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Arthritis drug used to limit antibiotics in blood cancer patients

A doctor and patient smile at each other,

Posted on May 12 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and the Radboud �Ӱ�ֱ�� Medical Centre in the Netherlands have repurposed an arthritis drug to restrict the use of antibiotics in the treatment of side effects caused by blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Alumni shine as brightest young achievers

The 15 South �Ӱ�ֱ��n 7 News Young Achiever Awards winners hold their trophies and smile.

Posted on May 11 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Five �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide alumni have taken home accolades in this year’s South �Ӱ�ֱ��n 7 News Young Achiever Awards.

New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality

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Posted on May 9 2022 by Crispin Savage

A team of researchers at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.

Academic and personal achievements celebrated

David, Chharida, and Guy are wearing graduation robes and smiling.

Posted on May 3 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Starting today, the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide will hold 16 ceremonies in historic Bonython Hall across May to celebrate the achievements of more than 5100 students who are graduating. Four leaders will also be awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of outstanding contributions in their field.

Digging deep to unlock soil secrets

A photo of a prosperous field with clouds overhead.

Posted on Apr 29 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide and the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), will examine soil DNA samples collected over the past 20 years to improve productivity, profitability and resilience for �Ӱ�ֱ��’s agricultural sector.

Top scholars recognised for strategically important studies

Students at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Posted on Apr 22 2022 by Crispin Savage

Some of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s top students have been honoured with prestigious Playford Scholarships.

Universities blaze a trail to commercialise defence research

Posted on Apr 20 2022 by Crispin Savage

Today, Wednesday 20 April, the Defence Trailblazer: Concept to Sovereign Capability (CSC) bid, led by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide in partnership with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of New South Wales, has been endorsed to assist the country’s economic recovery under the Trailblazer Universities Program.

Top students aim to strengthen �Ӱ�ֱ��’s place in Asia Pacific

Alicia, Gabriella, and Madison smile at the camera.

Posted on Apr 14 2022 by Crispin Savage

Three �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide students are heading to Asia as this year’s Westpac Asian Exchange Scholars.

New findings show effectiveness of meningococcal B vaccine against gonorrhoea

Posted on Apr 13 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers at The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found that the meningococcal B vaccine could improve protection against gonorrhoea in addition to protection against meningococcal B meningitis.

AI for space research delivers back-to-back success in global satellite challenge

Posted on Apr 13 2022 by Crispin Savage

South �Ӱ�ֱ��’s leadership in space innovation has been recognised, with a �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide-led team securing first place in a global AI competition organised by the European Space Agency.