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New platform to energise citizen science

Citizen scientists taking part in the EchidnaCSI program on Kangaroo Island

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will adapt and deploy the globally proven citizen science platform SciStarter in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, courtesy of a $160,000 grant from the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government’s Citizen Science Fund.

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Engineering bacteria to detect cancer DNA

Engineered Bacteria - Susan Woods

An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has engineered bacteria capable of detecting mutated DNA released from colorectal cancer cells, opening the door to faster disease detection.

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Building closer US ties with UConn

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Connecticut

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Connecticut (UConn) are developing closer connections to build mutually beneficial academic and scientific capabilities.

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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs threaten global health

Research Tuesday

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Superbug Solutions, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers Katharina Richter and Andrea McWhorter will explain the serious impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on global health and explore the research being conducted to deliver solutions.

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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and Babcock team up to boost defence talent and skills

Babcock MOU

A new partnership between the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is set to accelerate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history.

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Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more

A woman breastfeeding an infant

A new South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s women leaders and entrepreneurs

ThincHer

Women business leaders will share their remarkable journeys to success when the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s entrepreneurial leadership program ThincHer launches on 3 August. 

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A wine tasting like NOLO other

Professor Kerry Wilkinson and Doctor Renata Ristic tasting wine

Curious drinkers will taste a range of no- and low-alcohol wines and discover how de-alcoholising technology works at a National Science Week event next month.

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Universities forge closer connections

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Maryland visit

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Maryland are developing closer connections to promote joint academic and scientific activities.

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