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Zinc–iodine battery with outstanding stability now a reality
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new dry electrode for aqueous batteries which delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
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Adelaide University appoints new Vice Chancellor
Following a comprehensive global search, Australia’s new major university announces Professor Nicola Phillips as its new Vice Chancellor and President (Vice Chancellor) with effect from 12 January 2026.
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The monotreme sex gene is unlike that of all other mammals
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and Monash University, have discovered that the genetic mechanism that determines sex in monotremes is different from all other mammals.
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AI study-help app wins Tech eChallenge
An AI-powered app that transforms educational materials into personalised learning tools has taken out the top prize in the University of Adelaide’s Tech eChallenge program.
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Royal honours for University community
The exceptional work of more than 20 staff, alumni, and affiliates from the University of Adelaide’s community has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
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University researchers to roll out disaster preparedness project
University of Adelaide researchers will partner in the multi-state rollout of a disaster preparedness model, funded by the federal government.
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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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15 May
Wise and wonderful women exhibition
The exhibition explores the working lives of women academics in South Australian universities from 1970 to 2024. It draws on findings from a Fay Gale Centre project that critically examined historical and biographical reflections of women who worked in Adelaide’s universities. Thursday 15 May to Wednesday 9 July. Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus. Further information. 04 Jun
LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ exhibition
This exhibition portrays the life and influence of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and will be held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery. Wednesday 4 June to Friday 25 July. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Hawke Building Level 3, UniSA City West Campus. Further information.
Lumen
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