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Alumna's star continues to rise
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø science alumna Professor Lisa Kewley – who is internationally recognised for her outstanding contribution to our understanding of the universe - continues her stellar academic career with the announcement this week of a prestigious appointment in the United States as Director of the Center for Astrophysics: Harvard and Smithsonian (CfA).
Launching women on space careers
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has partnered with Modis Tech Academy and Microsoft Australia in the Tech Start program which aims to support 100 South Australian women to kick-start a career in space, defence and technology.
Funding support to discover ways to block the migration of T-cells responsible for MS
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Research Fellow, Dr Iain Comerford has secured funding from Multiple Sclerosis Australia to further his research into the factors that influence specific immune cell (T cell) migration into the bloodstream and the brain in people who have MS.
New treatment for leading cause of blindness in Australia
Researchers at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have developed a new treatment for the leading cause of blindness in people of working age in Australia.
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Medical research funding boost has wide impact
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experts have been awarded more than $1.9 million to pursue medical research that will improve the lives of people such as young Aboriginal women, high-risk COVID-19 groups and cancer sufferers.
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Medal recognises research achievement and support for mathematics
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Professor Mathai Varghese FAA from the School of Mathematical Sciences, has today Tuesday, 7 December, been awarded the George Szekeres Medal by the Australian Mathematical Society.
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EchidnaCSI recognised as a top Citizen of Science
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Echidna Conservation Science Initiative (EchidnaCSI) has received the Citizen Science Award for Outstanding Science at the inaugural awards for Citizen Science Projects in South Australia.
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Congratulations to our research superstars
University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researchers have been recognised in the latest list of the top researchers nationwide, as featured in The Australian newspaper’s Research magazine 2021.
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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise
The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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Two new University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø fellows
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomed 19 women and 10 men to its Fellowship recognising the brightest minds in health and medical sciences across a range of fields, including research, industry and more.
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