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Slow improvement, and still a long way to go on cultural safety in kidney care

Two sets of hands are holding materials for weaving.

A review of more than three decades of literature about kidney care in First Nation communities has found there's still a long way to go when it comes to cultural safety.

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Funding to explore genetic markers for heart disorders

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University of Adelaide’s Dr Jessica Marathe has received a $75,000 grant to research possible genetic causes of under-diagnosed cardiovascular conditions.

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Adelaide-made cattle-handling VR teaching tool goes global

A still from the CattleVR teaching tool

A virtual reality experienced that teaches students how to handle cows, designed by a University of Adelaide academic and local tech company Think Digital, has launched to the United States at the 97th Future Farmers of America convention in Indianapolis.

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Researchers discover localised pain relief using known chemical reaction

Andrew Abell in lab

A team of international researchers including those from the University of Adelaide have taken a well-known chemical reaction as the basis of a new generation of targeted pain relief medication.

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Law expert celebrated with fellowship

Andrew Stewart

The University of Adelaide’s Professor Andrew Stewart has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.

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Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people

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An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people.

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Alumni awarded prestigious John Monash scholarships in space and health sectors

Georgia Dallimore

Three University of Adelaide alumni will be taking giant steps in their career having each received a prestigious 2025 John Monash Scholarship.

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New treatment for boosting immune tolerance offers hope for early pregnancy loss

Pregnancy loss

A new study from the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide is offering new hope for people who have experienced early pregnancy loss.

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Your gardening advice could help shape gardening practices

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University of Adelaide researchers are calling on Australian green thumbs to contribute to a new study focused on understanding gardeners’ practices, plant choices, and awareness of potential challenges posed by certain plants.

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Transforming IVF: Biophotonics Grant to Revolutionise Embryo Quality Selection

Dr Tiffany Tan

University of Adelaide early career researcher Dr Tiffany Tan has received a Berns-SPIE SPARK grant, aiming to improve the success rate of IVF through pushing the boundaries of reproductive technology.

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