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Grant supports Indigenous financial management

Researchers from the University of Adelaide’s Business School have secured a major grant to enhance sustainable Indigenous financial management practices.

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Responsible AI focus for new research centre

Today, the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) launched its Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR). The new centre will be based at the Lot Fourteen business and technology precinct in Adelaide.

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Digital security entrepreneurs win eChallenge

Typpio, an innovative solution to combat cyberattacks, has taken out the grand prize at this year’s ThincLab eChallenge.  

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Healthy economic value in visiting green spaces

Visits to green spaces, like national parks, have the potential to save the health system millions of dollars, according to researchers from the University of Adelaide.

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Backyard chickens are here to stay

Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce.

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News in brief

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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Events

11

Dec

Through the looking-glass: the future of public health in a changing world

Spend the day with the School of Public Health’s researchers and guest presenters at our annual research symposium showcasing the diversity of research in public health. The day includes presentations covering a variety of topics with plenty of opportunities for Q&A, networking and a celebration of our higher degree scholarships. Wednesday 11 December, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. National Wine Centre, Adelaide. Register.

03

Mar

Kaurna Day 2025

Kaurna Day 2025: Together, let’s celebrate uplifting community.

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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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