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!

$4.951M awarded to A/Prof Ehsan Tavakkoli and colleagues in the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Ehsan and his team will be working on developing ‘Innovative soil technologies to foster resilience and climate smart crop production in Australia.’ A great achievement!

Waite 100 Whisky wins bronze at Tasting Australia Spirit Awards

The University of Adelaide’s inaugural whisky release is already sold out… but there’s more in the works!

The Waite Arboretum: 2024 SA Climate Leaders Award WINNER

Congratulations to the team at the Waite Arboretum! Winners in the Research and Education category as leaders in climate action.

Growing plants for space: securing Earth’s sustainable future

Researchers here on the Waite Campus are leading the charge in developing zero-waste plants that will transform plant cultivation here on Earth and beyond!

Professor Matthew Gilliham- Finalist for SA Scientist of the Year at the SA Science Excellence + Innovation Awards

The SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards showcases the critical importance of science, research and innovation to the development of industry and society as a whole.

Professor Matt Tucker awarded ARC linkage grant with Coopers Brewery and AGT

Congrats to Professor Matt Tucker, Dr Doug Stewart (Coopers) and Dr Tristan Coram (AGT) for being awarded an ARC Linkage grant!

   

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EOIs for a fifth round of the AWRI/UoA Collaborative Research Investment Fund now open - Good News! The AWRI/UA Collaborative Research Investment Fund is now open. EOIs are due by 7 Feb 2025.
Congratulations to Professor Jenny Mortimer - Congrats to Interim Deputy Director of the WRI Professor Mortimer for her recent promotion!
Crawford Fund student awards in international agriculture - The Crawford Fund offers opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for a grant and include an overseas experience as part of their studies.
ARC Discovery Project Funding success - A number of WRI members have been successful in securing ARC Discovery Project funding. A big congratulations to the recipients!
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  • Waite campus Christmas wine sale

    Come by the University Winery to stock up on some wine for the holidays! Or grab a bottle of the Win...

    Dec 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Waite Research Institute Symposium 2024

    The WRI will be hosting a research symposium event on Thursday the 5th of December at the National W...

    Dec 5, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • PAWS end of year BBQ

    All students are welcome for the end of year PAWS BBQ! Info will be available for those who are inte...

    Dec 6, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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2024 WRI Symposium is at capacity - Tickets are fully booked for this year's symposium... see you on Thursday for a day of fantastic speakers, awards and some wine (of course)!
 Urrbrae House recieves “First Nations and Community Museums: Sharing Histories” grant - The Marsden Szwarcbord Foundation has awarded Urrbrae house with their 'First Nations and Community Museums: Sharing Histories' grant program.
Christmas shopping with Moore Crafts - If you are looking to do some Christmas shopping that supports a good cause, check out Moore Crafts' set up in Beltana Cafe over the next few weeks.
Participants wanted: Red wine sensory study - Looking for volunteers to look at sensory properties of wines made from First Generation Disease-Resistant Grape vines. Register now!
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