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Aussie twist on Sondheim classic: Into the Woods reimagined

Into the Woods

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to present a bold new production of Into The Woods – the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine – reimagined with an unmistakably ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n flair.

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Extreme heat poses threat to mental health

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Rising temperatures across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms.

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Students still struggling mentally, but tide is turning

Five children sit on a brick wall with smiles on their faces

The latest Resilient Youth: State of the Nation Report has revealed ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s young people are still struggling mentally.

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Podcast inspires women entrepreneurs

ThincHer — You’re in Charge

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s ThincLab is launching ThincHer — You’re in Charge, a new podcast celebrating and supporting women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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Stem cell funding to benefit epigenetic study

Dr Rudrarup Bhattacharjee, Dr Adrienne Sullivan and Professor Jose Polo

A team of researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have received funding to help improve the lives of patients with rare neurodevelopmental disorders.

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A big funding boost for nanotechnology projects

Campus

Two ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide projects using nanotechnology have received funding in the latest round of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Early-to-Mid Career Researchers funding.

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Gendered expectations extend to science communication

UoA Andy Steven

Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of this work — often voluntarily — due to societal expectations and a sense of duty.

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Tropical forests aren’t keeping pace with climate change

Rainforests in the Americas

A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.

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Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival

Tubes to be analysed.

An international team of researchers, including experts from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has found genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40 per cent.

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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing

Ultrasound technician with equipment

Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.

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