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New program to steer high school students into STEM careers
A new program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will be launched by the University of Adelaide today.
A joint collaboration between the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS), the University of Adelaide’s
STEM Academy will provide students with a clear pathway into STEM degrees, and an understanding of the jobs their studies can lead to.
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Precision Mirrors Poised to Improve Sensitivity of Gravitational Wave Detectors
Researchers have developed a new type of deformable mirror that could increase the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational wave detectors.
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Malaria finding may pave way for drug development
Scientists from the University of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Infectious Diseases have identified a key protein that controls malaria parasite entry into host red blood cells.
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Experts discuss decarbonising heavy industry
Researchers and representatives from heavy industry are meeting to find ways to reduce their carbon emissions and energy consumption.
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Thou shall not kill and inherit?
Recommendations could give courts discretionary powers in how they apply the law of forfeiture especially in cases where a victim of domestic abuse kills in self-defence.
Pathways highlight social housing’s importance
Up to 10 per cent of Australians have called social housing home at some point and it often acts as a launchpad for a more stable life.
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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma
University of Adelaide researchers are investigating the frequency of equine asthma and risk factors for its presence in horses across Australia, and whether the recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress.
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Meditation may improve lives of adolescents with PCOS
Mantra-based mediation, previously proven to reduce stress, may help adolescent girls cope with the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). A trial currently being carried out by the University of Adelaide seeks to improve the quality of life for girls with this condition.
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University students supported as future leaders
Two University of Adelaide students have been awarded prestigious Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships in 2020 to undertake post-graduate study.
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Laurie Anderson to be inaugural Art Intelligence artist-in-residence
Award-winning NYC avant-garde artist and creative pioneer, Laurie Anderson, is the inaugural artist-in-residence at Art Intelligence, a ground-breaking collaboration between the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) and Sia Furler Institute at the University of Adelaide.
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