News: research
Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025
Over the summer holiday season, the following University of Adelaide researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check their availability.
[Read more about Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025]
How sweet is it really? Non-nutritive sweeteners and the control of blood sugar levels
Non-nutritive sweeteners are often perceived as healthier than sugar, but new findings have confirmed new ways they may interact with sugar handling in the body.
University researchers named as nation leading
In the 2025 Research magazine published by The Australian newspaper today, seven University of Adelaide researchers have been named as leaders in fields such as chemical kinetics and catalysis, combustion and propulsion, and geometry.
[Read more about University researchers named as nation leading]
Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people.
[Read more about Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people]
Foundation grant boosts breast cancer research
A $300,000 grant from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation (JDRF) will rapidly move forward a breast cancer research project at the University of Adelaide.
[Read more about Foundation grant boosts breast cancer research]
Funding to boost early career research discoveries
Researchers from the University of Adelaide will share in more than $4.5 million of funding through the latest round of the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award.
[Read more about Funding to boost early career research discoveries]
Diabetes SA grants improve future health outcomes
University of Adelaide researchers focusing on improving the health outcomes of people with diabetes have been granted funding by Diabetes SA.
[Read more about Diabetes SA grants improve future health outcomes]
New research future on Kangaroo Island
The University of Adelaide has partnered with the state government to build a state-of-the-art research facility on Kangaroo Island.
Remarkable rehab gains for stroke survivors
An innovative therapy may help stroke survivors regain more movement in their hands, with a University of Adelaide study finding patients experienced a reduction in arm and hand impairments following treatment.
[Read more about Remarkable rehab gains for stroke survivors]
Ancient DNA uncovers dingo’s hidden heritage
A landmark collaborative study co-led by the University of Adelaide and QUT has revealed the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia pre-dates European colonisation and interventions like the dingo-proof fence.
[Read more about Ancient DNA uncovers dingo’s hidden heritage ]
