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Students tap into New World wine expertise
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Wine science students from the University of Adelaide are benefitting from unique insights from the US wine market by meeting remotely with leading ecommerce experts from Seattle and California. The skills they learn will give them the edge in the industry when they graduate.
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Statement from University of Adelaide: sexual assault and sexual harassment
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Statement to Seven News in relation to its story about sexual assault and sexual harassment at universities in South Australia.
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State-of-the-art Cancer Institute to deliver world-leading research and treatment for South Australians
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World-leading patient care, cutting-edge cancer diagnoses and treatments – including genomic and immune-based technologies – combined with ground-breaking research collaborations, will be the focus of a new cancer institute in South Australia.
Cypriot grapes perform well in heat and on taste
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Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found several grape varieties native to Cyprus, which tolerate drought conditions better than some international varieties popular in Australia, contain chemical compounds responsible for flavours preferred by Australian consumers.
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Sperm help ‘persuade’ the female to accept pregnancy
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Sperm are generally viewed as having just one action in reproduction – to fertilise the female’s egg – but studies at the University of Adelaide are overturning that view.
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Medicinal cannabis research receives $1.5m boost
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A new University of Adelaide trial will explore the use of personalised medicinal cannabis dosing to prevent common and impactful symptoms of treatment in advanced cancer thanks to Federal Government funding of $1.5 million.
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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
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‘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?
Scholarship for First Nations law student
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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.
Vice-Chancellor helps raise awareness of homeless plight in Adelaide
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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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