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Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
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The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
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The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.
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Five decades of rock ‘n’ roll: UniBar joins Hall of Fame
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The University of Adelaide’s UniBar is being inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame after 50 years of hosting iconic live music.
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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
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A new study by a University of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
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