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Ocean acidification research is robust despite ebbs and flows

Ocean acidification

A new objective examination of almost a quarter-of-a-century of ocean acidification research shows that, despite challenges, experts in the field can have confidence in their research.

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Students’ showbiz dreams come alive in A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line

Students from the University of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music will be drawing back the red curtains of showbusiness
as they strut their stuff in a new production of A Chorus Line.

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Study aims to increase social media awareness

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University of Adelaide researcher Zoe Herriman is currently recruiting participants to take part in a study looking into the effectiveness of a brief educational video designed to increase people’s social media awareness.

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Free short courses to help teachers in the classroom

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Teachers will soon be able to access free short courses through the University of Adelaide, to help improve learning outcomes in classrooms across Australia.

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Consistency, diversity key to digital meditation success

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A global study analysing more than 280,000 digital meditation sessions has found the practice leads to significant improvements in mood, regardless of the length of a session.

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Honorary Doctorates celebrate outstanding legacies

Sept 2023 Hon Docs Mark Allison

The University of Adelaide will present Honorary Doctorates to agribusiness leader Dr Mark Allison, and theoretical physicist, Distinguished Professor Susan Scott during this week’s graduations ceremonies.

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Adelaide experts at centre of global hydrogen research

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University of Adelaide experts will play a leading role in a new global centre that will focus on perfecting hydrogen production technology – a key driver for achieving net-zero emissions targets.

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Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

Photo of Renee, Hollie, Austin and Hudson. Renee is mother to Hollie, Austin and Hudson who all have childhood dementia.

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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New clues to the nature of elusive dark matter

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A team of international researchers, led by experts at the University of Adelaide, has uncovered further clues in the quest for insights into the nature of dark matter.

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National study to investigate risk factors for back and neck pain

Back and neck pain study

Back and neck pain are major public health burdens with millions of sufferers around Australia. Now, a nationwide study will for the first time explore the significant impact of these conditions on health and welfare.

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