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$1.7 million for industry-linked research

Friday, 30 May 2008

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has been awarded more than $600,000 by the (ARC) to collaborate with industry on a range of engineering, agricultural and community projects.

An additional $1.1 million has been pledged by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s industry partners in the latest round of funding to commence in July.

The money will fund industry-linked research projects at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide over the next four years.

"Research with industry is one of the areas in which the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide can make a significant impact," says Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Strategy) .

"We are delighted that we can contribute to areas as diverse as nutrition, construction, environmental challenges and public services. It demonstrates the breadth of research and expertise for which the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is renowned."

Details of the projects are:

• $153,762 to develop reinforced, ultra-high performance concrete to strengthen buildings and mitigate loss of life, injuries and economic disruption in the event of a building collapse. is collaborating with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ on this four-year project.

• $85,000 to increase iron content in wheat and other cereal grains for human nutritional benefits. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ will work with the Challenge Program to achieve this goal and thereby address iron deficiency health-related problems worldwide, while also raising profitability for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n farmers.

• $76,880 to help manage coastal lagoons, including the Murray mouth, to prevent water quality degradation and improve river flows. This is a joint project with the .

• $300,000 to investigate more effective ways to allocate public funds for government services. This is a collaborative project between the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government to evaluate the long-term costs and benefits of community-based initiatives.

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