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Heavier birth weight linked to childhood allergies

Baby on scales

New research shows that the more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the higher the risk they will suffer from childhood allergies.

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Uni of Adelaide to widen scope of education through online learning

Study on your terms

The University of Adelaide will educate thousands of additional students online over the next five years, thanks to a new partnership with the world’s leading learning company, Pearson.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

A child receiving a vaccination

A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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Law students support appellants

Law students at the University of Adelaide.

Law students from the University of Adelaide are providing free advice to people who are appealing their case at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

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STEM interest drives boost in Uni of Adelaide applications

Students doing mathematics

The University of Adelaide has experienced an increase in first-preference applications for its undergraduate degrees for 2020, with strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.

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Heart failure and the obesity paradox

Man holding chest

While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure it may confer a survival benefit compared with normal weight or underweight individuals, a new paper by researchers from the University of Adelaide reports.

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Centre to unlock future of space exploration

Living quarters on surface of Mars

A new centre at the University of Adelaide will focus on solving the challenge of making long-term space exploration viable.

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Frail the focus of Future Fund

Elderly patient discussing x-ray with doctor

A University of Adelaide study investigating the benefits of mobile X-ray services for residential aged care facilities has received $1,970,000 in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

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Uni of Adelaide seeks social histories of Holden

Car being assembled

Historians at the University of Adelaide and Monash University are searching for former Holden employees to interview about their working experiences for an oral history project to be housed at the National Library of Australia.

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Uni of Adelaide to support major arts events in 2020

The University of Adelaide during the festival season in 2019

The University of Adelaide’s commitment to the arts in South Australia will strengthen in 2020, with the University continuing its partnership with major arts events the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Fringe and RCC.

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