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The next generation of park systems

River Torrens Karrawirra Parri - Dr Scott Hawken

Park systems enhance civic life in cities, providing major economic, social, ecological, and health benefits. The University of Adelaide’s upcoming symposium brings together experts from across the nation to discuss the future of park systems.

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Future Fellows funded for health and global security research

Students at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

The Australian Research Council has awarded three University of Adelaide academics more than $3 million funding, as part of the 2024 Future Fellowships scheme.

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Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis

A woman works in a labratory. Photo credit: jarmoluk

A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.

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Diabetes SA grants improve future health outcomes

Rebecca Thomson and Stephen Kidd

University of Adelaide researchers focusing on improving the health outcomes of people with diabetes have been granted funding by Diabetes SA.

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Confirmed link between maternal asthma and child allergies

Health professional holding stethoscope on pregnant woman's stomach.

For the first time, researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute, University of South Australia and University of Queensland have confirmed maternal asthma increases risks of child allergies.

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Nobel Laureate’s life achievements celebrated

Dr J Robin Warren after receiving his Honorary Doctorate in 2006. Photo: GFP Studios

Nobel Laureate, Dr John Robin Warren AC, has passed away aged 87.

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AI partnership takes a step in the Ryght direction

Simon Arkell and Mark Hutchinson at IPAS

As part of a burgeoning strategic partnership, the University of Adelaide and California-based leading enterprise generative AI (GenAI) technology company Ryght have signed an MOU that will help to lift South Australia’s capability in the artificial intelligence sector.

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Copper consortium’s lasting impact on mining industry

Copper

A South Australian-based consortium of universities including the University of Adelaide has worked with METS partners, mining companies and key stakeholders to unlock significant economic potential. Innovative research projects have increased copper recovery, throughput and production, resulting in millions of dollars’ worth of potential benefit to Australia.

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New Zealand’s flightless birds are retreating to moa refuges

Crested Moa. Pachyornis australis. From the series- ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19)

Researchers have found New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds are seeking refuge in the locations where six species of moa last lived before going extinct.

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The ocean is becoming too loud for oysters

A native oyster bed on an urbanised coast credit Dominic McAfee

Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research from the University of Adelaide reveals that noise from human activity is interfering with this critical process.

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