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Trees are better for us than we realise

Path in City of Adelaide with plane trees

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Environment Institute and Green Adelaide will host an evening with pioneering environmentalist Jon Dee, highlighting the health-giving potential of trees.

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Recommendations lead to landmark Succession Act reform

SALRI

The independent South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has made important recommendations culminating in the passing of a new landmark Succession Act to replace decades of out-of-date laws – one even stemming from the era of King Charles II in the 1600s.

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Industries reach for the stars during Space Fortnight

The class attending the 2023 Space Resources Fundamentals course

Building ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ in zero gravity, growing food while in orbit, searching for space resources and selecting solar destinations for humans – business and industry professionals are learning how to prepare for a future in space from global experts during a stellar two-week event at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.

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Rover teams line up for 2024 challenge

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Rover Challenge teams from the 2023 competition

Students from around ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and overseas have joined the race to be selected to become finalists in next year’s ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Rover Challenge (ARCh).

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Private renting is making you age faster

Renters sitting in front of a pile of boxes

A new study, jointly conducted by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Essex, has found that renting, rather than owning, a private-sector home leads to faster biological ageing.

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Fellows nominated for technological innovation

ATSE Fellows

Three ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers have been recognised by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) for their cutting-edge work in the diverse areas of ocean conservation, energy storage, and decarbonisation transformation in heavy industry.

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Fibre boost could combat ‘chemo brain’ drain

A pill held on a finger

Using a supplement to increase fibre intake while undergoing chemotherapy can significantly reduce brain inflammation and associated health issues, according to new research by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and SAHMRI.

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Precision medicine and the fight against diabetes

iStock pregnancy diabetes

A new report contributed to by researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide highlights the importance of precision diabetes medicine in clinical practice and emphasises the critical knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.

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Exploring the human bias behind AI algorithms

Research Tuesdays

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, AI’s hidden impacts, a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researcher will explore the serious consequences of relying solely on AI algorithms that perpetuate existing human prejudice and how researchers are solving these challenges.

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Information session sheds light on pregnancy complication

Information session

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will present an information session to support those who have been diagnosed with Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), current or past, as well as their friends and families. ICP is a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy.

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