News: news brief
NASA delegation visits Plants for Space
A delegation from NASA headed by Administrator Senator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Colonel (USAF, ret) Pam Melroy visited the University of Adelaide on Monday 20 March, with representatives from the US Embassy and Australian Space Agency (ASA) in attendance, including ASA Head Enrico Palermo.
Australian shallow reefs in decline
Marine life being out of sight, does not mean it is out of trouble.
Taskforce tackles uncontrolled blood pressure
A leading academic general practitioner from the University of Adelaide with a strong interest and track record in cardiovascular health has been included on a new National Hypertension Taskforce that wants to double blood pressure (BP) control rates in Australia by 2030.
[Read more about Taskforce tackles uncontrolled blood pressure]
Portal provides access to sustainability capabilities
The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) has launched an online portal that will assist its stakeholders to access the University’s sustainability-related capabilities.
[Read more about Portal provides access to sustainability capabilities]
Multifaceted approach to combat snails in grain crops
A new $4.6 million national research project led by the University of Adelaide in collaboration with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), is set to provide Australian grain growers with new tools and management techniques to combat snails, aiming to minimise losses and improve market opportunities for affected crops.
[Read more about Multifaceted approach to combat snails in grain crops]
Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and Adelaide
The University of Nottingham and the University of Adelaide have formally launched the Adelaide-Nottingham Alliance.
[Read more about Partnership strengthens ties between Nottingham and Adelaide]
Alumni awarded 2023 John Monash Scholarships
Two University of Adelaide alumni have been recognised in the 2023 General Sir John Monash Scholars postgraduate awards.
[Read more about Alumni awarded 2023 John Monash Scholarships]
Raise a glass to our Best Wine Student
A University of Adelaide student has been named Best Wine Student in the country.
University researchers placed top in their fields
Six University of Adelaide researchers have been named as the country’s top experts in their fields according to league tables just published.
[Read more about University researchers placed top in their fields]
Vital medical research supported
Seven University of Adelaide research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.
