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A proposed legalisation of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy — a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people — is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.
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Funding fuels IMAGENDO international recruitment
A funding boost from the Federal Government will allow the University of Adelaide’s IMAGENDO study, which is training artificial intelligence to help diagnose endometriosis, to collect global data for the first time.
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Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing.
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Extreme heat increases heart disease burden
The number of people impacted by cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather is expected to double by the middle of the century if current climate trends continue, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements.
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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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Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing survey
The Federal Government has awarded $8.1 million for the third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which University of Adelaide experts will play a key role in.
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Associate Professor receives national mentorship
University of Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute group leader Associate Professor Zohra Lassi has been awarded a prestigious mentorship.
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24 Mar Robinson Research Institute is proud to host Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta (Aga Khan University), distinguished University Professor and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and the Centre for Excellence in Woman and Child Health. Monday 24 March, 10.30 am to 12 pm. Lecture Room 1059a/b, Level 1, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, North Terrace. Register. 24 Mar
AdvanceHE Fellowship information session
Join this session to learn about Advance HE Access Member benefits and the program of support available for fellowship applications. Open to academic and professional staff involved in teaching, supporting learning, and leading in higher education. Benefits include opportunities to apply for grants, global networking platform and access to resources. Monday 24 March, 12–1 pm. Online. Register.
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