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Shrimp shell material may control space drug delivery
By sending nanoemulsion formulations on a space flight, scientists are investigating whether chitosan – a material derived from shrimp and widely used to control the release of medications – performs well in controlling medicine delivery when exposed to zero gravity. Their preliminary results suggest that drugs needed by astronauts can be delivered effectively in space.
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First Nations language celebrated at Kaurna Day with new songbook
The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia communities have come together to celebrate the University of Adelaide’s second annual Kaurna Day, this year marked by the launch of a Kaurna songbook — a valuable resource for preserving and revitalising the Kaurna language.
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Research fellowships awarded by Cancer Council SA
University of Adelaide researchers Dr Jacqueline Noll and Dr Chloe Thompson-Peach have been named Cancer Council SA Research Fellows for 2025.
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Investigators granted national health funding
University of Adelaide research into health and fertility has been funded in the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants.
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Outstanding educators earn teaching recognitions
University of Adelaide educators Associate Professor Claudia Szabo and Associate Professor Benjamin McCann have been recognised at The Australian Awards for University Teaching 2024 for their dedication to improving student experience and learning outcomes.
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Advanced analytical methods needed for better insights into chronic diseases
An international team of researchers has explored how multi-omics – the integration of molecular data across different biological layers – can enhance our understanding of the way genetic and environmental factors interact to influence chronic diseases.
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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, new research led by the University of Adelaide and University of Leeds has found.
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Microplastic pollution and soil health researchers awarded
Two researchers from the University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences have been awarded the Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship, facilitated by the Australian Academy of Science.
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Illuminating the proton’s inner workings
Scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, showing in unprecedented detail how quarks—the tiny particles within—respond when hit by high-energy photons.
Lack of global diversity in criminology education
Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
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