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Cancer researcher’s leading new role at SAiGENCI

Photo of Dr Qi Zhang

A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South Australia.

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Global recognition for biomedical innovator

Jiawen Li

Dr Jiawen Li, a biomedical engineer from the University of Adelaide, has been named in the 2023 global list of Innovators Under 35 by the MIT Technology Review for her work in biomedical engineering. Dr Li is the only recipient of this prestigious global recognition from Australia.

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Law alumni win prestigious international fellowships

Law Fellowships

Three of the University of Adelaide’s brightest young law graduates are heading overseas on prestigious fellowships that will see them further their studies and broaden their career horizons.

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Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

A new University of Adelaide study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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Indigenous language and song projects awarded grants

The University of Adelaide Kaurna Learning Circle

Two University of Adelaide projects that aim to continue supporting the process of reclamation and revitalisation of Indigenous language and song in South Australia have been awarded funding. 

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Luminary Award recognises world-leading diabetes research

Professor Jenny Couper

Paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes researcher, Professor Jennifer Couper has been presented with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Luminary Award.

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Law Reform International Meeting of Minds

Law students

Staff, students and alumni from the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) recently met with leading law reformers, lawyers, judges and academics in London and Limerick to share knowledge and experiences around topical law reform issues and law reform.

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Outstanding achievers awarded for science excellence

Students at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Four University of Adelaide researchers have received prestigious Tall Poppy Awards for outstanding scientific achievement. 

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Speedy new species of snake uncovered in Australia

Photo of a desert whip snake

A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum.

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Spotlight shines on research and innovation projects

Eureka Prize

University of Adelaide researchers are among the finalists being recognised for their outstanding projects within the Research and Innovation category of the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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