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9 June 2026
Adelaide University community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Adelaide University extends warm congratulations to the members of its community who have received recognition in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list. Current and former staff, alumni and friends of the University community have been included in this year’s list.
Checking it twice: Simple step improves face-matching accuracy
Now, researchers at Adelaide University and the University of Stirling (UK) have found a simple way to improve face-matching accuracy that doesn’t require training, artificial intelligence or specialist expertise – asking the same person to take another look. While the solution may sound simple, revisiting the same decision improved face-matching accuracy by around 8% – a result comparable to gains...
As concerns grow over global fuel supplies and the cost of flying, new research from Adelaide University shows the relationship between jet fuel prices and airfares is not as simple as passengers might think. The study found that different types of jet fuel price shocks have very different effects on Australian domestic airfares, with some shocks leading to higher ticket prices, some having little ...
Four reasons to marvel at SA’s coast this World Ocean Day
To celebrate World Ocean Day this 8 June, Adelaide University marine biologists Professor Sean Connell and Dr Dominic McAfee have shared four of their favourite facts about South Australia’s coastline. Use these to spark conversation and curiosity with ocean conservation in mind.
Hip hop icon Trials joins CASM to mentor Aboriginal artists
Students at Adelaide University’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) will be mentored by one of Australia’s most influential voices in hip hop, with Ngarrindjeri artist Daniel Rankine, known professionally as Trials, joining the centre. An award-winning rapper, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist, Rankine has played a defining role in the rise of homegrown hip hop through projects i...