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2022 soccer World Cup winners and losers

A soccer ball sits on the grass in empty arena.

Posted on Nov 17 2022 by Crispin Savage

Simulation modelling shows that the FIFA World Cup which kicks off on 21 November in Qatar, is most likely to be won either by Brazil or Argentina.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� research excellence highly cited

Posted on Nov 16 2022 by Crispin Savage

Fourteen �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers have been named for their outstanding work in the Clarivate annual global list of Highly Cited Researchers (HCR).

Public calls for more proactive pet laws

A small dog on a harness and lead next to its owner.

Posted on Nov 14 2022 by Crispin Savage

Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty.

Project fights food waste in tourism

A buffet with silver food warmers and a stack of plates.

Posted on Nov 10 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

A new research project that focusses on how to reduce food waste in the tourism industry could contribute to lasting environmentally-friendly change.

Fellowships acknowledge interdisciplinary educators

A collage of Professor Rachel Ankeny and Professor Peng Bi. They are smiling into the camera.

Posted on Nov 10 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Two �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers, Professor Rachel Ankeny from the School of Humanities, and Professor Peng Bi from the School of Public Health, have been elected as fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in �Ӱ�ֱ��.

Harnessing rainwater for self-sufficient veggie gardens

Posted on Nov 9 2022 by Lee Gaskin

With the rising cost of living and vegetables becoming more expensive, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide research has found that 65 per cent of Adelaide homes can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient by using their own rainwater.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� researchers placed top in their fields

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Nov 9 2022 by Crispin Savage

Six �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers have been named as the country’s top experts in their fields according to league tables just published.

World-first technology to suppress invasive mice

Posted on Nov 9 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have released their first findings on the potential effectiveness of revolutionary gene drive technology to control invasive mice.

Major cerebral palsy gene revealed

A boy with Cerebral Palsy sits in a wheelchair, smiling and playing with a toy with his carer.

Posted on Nov 8 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have identified the gene that is the most common genetic cause of cerebral palsy, increasing the chances of finding better treatments for the debilitating disease.

Federal Government misses chance to boost skilled labour

A female pensioner working in an office.

Posted on Nov 8 2022 by Crispin Savage

The amount that pensioners may earn before being hit by tax should be increased in order to boost the economy and help them to keep using their expertise, according to a report published by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.