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Ultra-fast plant enzyme dynamics leads to breakthroughs

The structural changes of a barley enzyme.

Posted on Sep 26 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have uncovered previously unknown properties in a plant enzyme that could lead to advances in cereal production, medical and pharmaceutical industries.

Experts chart the pathway to decarbonising heavy industry

Posted on Sep 23 2022 by Crispin Savage

Experts will converge on Adelaide to chart the most prospective pathways to decarbonise heavy industry at this year’s High Temperature Minerals Processing (HiTeMP) 3 Forum hosted by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

Alumni contributions to South �Ӱ�ֱ�� honoured

Professor Jane Visvader receives her Honorary Doctorate from Professor Høj AC and the Hon Catherine Branson AC KC outside Bonython Hall.

Posted on Sep 21 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Starting today, the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide will hold six ceremonies in historic Bonython Hall across two days to celebrate the achievements of more than 1400 students who are graduating.

DECRA funding supports Uni of Adelaide research

Posted on Sep 20 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Ten �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide research projects have received a combined $4.1 million from the �Ӱ�ֱ��n Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) scheme.

Making compulsory land acquisition easier

A house in the process of being demolished.

Posted on Sep 16 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

New research on compulsory land acquisition could help to create change and make the process less stressful for impacted households.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� commitment to Vietnam reinforced

Posted on Sep 14 2022 by Crispin Savage

Existing ties between the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and Vietnam will be reinforced when one of the �Ӱ�ֱ��’s most senior executives visits the country. Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) will travel to Vietnam from 14-21 September on her first official visit for the �Ӱ�ֱ��.

Health leader honoured by bacteria naming

Professor Vladimir Jiranek, Scott Oliphant, and Nicola Spurrier stand holding bread, wine, and bacteria.

Posted on Sep 13 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Introducing Nicolia spurrieriana – named after South �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier – which could potentially be used in the fermentation of wine, sourdough bread and pickled foods.

Cartoon character inspires musicians to bounce back

A scene from an Asterix comic shows Cacofonix injured as he plays his harp.

Posted on Sep 12 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

A character from the Asterix cartoon series could be an inspiration to musicians who are faced with setbacks.

Hear PhD students’ research - in only three minutes

A person presenting a talk to an audience.

Posted on Sep 9 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide PhD candidates have just three minutes each to explain their research that includes subjects like anti-venom, green electricity, diplomatic fashion, the evolution of mobile phones, growing your own food, and asthmatic pregnancies.

Bots manipulate public opinion in Russia-Ukraine conflict

A Ukraine street, featuring damage and debris from the Russia invasion.

Posted on Sep 8 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found bots have had a major online presence during the war between Russia and Ukraine.