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First Nations language celebrated at Kaurna Day with new songbook

Kaurna Day 2025

The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia communities have come together to celebrate the University of Adelaide’s second annual Kaurna Day, this year marked by the launch of a Kaurna songbook — a valuable resource for preserving and revitalising the Kaurna language.

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Advanced analytical methods needed for better insights into chronic diseases

Microscope

An international team of researchers has explored how multi-omics – the integration of molecular data across different biological layers – can enhance our understanding of the way genetic and environmental factors interact to influence chronic diseases.

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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps

Earth's Antarctic Region

The cool conditions which allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, new research led by the University of Adelaide and University of Leeds has found.

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Lack of global diversity in criminology education

Scales of justice

Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.

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New goal achieved for The Adelaide Score

Photo of a person in a hospital bed

Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.

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3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety

CASR project

A new version of “Dragon Teeth” markings have appeared on Adelaide roads as part of a new project by the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.

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Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking

Authentic communication

While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents’ risky drinking behaviour is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects while warning of the negative consequences of drinking.

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Human settlement key to extinction of New Zealand’s iconic moa

Crested Moa. Pachyornis australis. From the series- ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19)

New research has identified the extent to which human colonisation and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand’s giant flightless bird, the moa.

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Humans and AI in new collaboration for endometriosis classification

Two medical professionals look at results on a laptop.

University of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the first of its kind which combines both machine learning models and human knowledge.

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Kane Pollard named inaugural Waite Chef in Residence

Kane Pollard at the University of Adelaide Waite campus

Lauded South Australian chef and sustainability advocate Kane Pollard will work with food scientists at the University of Adelaide as its first Waite Chef in Residence, increasing the impact of the University’s research on the culinary industry.

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