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...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 17, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide, WRI
Understanding how plants control their rate of gas exchange and water loss is a fundamental part of plant biology. However, studying the tiny doughnut-shaped pores on leaves—known as stomata—using microscopy, can be time-consuming. In two papers published last month...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 9, 2023 | AWRI, News, University of Adelaide, WRI
The University of Adelaide will be home to the world’s first trial-scale research facility for no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine. The project has been supported with a $1.98 million investment from the Government of South Australia, and is a partnership between the...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 9, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide, WRI
A delegation from NASA headed by Administrator Senator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Colonel (USAF, ret) Pam Melroy visited the University of Adelaide on Monday 20 March, with representatives from the US Embassy and Australian Space Agency (ASA) in attendance,...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 3, 2023 | Campus Notices, University of Adelaide, WRI
Applications are open for a new Chief Operating Officer role in the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. Upon establishment in late 2023, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) will constitute a 7-year, $90M investment with 38 national and...
by Ishka Bless | Apr 3, 2023 | News, WRI
Science Meets Parliament (SMP) is Australia’s most powerful vehicle for deep engagement between the STEM sector and policymakers. The event, organised by Science and Technology Australia, offers an unrivalled program of bespoke training to forge deeper connections...
by Ishka Bless | Feb 20, 2023 | News, WRI
Congratulations to Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, who has been recognised as a finalist in the 2023 SA Woman of the Year Awards (Innovator of the Year category). Dr Soares da Costa is one of 38 women being celebrated across six categories – Leader, Inspiration,...
by Ishka Bless | Feb 16, 2023 | Campus Notices, WRI
Applications are open for a position in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, focussing on space crop production. Space crop production will reduce the risk of astronaut nutritional deficiencies during long duration exploration missions. The International Space Station...
by Ishka Bless | Feb 9, 2023 | News, University of Adelaide, WRI
Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Watts-Fawkes, who is a co-investigator on a recently awarded ARC Linkage Project: Enhancing phosphorus use efficiency in macadamia for sustainable production. In a project led by Southern Cross University, Professor Terry Rose...
by Ishka Bless | Nov 28, 2022 | Campus Notices, WRI
Voting is open for the WRI Showcase Visual Competition. The WRI Showcase Visual Competition is an opportunity for WRI Members to tell the story of their research project. We have had a number of fantastic entries and are pleased to share that voting is now open to WRI...
