/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/17/family-planning-services-in-low-to-middle-income-countries As family planning methods continue to remain inaccessible to millions in low to middle income countries (LMICs), University of Adelaide researchers are investigating a way to make it more accessible. April 23 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/17/family-planning-services-in-low-to-middle-income-countries /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health Rising temperatures across Australia could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the University of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms. April 15 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/17/extreme-heat-increases-heart-disease-burden The number of people impacted by cardiovascular disease caused by hot weather is expected to double by the middle of the century if current climate trends continue, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. March 17 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/17/extreme-heat-increases-heart-disease-burden /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/16/student-scholarships-support-public-health-priorities Four students enrolled with the University of Adelaide’s School of Public Health have been awarded scholarships to focus on priority health issues. July 16 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/07/16/student-scholarships-support-public-health-priorities /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/13/illegal-macaque-trade-could-spark-the-next-pandemic The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the University of Adelaide. June 12 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/06/13/illegal-macaque-trade-could-spark-the-next-pandemic /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/22/painting-an-accurate-profile-of-adelaides-homeless University of Adelaide researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide. December 27 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/12/22/painting-an-accurate-profile-of-adelaides-homeless /newsroom/news/list/2022/02/22/study-to-lift-vital-vaccine-uptake-to-protect-pregnant-women-and-vulnerable The University of Adelaide has secured more than $960,000 from the NHMRC to lead an international project to improve the uptake of vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19 for some of our most vulnerable people – pregnant women and children with chronic health conditions. February 22 2022 Michele Ann Nardelli /newsroom/news/list/2022/02/22/study-to-lift-vital-vaccine-uptake-to-protect-pregnant-women-and-vulnerable /newsroom/news/list/2021/10/14/new-dean-and-head-of-adelaide-medical-school The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Danny Liew as the new Dean and Head of the Adelaide Medical School. October 14 2021 Elisa Black /newsroom/news/list/2021/10/14/new-dean-and-head-of-adelaide-medical-school