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Holograms for life: improving IVF success
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In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of Adelaide and University of St Andrews. The images are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second.
Councils confirm support to transform higher education in SA
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The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have today entered into a formal agreement to work together to support the South Australian Government as it moves to create a combined new university for our State. The agreement, which is conditional on the provision of significant financial support by the State Government, follows careful consideration of the feasibility assessment, which was informed by public feedback, and followed the release of the universities’ joint Vision Statement in March this year.
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Industry partners onboard Defence Trailblazer
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Over thirty-five industry partners are on a mission to accelerate defence innovation and strengthen our national security by joining forces with the Defence Trailblazer program.
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New global campaign for better healthcare for everyone
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An international coalition of global health organisations, led by the University of Adelaide’s JBI, has launched a new campaign calling for urgent action to advance global health equity.
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Sleeping rough to support Australians experiencing homelessness
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Professor Noel Lindsay, Pro Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurship, and Dean of Business at Adelaide Business School at the University of Adelaide has slept rough outdoors on one of the coldest and longest nights of the year. By taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, his aim was to fundraise support for the many people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Australia.
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Creative experts deliver exclusive tour of Botanic light installations
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The visionaries behind the sell-out light installations in Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens – part of the annual Illuminate Adelaide Festival – will reveal an exclusive peek behind-the-scenes of their latest after-dark experience, Resonate. This unique tour and presentation will guide audiences through the creative process of developing site-specific artworks. University of Adelaide experts will host two panels diving into diverse aspects of creative design.
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Grant supports survivors of exploitation in India
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Survivors of exploitation in India will be supported by new research from the University of Adelaide.
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Smart glasses to improve diagnosis and treatment of foot wounds
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Mixed-reality smart glasses with holographic features are set to revolutionise the treatment of leg and foot wounds for people with diabetes and vascular disease in regional and remote areas in the future.
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University enters top 100 in QS world-wide rankings
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The University of Adelaide continues to be recognised as one of the world’s top universities, with the release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
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Uncovering online sales of Australian invertebrates
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In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Adelaide have investigated the level of online trade in invertebrates in Australia and believe they have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg.
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