research

The future of agricultural crops: to edit or not to edit

Lachlan Wallace — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:33:12 +0930

Join for an interactive debate during National Science Week. This event will bring together experts to discuss the science and societal implications of gene editing in agriculture. Monday 11 August, 6–7.30 pm. UniBar, Union House, North Terrace campus and online. Register.

Form and function: unravelling mechanisms driving early life microbiome responses

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:18:02 +0930

In this talk, Professor Hall will explore the role of probiotics in supporting microbiome development in preterm infants, highlighting evidence from their studies showing significant reductions in necrotising enterocolitis, sepsis, and overall morbidity following supplementation with beneficial Bifidobacterium strains. Wednesday 13 August, 3–4 pm. Joe Verco lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. Register.

Design assessment in the age of AI

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:04:16 +0930

In this workshop, you will explore the impact of generative AI on assessment validity, integrity, and authenticity. Using a structured evaluation tool, you will critically examine your current assessments for their susceptibility to AI tools and consider opportunities to strengthen or redesign them. Thursday 14 August, 2–3 pm. Online. Register.

Academic Integrity Awareness Week

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:01:11 +0930

Academic Integrity Awareness Week aims to uphold and refresh student and staff understanding of academic integrity. Encourage your students to engage in fun activities like workshops, pop-up stalls, games, quizzes, social media activities, free donuts, free pizza and prizes. Monday 18 to Friday 22 August, various times and locations. Register.

The politics of Australian federal gender equality policy with Emerita Professor Carol Johnson

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:25:37 +0930

Join the Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender at a seminar presented by Emerita Professor Carol Johnson. This engaging discussion is led by one of Australia’s leading scholars on gender and politics. Wednesday 20 August, 3–5 pm. Napier 420, Stretton Room, Napier building, North Terrace campus. RSVP by Friday 15 August.

Florey Annual Public Lecture

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:15:24 +0930

Each day, around 6,300 people are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. Internationally renowned oncologist Dr Laura Esserman will share the latest in personalised breast cancer screening approaches. Thursday 21 August, 6–7 pm. G030 lecture theatre, AHMS building, North Terrace. Register.

Childhood Obesity: Prevention and Action

Lachlan Wallace — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:05:42 +0930

Join us for the Healthy Development ��˲�Ʊ and Preventive Health SA forum. Childhood obesity is escalating globally. Our expert speakers will present on international and local research and insight with collaborative partnerships for obesity prevention and action. Wednesday 27 August, 5.30–8.15 pm. Napier 102 lecture theatre, Napier building, North Terrace campus. Register.

Beyond the lecture - creating active learning experiences

Lachlan Wallace — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:53:40 +0930

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the principles of flipped learning and how to reframe your course to encourage greater student engagement. Through discussion and hands-on activities, you’ll examine effective strategies for designing and facilitating learning across both online and on-campus environments, and how to make intentional use of educational technologies to support these approaches. Thursday 25 September, 1–3 pm. Online. Register.