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The latest news, events and expertise from the University of Adelaide.

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A closer look at predicting psychosis in high-risk young people

University of Adelaide researchers have taken a closer look at how to predict transition to psychosis in young people who meet a specific set of subthreshold psychotic symptoms and syndromes, also referred to as ultra-high risk (UHR) criteria.

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Acceptance in uncertainty a key for emotional wellbeing

Acceptance may be the best way to help increase emotional wellbeing in uncertain times, new research has found.

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Removing unwanted smoky notes from wine

University of Adelaide researchers have evaluated a new method to remediate smoke tainted wine, incurring less damage to the final product.

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Wave modelling important to predict climate change’s effect on sea ice

University of Adelaide researchers have developed a new theoretical model to predict the distances ocean waves can travel to break up sea ice.

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Space fibres touch down for in-depth analysis

Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the University's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for anlaysis. The fibre could prove transformative for quantum communication due to its properties.

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News in brief

Federal funding for child mental health and wellbeing survey

The Federal Government has awarded $8.1 million for the third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing which University of Adelaide experts will play a key role in.

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Associate Professor receives national mentorship

University of Adelaide and Robinson Research Institute group leader Associate Professor Zohra Lassi has been awarded a prestigious mentorship.

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Rainy day ice age in the global south

An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.

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Events

26

Sep

Jesus Christ Superstar

Presented by the 2024 Graduating Class and first year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre. Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 September. Scott Theatre, North Terrace campus. Tickets.

30

Sep

AU Sport School Holiday Program

The School Holiday Program by Adelaide University Sport and Fitness offers children aged 5-11 a fun, inclusive experience. Kids will build social skills, physical literacy, and motivation to stay active, trying various popular and unique sports. Monday 30 September to Friday 11 October, 9 am to 5 pm. $70 per day (optional $10 lunch available). Register.
 

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Lumen

Mystery solved!

It has been one of Adelaide’s great unsolved mysteries for more than 50 years: just how did an FJ Holden end up dangling from the Uni footbridge above the River Torrens in 1971?

Lumen reader's prize

Your chance to win 1 of 10 original posters.

Making a magnificent song and dance

Behind the scenes of Sweeney Todd.

World News - Spring 2024

Three alumni share how their extraordinary talents have taken them around the world.

Re-activating Australian Dance Theatre’s archive for the future 

Brining Australian Dance Theatre back to life.

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