News
SA Hub will help build resilience to drought
The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is one of eight in Australia established by the Federal Government.
TERN releases new data on photosynthetic pathways
The Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Network has released a new data set that covers more than 2,400 species across 541 plots.
Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid
Applications for Yitpi Foundation Awards and Grants-in-Aid are now being requested with a closing date of Monday 7th of June 2020.
Animal stress signal improves plant drought tolerance
A team of Australian and German researchers has discovered a novel pathway that plants can use to save water and improve their drought tolerance.
Farmer livelihoods improved in Cambodia and Laos through sustainability project
An ACIAR-funded project led by A/Professor Matt Denton is building on past work with partners in Cambodia and Laos to improve livelihoods through sustainable intensification of crop and pasture production systems.
ARC Linkage wins include Agave and soil ecology projects
Waite researchers have won significant ARC Linkage grant funding in the second round for 2020.
Urban agriculture study shows self-sufficiency is achievable
Research led by the University of Adelaide has found in a case study of Adelaide properties, households would need to give up less than a quarter of their domestic lawn areas to grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient.
Events
Introduction to R Workshop
Have you heard of R but you’re not really sure how to get started? Then this workshop is for you!
May 10, 8:45 am - 5:00 pmIntroduction to Experimental Design workshop
Have you wondered about the principals behind experimental design? Why are you told to take the numb...
May 12, 8:45 am - 5:00 pmWomen of Waite Network Meet-Up
Come along to meet and connect with other women from the Waite research precinct, the 2nd Thursday o...
May 13, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWaite Research Institute Seminar – Associate Professor Jenny Mortimer
Come and hear Assoc. Prof Jenny Mortimer, new staff member of School of Agriculture, Food and Wine d...
May 13, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmStatistical Analysis of Agronomic Experiments
You’ve designed and run your experiment and collected your data. Now what? This two-day workshop c...
May 14, 8:45 am - May 17, 5:00 pmWaite Social Club is back!
The Waite Social Club pop-up bar is happening again on Friday 14 May. Please RSVP via the eventbrite...
May 14, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmReporting Research with Rmarkdown workshop
Introducing some more advanced features of R including reporting with Rmarkdown, and some powerful d...
May 19, 8:45 am - 5:00 pmWomen of Waite Network Meet-Up
Come along to meet and connect with other women from the Waite research precinct at 10am in Beltana ...
Jun 10, 10:00 am - 11:00 amCrush 2021- the grape and wine science symposium
Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN. The Crush symposium is an opportunity for researchers, technical s...
Jun 16
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Campus Notices
Position Advertised – Senior Research Scientist, SARDI
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AWRI wine tasting study calling for participants
The Australian Wine Research Institute is seeking participants for a wine tasting study … you don’t need to be an expert!
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.