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Timing key for type 2 diabetes drug performance

A medical professional gives a patient a finger-prick test.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide could be closer to discovering a better way to use metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication.

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We spend more with cashless payments

Cashless payment

A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.

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Interactive map of SA colonial encounters launches

South Australian Drawings

A new interactive story map that explores colonial encounters in South Australia between Aboriginal peoples and European settlers has launched last week.

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University goes up in QS world ranking

Goodman cres

The University of Adelaide has continued to improve its placings in the 2025 QS World University Ranking, moving up seven places this year.

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MoU reaffirms cooperation on health and AI

University of Adelaide and Aurecon Group sign a MoU

The University of Adelaide and Aurecon Group have marked a significant milestone in their relationship, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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University of Adelaide 2023 annual report published

University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus

The University of Adelaide’s 2023 Annual Report has been tabled in South Australian Parliament today.

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Human activity contributed to woolly rhinoceros’ extinction

coelodonta. Credit Mauricio Anton

Researchers have discovered sustained hunting by humans prevented the woolly rhinoceros from accessing favourable habitats as Earth warmed following the Last Ice Age.

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Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients

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A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis.

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Business leader joins University Council

John Charlton

Business and retail leader John Charlton has been announced as the newest member of the University of Adelaide Council.

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Advancing digital security wins Tech eChallenge

Tech eChallenge Typpio team

A project that offers more convenient, yet strong digital security has won top prize in the University of Adelaide’s innovative Tech eChallenge program.

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