science /newsroom/ en Young researcher’s excellence awarded /newsroom/news/list/2024/11/11/young-researchers-excellence-awarded ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Dr Mary Brushe has been acknowledge for her PhD work at the South Australian Government’s SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. November 11 2024 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2024/11/11/young-researchers-excellence-awarded Experts available for holiday season /newsroom/news/list/2023/12/18/experts-available-for-holiday-season Over the summer holiday season the following ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.  December 20 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/12/18/experts-available-for-holiday-season National project to address STEM gender gap /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/09/national-project-to-address-stem-gender-gap A new project aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools. Three universities will work together to build a national community of girls, teachers, school outreach practitioners and industry. February 09 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/09/national-project-to-address-stem-gender-gap Seawater split to produce green hydrogen /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/30/seawater-split-to-produce-green-hydrogen Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. February 01 2023 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2023/01/30/seawater-split-to-produce-green-hydrogen Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/28/leading-photonics-expert-crowned-innovator-of-the-year A ³ÉÈË´óƬ professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year. November 28 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/28/leading-photonics-expert-crowned-innovator-of-the-year University researchers placed top in their fields /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/university-researchers-placed-top-in-their-fields Six ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have been named as the country’s top experts in their fields according to league tables just published. November 09 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/09/university-researchers-placed-top-in-their-fields Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation /newsroom/news/list/2022/10/31/ancient-genomes-reveal-hidden-history-of-human-adaptation The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution. November 01 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/10/31/ancient-genomes-reveal-hidden-history-of-human-adaptation Health leader honoured by bacteria naming /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/12/health-leader-honoured-by-bacteria-naming Introducing Nicolia spurrieriana – named after South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier – which could potentially be used in the fermentation of wine, sourdough bread and pickled foods. September 13 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/12/health-leader-honoured-by-bacteria-naming University’s Tall Poppies stand tall /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall A ³ÉÈË´óƬ expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations. August 05 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/08/05/universitys-tall-poppies-stand-tall Updating our understanding of Earth’s architecture /newsroom/news/list/2022/06/07/updating-our-understanding-of-earths-architecture New models that show how the continents were assembled are providing fresh insights into the history of the Earth and will help provide a better understanding of natural hazards like earthquakes and volcanoes. June 08 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/06/07/updating-our-understanding-of-earths-architecture