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Health experts recognised for research impact
The University of Adelaide’s Professor Helen Marshall and Dr Trudy Lin have been recognised as South Australia’s 2022 Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year respectively.
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The marvels of AI change the face of film
Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) joined forces with Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) to create visual effects using artificial intelligence for Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Hidden costs of global illegal wildlife trade
An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of Adelaide, has highlighted that the illegal and unsustainable global wildlife trade has bigger ramifications on our everyday lives than you might think.
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Examining Earth’s oldest complex fossils using AI
A NASA grant of more than US$ 300,000 (AUD $410,000) has been awarded to an international team led by Distinguished Professor Mary Droser from the University of California–Riverside and Associate Professor Diego C. García-Bellido from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute, and the South Australian Museum.
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Business tool reduces risk of implementing AI tech
Companies exploring artificial intelligence (AI) to adapt their business operations now have a risk management tool to help them manage new potential workplace health and safety (WHS) risks when introducing and using the technology.
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Project models ammonia fertiliser supply chain impact
Two models of the supply chain of green fertiliser from producers to farms is the focus of a project by University of Adelaide students. Their models show emissions caused by the supply chain and highlight that fertiliser must be manufactured closer to where it is consumed.
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Funding boost underpins SA Drought Hub expansion
The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is being expanded following an injection of additional funding from the Australian Government.
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New Dean and Head of Adelaide Medical School
The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Danny Liew as the new Dean and Head of the Adelaide Medical School.
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Symphony of support for young Afghan musicians
The University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra are presenting a fundraising concert to raise money for young Afghan musicians who are in the grips of their country’s humanitarian crisis.
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Finding a future for food crops: Research Tuesdays
Genetically modified crops have been grown and consumed in many countries for over 30 years. Yet, despite the benefits they offer to human health, crop management and humanitarian support, genetically modified (GM) foods remain a controversial topic.
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