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18 June 2026
Adelaide University continues to rise in the rankings
Adelaide University has moved up the QS World University Rankings, reaching 79th position. This improvement of three places on our inaugural ranking solidifies Adelaide University’s place as a global top 100 university.
New wearable glove uses heat to help people feel their data
What if you could literally feel your personal data? Adelaide University researchers have developed an innovative wearable glove that uses heat, touch and physical objects to transform data into a sensory experience.
Can’t stick to a diet? Try intermittent fasting for weight loss
Yo-yo dieters who struggle to lose weight and keep it off may achieve better results by following an intermittent fasting diet, rather than traditional calorie counting. An Adelaide University study focusing on the psychological aspects of both intermittent fasting and calorie restriction, compared the effects both diets had on eating behaviours, mood, sleep and quality of life.
Street trees deliver $1.50 return for every dollar invested
Planting and maintaining street trees is not only good for the environment; it’s a sound economic investment that benefits society in multiple ways over their full lifecycle. That’s the finding from a new South Australian study funded by Adelaide University and supported by Salisbury and Unley Councils.
Meet the SA startups selected for competitive accelerator program
Fourteen South Australian startups working across space, health, sustainability, cybersecurity, construction and the arts have been chosen for Adelaide University’s startup acceleration program. Now in its 11th year, the Innovation & Collaboration Centre’s Venture Catalyst program supports early-stage founders to plan, build and grow sustainable, globally scalable and investment-ready businesses.
