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Research grants support industry partnerships
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The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $1 million in linkage grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to support alliances with industry. Two projects aim to improve safety in the mining industry and help preserve Australia’s cultural heritage.
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New discovery set to boost disease-resistant rice
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Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide.
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University community members honoured
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The exceptional work of alumni, staff and affiliates from the University of Adelaide’s community has been recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Demon barber Sweeney Todd is a cut above the rest
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The University of Adelaide’s delightfully gory production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street stars students from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, with guest director James Millar – an award-winning Australian actor, writer and singer – at the helm.
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University of Adelaide’s 2022 Consolidated Financial Results
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The University reports a 2022 operating surplus of $12 million, compared with a surplus of $198 million in 2021, representing a decline of $186 million.
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Significant losses in Australia-China trade call for resilience
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Australia-China relations have deteriorated sharply in the last three years, most visibly because of China’s formal and informal bans on some important Australian commodity exports which have caused significant losses.
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University of Adelaide statement on a First Nations Voice
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The role of the University of Adelaide is to advance learning and knowledge. The University is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech. These things make our campuses and our publications important places for the free exchange of ideas and for the debates that keep our democracy vibrant, healthy, and fair.
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Illegal macaque trade could spark the next pandemic
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The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the University of Adelaide.
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Karnkanthi Indigenous Education Program
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Colleagues from Wirltu Yarlu recently hosted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students and their parents at the annual Karnkanthi Careers Night. It’s part of Karnkanthi’s suite of activities to prepare senior school students for university by building on their personal, academic, and cultural strengths.
Deconstructing psychopathic personality stereotypes
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In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Psychopathy’s Upside, University of Adelaide psychology researchers Kevin Dutton and Elaine Fox will explore psychology stereotypes – challenging psychopathy misconceptions and sharing insight into the nuances of optimism and pessimism.
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