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Sea snakes show their sensitive side to court potential mates

Sea snakes

Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability to breathe through their skin.

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New insights into survival of ancient Western Desert peoples

Western Desert habitats

Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have used more than two decades of satellite-derived environmental data to form hypotheses about the possible foraging habitats of pre-contact Aboriginal peoples living in Australia’s Western Desert.

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Soft tissue measurements critical to hominid reconstruction

Hominid facial reconstruction

Accurate soft tissue measurements are critical when making reconstructions of human ancestors, a new study from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Arizona State University has found.

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New biocontrol research to help prevent mice plagues

Professor Paul Thomas, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ

Scientists at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are partnering with the CSIRO and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions on breakthrough genetic biocontrol research to help control mice populations and prevent future mice plagues.

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University mourns passing of James Crawford (1948-2021)

His Excellency Judge James Crawford

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has expressed its sorrow following the death of one of its greatest law graduates, His Excellency Judge James Crawford AC SC FBA.

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Wine Industry Mentor Program participants for 2021 announced

Wine business

Sixty-two early career professionals have today been announced as the latest recruits to the Wine Industry Mentor Program following extraordinary numbers of applications for the expanded program.

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Fulbright recipients set to expand research horizons

2021 Univeristy of Adelaide Fulbright Scholars

Five current researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their world-class research in the fields of data science, energy resources, plant science, semiconductor technology and stroke detection. Three of the University’s alumnae have also been awarded scholarships which will take all the recipients to US universities to continue their careers.

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Drink Easy announces ³ÉÈË´óƬ as major sponsor

Drink Easy awards

The Drink Easy Awards are proud to announce the ³ÉÈË´óƬ as the national beverage show’s major sponsor for 2021.

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More Uni of Adelaide research fields now in world’s top 100

Image of the Mitchell Building

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s research continues to be recognised internationally, with 16 of its research fields now among the world’s top 100, according to the latest global rankings.

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Promising new tech to protect grapes from smoke taint

Activated carbon (AC) hood trailed to prevent smoke taint in grapes

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Peter Michael Winery are partnering to develop new technology to combat smoke taint in grapes.

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