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The Defence and Security Institute plays a key role in the Australian capabilities essential to our nation’s defence, security, and prosperity.
We are committed to ensuring that the University of Adelaide builds and maintains the research skills, infrastructure, commercialisation and knowledge transfer abilities required to continue contributing to the defence of our nation.
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Professor Carolyn Semmler: Research on Human Decision-Making and Technology
Professor Carolyn Semmler from the University of Adelaide’s School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and AIML, is recognised for her research on human judgement, decision-making, and cognition in applied settings. Her work explores how people make complex decisions, particularly in legal, health, and defence contexts.
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Mitigating misinformation on social media
Using innovative AI tools and ‘big data’ analysis, University of Adelaide researchers are protecting the public against harmful online influence.
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Defence and National Security Research Scholarships
The Defence and National Security Research Scholarship is specifically targeted to researchers looking to undertake a PhD, Master of Philosophy or Master of Research in fields relating to defence, national security, and space. Expressions of interest will be open from September 1 to 21 September 2025.
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9
Jul
Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation
Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of Adelaide have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.
18
Nov
Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore laser technology.
29
Nov
Undergraduate places support nuclear-powered future
The University of Adelaide has today, Wednesday 29 November, received Federal Government commitment to fund the training of hundreds more domestic undergraduate students to join the defence workforce of the future.
24
Oct
South Australian researchers join forces with global defence consortium
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have joined five leading universities in the United Kingdom and United States to support the AUKUS alliance.
3
Oct
Sovereign radar expertise is focus for new centre
A new Centre at the University of Adelaide for research into high-frequency (HF) radar technology will play a critical role in the nation’s safety and prosperity.
14
Feb
Trailblazer defence program formalised
The Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability program has taken another step in being formalised with the conditions of grant being finalised and the announcement of the board members.