University of Adelaide

Four University of Adelaide students have been awarded 2024 Westpac Scholarships to help them in their quest to solve major challenges, including fighting superbugs and building more inclusive communities for veterans. Harriet…

University of Adelaide researchers now know more about a mysterious gene’s role in maintaining healthy DNA – a crucial development that could lead to new treatments for life-threatening illnesses including neurodevelopmental…

A biocontrol program has commenced on the South Coast, where Australian-bred parasitoid flies have been released to help control snail pests and protect crop yields, quality and growers’ profitability. The flesh fly …

Students living with disability will have a further incentive to study at the University of Adelaide when applications open for the Dylan Alcott Foundation (DAF) scholarship this week. In a new partnership, the Dylan Alcott Foundation is…

For those of us who do all the right things but still struggle with tooth decay, there may be an interesting solution on the horizon. University of Adelaide researchers are exploring if a unique transplant which involves moving good…

University of Adelaide Professor Prash Sanders has carried out the first global trial of a new device to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. More than 30 patients in Australia were the first to…

By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal disorders, including what could be the first case of Edwards syndrome ever identified from prehistoric remains. The team identified…

Researchers at the University of Adelaide believe the global investment being made in smart metering infrastructure could fall short of fulfilling promised benefits to customers if key systems issues are not addressed. In a paper,…

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have brought medical diagnoses via breath analysis a step closer with proof-of-concept testing of the technology. The University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) is developing…

A first-of-its kind study has found that for every minute of screen time toddlers are exposed to at home, they hear fewer adult words, make fewer vocalisations and engage in fewer back-and-forth conversations with their parents. The…