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Fossil discovery rewrites history of modern human arrival in Europe
An international research team including scientists from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found evidence of human occupation in Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously documented, a discovery that stands to rewrite modern human and Neanderthal histories on the continent.
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Chancellor Catherine Branson reappointed for second term
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ Council has announced the reappointment of former Federal Court Judge and Crown Solicitor of South Australia, The Honourable Catherine Branson AC QC, as Chancellor for a further two years.
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Cyber industry leader appointed to University Council
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Council has announced the appointment of a new Council member, a leader in the business and cyber sector.
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50 regional and remote schools embark on a mission to uncover new insect species
Fifty regional and remote schools across South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia have been selected to take part in a new citizen science project, Insect Investigators, led by the South Australian Museum and supported by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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New study unlocks mystery origin of iconic Aussie snakes
New research led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found the first tangible evidence that the ancestors of some of Australia’s most venomous snakes arrived by sea rather than by land – the dispersal route of most other Australian reptiles.
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³ÉÈË´óƬ mathematician receives 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award
Dr Jordan Pitt from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s School of Mathematical Sciences has been recognised with a 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award.
New research puts bugs to the taste test
Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are embarking on a new study to develop more accurate and consumer friendly descriptions for one of the most sustainable and high protein food sources on the planet, edible insects.
Trailblazing new opportunities to commercialise defence research
A major defence research commercialisation project between the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and the University of New South Wales is one of just eight proposals shortlisted for the Federal Government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities program.
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First-time study shows true value of SA’s parks
South Australia’s parks are quickly becoming the jewel in the crown of the state’s tourism offering with a new report highlighting the economic worth on top of the conservation value.
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Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ partner to tackle the future of clean energy
Sparc Technologies Ltd (ASX: SPN) has entered into binding agreements with global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (an entity of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ASX: FMG) and the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, forming the Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd Joint Venture (Sparc Hydrogen).