News
Kerry Wilkinson wins SA Science Excellence Award
Congratulations to Professor Kerry Wilkinson, who has taken out the STEMM Educator of the Year (University category) at the SA Science Excellence Awards.
New Science paper explores plant growth constraints
A new article just published in the journal Science reports that root growth in compacted soil is actively suppressed by the volatile plant hormone ethylene.
Crawford Fund Student Awards in International Agriculture
Applications open for The Crawford Fund International Agricultural Research Student Awards.
SA Genomics Centre open for business
The SA Genomics Centre is a partnership that aims to provide a one-stop shop for genomics services to researchers across multiple disciplines.
Descriptive sensory evaluation panel recruitment at AWRI
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) here at Waite is now recruiting for its sensory evaluation panel.
SARDI Science Bursary for women
The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) awards a science bursary of $1,500 to a female graduate every year. Applications for the 2021 bursary are now open, and will close at the end of March 2021.
New wheat and barley genomes will help feed the world
An international research collaboration, including scientists from the University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute, has unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley.
Events
Waite Artist in Residence Program
The Waite Campus Indigenous Artist in Residence workshop program kicks off this month, with Cedric V...
Feb 3, 8:00 am - Mar 31, 5:00 pmInternational Women’s Day Breakfast
Join Waite colleagues at Beltana Cafe, Lirra Lirra, to watch the live-streamed International Womens ...
Mar 5, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Campus Notices
Giving Tree at Urrbrae House
The Urrbrae House Christmas “Giving” tree in the Main Hall is once again a collection point for The Smith Family’s Christmas “Toy and Book Appeal” at the Waite Campus
Christmas gifts supporting charity
For the next few weeks there will be a box of Christmas gifts available for purchase at the Aroma/Lirra Lirra café. This box comes from the Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons and it contains cards and gift bags made by homeless men who attend …
Spring into the Urrbrae House rose garden!
The Urrbrae House rose garden is in full bloom at the moment so plan a visit to appreciate all the Waite campus has to offer
Visit Urrbrae House – free tours in spring 2020 (limited numbers)
See inside historic Urrbrae House (built 1891). Free admission is by small group (maximum of 6) tours only with Covid-19 social distancing. Advance bookings are required.
“String thing” – Landscape agriculture students on Waite campus
If you have walked around the Waite campus recently, you have undoubtedly come across wollen sculptures. These “String things” are installations by the students from the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
Beltana Café – adjusted opening hours
Beltana Cafe in McLeod House is now open from 8am to 3:30pm, as more staff and students return to campus
Massage therapist at Waite
Kath Keziah is a remedial massage therapist with over 20 years experience. Kath is usually at Waite on Thursdays – book an appointment now!
Death cap mushroom warning
Death cap mushrooms have been found on the Waite campus. Please do not pick or eat wild mushrooms.
Keep active at home
Adelaide University Sport is working with The Fitness Hub to provide at home workouts & resources for all members of the University of Adelaide community
Change to building access
As of Monday 30 March, all University buildings at all campuses will be accessible with a swipe card only during business hours, as well as after hours.