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University assists bushfire affected grape growers and winemakers
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The University of Adelaide is offering assistance to wine producers affected by the bushfires in the Adelaide Hills.
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Slower economic growth predicted for 2019/20
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South Australian economic growth will be much slower in 2019/20 as a consequence of the slowdown in the national economy becoming entrenched and the global economy losing further momentum, according to University of Adelaide economists.
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Breakthrough in Zika virus vaccine
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Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant advances in developing a novel vaccine against Zika virus, which could potentially lead to global elimination of the disease.
eChallenge winner streamlines honey harvest
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An innovative way of pinpointing when honey will be ready to harvest has won top awards at this year’s Australian eChallenge awards. The wining concept, named Beecognition, has won its creators $16,000 in prize money plus over $5,000 worth of expert guidance from business consultants.
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New leadership for Uni of Adelaide’s international engagement
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The University of Adelaide has today announced the appointment of a senior academic leader to drive its international strategy, partnerships and engagement.
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Major breakthrough for leukaemia treatment
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An international clinical trial involving Adelaide researchers has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a next-generation treatment for people with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML).
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Investors inject $45 million into SA health and biotech industry
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The Adelaide China Biotech Investment Fund has today been launched – a new $45 million investment fund that will accelerate the development and commercialisation of health and bio-technologies from South Australia for the global market.
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$9 million of research targets major health issues
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University of Adelaide led projects have received $9,401,459 to investigate a range of health issues such as how low-calorie sweeteners affect people with type 2 diabetes, using bioengineered tissue to rebuild eyes and the effectiveness of water fluoridation as a public health initiative.
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One in three Australian adults has untreated tooth decay
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A third of Australian adults aged 15 years or more has untreated tooth decay, results of a national oral health study led by the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) at the University of Adelaide show.
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Young Uni of Adelaide innovator named in Asia-Pacific Top 20
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A University of Adelaide researcher, whose work could help revolutionise battery technology, has been given global recognition by being chosen as an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35.
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