News: defence
Trailblazing new opportunities to commercialise defence research
A major defence research commercialisation project between the University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales is one of just eight proposals shortlisted for the Federal Government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities program.
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Understanding mass influence activities is critical
The damaging effects of mass influence campaigns perpetrated by scrupulous or unscrupulous entities, which may have a negative impact on public perception, must be understood in order to respond effectively.
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Grant funded research helps protect national security
University of Adelaide scientists working on projects that will ensure Australia’s security have been awarded grants from the Australian government to continue their cutting-edge research.
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Scientists focus on keeping Australians safe
Scientists at the University of Adelaide will be working on a new set of defence-related projects to continue world-class research that aims to keep Australia safe.
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Women undergraduates win defence scholarships
Five women undergraduates from the University of Adelaide have won scholarships to help them continue their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related studies.
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National success for industry-linked ARC grants
The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.
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Defence industry leader appointed to University of Adelaide’s Council
The Managing Director of defence and security company Saab Australia, Andy Keough CSC, has been appointed to the University of Adelaide’s Council.
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JORN a catalyst for collaboration
World-leading Australian defence technologies are at the forefront of a partnership announced today by the Department of Defence, BAE Systems Australia and the University of Adelaide.
Design facility pushes innovation boundaries
A new design facility, located at the University of Adelaide, will offer organisations and individuals a space in which to push the boundaries of technical, industrial and business innovation.
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Top talent appointment to boost defence research capability
The University of Adelaide has appointed Joanne Wallis as Professor of International Security, as part of its plans to enhance its capability in security related research, and contribute additional expertise to major defence projects in the national interest.
Joanne is a leading academic voice within the Australian strategic and foreign affairs policy community and the chief investigator on two ARC Discovery Projects, analysing Australian interventions in the Pacific Islands and the operation of the Australia-New Zealand alliance.
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