Research results are world class
The University of Adelaide's position as an Australian leader in research has been confirmed with the results of the first Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) process. ERA is a Federal Government initiative to assess the research quality at universities across Australia, using a combination of measures on researchers, research outputs, research income, reputation and other measures. At the University of Adelaide, 19 out of 22 research discipline areas (86% of them) have been rated at or above world standard by the ERA. "This is an outstanding result for the University that confirms our position as an Australian leader in research," said the University's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha. "Our well-recognised status as a world-class centre for agricultural science, focused at the Waite Campus, has been further verified by the ERA process, along with our research in physical and medical/health sciences," he said. Specific research areas at the University of Adelaide that have been rated at the highest level include: Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine, Oncology and Carcinogenesis, Geology, Astronomical and Space Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Plant Biology, Optical Physics, and Performing Arts and Creative Writing. Other areas that have performed highly include: Law, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Pure Mathematics, Dentistry, Anthropology, Immunology and Genetics. "As one of the smaller research-intensive universities, we have clearly shown our capacity to generate high-quality research outcomes that are commensurate with our Group of Eight (Go8) status," Professor McWha said. "Our ERA results are well in line with the University's understanding of and investment in our research strengths. Establishing dedicated research Institutes and Centres and building on our strengths has ensured that the University is well placed to continue as a powerhouse of research. "Many of our research programs are also integrated into learning and teaching, giving our students the opportunity to work beside and learn from some of our most respected and innovative researchers. "A key to our success is the University's ability to attract the best researchers from Australia and overseas and provide them with the infrastructure and support to achieve great research outcomes," he said. www.adelaide.edu.au/research Story by David Ellis
Research areas at the University of Adelaide rated well above world standard: - Astronomical and Space Sciences
- Optical Physics
- Geology
- Soil Sciences
- Evolutionary Biology
- Plant Biology
- Crop and Pasture Production
- Horticultural Production
- Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology
- Medical Microbiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Oncology and Carcinogenesis
- Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
- Medical Physiology
- Performing Arts and Creative Writing
Research areas at the University of Adelaide rated above world standard: - Pure Mathematics
- Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
- Environmental Science and Management
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Animal Production
- Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Sciences
- Dentistry
- Immunology
- Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Anthropology
- Law
- Applied Ethics
- Philosophy
Research areas at the University of Adelaide rated at world standard: - Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Quantum Physics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural)
- Geophysics
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Zoology
- Veterinary Sciences
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Resources Engineering & Extractive Metallurgy
- Neurosciences
- Public Health and Health Services
- Architecture
- Applied Economics
- Demography
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Other Studies In Human Society
- Psychology
- Linguistics
- Literary Studies
- Historical Studies
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