by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Mar 11, 2024 | people, WRI
Premiered 3 March 2024 on Channel 44 and CTV+, Be Curious is a new three-episode series that will break down barriers between scientists and the public and inspire the next generation of South Australian scientists and innovators. Hosted by science communicator and...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Feb 5, 2024 | Campus Notices, News, WRI
From Monday February 5th Professor Matthew Gilliham will step away from his WRI Director’s position, and Professor Matthew Tucker will take over the role as an interim director for the next 12 months. Please find below a message from Professor Matthew Gilliham:...
by Ishka Bless | Dec 11, 2023 | WRI
It was a wonderful day out at the National Wine Centre for the 2023 Waite Research Institute Showcase on Thursday 7th December. Across 16 researcher and 3 industry presentations, as well as 10 PhD flash talks, we received updates on research across WRI as well as...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jul 31, 2023 | WRI
Waite Research Institute congratulates Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa on her successful application for an ARC Future Fellowship. The Fellowship provides Dr Soares da Costa with continued support for her research in pioneering new strategies that tackle herbicide...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jul 29, 2023 | Campus Notices, WRI
The Waite Research Institute will organise two National Science Week Events this August, a science night ‘Food Down to a Science’, and a (free!) online escape room for schools. Food Down to a Science Join us at the Waite Campus as we untangle the science...
by Ishka Bless | Jul 6, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide, WRI
Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops. The research was carried out at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute and involved using genetic techniques and molecular...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jul 3, 2023 | University of Adelaide, WRI
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor Dabing Zhang. Dabing was an extraordinary scholar who left an indelible mark on the global plant science community. He held joint Professorial appointments at the University of Adelaide and Shanghai Jiao...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jun 20, 2023 | News, WRI
Rice that is resistant to some of the worst crop-destroying diseases but can still produce large yields could soon become a reality for farmers worldwide. A University of Adelaide researcher is part of an international team which has identified a new gene variant in a...
by Lieke Van Der Hulst | Jun 7, 2023 | University of Adelaide, WRI
Colleagues will be saddened to hear of the of recent passing of Robert (Bob) Seamark. Bob was a highly valued colleague, mentor, supervisor, and friend to many of us in the University. Bob obtained a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Adelaide in...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 20, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide, WRI
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives. University of Adelaide researchers were involved in a collaborative study with Professor John Moses...