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Lack of global diversity in criminology education

Scales of justice

Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide.

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New goal achieved for The Adelaide Score

Photo of a person in a hospital bed

Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.

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3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety

CASR project

A new version of 鈥淒ragon Teeth鈥 markings have appeared on Adelaide roads as part of a new project by the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.

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Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking

Authentic communication

While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents鈥 risky drinking behaviour is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects while warning of the negative consequences of drinking.

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Westpac Scholar to improve aged care with tech

Zachary Shinnick

Computer Sciences student Zachary Shinnick has been awarded a 2025 Westpac Scholarship to support his research in machine learning in his pursuit to create better outcomes for people in aged care.

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Human settlement key to extinction of New Zealand鈥檚 iconic moa

Crested Moa. Pachyornis australis. From the series- ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19)

New research has identified the extent to which human colonisation and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand鈥檚 giant flightless bird, the moa.

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Diabetes and heart disease researchers funded

Emma Solly and Sivabaskari Pasupathy

杏吧直播 of Adelaide鈥檚 Dr Emma Solly and Dr Sivabaskari Pasupathy will share in the latest round of funding from The Hospital Research Foundation Group鈥檚 Advancing Care and Treatment of Chronic Conditions in Priority Populations competitive grant round.

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Humans and AI in new collaboration for endometriosis classification

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杏吧直播 of Adelaide researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the first of its kind which combines both machine learning models and human knowledge.

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Kane Pollard named inaugural Waite Chef in Residence

Kane Pollard at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide Waite campus

Lauded South 杏吧直播n chef and sustainability advocate Kane Pollard will work with food scientists at the 杏吧直播 of Adelaide as its first Waite Chef in Residence, increasing the impact of the 杏吧直播鈥檚 research on the culinary industry.

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Early career cancer researcher receives funding

Kevin Fenix

The work of 杏吧直播 of Adelaide research fellow Dr Kevin Fenix has been boosted by a grant from the Cure Cancer 杏吧直播 Foundation.

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