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Sea shanty celebrating South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ performed by 300 schools

A sea shanty, written by a ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide student, that celebrates South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n history will be performed by 300 schools statewide during the Primary Schools’ Music Festival this September.
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Top researchers meet to make cancer history

World-leading cancer experts will discuss the shifting approach towards diagnosing and treating cancers, such as childhood cancer, and the key challenges in the battle against the disease at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Making Cancer History event.
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Climate change is reducing global river water quality

A review of almost 1000 studies on the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers around the world has found an overall negative effect on water quality in rivers globally.
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Unique musical collaboration explores cross-cultural soundscapes

A special free musical event will explore the rich cultural legacies of two nations when musicians from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium of Music collaborate with peers from Singapore’s Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory for a one-night-only concert in Adelaide.
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Closing in on cure for common leukaemia

A groundbreaking leukaemia test can help identify patients who are strong candidates for lifelong treatment free remission (TFR) – meaning they are effectively cured of the disease.
Energy expert appointed Future Industry Making Fellow

Leading energy expert, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Professor Christian Doonan, has been appointed as a State sponsored Future Industry Making Fellow. In his new role he is set to accelerate new ideas and solutions that will put South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ at the forefront of renewable energy, minerals and resources research.
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Experts focus on hydrogen production tech

The latest technology and developments in the hydrogen sphere will be discussed by over 70 experts from around the world when they meet at a virtual international forum convened by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
Engineering of plant cell wall modifying enzymes opens new horizons

A newly discovered way of optimising plant enzymes through bioengineering has increased knowledge of how plant material can be converted into biofuels, biochemicals and other high-value products.
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Invasive alien species a major threat to nature, people

A new international report, co-authored by Dr Phill Cassey from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, has found that the number of alien species has been rising continuously for centuries in all regions, but are now increasing at unprecedented rates.
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Leading lawyer joins ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s space mission

As part of its ongoing drive to recruit top talent the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has appointed one of the country’s leading legal experts to contribute to space law and existing major projects.
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