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$2.5million West Beach Recreation Hub unveiled: to support grassroots and University of Adelaide Clubs

Posted on Dec 10 2021 by Kelly Brown

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) and 91�� has opened a $2.5 million recreation hub at West Beach.

Understanding mass influence activities is critical

Posted on Dec 9 2021 by Crispin Savage

The damaging effects of mass influence campaigns perpetrated by scrupulous or unscrupulous entities, which may have a negative impact on public perception, must be understood in order to respond effectively.

Boating safety solution nets eChallenge honours

Posted on Dec 9 2021 by Crispin Savage

A solution that makes sure all boat owners comply with the necessary legal requirements has taken top honours in this year’s Australian eChallenge.

Quantum materials deliver a better world

Posted on Dec 1 2021 by Crispin Savage

The University of Adelaide has today, Wednesday, 1 December, launched its Quantum Materials strategy with its focus on cutting-edge fundamental research and delivering new quantum-enabled technologies for a safer, wealthier and healthier world.

Outstanding alumni receive top awards

Posted on Dec 1 2021 by Crispin Savage

Five outstanding University of Adelaide graduates have been recognised for their significant contributions to their professions and communities with Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Scholars set to spread wings to Indo-Pacific

Posted on Nov 30 2021 by Crispin Savage

Four University of Adelaide undergraduates are set to expand their horizons when they take up internships at universities in the Indo-Pacific region under the New Colombo Plan (NCP).

University experts take top honours in science excellence

Professor Qiao is the Chair of Nanotechnology in the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials.

Posted on Nov 27 2021 by Elisa Black

The University of Adelaide’s Professor Shizhang Qiao has been named as SA Scientist of the Year in this year’s Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

A new dawn in plant breeding: Australian Plant Breeding Academy

Jason Able with students in faba bean crops

Posted on Nov 25 2021 by Kelly Brown

The University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is partnering with Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) on a new academy to take Australia’s plant breeding into the future.

L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship recognises ground-breaking research

Posted on Nov 22 2021 by Crispin Savage

The University of Adelaide’s Dr Jiawen Li has today, Sunday, 21 November 2021, been named as a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellow for her work in developing a medical device that diagnoses heart problems.

Adelaide at the centre of next generation AI research

Posted on Nov 19 2021 by Crispin Savage

A new research centre that focuses on next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology will develop the high-calibre expertise Australia needs to compete in the coming machine learning-enabled global economy.