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Invasive alien species a major threat to nature, people
A new international report, co-authored by Dr Phill Cassey from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, has found that the number of alien species has been rising continuously for centuries in all regions, but are now increasing at unprecedented rates.
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Leading lawyer joins University’s space mission
As part of its ongoing drive to recruit top talent the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has appointed one of the country’s leading legal experts to contribute to space law and existing major projects.
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Law alumni win prestigious international fellowships
Three of the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s brightest young law graduates are heading overseas on prestigious fellowships that will see them further their studies and broaden their career horizons.
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Student ambassador displays entrepreneurial passion
A talented immersive media specialist is the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ‘s next ThincLab Chief Student Entrepreneur. Onnie Chan will serve as an ambassador for ThincLab – the University's business incubator – and inspire students, alumni and staff to pursue an entrepreneurial path to enhance their future career prospects.
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Dilmah Chairman visits for tea and wine
The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ to share insights into the terroir properties of Australian and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.
Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries
Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster.
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Endangered bats’ ruling roost discovered in Fiji
A cave containing thousands of endangered Pacific Sheath-tailed bats has been discovered on Vanua Balavu, an island on the remote Lau archipelago in Fiji.
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Survey gathers insights into withdrawal effects from stopping antidepressants
University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers are taking a closer look at the problems some people experience when stopping antidepressants, with the aim of using the research to improve services and supports for patients.
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Transformative gift will support future excellence in engineering
South Australian philanthropist Pamela Wall has donated $5 million to the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ to establish an endowed academic chair: the Ian and Pamela Wall Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This extraordinarily large and generous gift will kickstart the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s 150th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign.
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National partnership to harness analytics for grains RD&E
Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness.
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