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University commitment to Vietnam reinforced

Jessica Gallagher

Existing ties between the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± and Vietnam will be reinforced when one of the University’s most senior executives visits the country. Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) will travel to Vietnam from 14-21 September on her first official visit for the University.

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Health leader honoured by bacteria naming

Professor Vladimir Jiranek, Scott Oliphant, and Nicola Spurrier stand holding bread, wine, and bacteria.

Introducing Nicolia spurrieriana – named after South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier – which could potentially be used in the fermentation of wine, sourdough bread and pickled foods.

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Cartoon character inspires musicians to bounce back

A scene from an Asterix comic shows Cacofonix injured as he plays his harp.

A character from the Asterix cartoon series could be an inspiration to musicians who are faced with setbacks.

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Hear PhD students’ research - in only three minutes

A person presenting a talk to an audience.

University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± PhD candidates have just three minutes each to explain their research that includes subjects like anti-venom, green electricity, diplomatic fashion, the evolution of mobile phones, growing your own food, and asthmatic pregnancies.

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Bots manipulate public opinion in Russia-Ukraine conflict

A Ukraine street, featuring damage and debris from the Russia invasion.

Researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± have found bots have had a major online presence during the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± 2021 Annual Report published

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The University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s Annual Report for 2021 has today been tabled in South Australian Parliament.

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Housing design for older South Aussies under the spotlight

An older man smiles in the kitchen as he makes a cup of tea.

University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± researchers will investigate the quality of housing for older South Australians to improve their wellbeing and resilience to extreme weather.

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Stage legend directs student blondes

Nikki Snelson smiles, in the Scott Theatre.

Fifteen years after Legally Blonde the Musical took Broadway by storm, the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s Music Theatre class of 2022 will take on the smash hit, under the guidance of a stage legend.

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Oxford expert to lead school of education

Professor Susan James Relly smiles into the camera.

A new Head of School has been appointed to the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±â€™s School of Education.

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‘Micro-fridge’ helps investigate behaviour of atoms and molecules

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University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± researchers are part of an international team of experts who have taken a major step in testing quantum mechanics by cooling glass beads the size of a blood cell to the coldest temperature in the Universe.

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