Research News & Events

A new research centre focused on developing a sustainable population and workforce strategy for Australia and the Asia Pacific will be launched at the University of Adelaide next Monday 21 May.

New research shows that more than two-thirds of Australians who avoid going to the dentist do so because of cost.

The South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) is calling for submissions on a revamp of evidence laws in the wake of an increasing reliance on new technology.

The State Government has signed an agreement with the University of Adelaide's Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) to extend funding for its world renowned road safety research for another five years.

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine at the molecular level with the ultimate aim of its integration into Western medicine is the focus of a joint Australian-Chinese Research Centre being announced in Beijing today.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are hoping to better understand why the mutated genes for breast and ovarian cancer are not passed on more frequently from one generation of women to the next.

Former Adelaide Thinker-in-Residence Professor Göran Roos is joining the University of Adelaide to help the development of research and education promoting innovation in the business and manufacturing sector.

A University of Adelaide study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with assisted reproductive technologies.

The important role of genetics in the battle to save animal and plant species from extinction will be highlighted at a free public lecture.

South Australians suffering from the most common fatal lung disease face an ongoing struggle with health services, according to new research.

An international study has produced surprising results about one of the most enduring mysteries in physics - the origin of cosmic rays.

A group of environmental scientists say a problem-ridden economic model designed to slow deforestation can be improved by applying key concepts from the insurance industry.

Health services for chest pain sufferers will be compared at five South Australian hospitals, as part of a new study aimed at improving services Australia-wide.

After decades of research, scientists continue to uncover the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids - and there are many more discoveries yet to come, according to a University of Adelaide nutrition researcher being honoured for his lifetime of achie...

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commissioned two University of Adelaide legal experts to help clarify the regulation of unpaid internships, work experience and trial work.