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Medicinal cannabis research receives $1.5m boost

Marijuana plant

A new ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide trial will explore the use of personalised medicinal cannabis dosing to prevent common and impactful symptoms of treatment in advanced cancer thanks to Federal Government funding of $1.5 million.

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SA ready to lead COVID-19 vaccine production

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South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is uniquely placed to play a vital role in expediting the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

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Provocation Repealed: Research Tuesdays

Scales of Justice

‘Gay panic’ is no longer accepted as a defence for murder in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. Why and what is the likely impact of the change to the law?

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Scholarship for First Nations law student

Mikeyli Hendry

A student from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Adelaide Law School has received a scholarship from one of the legal community’s peak bodies to help her finish her studies.

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Vice-Chancellor helps raise awareness of homeless plight in Adelaide

Homeless

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj AC will join other South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n community and business leaders at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, to raise funds for and awareness of homelessness in the community.

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Internationally-flavoured sausage anyone?

Sai ua sausage from Northern Thailand

On a mission to cement its place in the hall of foodie fame, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Festival of Sausage in Bread will explore the culinary breadth of this meaty masterpiece, proving it's much more than just a humble snag on white.

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Silicon chip will drive next generation communications

New pure silicon multiplexer

A new design of ultra-small silicon chip called a multiplexer will effectively manage terahertz waves which are key to the next generation of communications: 6G and beyond.

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Disrupted sleep is linked to increased risk of death, particularly in women

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For the first time, a study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women.

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SA hub will help build resilience to drought

Drought affected paddock

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, as part of an extensive collaboration with industry and the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government, will lead a new drought resilience hub in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. Announced today, the hub will undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.

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Uni of Adelaide celebrates outstanding leaders with honorary doctorates

Hon Doc 2021

Starting today, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will hold 25 graduation ceremonies in historic Bonython Hall across April and May, with more than 5100 conferrals of academic programs to new graduates.

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