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Acceptance in uncertainty a key for emotional wellbeing
Acceptance may be the best way to help increase emotional wellbeing in uncertain times, new research has found.
Read more about Acceptance in uncertainty a key for emotional wellbeingRemoving unwanted smoky notes from wine
University of Adelaide researchers have evaluated a new method to remediate smoke tainted wine, incurring less damage to the final product.
Read more about Removing unwanted smoky notes from wineWave modelling important to predict climate change’s effect on sea ice
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theoretical model to predict the distances ocean waves can travel to break up sea ice.
Read more about Wave modelling important to predict climate change’s effect on sea iceSpace fibres touch down for in-depth analysis
Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the University's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for anlaysis. The fibre could prove transformative for quantum communication due to its properties.
Read more about Space fibres touch down for in-depth analysisHonorary Doctorates celebrate alumni excellence
Three leaders of their respective fields - technology, oenology, and justice - will be recognised with Honorary Doctorates during this week's University of Adelaide graduation ceremonies.
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Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing survey
The Federal Government has awarded $8.1 million for the third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which University of Adelaide experts will play a key role in.
Read more about Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing surveyAssociate Professor receives national mentorship
University of Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute group leader Associate Professor Zohra Lassi has been awarded a prestigious mentorship.
Read more about Associate Professor receives national mentorshipRainy day ice age in the global south
An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.
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22 Sep A premier event for tertiary education leaders offering a creative program with keynote speakers, workshops, and peer sessions, focusing on industry issues and future opportunities. Networking and professional growth are emphasized. Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 September. QUT Gardens Point, Brisbane. Register. 26 Sep Presented by the 2024 Graduating Class and first year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets.
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Wirltuti/Warltati (Spring/Summer) Readers’ Prize
Your chance to win 150th anniversary prizes.
It has been one of Adelaide’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?
Making a magnificent song and dance
Noted Australian actor, writer and director James Millar wasn’t quite sure what he was getting himself into last year when he was asked to direct students in a production for the University’s fledgling Music Theatre program.
We asked three alumni to share where their extraordinary talents have taken them in the world.
Not all research takes place in a laboratory. Some of it appears on a stage.