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Adelaide University researchers have successfully tested a new type of portable atomic clock at sea for the first time, using technology that could help power the next generation of navigation, communications and scientific systems. The research team, from the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), developed the highly precise device and trialled it aboard a vessel provided by the Roy...

With the international nuclear energy landscape changing in recent years, experts have noticed a need to provide evidence-based answers to the discussion around Australia’s nuclear future. Adelaide University Emeritus Professor Geoff Fincher and former CSIRO Group Executive (Minerals, Energy and Manufacturing) Dr Rod Hill are hosting an objective and apolitical assessment of the situation.

Three Adelaide University scholars will spend nine-months expanding their leadership skills through the Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship. Up to 36 fellowships are awarded each year, with successful applicants participating in a nine-month leadership program, which includes two residential programs across four Southeast Asian countries.

Adelaide University has marked its debut at two of China’s most significant international education events – the China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) and the China Study Abroad Forum (CSAF) – held from 10-20 April 2026. Marking its first major international engagement since its establishment on 5 January 2026, Adelaide University’s presence at CIEET and CSAF signals a strong commit...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in tap water, at levels currently considered safe, affected the development of embryos, causing irreversible damage that may be passed on to future generations. The concerning findings were revealed in an Adelaide University study, which examined the effects of tap water on female mice following daily consumption for four weeks or six months.