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Economy continues recovery despite trade chaos, but risks remain

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South Australia’s economy is expected to strengthen in 2025/26, despite facing a difficult trading environment overseas, according to the latest SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) Economic Briefing Report from the University of Adelaide.

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Law reform push to promote dignity, autonomy and support in decision-making

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After extensive consultation and review of existing laws, the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of Adelaide, has found that significant improvements are needed to ensure South Australia’s legal system better supports people with impaired decision-making capacity.

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Funding supports future-focussed research

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Funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) will support University of Adelaide experts to pursue their world-class research in tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.

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Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide University experience

AU Open Day

The new Adelaide University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026.

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Fungus-fortified bread-wheat crops offer improved nutrition

Wheat credit Polina Rytova

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that applying a beneficial fungus to soil leads to some varieties of wheat accumulating more bioavailable zinc and iron in the grain.

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Grassland changes put endangered parrot at greater risk

Golden-shouldered parrot credit Peter Valentine

The endangered golden-shouldered parrot, a technicolour species native to Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, is abandoning areas of grassland it usually nests in because woody plants are encroaching upon its preferred vegetation.

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Training centre will contribute to zero-waste future

Battery recycling

Officially launched today, Tuesday, 22 July, the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Battery Recycling marks the beginning of a new chapter for the energy industry in Australia.

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Allied health embraces nature-based therapy

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Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing.

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Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients

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Researchers from the University of Adelaide are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD).

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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health

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Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of Adelaide believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.

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