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Indigenous housing data review reveals data gap

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A National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) review, completed by University of Adelaide researchers, has highlighted the critical gaps in Indigenous housing data.

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A retail approach nudges healthier choices in food relief

A volunteer at a Foodbank SA & NT Food Hub courtesy Foodbank SA & NT

A University of Adelaide study, conducted in collaboration with Foodbank SA & NT, has demonstrated that strategies supermarkets commonly use to influence shopper behaviour can be successfully adapted for food relief pantries.

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MRIs reveal genetic clues in cerebral palsy

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A national study by University of Adelaide researchers is paving the way for more precise diagnosis and treatment for children with cerebral palsy.

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Highlighting challenges around memory commercialisation

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Recent research from a University of Adelaide academic has outlined the gap between scientific reality and whether a promising technology reaches commercial production.

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Biomedical engineer brings innovation and entrepreneurship expertise to Adelaide

Michelle Khine. Credit: Steve Zylius/UC Irvine

Professor Michelle Khine has been appointed as the inaugural Ian and Pamela Wall Chair Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide. 

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International recognition for green ironmaking project

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A University of Adelaide-led project which aims to increase the quality of iron ore while reducing emissions has been recognised with an international award.

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University’s role model researchers recognised

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Two University of Adelaide researchers have been recognised as Positive Role Models for South Australians on International Men’s Day.

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New technique accurately predicts cannabis crop potency

Cannabis plants credit Aaron Phillips

Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with German tech company Compolytics, have developed a non-destructive leaf scanning method that can accurately predict the cannabinoid concentrations of cannabis plants.

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Healthy contributions by University leaders recognised

Wayne Tilley and Jose Polo

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has announced the election of 29 new Fellows for 2025, including two leaders from the University of Adelaide.

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National scholarship aims for technological innovation

Linh Co Bui

University of Adelaide Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science graduate Linh Co Bui has been awarded a prestigious 2026 General Sir John Monash Scholarship.

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