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SA ready to lead COVID-19 vaccine production

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South Australia is uniquely placed to play a vital role in expediting the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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Provocation Repealed: Research Tuesdays

Scales of Justice

‘Gay panic’ is no longer accepted as a defence for murder in South Australia. Why and what is the likely impact of the change to the law?

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Scholarship for First Nations law student

Mikeyli Hendry

A student from the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Law School has received a scholarship from one of the legal community’s peak bodies to help her finish her studies.

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Vice-Chancellor helps raise awareness of homeless plight in Adelaide

Homeless

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj AC will join other South Australian community and business leaders at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, to raise funds for and awareness of homelessness in the community.

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Internationally-flavoured sausage anyone?

Sai ua sausage from Northern Thailand

On a mission to cement its place in the hall of foodie fame, the University of Adelaide’s Festival of Sausage in Bread will explore the culinary breadth of this meaty masterpiece, proving it's much more than just a humble snag on white.

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Silicon chip will drive next generation communications

New pure silicon multiplexer

A new design of ultra-small silicon chip called a multiplexer will effectively manage terahertz waves which are key to the next generation of communications: 6G and beyond.

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Disrupted sleep is linked to increased risk of death, particularly in women

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For the first time, a study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women.

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SA hub will help build resilience to drought

Drought affected paddock

The University of Adelaide, as part of an extensive collaboration with industry and the South Australian Government, will lead a new drought resilience hub in South Australia. Announced today, the hub will undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.

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Uni of Adelaide celebrates outstanding leaders with honorary doctorates

Hon Doc 2021

Starting today, the University of Adelaide will hold 25 graduation ceremonies in historic Bonython Hall across April and May, with more than 5100 conferrals of academic programs to new graduates.

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Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry

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The production of green steel will be a critical step to enable the world’s heavy industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and Australia is well placed to be an important player in this space.

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