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Epigenetic leader becomes University’s first Viertel Fellow
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Inclusion project empowers future teachers to support neurodivergent learners
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New training formulated by the University of Adelaide is set to boost disability and inclusion studies in teaching degrees, creating more inclusive environments for neurodivergent learners.
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