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
23
Aug
Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
DATE: Friday, 23 August 2019 SUMMARY: Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Strep...
16
Aug
University of Adelaide lifts in world uni rankings
DATE: Friday, 16 August 2019 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide has risen in one of the world's most prestigious rankings, and has been...
16
Aug
Joint research partnership set to grow primary industries in South Australia
DATE: Friday, 16 August 2019 SUMMARY: The Marshall Liberal Government and University of Adelaide have officially launched a significant ...
13
Aug
Jurassic world of volcanoes found in central Australia
DATE: Tuesday, 13 August 2019 SUMMARY: An international team of subsurface explorers have uncovered a previously undescribed 'Jurassic W...
Latest impact stories
29
Apr
Beating breast cancer: Longer lives lived better
Great progress has been made on breast cancer in recent decades. Five-year survival rates in Australia are up to 91%, while 83% survive b...
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...
