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Release of 2021 National Student Safety survey results

More than 1,300 �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide students participated in the survey and provided information about their experiences.

Posted on Mar 23 2022 by Elisa Black

Today, the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide released its results from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS).

Statement from The Group of Eight on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Posted on Mar 8 2022 by Elisa Black

�Ӱ�ֱ��’s leading research-intensive universities, the Group of Eight (Go8) stands in solidarity with the global research community in condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s people and sovereignty.

Message to the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide community on vaccination mandate

Posted on Feb 16 2022 by Elisa Black

On Tuesday, February 15, �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter Høj AC, wrote to the university community on the decision to not pursue a vaccination mandate at this time.

Chancellor Catherine Branson reappointed for second term

Posted on Feb 15 2022 by Elisa Black

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide Council has announced the reappointment of former Federal Court Judge and Crown Solicitor of South �Ӱ�ֱ��, The Honourable Catherine Branson AC QC, as Chancellor for a further two years.

Cyber industry leader appointed to �Ӱ�ֱ�� Council

Posted on Feb 15 2022 by Elisa Black

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Council has announced the appointment of a new Council member, a leader in the business and cyber sector.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide mathematician receives 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award

Posted on Feb 9 2022 by Elisa Black

Dr Jordan Pitt from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s School of Mathematical Sciences has been recognised with a 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award.

Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide partner to tackle the future of clean energy

The Sparc Green Hydrogen Project will seek to further develop a process known as Thermo-Photocatalysis, which employs the sun’s radiation and thermal properties to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen

Posted on Feb 3 2022 by Elisa Black

Sparc Technologies Ltd (ASX: SPN) has entered into binding agreements with global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (an entity of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ASX: FMG) and the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide, forming the Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd Joint Venture (Sparc Hydrogen).

Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to �Ӱ�ֱ��n kids on the rise

Posted on Jan 31 2022 by Elisa Black

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found. This is despite the known risks of adverse effects in young people, and potential consequences for children’s developing brains and bodies.

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide community recognised in �Ӱ�ֱ�� Day Honours

Posted on Jan 27 2022 by Elisa Black

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 �Ӱ�ֱ�� Day Honours list.

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors prescribing benzos for longer periods than recommended

The study found that in new benzodiazepines and Z-drugs users, prescribing lasts 11 months on average, which is 11 times longer than the current recommendation of no more than 4 weeks.

Posted on Dec 23 2021 by Elisa Black

�Ӱ�ֱ��n doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines and Z-drugs for longer periods than recommended, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have found.