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Partnership supports diverse STEM scholars

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

A partnership between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Boeing will support students in science technology engineering and maths (STEM).

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Carbon removal project aims to improve livelihoods in Vietnam

Biochar team with Dr Tran (far right)

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is a partner in a project to establish a facility in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta to turn waste biomass from agricultural activities into biochar.

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Experts available for holiday season 2022-2023

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Over the summer holiday season the following ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check their availability.

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3D printed catheter enters commercialisation phase

Dr Jiawen Li

A ³ÉÈË´óƬ research project that will use a novel 3D printed imaging catheter to improve detection of cardiovascular disease has been funded in the 2022 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Development Grant round. 

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Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

Dr Daniel Thomas and Rolf Suzle stand in front of the camera

New research has found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.

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SA economic growth to moderate as headwinds intensify and capacity constraints are reached

Adelaide CBD at night

South Australia’s economy will continue to expand in the new year, but at a slower pace. After two years of rapid growth, the state economy is now operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation with unemployment at low levels.

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New pathways for aspiring women politicians

Pathways into Politics

The Pathways to Politics Program for Women has announced a new program in South Australia to lift gender equality and diversity in Australian politics.

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Taskforce tackles uncontrolled blood pressure

Nigel Stocks

A leading academic general practitioner from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ with a strong interest and track record in cardiovascular health has been included on a new National Hypertension Taskforce that wants to double blood pressure (BP) control rates in Australia by 2030.

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Children’s oral health under the microscope

National Child Oral Health Study

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ will conduct a wide-ranging nationwide study on the extent and causes of tooth decay in Australian children and the mental health, education and financial impacts that it has.

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Innovative ideas for vital medical issues

Goodman cres

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has received more than $7.5 million in funding to support seven innovative research projects that aim to address major health issues such as bowel and breast cancer, septic shock and malaria.

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