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Space architects boldy envisage building off-Earth colonies

The exterior rendering of a space habitat

Students have been recognised for their off-Earth designs which could accommodate deep-space explorers of the future.

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Masters of architecture in Venice

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Master of Architecture students from the University of Adelaide will share innovative designs and built projects with a global audience at a prestigious exhibition in Venice.

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Housing design for older South Aussies under the spotlight

An older man smiles in the kitchen as he makes a cup of tea.

University of Adelaide researchers will investigate the quality of housing for older South Australians to improve their wellbeing and resilience to extreme weather.

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Illuminate Adelaide set to shine a light on University’s North Terrace campus

Jess Gallagher and Peter Hoj stand, smiling, in front of the snowglobe installation at the University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of light, colour and music as part of Australia’s newest major event, Illuminate Adelaide.

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Symposium grows urban mini forest knowledge

Edwina Robinson smiles amongst a mini forest in Canberra.

The Miyawaki Miniforest movement, which connects biodiversity and community, will be the focus of a two-day symposium that brings together experts from across the world.

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University community remembers George Duncan

Adelaide university; architecture students; rainbow arch

It was half a century ago this year that a quiet and unassuming law lecturer at the University of Adelaide lost his life after being thrown into the River Torrens in a hate crime that shocked the nation.

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Older Australians beat the heat at home

Image of older person beating the heat at home

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.

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Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion

Autonomous or driverless vehicle in traffic

Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly because of drivers’ attitudes to the emerging technology and a lack of willingness to share their rides.

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