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Tech and defence experts call to build ‘AI Australia’
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers huge opportunities to enhance Australia’s national security, create new jobs, provide better healthcare, and drive efficiencies in key industries, according to a new report published today.
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Broadening and scaling the reach of mRNA vaccines
The University of Adelaide’s key partner BioCina Pty Ltd has received a grant under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme to fund work between the University and co-partner Cytiva.
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Subject rankings reflect depth of expertise
The University of Adelaide continues to stand in the top tier of the world’s best universities - demonstrated by outstanding results in the 2022 QS World University Subject Rankings.
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The ticking time-bomb of diabetes
University of Adelaide researchers have warned that too many people are either unknowingly living with diabetes, at significant risk of developing the life-threatening condition, or simply ignoring the obvious warning signs – and may be setting themselves up for serious and debilitating illness down the track.
Grant supercharges development of next-gen batteries
The University of Adelaide’s industry partner PhosEnergy has received a grant under the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants scheme to work with the University on development of next-generation nuclear batteries.
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New endometriosis website delivers targeted resources to more than 800,000 Australians
Often difficult to diagnose and certainly difficult to live with, it is estimated that endometriosis affects more than 800,000 Australians, where cells like the lining of the uterus grow elsewhere causing symptoms such as period pain, pelvic pain, infertility and fatigue.
Stroke recovery technology that re-launches life
Adelaide-based start-up company RehabSwift has launched Brain-Computer Interface technology to help accelerate recovery of patients with neural injuries, such as stroke.
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David Hill confirmed as next CEO of Deloitte Asia Pacific
University of Adelaide alumnus and Deputy Chancellor, David Hill, has been elected the next Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Asia Pacific. David will commence as CEO of Deloitte Asia Pacific on June 1, 2022, when inaugural CEO Cindy Hook steps down.
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New Dean for Adelaide Law School
Professor Judith McNamara has been appointed as the new Dean of Law at the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Law School.
Tropical fish all at sea
Tropical fish have changed their behaviour as they and other marine animals and micro-organisms - including coral - move south down the east coast of Australia at an alarming rate into more temperate waters off Sydney and Newcastle as a result of warming and climate change.
