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New evidence for protective role of Vitamin D in breast cancer in Pakistani women

Vitamin D supplements

A new study supports scientific literature that deficient levels of serum vitamin D may contribute to breast cancer and its correction may play a role in protection against breast cancer.

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Study results will inform immunisation programs globally

B Part of It study

The results of the B Part of It study – the largest meningococcal B herd immunity study ever conducted – are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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University of Adelaide to open new campus in Melbourne

Kaplan students in Melbourne

Students interested in studying in Melbourne will now have the opportunity to receive a quality University of Adelaide education by studying at the University’s newest campus.

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eDNA techniques to transform subterranean environmental assessment

a subterranean crustacea

A new project is set to transform understanding of the impact of mining on Australian subterranean species.

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Rethinking interactions with mental health patients

person's head

New research overturns the belief that people with severe mental illness are incapable of effective communication with their psychiatrist, and are able to work together with them to achieve better outcomes for themselves.

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Technology to transform vineyard management

Vines with pink ribbons attached

Helping grapegrowers optimise their irrigation water use will be one of the first outcomes of a $5 million digital technologies project supporting on-farm decision making for winegrape production.

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United front to Beat Cancer

Doctor looking in microscope

Two up-and-coming young researchers from the University of Adelaide and SAHMRI are major beneficiaries of the latest round of Cancer Council SA’s Beat Cancer Project funding.

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Students have sights set on Uni of Adelaide for 2020

Students on campus

The University of Adelaide continues to experience upswings in interest from domestic and international students, amid a shrinking local market and increased competition for higher education.

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Bushfire response

Donations from St Andrew's Hospital Australian Bushfires

In challenging times, communities come together to support their own. In one of Australia’s most severe bushfire seasons, here’s how we’re helping – and how University staff can, too. Find out more about our bushfire response so far.

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New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the Sun

Graphic image of neutron star collision

University of Adelaide physics researchers have been involved in new collaborative study which has revealed a possible collision of two neutron stars.

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