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STEM interest drives boost in Uni of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± applications

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The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± has experienced an increase in first-preference applications for its undergraduate degrees for 2020, with strong interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs.

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Heart failure and the obesity paradox

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While obesity significantly increases your chances of developing heart failure, for those with established heart failure it may confer a survival benefit compared with normal weight or underweight individuals, a new paper by researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± reports.

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Centre to unlock future of space exploration

Living quarters on surface of Mars

A new centre at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± will focus on solving the challenge of making long-term space exploration viable.

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Frail the focus of Future Fund

Elderly patient discussing x-ray with doctor

A University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± study investigating the benefits of mobile X-ray services for residential aged care facilities has received $1,970,000 in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

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Uni of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± seeks social histories of Holden

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Historians at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± and Monash University are searching for former Holden employees to interview about their working experiences for an oral history project to be housed at the National Library of Australia.

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Uni of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± to support major arts events in 2020

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± during the festival season in 2019

The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s commitment to the arts in South Australia will strengthen in 2020, with the University continuing its partnership with major arts events the ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Festival, ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± Fringe and RCC.

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Subject-Based Entry expands to all SA schools

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Students at all South Australian secondary schools will now have an extra opportunity to study at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±, thanks to Subject-Based Entry into a range of degrees.

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Local boost for agtech, food and wine start-ups

Hon David Pisoni at the launch of ThincLab Waite

Start-up companies in agricultural technology, food and wine are being given a guiding hand with a new business incubator launched at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s Waite campus.

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Uni of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± MBA ranked top 2 in the nation

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The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±'s highly regarded MBA program is now rated second of all business school MBAs in the nation, according to the latest The Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine rankings.

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Rise in rankings brings new opportunities for University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±

Students at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±'s North Terrace campus

The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2020 have seen the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± rise once again, now 120th in the world – and 7th in Australia.

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