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³ÉÈË´óƬ announces a new undergraduate entry pathway
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has launched a new alternative entry pathway for undergraduate admission in 2021 based on Year 11 performance.Â
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VivaZome licenses ³ÉÈË´óƬ stem cell technology
VivaZome Therapeutics and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have entered into a series of agreements encompassing licensing of technology, access to stem cells and conduct of research, all in support of VivaZome’s mission to develop and commercialise exosome-based therapeutics.
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Flying foxes in SA exposed to zoonotic viruses
³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have found that South Australia’s population of Grey-headed flying foxes, which took up residence in 2010, has been exposed to a number of viruses, including Hendra virus that can be transmitted to humans via horses. But they have not found evidence of exposure to Australian bat lyssavirus. Â
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Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilisations
An international team of researchers including the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years.
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New technique delivers complete DNA sequences of chromosomes inherited from mother and father
An international team of scientists led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Davies Research Centre has shown that it is possible to disentangle the DNA sequences of the chromosomes inherited from the mother and the father, to create true diploid genomes from a single individual.
Industry collaboration delivers improved face shields
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s ThincLab business incubator has teamed up with Clinpath Pathology to supply them with improved face shields.
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Adelaide-led research helps support developing countries during COVID-19 pandemic
A reliable new ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients could soon be distributed to the Pacific Islands and South East Asian countries after extensive research and testing in Adelaide.Â
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Critical minerals focus for top talent
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has appointed Dr Carl Spandler as Associate Professor of Critical Minerals, as part of its ambitions to elevate further its research performance in multiple fields that have tangible outputs of global significance.
³ÉÈË´óƬ Chancellor’s term concludes
Rear Admiral the Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd), 16th Chancellor of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has informed the University’s Council that he will bring forward the end of his term as Chancellor to today, 4 May 2020.
Virtual wine tasting becomes a reality
³ÉÈË´óƬ students of oenology and viticulture are blind tasting wines in the familiar surrounds of their homes as part of their online learning.