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Top teachers lead the education of more resilient professionals
Three University of Adelaide academics - Associate Professor Michelle McArthur (School of Animal and Veterinary Science); Dr Thomas Wanner (School of Social Science); and Dr Walter Barbieri (School of Education) - have been named as top teachers in the 2023 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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Australian Universities Accord report
Following the release of the comprehensive Australian Universities Accord report on Sunday 25 February the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will carefully consider the recommendations and their implications for the nation’s higher education sector.
Honorary doctorate awarded to Dr Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien
Highly respected Kaurna Elder and leader, Dr Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien AO, has been presented with the highest honour a University can bestow, receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Adelaide.
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Latest housing insights released at international conference in Adelaide
Whether its Mumbai or Moorabbin, the place of home in the wellbeing and survival of communities is central. Issues surrounding homelessness, housing affordability, social and sustainable housing are a global occupation for researchers.
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Path to lower emissions demands a smarter grid
Researchers at the University of Adelaide believe the global investment being made in smart metering infrastructure could fall short of fulfilling promised benefits to customers if key systems issues are not addressed.
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Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies
By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains.
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University of Adelaide leads world first trial of new heart device
University of Adelaide Professor Prash Sanders has carried out the first global trial of a new device to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation.
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Mouth to mouth tactic may stop dental decay
University of Adelaide researchers are exploring if a unique transplant which involves moving good bacteria from one person’s mouth to another – possibly through a special toothpaste - could be the answer to improving dental health.
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Partnership delivers golden opportunity for students with disability
Students living with disability will have a further incentive to study at the University of Adelaide when applications open for the Dylan Alcott Foundation (DAF) scholarship this week.
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A Periodic Table of Food for better health globally
University of Adelaide researchers are contributing to a global effort to quantify the makeup of the world’s food supply, enabling data-driven solutions to human and planetary health challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and malnutrition.
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