the federal government.
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21 Sep
Waite campus Childrens centre turns 30
The Waite campus Childrens centre is celebrating 30 years, celebrate with games, face painting, a book launch and the unveiling of a celebration art piece. Sunday 21 September, 11 am to 3 pm. Waite Campus Childrens Centre, Paratoo Road, Urrbrae. Register. 21 Sep Ten Cents a Dance is an exciting showcase featuring the talented First Year students of the Bachelor of Music Theatre. Journey through the golden age of Broadway with iconic songs from the 1920s, along with fresh hits from today's stage. Experience the future of music theatre in the making - one unforgettable dance at a time! Sunday 21 September, 7–8:30 pm. Scotts Theatre, North Terrace campus. $10. Register.
Lumen
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.
Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.
Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?