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University researchers to roll out disaster preparedness project

Bushfire

University of Adelaide researchers will partner in the multi-state rollout of a disaster preparedness model, funded by the federal government.

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Epigenetic leader becomes University’s first Viertel Fellow

Luke Isbel

University of Adelaide molecular epigenetic expert Dr Luke Isbel has been awarded a 2024 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship.

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Julia Gillard Public Lecture to explore impact of AI

Former Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard AC at the 2023 Julia Gillard Public Lecture

Artificial intelligence will be the focus of the 2024 edition of the lecture series, with Former Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Julia Gillard AC leading a conversation with University of Adelaide experts on how the technology will impact work, life and politics.

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Putting people first to improve water-risk assessments

Paroo River at Eulo, Paroo Shire

Researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, Australian National University and One Basin CRC will pilot a new strategy for assessing the risk climate change poses to water resources.

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Turning the heat up on how to decarbonise energy-intensive industries

HiTeMP-4: High Temperature Minerals Processing Forum

Experts from around the world will meet at the University of Adelaide to discuss ways to tackle the on-going challenge to help decarbonise energy intensive industries like iron, steel, cement and aluminium.

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Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI

Two health professionals look over results

As the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in our world, the University of Adelaide is exploring the role that technology can play in the health sphere, particularly in clinical decision-making and explanations.

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Partnership working towards Universal Health in the Philippines

Australia Awards Fellowship group

The University of Adelaide’s JBI is proud to be working with the Australia Awards Fellowships to help build a capable health workforce in the Philippines.

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Lighting the way with accurate and safe 3D embryo imaging

A 3D scan of an embryo created using light microscopy.

The inability to accurately predict embryo viability prior to implantation is a key contributor in the low success rate of clinical in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), but a team of experts is highlighting a safe way to study embryos using 3D optical imaging.

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Prestigious medal awarded to neurogenetics leader

Jozef Gecz

Professor Jozef Gécz, Head of Neurogenetics at the University of Adelaide, has received the 2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence.

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Tea party with a twist comes to campus

Alice by Heart

The South Australian Premiere of the hit musical Alice by Heart guarantees to transport viewers to a world of wonder, presented by the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music.

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