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Taking on type 2: Research Tuesdays
Deadly vascular problems are common for people with type 2 diabetes. In this month’s Research Tuesday’s lecture, the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Khalia Primer will talk about her research into finding out the underlying reasons why so many T2D sufferers experience complications.
Pills prepare for life outside ISS
Pills sent into space by the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø are being prepared to be installed outside the International Space Station (ISS).
Wine Industry Mentor Program breaks new ground
The Wine Industry Mentor Program, which pairs early career wine sector professionals with respected wine sector leaders, is expanding into all areas of the wine industry. This year the program includes wine business, wine marketing, media, photography, wine education, winemaking, viticulture and oenology, while keeping a strong connection with wine communications.
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‘Animal-stress’ signal improves plant drought resilience
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
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Inaugural Rover Challenge proves a winner
Rover teams competed in four challenges at the inaugural Australian Rover Challenge (ARC) on North Terrace campus on 27 and 28 March.
Heart attack research receives $3.5million boost
Heart attack treatment will be revolutionised thanks to Federal Government funding of more than $1.4 million to the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Professor John Beltrame.
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School students discover four new species of wasp
Four primary schools in regional South Australia have been involved in the discovery and naming of new species of wasp as part of a trial of a new citizen science project led by the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
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Students’ lunar rovers go head-to-head
This weekend teams of students from around the country will compete in the inaugural held at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. Students will put their lunar rovers which they have designed and built themselves, to the test in a series of missions performed on a recreation of the surface of the Moon.
National success for industry-linked ARC grants
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.
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Artificial intelligence revolution offers benefits and challenges
Australia could once again have a globally competitive manufacturing sector by using automation driven by artificial intelligence (AI). That’s the view of University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers who are aiming to play a major role in the development of AI which is poised to reshape the global economy, bringing challenges and opportunities.
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