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Distinguished recognition for outstanding alumni

2025 DAA recipients

The University of Adelaide celebrated nine members of its alumni community at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards.

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Glazed facades heating up outdoor environments

Thermal image of Braggs Building, next to Benham. Image: Elham Sanagar Darbani.

While much is known about the impact of glazed facades on indoor thermal temperatures and energy efficiency, University of Adelaide researchers are exploring its effect on outdoor conditions.

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University motorsport team engineers F1-ready students

Adelaide University Motorsport Team 2025 car credit Adelaide University Motorsport Team

Students from the University of Adelaide will compete with their very own Formula-style open-wheeled car this week during Formula SAE-A, the world’s largest student engineering competition.

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Applications open for wine business and tourism program

Shut The Gate Wines, Clare Valley. Credit- Josh Geelen

South Australian wine tourism owners and managers are encouraged to apply for the next round of an educational program designed to deepen wine, business and tourism knowledge, helping the sector prepare for future challenges.

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Can cannabis help ease side effects of cancer treatment?

Stock photo of doctor sitting at desk and writing with medicine containers containing dried cannabis on the table

A landmark South Australian trial led by the University of Adelaide and the Central Adelaide Local Health Network is investigating if medicinal cannabis can help alleviate the debilitating side effects of cancer treatment.

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Community-led marine restoration project to address algae bloom

Oyster reef Photo: Dominic Mcafee

A reef restoration project led by University of Adelaide researchers is to be expanded across South Australia to learn how we can address the ongoing algal bloom, with new funding announced by the South Australian Government. 

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Leading the way at science and innovation awards

Professor Kishan Dholakia, SA Scientist of the Year. Photo: DSD

University of Adelaide academics have earned state recognition for their achievements in science and innovation at recent awards.

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Solution for cheaper energy bills wins entrepreneur challenge

ThincLab eChallenge 2025 winners

A new platform designed to help Australians get the best deal for their energy connection has won the 2025 ThincLab e-challenge.

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K’gari’s world famous lakes could be at risk of drying

K'gari's Deepwater Lake is a window lake connected to deeper, larger groundwater sources. It was over 7m deep in the late 1970s and is now approx. 2m deep credit John Tibby

K’gari is the world’s largest sand island and known for its world-famous lakes, but research from the University of Adelaide has discovered its largest lakes could be vulnerable to drying.

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‘Inadequate’ skills linked to surgery-related deaths

Stock photo of surgeons standing over patient undergoing surgery

At least half of deaths of people undergoing major types of surgery in Australia were caused by non-technical errors, sparking calls for nationwide improvements.

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