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New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems

Sampling salt marsh soil cores near St Kilda

Posted on Feb 28 2020 by Robyn Mills

University of ��˲�Ʊ researchers are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the ��˲�Ʊ and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.

Advanced fertiliser research with new Mosaic contract

Ashleigh Panagaris and Professor Mike McLaughlin in the Fertiliser Technology Research Centre

Posted on Feb 27 2020 by Robyn Mills

Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement between the University of ��˲�Ʊ and US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company

Uni of ��˲�Ʊ staff and graduates at forefront of Australia Day awards

Posted on Jan 26 2020 by Robyn Mills

The University of ��˲�Ʊ congratulates eye surgeon and blindness prevention pioneer Dr James Muecke, AM, for being named the Australian of the Year for 2020.

Making high-value products from agricultural waste

Posted on Oct 22 2019 by Robyn Mills

Sunscreen from mushroom waste, healthy skincare products from apples and berries, and high-tech materials from Brussels sprout stalks – these are some high value products that could be first to market from a new $11 million research consortium led by the University of ��˲�Ʊ.

STEM interest drives boost in Uni of ��˲�Ʊ applications

Posted on Oct 6 2019 by David Ellis

The University of ��˲�Ʊ 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.