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Researcher explores the criminalisation of childhood trauma

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University of Adelaide Associate Professor Catia Malvaso is exploring the need to reform the youth justice system at this month’s Research Tuesdays lecture.

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Students’ music festival design dreams become reality

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A group of architecture students have had their dreams fast tracked with the rare opportunity to design the stage and festival space for the up-coming AdeLOUD music festival.

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Student awarded SA Young Australian of the Year

Amber Brock-Fabel

Amber Brock-Fabel, University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) student majoring in Psychology and Criminology, has been awarded 2025 Young Australian of the Year for South Australia.

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New funding to enhance research excellence

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Researchers from the University of Adelaide have been awarded over $5 million of funding through the 2025 Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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