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Vibrant voices speak from the south

JM Coetzee

The University of Adelaide is launching Speaking from the South, a unique multi-day public event and gathering of some of the world's most celebrated writers and thinkers from the southern hemisphere.  

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“I’m still alive because of it”: Cancer survivor’s research request

Photo of Jacqui and her daughter Evie.

An Adelaide mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37 has urged people to dig deep to support cancer research, saying she wouldn’t be here today if not for science and her young daughter.

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Response to YouX Statement

Barr Smith Library

The University of Adelaide rejects all forms of hate and prejudice, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism and religious intolerance.

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University’s young achievers celebrated

Young Achiever Awards 2024 University of Adelaide winners

Six members of the University of Adelaide community have been honoured for their accomplishments in the 2024 Young Achiever Awards. 

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Driving stewardship in the automotive industry

Tracey Dodd and Ralf Zurbrugg

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

 Dr Sarah Scholten

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

Breast cancer

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

Karen Glover

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

A leopard sitting in a tree

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

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.

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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