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Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission
Bridget Smart has become the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Oxford.
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Vital medical research supported
Seven ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.
Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
The independent South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide is recommending important changes to South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.
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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
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.
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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage
A new study by a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.
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Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope
Researchers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide’s research expertise to help build Asian energy network
The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.
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Heart attack causes under the microscope
Two ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide research projects to help prevent heart disease have received $843,200 funding from the Heart Foundation.
Grant focuses on central ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn song lines
Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have received a grant to focus on central ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn song lines. The project strengthens knowledge, understanding and application of the intricate tuning systems that underpin traditional Indigenous musical practices.
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Project investigates new approach to combat prostate cancer
A research team led by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide will investigate how prostate cancer cells survive and reappear after drug treatment.
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