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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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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health

Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.
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Ultimate kidney warrior honoured by ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥

Nari Sinclair, a Ngarrindjeri and Yorta Yorta woman and powerful advocate for people with chronic kidney disease, will be honoured by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide community.
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