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US’s influence on Australia’s illegal pet trade

Reptile species at high risk of smuggling into Australia.

In a study published in Conversation Letters, researchers at the University of Adelaide compared the illegal smuggling of live reptiles – including lizards, snakes and turtles – into Australia, to the unregulated pet trade of reptiles in the United States (US), to understand better the drivers of illegal wildlife trade, and develop a framework for anticipating future trends in wildlife smuggling.

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University of Adelaide moves up in world uni rankings

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The University of Adelaide has climbed in one of the world’s most prestigious university rankings.

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Alumni to receive tuition fee discount for postgrad study

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The University of Adelaide is offering a 15% tuition fee discount to its alumni, across more than 120 eligible postgraduate programs.

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Echidnas, poop and creepy crawlies

Echidna in the wild

Leading science communicators from the University of Adelaide will join forces with a local echidna ecologist, to share their expertise in echidnas and insects in a free, interactive workshop on Kangaroo Island, as part of National Science Week (14-22 August).

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Experts help find a path to sustainable mining

Mine Electrification

Experts are helping the mining industry find a pathway to more efficient, green, sustainable and safer mining operations by transitioning to battery-supported electric vehicles (BEVs).

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Five Future Fellows awarded $4.5million

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Five University of Adelaide researchers have collectively been awarded more than $4.5 million from the Federal Government to advance their work.

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2021-22 English Premier League - winners and losers

EPL 20212022

The UK soccer season kicks off this weekend with the start of The English Premier League (EPL). Manchester City have a 29.0% chance of coming top this year according to the University of Adelaide’s Professor Steve Begg.

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Australia must improve trade strategy in face of China coercion

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A new report from the University of Adelaide’s Institute for International Trade says China is guilty of economic coercion and discriminatory purchasing amidst souring relations with Australia.

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Cancer treatment ‘brain-gain’ for South Australia

Professor Christopher Sweeney

South Australian patients with cancer will benefit from world-class cancer research and new treatments with the appointment of three globally-lauded scientists to the University of Adelaide’s South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

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New research shows lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on immune system

COVID-19

A world leading research collaboration between SAHMRI, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital has delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune system dysregulation caused by COVID-19.

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