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Kākāpō decline reveals threat of parasite coextinction
Researchers from the University of Adelaide, New Zealand’s Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research and University of Auckland have discovered that more than 80 per cent of parasites detected in kākāpō poo prior to the 1990s are no longer present in contemporary populations.
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Fellows advance immunotherapy and tumour inflammation research
The University of Adelaide’s South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI) has welcomed two new researchers through a fellowship program funded by the Ainsworth Foundation.
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Tropical fishes on the move survive better with temperate neighbours
As tropical fishes colonise new habitats in temperate oceans, made available to them because of ocean warming, researchers have found that those who shoal alongside neighbours that are native to the area learn behaviours that help them thrive.
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Food waste is a problem in hospitals and aged care facilities, but there’s a solution
Hospitals and aged care facilities are significant contributors to food waste in Australia, but are uniquely positioned to drive change across the broader food service sector, according to new research.
Economy continues recovery despite trade chaos, but risks remain
South Australia’s economy is expected to strengthen in 2025/26, despite facing a difficult trading environment overseas, according to the latest SA Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) Economic Briefing Report from the University of Adelaide.
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Law reform push to promote dignity, autonomy and support in decision-making
After extensive consultation and review of existing laws, the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of Adelaide, has found that significant improvements are needed to ensure South Australia’s legal system better supports people with impaired decision-making capacity.
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Funding supports future-focussed research
Funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) will support University of Adelaide experts to pursue their world-class research in tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new Adelaide University experience
The new Adelaide University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026.
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Fungus-fortified bread-wheat crops offer improved nutrition
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that applying a beneficial fungus to soil leads to some varieties of wheat accumulating more bioavailable zinc and iron in the grain.
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Grassland changes put endangered parrot at greater risk
The endangered golden-shouldered parrot, a technicolour species native to Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, is abandoning areas of grassland it usually nests in because woody plants are encroaching upon its preferred vegetation.
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