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New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer
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A promising drug could lead to a new treatment for the most aggressive form of breast cancer, which affects thousands of women each year.
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Leading environmental scientist takes the reins
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Plant, ecological and evolutionary geneticist, Professor Andrew Lowe will lead the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute as its newly appointed Director.
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University’s Quartet in Residence dazzles in Amsterdam
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The Australian String Quartet is taking to the stage across Europe this month with its first performance at the International String Quartet Biennale in Amsterdam this week.
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Closer ties with India for a more sustainable future
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A new collaboration between the University of Adelaide and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore will see expertise in the fields of stainability and energy shared between the two leading universities.
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National honours for University of Adelaide community members
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A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among University of Adelaide staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours list.
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Not just another new year’s resolution – make it stick
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In any given year about 38 per cent of well-intentioned people decide to make a new year’s resolution.
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New findings reveal koala health risks following bushfires
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A new scientific publication featured in Veterinary Sciences will guide future wildlife rescue and rehabilitation after Australian bushfires.
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Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
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A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
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Record decline in purchasing power for SA households
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South Australian households have experienced an unprecedented decline in their purchasing power over the past year. Although the dollar value of average incomes has increased, it has not risen enough to keep up with sharp increases in the cost of living.
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Experts available for holiday season
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Over the summer holiday season the following University of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.