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Project investigates new approach to combat prostate cancer
A research team led by the University of Adelaide will investigate how prostate cancer cells survive and reappear after drug treatment.
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Ultra-precise quantum thermometer to measure the temperatures of space and time
An international team of scientists including experts from the University of Adelaide has designed a quantum thermometer to measure the ultra-cold temperatures of space and time predicted by Einstein and the laws of quantum mechanics.
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First course in fundamentals of space resources
In order to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and send people to Mars and the outer solar system, crewed deep space exploration will be reliant on the sustainable use of resources.
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Fellowship honours paediatrics expert
Professor Jennifer Couper, Head of the Discipline of Paediatrics at Adelaide Medical School, has been elected as a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
$6 million for university’s health investigators
Three University of Adelaide health researchers have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants to support projects into premature babies, heart health and strokes, and high glucose and critical illness.
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University of Adelaide ranked in the top 100 world-wide
The University of Adelaide’s world-wide reputation as a leading teaching and research institution has been further recognised with an impressive rise to 88th place in the key global Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings for 2023.
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Wax lyrical with award-winning writers
Two award-winning, internationally celebrated writers will visit the University of Adelaide for an intimate lyric poetry reading.
Wizards of Oz celebrates science heroes
A new book, chronicling the remarkable achievements of childhood friends and University of Adelaide alumni, Sir Mark Oliphant and Lord Howard Florey, is being launched at Elder Hall.
Wildlife trade threatening unprotected animals
International trade in animals not regulated by multilateral agreements is putting them under increasing threat. More than three times the number of unregulated animal species are being imported into the United States compared to the number of regulated species.
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Former PM reflects on her ‘misogyny speech’
Ten years after delivering her famous speech in the Federal Parliament, former Prime Minister Julia Gillard will appear in conversation at the University of Adelaide to reflect on the pervasive issue of misogyny in our community.
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