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Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission
Bridget Smart has become the University of Adelaide’s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.
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Vital medical research supported
Seven University of Adelaide research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.
Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.
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Defence specialist leads Trailblazer
A leading defence industry specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the sector has been appointed as Executive Director of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability.
Five decades of rock ‘n’ roll: UniBar joins Hall of Fame
The University of Adelaide’s UniBar is being inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame after 50 years of hosting iconic live music.
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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
A new study by a University of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
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Students’ ingenious ideas aim to improve the way we live
University of Adelaide students are showing their final year projects at Ingenuity, including a robot that mimics animal movements, improvements to lunar rover technology and a method of altering the direction of waves.
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Six-hour Guitarathon hits the high note
Classical guitar students from the University of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music will present a diverse program of solo and chamber music as part of this year’s Guitarathon.
Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope
Researchers from the University of Adelaide will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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