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University researchers named as nation leading

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In the 2025 Research magazine published by The Australian newspaper today, seven ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have been named as leaders in fields such as chemical kinetics and catalysis, combustion and propulsion, and geometry.

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Ancient hot water on Mars points to habitable past

Mars

New research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past.

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International recognition for Highly Cited Researchers

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

More than 20 ³ÉÈË´óƬ researchers have been recognised for their outstanding work in the Clarivate annual global list of Highly Cited Researchers (HCR).

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Funding boost for tech learning equips students for the future

CSER Kai Clan kit

The Computer Science Education Research (CSER) Group at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has secured $755,000 in funding with support from the Australian Government Department of Education to continue its National Lending Library program until the end of 2025.

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Robotics students pit their skills on global stage

Telepresence robotics team

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Rover Team has been selected as one of only seven teams globally to participate in the IEEE Telepresence Competition on Saturday 16 November (ACDT).

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Australian duckweed launches into space

MAPHEUS 15 Plants for Space Miniweed

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space, jumping aboard a sounding rocket launched by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) as part of its MAPHEUS 15 mission.

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Rising proportion of ‘forever renters’ requires policy rethink

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³ÉÈË´óƬ research suggests Australia’s tax and housing systems need reform, with analysis finding three in five Australian private renters expect they will never be able to own their own home.

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Bright future ahead through Children’s University

CU Graduations 1

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Children’s University Australasia and Africa (CUAA) graduations are underway, celebrating an early introduction to university pathways and offering insights into futures in higher education.

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Researcher explores the criminalisation of childhood trauma

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³ÉÈË´óƬ Associate Professor Catia Malvaso is exploring the need to reform the youth justice system at this month’s Research Tuesdays lecture.

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