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Hydrogen, mining and wine projects receive funding

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The University of Adelaide is the lead partner in three projects that have received grants under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme. Working with its industry partners, the University will help create new styles of wine, explore for renewable natural hydrogen and recover critical minerals.

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Cracking the code for better barley - and more of it!

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Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops.

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Prestigious Fellowship award for research into green technology

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Professor Shaobin Wang from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering has been named one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2023 Australian Laureate Fellows.

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Copper, hydrogen bids through to next round

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Two Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) bids led by the University of Adelaide Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources are through to the next stage of the Federal Government’s funding process. CRC grants aim to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.

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Holograms for life: improving IVF success

A 3D image of a 2-cell embryo

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.

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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

Professor Noel Lindsay in his sleeping bag under a tarpaulin

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

Behind the Scenes in Adelaide Botanic Garden

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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