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Subdued growth for SA, while cost of living crisis eases
South Australia’s economy grew weakly in 2023/24 as a result of capacity constraints and weak household spending growth, according to the latest SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) Economic Briefing Report from the University of Adelaide.
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Project to purify sperm for IVF success receives funding
The University of Adelaide’s Professor Sarah Robertson has received more than $820,000 to address a significant unmet health need which forms part of the IVF process.
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Healthy ideas awarded funding through NHMRC program
University of Adelaide researchers will share in more than $15 million dollars through the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grants.
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XAI benefits to hydrological modelling obscured by hype
Hydrologic modellers are increasingly using explainable AI (XAI) to provide additional insight into complex hydrological problems, but a new University of Adelaide study suggests XAI’s insights may not be as revolutionary as proponents suggest.
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Students awarded prestigious Indo-Pacific scholarships
Fifteen University of Adelaide students have been awarded the 2025 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship, taking their education international.
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AI shaping the future of breast cancer risk prediction
A new publication by a national collective of researchers has highlighted the potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying women with increased breast cancer risk.
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Clarification on commercial law grey area
A new study from the University of Adelaide has revealed key markers that influence how commercial behaviour is perceived by courts, clarifying the line between legal and illegal conduct in commercial law.
Funding supports type 2 diabetes research
University of Adelaide Associate Professor Tongzhi Wu has received funding from Diabetes Australia to investigate the glycaemic effects of sweeteners on people living with type 2 diabetes.
Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship
Professor Michael McLaughlin AM from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
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Well-meaning dogs led astray by rule-defying owners
While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by social factors.
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