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Food waste is a problem in hospitals and aged care facilities, but there’s a solution
Hospitals and aged care facilities are significant contributors to food waste in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, but are uniquely positioned to drive change across the broader food service sector, according to new research.
Economy continues recovery despite trade chaos, but risks remain
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s economy is expected to strengthen in 2025/26, despite facing a difficult trading environment overseas, according to the latest SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) Economic Briefing Report from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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Law reform push to promote dignity, autonomy and support in decision-making
After extensive consultation and review of existing laws, the independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has found that significant improvements are needed to ensure South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s legal system better supports people with impaired decision-making capacity.
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Funding supports future-focussed research
Funding from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) will support ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide experts to pursue their world-class research in tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ experience
The new Adelaide ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026.
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Fungus-fortified bread-wheat crops offer improved nutrition
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have discovered that applying a beneficial fungus to soil leads to some varieties of wheat accumulating more bioavailable zinc and iron in the grain.
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Grassland changes put endangered parrot at greater risk
The endangered golden-shouldered parrot, a technicolour species native to Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, is abandoning areas of grassland it usually nests in because woody plants are encroaching upon its preferred vegetation.
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Training centre will contribute to zero-waste future
Officially launched today, Tuesday, 22 July, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Battery Recycling marks the beginning of a new chapter for the energy industry in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
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Allied health embraces nature-based therapy
Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing.
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Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients
Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD).
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