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$9 million of research targets major health issues

Goodman cres

University of Adelaide led projects have received $9,401,459 to investigate a range of health issues such as how low-calorie sweeteners affect people with type 2 diabetes, using bioengineered tissue to rebuild eyes and the effectiveness of water fluoridation as a public health initiative.

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One in three Australian adults has untreated tooth decay

Almost one quarter of adults rated their oral health as fair or poor, and one in five adults experienced toothache.

A third of Australian adults aged 15 years or more has untreated tooth decay, results of a national oral health study led by the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) at the University of Adelaide show.

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Young Uni of Adelaide innovator named in Asia-Pacific Top 20

Innovators Under 35

A University of Adelaide researcher, whose work could help revolutionise battery technology, has been given global recognition by being chosen as an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35.

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Symposium focuses on hot cities

Adelaide heat map

Adelaide – and cities around the world – are facing similar challenges: higher population density, reduced open spaces, rising urban heat, increasing need for cooling to combat the heat, and urban pollution.

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Decriminalisation not deregulation for SA abortion laws

Scales of Justice

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide has recommended major changes to South Australian abortion laws in its report to the Attorney General published today.

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Rural decline not driven by water recovery

Old farm tractor

New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that climate and economic factors are the main drivers of farmers leaving their properties in the Murray-Darling Basin, not reduced water for irrigation as commonly claimed.

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Export award highlights impact of international education

International students at the University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide’s reputation for international education has received a major boost, with the University winning a 2019 Australian Export Award.

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Discovery success to University of Adelaide researchers will benefit Australians

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Twenty-seven University of Adelaide researchers have collectively received more than $10.8 million in funding from the Federal Government to further their work in diverse areas that will impact on people’s lives in Australia and globally.

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Scholarship recipients take Adelaide to Asia

New Colombo Plan Scholars

It takes a special kind of courage and determination to step outside your comfort-zone – but that’s something these three intrepid students have in spades.

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RCC launches edgy 2020 program for return to Uni of Adelaide

Laurie Anderson

RCC is back and is set to launch an exciting, fully curated 2020 program when it returns for its second year at the University of Adelaide.

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