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Top talent to boost State’s quantum materials future
South Australia’s expertise and capabilities in advanced materials that underpin future industries such as those developing the next-generation of computers, will be given a boost, thanks to the appointment of one of the world’s leading experts in quantum materials to the University of Adelaide.
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Researchers on a mission from the Moon to Mars
Research that could help materials be found in space more easily, enable satellites to swarm together and extend the reach of telecommunications is being kick-started by new funding. The projects, headed by scientists at the University of Adelaide, will contribute to investigating the feasibility of deep space exploration to destinations such as Mars.
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Vice-Chancellor raises $44,000 to support Adelaide’s homeless
Professor Peter Høj AC has raised more than $44,000 to provide support services and meals for homeless people, as part of his participation in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
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Latest COVID-19 detector dog research and trials underway at Adelaide Airport
Six dogs, including four Australian Border Force (ABF) detector dogs, one South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SAMFS) dog and one dog from the University of Adelaide (gifted by the ABF), have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.
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Adelaide uni leaders honoured for health research excellence
Three University of Adelaide researchers have been honoured in this year’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards for their work in reproductive health, cardiology, and medical ethics.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours awarded to staff and alumni
More than 40 members of the University of Adelaide community have today been awarded Queen’s Birthday honours, recognising outstanding contributions to their fields of expertise.
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2021 Adelaide Festival of Ideas program launched
Reborn Festival of Ideas to shine brighter than ever with Stan Grant, Clementine Ford, Taryn Brumfitt, Costa Georgiadis, Gavin Wanganeen, Matt Stone and Ben Shewry.
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University of Adelaide among world’s top 1% in rankings
The University of Adelaide continues to be recognised as one of the world’s top universities, with today’s release of the 2022 QS World University Rankings.
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Depression 50% higher in women with PCOS
Women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are 1.5 times more likely to have symptoms of clinical depression than women without the condition, a new study from the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute has found. This was the case whether or not women knew they had PCOS.
Sea snakes show their sensitive side to court potential mates
Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability to breathe through their skin.
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