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Blindness prevention pioneer is SA ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn of the Year

James Muecke

An eye surgeon who is among the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Distinguished Alumni has been named the SA ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn of the Year for 2020.

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Biodiverse soil dust linked to reduced anxiety

Growing evidence links natural green space exposure with a range of health benefits, including for mental health.

Researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have found new evidence of a potentially broadly-acting microbial link between the health of ecosystems and the health of people.

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Land tax debate: wholesale reform needed

House with coins

A new report from ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide economists argues that the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Government should consider wholesale reform to land tax.

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Showcasing our technology future: Ingenuity 2019

Boy using VR headset

More than 300 innovative projects exploring technology advances and solutions for our future society will be on show at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s Ingenuity 2019 expo on Thursday 31 October.

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Food scientist is new head of agriculture, food and wine

Professor Martin Cole

An internationally recognised food scientist has been appointed the new Head of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine.

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Funding battery breakthrough

Battery

A ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide designed and patented battery technology - which could revolutionise electricity storage by providing a far safer, cheaper and more reliable model than those already on the market - has secured a $1 million research contract to bring it to market.

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Students perform six-hour Guitarathon

Caleb Lavery-Brook and James Rawley

Classical guitar students from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium of Music will embark on a six-hour performance marathon. In its third year the successful event will kick off at 12.00 pm, Sunday 3 November in Elder Hall.

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Glenthorne Farm transfers to State for new national park

Minister Speirs and Professor Rathjen at Glenthorne Farm

Glenthorne National Park has taken a major step closer to becoming a reality, with the official transfer of land from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide to the State Government now signed.

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Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion

Autonomous or driverless vehicle in traffic

Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly because of drivers’ attitudes to the emerging technology and a lack of willingness to share their rides.

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Newstart debate must focus on people not politics

Centrelink co-located services sign

A new report from ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide economists has added to the national debate about the Newstart Allowance, arguing that Newstart should be increased by as much as $120 a week and urging politicians to address the issue with maturity.

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