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PhDs cement international collaboration

Posted on Mar 4 2020 by Crispin Savage

Six new PhDs announced by the University of Adelaide strengthen the long-term collaboration with the University of Nottingham, UK.

Transforming potato waste into a new industry for Australia

Posted on Mar 2 2020 by Robyn Mills

Four of the largest potato producers in Australia want to convert 100% of their potato waste into commercial benefit through their partnership with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative ��volg Centre (CRC).

New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems

Sampling salt marsh soil cores near St Kilda

Posted on Feb 28 2020 by Robyn Mills

University of Adelaide researchers are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.

University of Adelaide scholars head to the US

Posted on Feb 28 2020 by Elisa Black

Six University of Adelaide students have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their research in the US.

Advanced fertiliser research with new Mosaic contract

Ashleigh Panagaris and Professor Mike McLaughlin in the Fertiliser Technology ��volg Centre

Posted on Feb 27 2020 by Robyn Mills

Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement between the University of Adelaide and US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company

CT scanning wheat grains for stress tolerance

Posted on Feb 26 2020 by Robyn Mills

Scientists have developed a computed tomography (CT) scanning method for screening large samples of wheat for drought and heat tolerance.

Engineering for better brewing and wine-making

Posted on Feb 25 2020 by Robyn Mills

New University of Adelaide professor Robert Falconer aims to use pharmaceutical engineering principles and expertise in protein chemistry to find quality gains in beer brewing and improved technology for wine-making.

New evidence for protective role of Vitamin D in breast cancer in Pakistani women

Posted on Jan 23 2020 by Robyn Mills

A new study supports scientific literature that deficient levels of serum vitamin D may contribute to breast cancer and its correction may play a role in protection against breast cancer.

New study reveals a huge neutron star collision 3.4 times heavier than the Sun

Posted on Jan 7 2020 by Robyn Mills

University of Adelaide physics researchers have been involved in new collaborative study which has revealed a possible collision of two neutron stars.

$9 million of research targets major health issues

Posted on Dec 10 2019 by Crispin Savage

University of Adelaide led projects have received $9,401,459 to investigate a range of health issues such as how low-calorie sweeteners affect people with type 2 diabetes, using bioengineered tissue to rebuild eyes and the effectiveness of water fluoridation as a public health initiative.