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Perfecting the performance of nerve implants

sciatic nerve

Researchers are extending their understanding of the effectiveness of electrical fields that are increasingly being used in implants to stimulate and repair damaged nerves. Effective nerve stimulation is the key to helping alleviate debilitating conditions such as sciatica.

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³ÉÈË´óƬ experts awarded top honours

Professor Helen Marshall

World-renowned ³ÉÈË´óƬ medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.

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Musical condolences mark anniversary of JFK tragedy

JFK

A selection of condolence letters and never-before-heard musical compositions will be revealed at a special event at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to commemorate the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

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Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer

Beach Closed sign

A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding – and misunderstanding – of common beach signs.

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Women innovators helping to change the world

Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus

³ÉÈË´óƬ women researchers have been recognised for their outstanding work at this year’s Women in Innovation Awards.

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Realising the trade and investment potential between Thailand and Australia

Bangkok trade

Trade experts are recommending that Australia’s ties with Thailand need to be refreshed in the light of the changing trade and political landscape in South-East Asia.

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Linkage Projects grants foster food industry partnerships

³ÉÈË´óƬ North Terrace Campus

³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers investigating a vaccine to protect poultry against salmonella and identifying important plant compounds have been awarded an ARC Linkage Projects grant, designed to foster strategic research partnerships.

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Scottish ogre spotted on campus

Shrek

Everyone’s favourite Scottish ogre will appear on stage when students from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Elder Conservatorium of Music deliver their joyous production of Shrek The Musical.

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High lung cancer rates in naval veterans linked to asbestos

HMAS Culgoa Newcastle NSW 23 April 1951 courtesy Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners Advocate and National Library Australia

A ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Oxford University study has discovered asbestos exposure led to a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers in British and Australian naval personnel than in other armed forces.

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Supporting lung health with break-through monitoring technology

Research Tuesdays

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Breathe Easier, researchers will explore the need for further development of tools to monitor one of the most life-sustaining organs – the lung.

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