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Education Agent Engagement Policy

The new Education Agent Engagement Policy was approved by the Vice-Chancellor and President on 18 May 2023, becoming effective 1 June 2023. It sets out the principles for the appointment, review and termination of education agents operating internationally and/or within Australia.

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Get 8% monthly corporate health insurance discount with Bupa

Time to review your health insurance? The University of Adelaide has a corporate partnership with Bupa and is currently offering staff an 8% discount if you sign up before 5 July. Feel free to make a no obligation appointment to discuss your options and compare. Read more

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Strategy embeds sustainability across University

Students at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

The University of Adelaide has launched its Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for Good which reaffirms its commitment to providing sustainable and socially responsible solutions that benefit ecosystems, governments, industries and communities.

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Forgotten migrants were critical to the building of Australia

Port Augusta Railway Workers Huts

Personal accounts of migrants’ stories from their time in South Australian work camps could help researchers begin to construct a much fuller account of this important, yet overlooked, period of Australian history.

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Fellowships super-charge esteemed scientists

Australian Academy of Science Fellows

Professors Zaiping Guo and Shizhang Qiao from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering have been inducted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of their ground-breaking research. Professor Guo has been recognised for her work improving the efficiency of batteries, and Professor Qiao for his research in functional materials for new energy technologies.

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Failed antibiotic now a game changing weed killer for farmers

Photo of Tatiana Soares da Costa and her team in the lab.

Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics.

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Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation

Bee bacteria

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers.

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Fast-tracking to the jobs of the future: New Academy to support hundreds of students

Aacademy event at Bonython Hall

This week, the University of Adelaide and Deloitte welcomed more than 250 students to the Academy by Deloitte, a ground-breaking initiative designed to bridge the knowledge gap between academic theory and real-life workplace experience.

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Masters of architecture in Venice

Zihe Chen - To be filled

Master of Architecture students from the University of Adelaide will share innovative designs and built projects with a global audience at a prestigious exhibition in Venice.

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Racehorse retirement off to a good start thanks to partnership

Horse with Animal Attendant

Racehorses are on track for a better retirement thanks to subsidised vet care made possible through a new partnership between the University of Adelaide and Racing SA.

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