by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jan 15, 2024 | News
Farmers interested in adding industrial hemp to their crop rotations are invited to attend a series of field days in Victoria and South Australia this summer. The Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) field days, to be held in Hamilton VIC on 30 January, Maaoupe SA on...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Dec 18, 2023 | Careers, News
Adelaide Hills Vine Improvement Inc is looking for an Operations Manager. The role is a contract position based in Lenswood, fulltime from April-August and part time September-March. Adelaide Hills Vine Improvement is a regional vine propagation association that...
by Ishka Bless | Dec 18, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide
Food poisoning outbreaks caused by bacteria such as salmonella could be significantly reduced if a new sanitiser is proven to be successful in the next stage of trials. University of Adelaide researchers are developing plasma-activated water as an environmentally...
by Ishka Bless | Dec 5, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able to permeate sugar molecules, but University of Adelaide researchers have observed sucrose transport in plant aquaporins for the first time, challenging this theory. The finding,...
by Ishka Bless | Dec 4, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide
We share in congratulating Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, who was awarded the Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) 2023 Peter Goldacre Award. The Award honours the memory and attainments of Peter Goldacre – a young scientist and foundation member of the Society...
by Ishka Bless | Dec 4, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide
We share in congratulating A/Prof David Jeffery who was last week awarded a Stephen Cole Award for Excellence in HDR supervisory practice. As a HDR supervisor, A/Prof Jeffery’s has supported outstanding student outcomes through developing students as individuals and...
by Ishka Bless | Nov 27, 2023 | Fight Food Waste CRC, News
Today, Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (FFWCRC) and Stop Food Waste Australia (SFWA) proudly unveil their new unified brand: End Food Waste Australia. This strategic rebrand marks a pivotal moment in the fight against food waste, solidifying five years of...
by Ishka Bless | Nov 23, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide
A new software tool with enhanced genome-sequencing powers has been developed by the University of Adelaide, increasing the speed and accuracy at which researchers can improve plants through breeding. These improvements will allow farmers to grow more resilient crops...
by Ishka Bless | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
We share in congratulating Professor Matthew Gilliham who was awarded the University Award for Outstanding Achievement in the category of Excellence in Research (Academic). Professor Gilliham was presented with the award at a ceremony last Thursday 16th November,...
by Ishka Bless | Nov 20, 2023 | Home page slider, News, Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production, University of Adelaide
We share in congratulating Jill Bauer who was awarded STEMM Educator of the Year at the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards, held last Friday 17th November. The STEMM Educator of the Year Award recognises effective teachers who are critical to successful...