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Men’s health: What we know and where to next?

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A public symposium will explore the important and sometimes surprising findings from two of Australia's most comprehensive male cohort studies.

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Fellowships bestowed for research excellence

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Professor Shi-Zhang Qiao FTSE FAA, from the School of Chemical Engineering, who is Chair of Nanotechnology and Director, Centre for Materials in Energy and Catalysis, and Professor Peng Shi FTSE, from the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, have been awarded Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

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Researcher receives first Australian-German honour

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A University of Adelaide biomedical researcher has been named the first Early Career Research Ambassador for the Australia-Germany Research Network (AGRN).

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New guides to strengthen climate reporting in energy sector

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New guidance to uplift climate disclosure reporting across the energy sector has been produced through a year-long collaboration between the peak body for energy generators and retailers, the Australian Energy Council, and the University of Adelaide.

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Insufficient GP health checks for children on antipsychotics

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Australian GPs are not adequately monitoring for adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs, according to a new study by University of Adelaide researchers.

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Arctic reindeer populations could decline by 80 per cent by 2100

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Researchers predict that future climatic change is likely to cause declines in reindeer abundances and their distribution at rates rarely seen over the last 21,000 years.

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Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025

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Over the summer holiday season, the following University of Adelaide researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability.

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How sweet is it really? Non-nutritive sweeteners and the control of blood sugar levels

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Non-nutritive sweeteners are often perceived as healthier than sugar, but new findings have confirmed new ways they may interact with sugar handling in the body.

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University researchers named as nation leading

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In the 2025 Research magazine published by The Australian newspaper today, seven University of Adelaide researchers have been named as leaders in fields such as chemical kinetics and catalysis, combustion and propulsion, and geometry.

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Understanding nature disconnection and eco-anxiety in young people

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An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people.

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