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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

A new University of Adelaide study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs threaten global health

Research Tuesday

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Superbug Solutions, University of Adelaide researchers Katharina Richter and Andrea McWhorter will explain the serious impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on global health and explore the research being conducted to deliver solutions.

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University of Adelaide and Babcock team up to boost defence talent and skills

Babcock MOU

A new partnership between the University of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is set to accelerate Australia’s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history.

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Indigenous language and song projects awarded grants

The University of Adelaide Kaurna Learning Circle

Two University of Adelaide projects that aim to continue supporting the process of reclamation and revitalisation of Indigenous language and song in South Australia have been awarded funding. 

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Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more

A woman breastfeeding an infant

A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s women leaders and entrepreneurs

ThincHer

Women business leaders will share their remarkable journeys to success when the University of Adelaide’s entrepreneurial leadership program ThincHer launches on 3 August. 

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A wine tasting like NOLO other

Professor Kerry Wilkinson and Doctor Renata Ristic tasting wine

Curious drinkers will taste a range of no- and low-alcohol wines and discover how de-alcoholising technology works at a National Science Week event next month.

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Universities forge closer connections

University of Maryland visit

The University of Adelaide and the University of Maryland are developing closer connections to promote joint academic and scientific activities.

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ARC Future Fellowship recipients announced

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have been awarded more than $7.5 million in the latest Australian Research Council Future Fellowships.

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