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Adelaide experts at centre of global hydrogen research

Hydrogen production

University of Adelaide experts will play a leading role in a new global centre that will focus on perfecting hydrogen production technology – a key driver for achieving net-zero emissions targets.

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Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

Photo of Renee, Hollie, Austin and Hudson. Renee is mother to Hollie, Austin and Hudson who all have childhood dementia.

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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New clues to the nature of elusive dark matter

The blue nebula with bright stars background. Credit: Wirestock

A team of international researchers, led by experts at the University of Adelaide, has uncovered further clues in the quest for insights into the nature of dark matter.

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National study to investigate risk factors for back and neck pain

Back and neck pain study

Back and neck pain are major public health burdens with millions of sufferers around Australia. Now, a nationwide study will for the first time explore the significant impact of these conditions on health and welfare.

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Global recognition for biomedical innovator

Jiawen Li

Dr Jiawen Li, a biomedical engineer from the University of Adelaide, has been named in the 2023 global list of Innovators Under 35 by the MIT Technology Review for her work in biomedical engineering. Dr Li is the only recipient of this prestigious global recognition from Australia.

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Sea shanty celebrating South Australia performed by 300 schools

Anne Mathews is an Honours student studying music education and pedagogy at the Elder Conservatorium of Music

A sea shanty, written by a University of Adelaide student, that celebrates South Australian history will be performed by 300 schools statewide during the Primary Schools’ Music Festival this September.

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Top researchers meet to make cancer history

Proteins in Prostate Cancer

World-leading cancer experts will discuss the shifting approach towards diagnosing and treating cancers, such as childhood cancer, and the key challenges in the battle against the disease at the University of Adelaide’s Making Cancer History event.

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Climate change is reducing global river water quality

Finniss River in drought in 2009

A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally.

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Unique musical collaboration explores cross-cultural soundscapes

Elder Conservatorium ensemble

A special free musical event will explore the rich cultural legacies of two nations when musicians from the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music collaborate with peers from Singapore’s Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory for a one-night-only concert in Adelaide.

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Closing in on cure for common leukaemia

Photo of Dr Illaria LPagani at a computer

A groundbreaking leukaemia test can help identify patients who are strong candidates for lifelong treatment free remission (TFR) – meaning they are effectively cured of the disease.

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