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Response to YouX Statement
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The University of Adelaide rejects all forms of hate and prejudice, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism and religious intolerance.
University’s young achievers celebrated
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Six members of the University of Adelaide community have been honoured for their accomplishments in the 2024 Young Achiever Awards.
Driving stewardship in the automotive industry
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Researchers from the University of Adelaide have taken a closer look at the importance of stewardship in the automotive industry with an aim to improving sustainability.
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Fellowships grants build industry connections
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The University of Adelaide has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding to activate six innovative research projects as part of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellowships scheme.
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More research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer
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A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has provided new insight into the fight against breast cancer.
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Study addresses First Nations intergenerational trauma
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The third stage of a study which aims to address intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people has received more than $3.6 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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High genetic diversity discovered in South African leopards
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Researchers say the discovery of very high genetic diversity in leopards found in the Highveld region of South Africa has increased the need for conservation efforts to protect leopards in the country.
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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming
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Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.
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Grant cements first stage of Alliance’s joint successes
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Researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Nottingham have secured a significant grant for joint research into better treatments for type 2 diabetes.
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Rapid oyster reef restoration gives hope for repairing the sea
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After a century of functional extinction on the Australian mainland, a Flat oyster reef has been successfully restored along a metropolitan Adelaide coastline.
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