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Exhibition explores power of connection for vulnerable families
A study into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities.
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Shopping data reveals surprising urban food deserts
A new approach to identifying food deserts using grocery store purchase data suggests that store proximity is not the driver of nutritionally deficient diets – it is financial and social inequality.
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Will more preschool hours improve child development
The South Australian Government is extending its preschool provision next year, offering up to 30 hours of teacher-led, play-based preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds across the state who need extra support.
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Finding the balance for food security in conflict zones
With more than one billion people around the world living in fragile or conflict-affected situations, establishing food security is an increasing challenge.
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Prime accolade for chemical engineer
Global leader in sustainable hydrogen production Professor Yao Zheng, from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year at the Prime Minister's 2025 Prizes for Science event in Canberra.
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Preventing malnutrition in people with blood cancer
New research from the University of Adelaide has delivered new insights into the way nutrients are provided for people with blood cancer to ensure they maintain adequate nutrition during treatment.
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Men’s health: What we know and where to next?
A public symposium will explore the important and sometimes surprising findings from two of Australia's most comprehensive male cohort studies.
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Researcher receives first Australian-German honour
A University of Adelaide biomedical researcher has been named the first Early Career Research Ambassador for the Australia-Germany Research Network (AGRN).
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02 Oct Adelaide University Judo Club's upcoming Dynamic Balance Introductory Course commences in October running through to December. If you want to be safer in the instance of a fall this course is designed to lower your risk and improve your balance. Thursday 2 October to Friday 4 December, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. 34 Phillips Street, Thebarton. $195. More information. 09 Nov
ImmigrAction: A visual journey of migration and health
The ImmigrAction Photo Exhibition explores the lived experiences of newly arrived Brazilian migrants in Adelaide through their own eyes - and their own lenses. This exhibition is the outcome of the research project: “Bridging cultures: Understanding Brazilian migrant perspectives in Adelaide – A Photovoice study”. Sunday 9 November to Friday 16 November, 10 am to 5 pm. Migration Museum Chapel, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.
Lumen
Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for animals under our care is to leave them alone. This is particularly true for some of the animals in our zoos where the future of wildlife conservation is going hi-tech.
The (environmental) future of the planet
Answering your environmental concerns. Special Lumen feature: Director of the Environment Institute Andy Lowe explores some of the work being done by the University and its communities for our future.
Lumen readers' prize - Exploring the future issue
Win premium bottles by our alumni winemakers.
Three of our special “foreign correspondents” report back to Lumen to share their stories.
Is death still the end? Or does advancing technology provide us, already, with ways to live on?