science

News: science

Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025

Students at the ��˴�Ƭ's North Terrace campus

Posted on Dec 22 2024 by Lara Pacillo

Over the summer holiday season, the following ��˴�Ƭ researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability.

Young researcher’s excellence awarded

Posted on Nov 11 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

��˴�Ƭ’s Dr Mary Brushe has been acknowledge for her PhD work at the South Australian Government’s SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.

Experts available for holiday season

Posted on Dec 20 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Over the summer holiday season the following ��˴�Ƭ researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.

National project to address STEM gender gap

A girl smiles while working with a robot and computer.

Posted on Feb 9 2023 by Crispin Savage

A new project aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools. Three universities will work together to build a national community of girls, teachers, school outreach practitioners and industry.

Seawater split to produce green hydrogen

Posted on Feb 1 2023 by Crispin Savage

Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.

Leading photonics expert crowned Innovator of the Year

Posted on Nov 28 2022 by Lee Gaskin

A ��˴�Ƭ professor who is helping to position South Australia as a hub for photonics and quantum innovation has been named the 2022 South Australian Innovator of the Year.

University researchers placed top in their fields

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Nov 9 2022 by Crispin Savage

Six ��˴�Ƭ researchers have been named as the country’s top experts in their fields according to league tables just published.

Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation

Posted on Nov 1 2022 by Lee Gaskin

The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.

Health leader honoured by bacteria naming

Professor Vladimir Jiranek, Scott Oliphant, and Nicola Spurrier stand holding bread, wine, and bacteria.

Posted on Sep 13 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Introducing Nicolia spurrieriana – named after South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier – which could potentially be used in the fermentation of wine, sourdough bread and pickled foods.

University’s Tall Poppies stand tall

Qi, Zohra, Jiawen, and Tatiana stand and smile at the ��˴�Ƭ.

Posted on Aug 5 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

A ��˴�Ƭ expert has been named as the South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year for their work to help ensure food security for future generations.