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Release of 2021 National Student Safety survey results

More than 1,300 University of Adelaide students participated in the survey and provided information about their experiences.

Today, the University of Adelaide released its results from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS). 

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Reusing coffee cups on KI

The Reusably team ast the launch on KI

A group of Adelaide alumni dedicated to sustainable food and beverage practises has teamed up to launch a technology enabled program for reusable food and drink containers on Kangaroo Island. 

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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats

Dog attacks on dogs, cats

Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?

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Alumna's star continues to rise

University of Adelaide alumna Professor Lisa Kewley

Adelaide science alumna Professor Lisa Kewley – who is internationally recognised for her outstanding contribution to our understanding of the universe - continues her stellar academic career with the announcement this week of a prestigious appointment in the United States as Director of the Center for Astrophysics: Harvard and Smithsonian (CfA).

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Turning cultural bias around to improve kidney health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

AKction Reference Group members Jared and Rhanee presenting a memorial Kidney art piece to Kanggawodli Aboriginal Hostel and dialysis service at the launch of the Cultural Bias document - L to R Wade Alan, Jared Katinyeri, Kurt Towers and Rhanee Lester.

New recommendations aimed at redressing the cultural bias at play for Aboriginal people receiving kidney care have been released during National Kidney month.

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Research meets practice - a new hallmark of nursing excellence at St Andrew’s Hospital

Clinical nursing expert, Dr Tamara Page

The University of Adelaide and St Andrew’s Hospital have partnered to support a key new appointment in clinical research and care – Associate Professor of Nursing, Innovations in Quality and Safety, Dr Tammy Page.

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University of Adelaide to lead collaboration to improve palliative care

Image of older woman with her carer

The University of Adelaide will lead a state-wide consortium of universities and health and community partners in a $2.25 million project focussing on delivering improved palliative care services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community.

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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies

Residential floods

While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to University of Adelaide researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.

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South Australia's global future

Goodman cres

Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, the Governor of South Australia, will be among guests taking part in a panel discussion at the University of Adelaide on the state’s global future and South Australia’s position in the world post-COVID.

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When smoke gets in your vines

Bagging grapes to stop smoke taint

University of Adelaide researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.

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