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Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI

As the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in our world, the University of Adelaide is exploring the role that technology can play in the health sphere, particularly in clinical decision-making and explanations.

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Partnership working towards Universal Health in the Philippines

The University of Adelaide’s JBI is proud to be working with the Australia Awards Fellowships to help build a capable health workforce in the Philippines.

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Lighting the way with accurate and safe 3D embryo imaging

The inability to accurately predict embryo viability prior to implantation is a key contributor in the low success rate of clinical in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), but a team of experts is highlighting a safe way to study embryos using 3D optical imaging.

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Prestigious medal awarded to neurogenetics leader

Professor Jozef Gécz, Head of Neurogenetics at the University of Adelaide, has received the 2024 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence.

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Tea party with a twist comes to campus

The South Australian Premiere of the hit musical Alice by Heart guarantees to transport viewers to a world of wonder, presented by the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music.

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News in brief

Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing survey

The Federal Government has awarded $8.1 million for the third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which University of Adelaide experts will play a key role in.

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Associate Professor receives national mentorship

University of Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute group leader Associate Professor Zohra Lassi has been awarded a prestigious mentorship.

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Rainy day ice age in the global south

An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.

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Events

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Wonderverse by Patch Theatre

Lights, beats, dreams: an immersive adventure.

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Alice By Heart

Presented by the second year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. From the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson, Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s madcap Adventures in Wonderland. Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October, 7.30–9.30 pm. Little Theatre, Gate 10, Victoria Dr, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

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Lumen

Mystery solved!

It has been one of Adelaide’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?

Lumen readers' prize - Spring 2024

Your chance to win 1 of 10 original posters.

Making a magnificent song and dance

Behind the scenes of Sweeney Todd.

World News - Spring 2024

Three alumni share how their extraordinary talents have taken them around the world.

Re-activating Australian Dance Theatre’s archive for the future 

Bringing Australian Dance Theatre back to life.

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