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AI study-help app wins Tech eChallenge

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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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Exploring how social forces are shaping the menu

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As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, researchers are exploring the impact of food systems.

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Royal honours for University community

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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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What’s driving the rise of NLM wines?

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New research from Adelaide Business School at the University of Adelaide provides a framework for understanding the growing consumer interest in no, low and mid (NLM) alcohol wines.

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WA to implement University’s risk-reduction system UNHaRMED

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The Western Australian Government has awarded a $2.2 million contract to a University of Adelaide research group to implement UNHaRMED – a natural hazard risk reduction approach and decision support system – in the state.

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New program targets oral health and language revival in APY Lands

Mobile Language Team

A new art-driven pilot program by the University of Adelaide’s Mobile Language Team (MLT) is helping improve oral hygiene among Anangu (Aboriginal) children in remote communities while strengthening the Yankunytjatjara language on the APY Lands.

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Counting the cost of Long COVID and ME/CFS

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In just one year, Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) cost the German economy €63.1 billion (AU$111 billion), or about 1.5 per cent GDP, according to a new German-Australian study.

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Depression linked to increased dementia risk

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Having a diagnosis of depression in midlife or late-life may increase your risk of dementia, a new study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found.

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Children’s University expands to Mount Gambier

Principal of Yahl Primary School Chris Morrison and year 3 student Albie

Young learners in the State’s southeast are receiving extra support for future pathways as Children’s University Australasia and Africa (CUAA) expands to Mount Gambier.

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Restoring treatment sensitivity to ER+ breast cancer

Joanna Achinger-Kawecka

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have received funding to further their work into treatment resistant breast cancer.

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