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Murray Darling Basin water rights: the psychology of allocation

The Murray River at Big Bend, South Australia.

Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Law School are surveying Murray Darling Basin stakeholders about their beliefs regarding water trading and ownership of water rights to help inform future policy.

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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise

Roseworthy solar farm

The University of Adelaide’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.

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Ironing out the cause of Alzheimer’s disease

University of Adelaide researchers have found important evidence supporting their theory that a deficiency of active iron in the brain is an important factor in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Consumers hungry for information on new ways of producing food

Bulls

Consumers want to learn more about new ways of producing food, even if the technologies used to produce those foods are broadly acceptable to the public.

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Humans hastened the extinction of the woolly mammoth

Mammoth

New research shows that humans had a significant role in the extinction of woolly mammoths in Eurasia, occurring thousands of years later than previously thought.

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Vulnerable people to have better access to justice

Law

Vulnerable people who have difficulty communicating should have better assistance when accessing the justice system according to a new report.

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Improving IVF success: research shines a light on embryo health

IVF

A team led by the University of Adelaide has developed a new diagnostic tool that has the potential to improve IVF success rates for hopeful parents.

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Smuggling bear parts in Australia and NZ

Bear

Australia doesn’t have any native bears, yet our involvement in the illegal trade of bear parts and products is sadly a different story.

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Free taste of classical guitar

Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble with Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini.

Classical guitar students from the University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music will showcase their talent at a free concert in Elder Hall 4 pm Saturday 13 November.

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Grant support for crucial health and medical research

Research

The University of Adelaide has been awarded $6 million for six research projects to investigate issues including fertility, mastitis and orthopaedic infections.

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