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Cloud compute resources boost in South Australia for research

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The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and the University of Adelaide have announced they will launch a new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in South Australia.

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Researcher granted fellowship for male fertility works

Nicole McPherson

University of Adelaide academic Dr Nicole McPherson has been awarded an early-to-mid-career fellowship by The Hospital Research Foundation Group.

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Need for novel AI to be used in women’s health

Clinicians discuss transvaginal ultrasound images.

Research has shown the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the diagnosis of conditions, like endometriosis, but what happens if the modelling is incorrect?

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Recruiting begins for final phase of AVOID frailty study

A man holds a walking stick

University of Adelaide researchers are preparing for the third phase of an Australian-first study where residents from the City of Charles Sturt will test an online behaviour change tool designed to help prevent frailty in older people.

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University leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

A philanthropist funding important University of Adelaide research and community programs, a distinguished judge and law educator, and researchers improving Indigenous oral health and kidney medicine are among the University staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list.

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Space Architecture Fulbright scholar takes research trip to Texas

Monika Stankiewicz

PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide’s Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources and the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Monika Stankiewicz has been awarded the South Australian Fulbright scholarship to take her lunar architecture research to the University of Texas San Antonio.

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Experts available to comment on Australia Day topics

Australian flag

With Australia Day this Sunday, 26 January, we’ve rounded up a selection of University of Adelaide’s academics who can offer expert commentary on topics relating to the controversial public holiday.

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Discovery sheds light on immune cells’ role in pregnancy complications

Pregnancy scan

Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute have uncovered a new critical role for the immune system in supporting healthy pregnancies.

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Gaps in pre-pregnancy health initiatives need filling

Zohra Lassi with young person

Adolescents and young adults are being missed when it comes to pre-pregnancy health initiatives that could have a long-term impact on maternal, perinatal, and child health outcomes, according to a review by researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute and School of Public Health.

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University appoints internationally renowned plant scientist

Zhong-Hua Chen

The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.

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