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Preterm birth research in top 10 for delivering extraordinary outcomes
The impact of life-changing research into preventing preterm births by ³ÉÈË´óƬ experts has been recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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Australia’s potential as a global leader for surgical AI
Australia and New Zealand could become international leaders in the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery, but first there needs to be guidelines in place to safeguard patients, according to ³ÉÈË´óƬ experts.
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Renowned baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes joins Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium
Internationally recognised opera singer, Teddy Tahu Rhodes has been appointed to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Elder Conservatorium of Music where he will play a leading role in its Classical Voice department as a teacher and mentor.
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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
Special glass rods manufactured at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been drawn into over 8 km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Westpac Scholars to fight disease and support veterans
Four ³ÉÈË´óƬ students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans.
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Excess temperatures cause low flocking concerns
High temperatures during critical periods of the reproductive cycle of sheep result in 2.1 million fewer lambs produced in Australia each year, costing sheep farmers an estimated $97 million annually.
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Future space leaders made here: How the Australian Rover Challenge is sending next generation space explorers to the Moon
University students from around Australia and the world will converge at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to pit their custom-built lunar rovers against each other in a one-of-a-kind event this 20-24 March, during the University’s 150th anniversary year.
Help make myrtle rust dust
A citizen science campaign aims to find and track myrtle rust in Australia to reduce the impact of the invasive disease in Australia.
Fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries on the horizon
New research shows that the next generation of lithium-sulphur (Li||S) batteries may be capable of being charged in less than five minutes, instead of several hours as is currently the case.
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Fly biocontrol release targets farm snail pests
A biocontrol program has commenced on the South Coast, where Australian-bred parasitoid flies have been released to help control snail pests and protect crop yields, quality and growers’ profitability.
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