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The Defence and Security Institute plays a key role in the Australian capabilities essential to our nation’s defence, security, and prosperity.
We are committed to ensuring that the University of Adelaide builds and maintains the research skills, infrastructure, commercialisation and knowledge transfer abilities required to continue contributing to the defence of our nation.
Latest news from the Institute
Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection
Radiation plays a crucial role in a number of fields; it’s vital for shrinking cells in current cancer treatments, propelling nuclear-powered military submarines and electricity grids, and more. However, radiation carries risks. Overexposure can lead to radiation poisoning, triggering severe symptoms and conditions such as causing cancers, cognitive impairments, and fatal multi-organ (lung, intestines, heart) failure. In Australia, workers including uranium miners, our military personnel, emergency service professionals, and astronauts are all vulnerable to radiation poisoning. To mitigate its adverse effects, University of Adelaide researchers have made great strides towards a world first: a multi-organ anti-radiation drug.
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Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Grant funding of up to $160,000 is available to researchers from Australian Universities to conduct a literature review. Applications due by Monday 30th September 2024 @ 17:00 ACST
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CADR-RAS 2024 Showcase
Last week, the Centre for Advanced Defence Research - Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CADR-RAS) hosted its 2024 Showcase in Adelaide. The event brought together leading researchers from 11 participating universities, Defence researchers and Defence force personnel.
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18
Nov
Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore laser technology.
29
Nov
Undergraduate places support nuclear-powered future
The University of Adelaide has today, Wednesday 29 November, received Federal Government commitment to fund the training of hundreds more domestic undergraduate students to join the defence workforce of the future.
24
Oct
South Australian researchers join forces with global defence consortium
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have joined five leading universities in the United Kingdom and United States to support the AUKUS alliance.
3
Oct
Sovereign radar expertise is focus for new centre
A new Centre at the University of Adelaide for research into high-frequency (HF) radar technology will play a critical role in the nation’s safety and prosperity.
14
Feb
Trailblazer defence program formalised
The Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability program has taken another step in being formalised with the conditions of grant being finalised and the announcement of the board members.
28
Oct
Defence specialist leads Trailblazer
A leading defence industry specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the sector has been appointed as Executive Director of the Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability.