Research & Innovation
We are one of Australia's most research-intensive institutions.
With world-leading researchers, modern facilities and an innovative culture, we're committed to delivering research that is highly valued by our local and global communities.
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Our postgraduate research students receive a world-class education and an exceptional student experience from a university ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world.
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Latest research news
17
Apr
Research for smart satellites and future batteries
DATE: Wednesday, 17 April 2019 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide researchers will play key roles in two new multimillion dollar national r...
2
Apr
Sea snakes make record-setting deep dives
DATE: Tuesday, 2 April 2019 SUMMARY: Sea snakes, best known from shallow tropical waters, have been recorded swimming at 250 metres in ...
27
Mar
100% world-class rating for Uni of Adelaide research
DATE: Wednesday, 27 March 2019 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide has reaffirmed its standing as the leading research and innovation un...
27
Mar
Urban biodiversity to lower chronic disease
DATE: Wednesday, 27 March 2019 SUMMARY: Replanting urban environments with native flora could be a cost effective way to improve public ...
Latest impact stories
19
Dec
Language reclaimed, health regained?
With the University of Adelaide’s help, South Australia’s Barngarla people are speaking their Indigenous language for the first time in h...
15
Oct
Worldwide, machines are undertaking complex tasks, “learning” from the outcomes and improving their performance accordingly. The possibil...
14
Oct
Ovaries reveal keys to managing fertility and obesity
Research into the proper functioning of the ovary is revealing exciting new directions for improved fertility management, policymaking in...
12
Oct
Through new-species discovery, expansive organism-abundance studies and advanced modelling, University of Adelaide researchers are expand...
