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Scholarships help agriculture students aim for the top
Four ³ÉÈË´óƬ students have been announced as recipients of the 2022 Horizon Scholarship. The scholarships aim to develop the next generation of rural leaders.
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Keys to unlocking mysteries of cancer
A crack new team is decoding cancer’s genetic and immunological mysteries right here in South Australia.
High-power semiconductor lasers funded at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded almost $2 million under the Directed Energy Theme of the Next Generation Technology Fund, which is administered by the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG).
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The ³ÉÈË´óƬ partnership in the Australian Space Manufacturing Network
The Australian Space Manufacturing Network (ASMN), of which the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is a partner, has been awarded a $157 million grant. It is the largest grant for space under the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative - Collaboration (MMIC).
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Alumna's star continues to rise
Adelaide science alumna Professor Lisa Kewley – who is internationally recognised for her outstanding contribution to our understanding of the universe - continues her stellar academic career with the announcement this week of a prestigious appointment in the United States as Director of the Center for Astrophysics: Harvard and Smithsonian (CfA).
Launching women on space careers
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has partnered with Modis Tech Academy and Microsoft Australia in the Tech Start program which aims to support 100 South Australian women to kick-start a career in space, defence and technology.
Funding support to discover ways to block the migration of T-cells responsible for MS
³ÉÈË´óƬ Research Fellow, Dr Iain Comerford has secured funding from Multiple Sclerosis Australia to further his research into the factors that influence specific immune cell (T cell) migration into the bloodstream and the brain in people who have MS.
New treatment for leading cause of blindness in Australia
Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have developed a new treatment for the leading cause of blindness in people of working age in Australia.
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Medical research funding boost has wide impact
³ÉÈË´óƬ experts have been awarded more than $1.9 million to pursue medical research that will improve the lives of people such as young Aboriginal women, high-risk COVID-19 groups and cancer sufferers.
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Medal recognises research achievement and support for mathematics
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Professor Mathai Varghese FAA from the School of Mathematical Sciences, has today Tuesday, 7 December, been awarded the George Szekeres Medal by the Australian Mathematical Society.
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