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Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future

The ��˴�Ƭ Solar Farms at Roseworthy Campus

Posted on Aug 22 2022 by Crispin Savage

A new institute at the ��˴�Ƭ, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.

Empowering events at Sustainability Week

A wind farm with a rainbow in the sky above.

Posted on Aug 22 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

The ��˴�Ƭ’s 2022 Sustainability Week, which runs from Monday 22 August to Friday 26 August, is full of free events to foster positive discussions and practical sustainability on and off campus.

Underground cavern ready for dark matter experiments

Tony Williams and Anita Vecchies in hard hats and hi-vis, smiling into the camera.

Posted on Aug 19 2022 by Crispin Savage

Stage 1 of the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) is open today, Friday 19 August 2022. The ��˴�Ƭ is a founding partner of the project to construct a national underground facility to study dark matter.

University cements position for world-ranking research

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Aug 16 2022 by Crispin Savage

The ��˴�Ƭ has reaffirmed its place in one of the world’s most prestigious university rankings.

Study from “Black Tuesday” bushfires finds link to PTSD

A bushfire burns through vegetation, with dark smoke above.

Posted on Aug 16 2022 by Lee Gaskin

New research published in the has shown people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.

University community excels at Commonwealth Games

Posted on Aug 12 2022 by Lee Gaskin

��˴�Ƭ students and alumni struck gold with outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

University appoints first Chief Student Entrepreneur

Sam Messina holding an Ortomi, a robot companion he co-created.

Posted on Aug 12 2022 by Crispin Savage

The ��˴�Ƭ is the first university in South Australia to appoint a Chief Student Entrepreneur who will raise awareness of programs designed to support current students with developing their innovation skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

Traditional Chinese medicine reduces side effect of cancer treatment

Posted on Aug 11 2022 by Lee Gaskin

For tens of thousands of Australians who receive radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, mucositis is a serious side effect that may cause inflammation, ulcers, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating.

Explore everything on offer at ��˴�Ƭ’s Open Day

Posted on Aug 11 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Prospective students will get an up-close look at what their future careers might hold at the ��˴�Ƭ’s Open Day this Sunday, 14 August.

Casting call: Could your dog be the star of Legally Blonde?

April Beak, playing Elle Woods, holds a Chihuahua.

Posted on Aug 10 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

The ��˴�Ƭ’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is coming to the Scott Theatre in September and two furry friends are needed to complete the cast. Does your dog have what it takes to be a star?