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The recharge, reuse, recycle revolution
How can we build a sustainable, circular economy that’s much easier on the environment? The University of Adelaide’s Professor Zaiping Guo and Professor David Lewis will explore this innovative area at the last Research Tuesdays lecture for 2022.
IceCube neutrinos provide new view of active galaxy
An international team of scientists, including researchers at the University of Adelaide, have gathered new evidence about the energetic core of an active galaxy millions of lights years away by detecting neutrino particles emitted by it.
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Human trials to begin on SA-made universal pneumococcal vaccine
South Australian biotech company GPN Vaccines in collaboration with the University of Adelaide has developed a new, universal vaccine against the deadly bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission
Bridget Smart has become the University of Adelaide’s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.
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Vital medical research supported
Seven University of Adelaide research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.
Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.
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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
A new study by a University of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
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Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope
Researchers from the University of Adelaide will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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University of Adelaide’s research expertise to help build Asian energy network
The University of Adelaide, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.
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