featured story /newsroom/ en Aussie twist on Sondheim classic: Into the Woods reimagined /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/17/aussie-twist-on-sondheim-classic-into-the-woods-reimagined 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. April 17 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/17/aussie-twist-on-sondheim-classic-into-the-woods-reimagined Extreme heat poses threat to mental health /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health 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. April 15 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/11/extreme-heat-poses-threat-to-mental-health Students still struggling mentally, but tide is turning /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/07/students-still-struggling-mentally-but-tide-is-turning The latest Resilient Youth: State of the Nation Report has revealed ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s young people are still struggling mentally. April 08 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/07/students-still-struggling-mentally-but-tide-is-turning Podcast inspires women entrepreneurs /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/07/podcast-inspires-women-entrepreneurs 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. April 08 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/07/podcast-inspires-women-entrepreneurs Gendered expectations extend to science communication /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/02/gendered-expectations-extend-to-science-communication 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. April 04 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/02/gendered-expectations-extend-to-science-communication Tropical forests aren’t keeping pace with climate change /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/03/tropical-forests-arent-keeping-pace-with-climate-change 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. April 03 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/03/tropical-forests-arent-keeping-pace-with-climate-change Combination approach to advanced cancer could improve survival /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/01/combination-approach-to-advanced-cancer-could-improve-survival 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. April 02 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/04/01/combination-approach-to-advanced-cancer-could-improve-survival Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/31/leading-the-way-in-ultrasound-credentialing 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. April 01 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/31/leading-the-way-in-ultrasound-credentialing Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/31/commercialising-fusion-energy-technology-for-the-global-energy-transition As global energy demands continue to grow, the consideration and adoption of new alternative scalable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary. March 31 2025 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/31/commercialising-fusion-energy-technology-for-the-global-energy-transition Stars align for international rover challenge winners /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/28/stars-align-for-international-rover-challenge-winners Sixteen teams from universities in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, Poland, and India competed in a series of challenges at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s fifth annual ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Rover Challenge (ARCh), with Poland’s AGH ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Kraków team, AGH Space Systems, securing first place. March 31 2025 Lara Pacillo /newsroom/news/list/2025/03/28/stars-align-for-international-rover-challenge-winners