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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.
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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Researcher Meet-Ups with tour of Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre
DSI Launches Researcher Meet-Ups with a tour of the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre at UniSA’s Magill campus.
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8 Brigade’s Military Ethics Symposium
On the 8 and 9 July 2025, the Defence and Security Institute collaborated with the Australian Army’s 8 Brigade to host a Military Ethics Symposium.
University of Adelaide researchers pioneer AI tools to fight misinformation and manipulation
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, including Professor Carolyn Semmler, Professor Lewis Mitchell, Dr. Rachel Stephens, and Dr. Keith Ransom, are leading the effort to protect the public from harmful online influence using innovative AI tools and big data.
Defence Researchers come together ahead of upcoming merger.
Defence Researchers from University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia recently came together to celebrate the successes of 2024.
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Professor Olaf Maennel appointed Joint Chair in Cybersecurity
We’re excited to announce Professor Olaf Maennel has been appointed to the position of Defence Science and Technology Group - University of Adelaide Joint Chair in Cybersecurity. This position is co-funded by DSTG and the University of Adelaide.
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Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection
Radiation plays a crucial role in a number of fields; it’s vital for shrinking cells in current cancer treatments, propelling nuclear-powered military submarines and electricity grids, and more. However, radiation carries risks. Overexposure can lead to radiation poisoning, triggering severe symptoms and conditions such as causing cancers, cognitive impairments, and fatal multi-organ (lung, intestines, heart) failure. In Australia, workers including uranium miners, our military personnel, emergency service professionals, and astronauts are all vulnerable to radiation poisoning. To mitigate its adverse effects, University of Adelaide researchers have made great strides towards a world first: a multi-organ anti-radiation drug.
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Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Funding call: Centre for Advanced Defence Research in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Grant funding of up to $160,000 is available to researchers from Australian Universities to conduct a literature review. Applications due by Monday 30th September 2024 @ 17:00 ACST
