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Ancient DNA uncovers dingo’s hidden heritage

Dingo jaw. Credit: Sally Wasef

A landmark collaborative study co-led by the University of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence.

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Legal experts consult community on land laws

SALRI Real Property Act 1886 team

The state’s laws regarding land transactions are being reviewed by the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), which is based at the University of Adelaide, with interested parties and individuals welcome to provide input.

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Funding to advance type 2 diabetes research

University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus

Two University of Adelaide projects have been awarded almost $2 million in funding to reduce the risk of heart failure from type 2 diabetes and investigate how low-calorie sweeteners interact with and contribute to the disease.

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University shines bright for Illuminate Adelaide

intangible #form by Tyr Liang at Xplorer Media

Illuminate Adelaide lights up the cityscape this July, with the University of Adelaide playing host to a selection of highlights.

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More support needed for remote Indigenous communities

Remote community. Credit - John Carnemolla

New research led by the University of Adelaide reveals remote Indigenous communities need improved infrastructure and services to support residents and visitors.

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Significant slowdown in economy amidst weak spending

Adelaide

The South Australian economy has lost momentum over the past six months with key economic indicators showing weaker trends, according to economists from the University of Adelaide’s SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES).

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Ocean acidification turns fish off coral reefs

Lemon Damselfish and Dascyllus at a shallow coral reef credit Placebo365

A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species.

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