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�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide experts awarded top honours

Posted on Nov 20 2023 by Crispin Savage

World-renowned �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.

Grants to accelerate research commercialisation

Posted on Oct 19 2023 by Johnny von Einem

Six �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide-led projects have received funding from �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for a range of research projects, including improved electric-vehicle batteries, efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment.

Funding a better future for preterm babies

Photo of a mother with a premature baby in hospital.

Posted on Sep 26 2023 by Jessica Stanley

A collaborative project to improve breastfeeding and the use of human milk in premature babies has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Centres of Research Excellence Scheme.

Dilmah Chairman visits for tea and wine

Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C Fernando and Associate Professor Susan Bastian

Posted on Aug 30 2023 by Jessica Stanley

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to Adelaide to share insights into the terroir properties of �Ӱ�ֱ��n and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.

Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries

Photo of Dr Timothy Lathlean holding a gym weight.

Posted on Aug 30 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster.

Transformative gift will support future excellence in engineering

Posted on Aug 28 2023 by Jessica Stanley

South �Ӱ�ֱ��n philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.

Scientists find way to wipe a cell's memory to better reprogram it as a stem cell

Posted on Aug 17 2023 by Jessica Stanley

�Ӱ�ֱ��n scientists have resolved a long-standing problem in regenerative medicine, developing a new method to reprogram human cells to better mimic embryonic stem cells.

First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

Posted on Aug 7 2023 by Jessica Stanley

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

Posted on Aug 7 2023 by Jessica Stanley

A new �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

Speedy new species of snake uncovered in �Ӱ�ֱ��

Posted on Jul 19 2023 by Jessica Stanley

A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide, the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum and the Western �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum.