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Professor Dabing Zhang memorial scholarship awarded

The inaugural Professor Dabing Zhang Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to PhD student Qiwei Shen. This scholarship recognises Prof Zhang’s legacy and fosters continued excellence in plant science and agricultural research.

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$2m research program set for Australia’s insect industry

Led by Prof Kerry Wilkinson, this 5-year program will assess critical barriers to growth and develop best-practice guidelines for the burgeoning industry.

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Plant SynBio Australia has officially launched

A recent $20M investment from the Commonwealth has led to the development of PSBA, a network of facilities set to provide plant synthetic biology infrastructure and expertise.

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Australia’s growing agave industry

Last week, the inaugural Australian Agave Association workshop was held at the Waite. This brought together growers, researchers, distillers, SAF stakeholders and enthusiasts to support the development of a thriving agave industry in Australia.

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News Article: Internationally renowned plant scientist Professor Zhong-Hua Chen appointed to a leading role in SAFW

The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.

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National Weed Management Initiative success

Prof Chris Preston and his team will be running the Southern Node of the National Weed Management Initiative, securing $6.7M through GRDC.

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Article: Australian duckweed launches into space

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space!

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Positions available: Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Entomology (A/B) - The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine seeks to appoint two researchers to conduct research in entomology applied to integrated pest management in agricultural systems of southern Australia.
Idea Ignition: Pathway to research partnerships - Calling UoA researchers: Do you have an innovative idea for partner-engaged research or commercialisation project? Register here!
Professor Dabing Zhang memorial scholarship awarded - The inaugural Professor Dabing Zhang Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to PhD student Qiwei Shen. This scholarship recognises Prof Zhang's legacy and fosters continued excellence in plant science and agricultural research.
Register now for the Global Opportunities and Impact Forum 2025 - The Division of External Engagement’s Global Opportunities and Impact Forum series showcases international partnership opportunities and engagement activities across a range of focus countries and regions. This upcoming Forum will spotlight China, Japan, and Hong Kong.
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Free on Tuesday? Plant a tree! - Volunteers needed for a PhD project at the Waite Arboretum. Meet at Beltana at 9am on 23 September and plant some native trees!
The future of tea - Adelaide University guests had to pleasure of meeting Dilhan C. Fernando, second generation Teamaker from the Dilmah Tea Company for a masterclass on tea and ecology.
Lumen readers’ prize – Exploring the future issue - The new issue of Lumen is hot off the press. Lumen readers are invited to enter their special “Exploring the future issue” competition.
CSIRO launches new research infrastructure for environmental protection and groundwater management - A $6.5 million investment in state-of-the-art facilities at Waite Campus will deliver unprecedented analytical capability for environmental and groundwater assessment and management.
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