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From Victorian collection to Virtual Museum
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Tate Museum has unveiled a new virtual reality exhibition that can be enjoyed by anyone with a VR headset.
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Testosterone to prevent type 2 diabetes in men – promising, but no quick fix
A national Australian study led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has shown that testosterone may play a role in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes in men, after two years of treatment.
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Negative impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy
The use of cannabis during pregnancy leads to poorer health outcomes for babies, according to research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute. The study found that continued use of cannabis at 15 weeks of pregnancy was associated with significantly lower birthweight, head circumference, birth length, and gestational age at birth, as well as with more frequent severe neonatal morbidity or death.
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University launches expanded Trimester 3 program
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has introduced a significantly expanded program offering for Trimester 3, including a number of programs usually taught only in Semester mode.
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The ³ÉÈË´óƬ stands strong globally
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has reasserted its position in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, placed firmly in the top 1% of world universities, with a ranking of 106, released today.
COVID-19 research to inform housing policy
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ is leading two rapid response research projects to help governments at all levels make the best housing policy decisions during and following the Coronavirus pandemic. The projects are part of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute’s (AHURI) COVID-19 Research Agenda.Â
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Link between rising use of antidepressants and youth suicide
New research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Curtin University and has shown rates of antidepressant use and suicide by young Australians have risen sharply since 2009, raising concerns about the safety of current treatment practices, and the veracity of advice from Australian suicide prevention experts.
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Abuse of Powers of Attorney under the spotlight
In the face of increasing concerns about the abuse of Powers of Attorney, legal experts are asking for submissions as part of their review of existing South Australian law.
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University community in Queen's Birthday honours
Alumni, former staff, and members of the wider ³ÉÈË´óƬ community have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.
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$3 million for congenital heart disease research
More than $3 million has been awarded to the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute to identify the predisposing conditions and potentially modifiable factors that can substantially reduce the risk of congenital heart defects. The funding is from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission to boost research into heart disease and stroke. The funding will allow further critical research on understanding the range of factors that contribute to congenital heart defects affecting the lives of many children.
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