News
PIRSA-SARDI AgTech PhD scholarship – apply now!
The Primary Industries AgTech PhD Scholarship at The University of Adelaide will support a full time PhD student undertaking research in a topic that will aid or improve primary industry production or profitability through the application of technology. Applications close
31 October 2020.
Participants wanted for Muscat wine tasting
Waite researchers from the School of Ag, Food and Wine are looking for wine consumers 18+ years old to take part in consumer tastings of Muscat wines. Sessions are available 25th of September.
Wine sensory research – participants wanted!
The University of Adelaide is recruiting regular wine consumers aged 18 years or older to participate in sensory trials of wines that could be affected by smoke taint. Participants will receive a $10 gift voucher.
Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
An international team of plant scientists have shown the potential to rapidly improve the quality of barley grain through a genetic tool known as CRISPR or gene editing.
PIRSA Advancing Women in Agribusiness
Take part in a survey designed to develop greater diversity in Agribusiness.
CSIRO Artist in residence announced
The inaugural artist for the CSIRO Artist in Residence program is Ngarrindjeri and Narangga artist Cedric Varcoe who has experience in both community education and consultation, as well as extensive experience in mural design
Food scientist joins plant-based meat startup
Professor Martin Cole, Head of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the Waite, has joined Australian plant-based meat startup v2food as its new Chief Scientific Advisor.
Events
Waite Research Institute Webinar Series: Assoc Prof Stuart Roy
The WRI research seminar series is BACK – although now online! Register now to join in from your o...
Sep 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmFood values research group seminar
This webinar may be of interest to members of the Waite community. Biodiversity and Intensive Agricu...
Sep 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm2020 Postgraduate Symposium – day 1
A forum for mid-candidature students to give an update on their research and an opportunity for the ...
Sep 28, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm2020 Postgraduate Symposium – day 2
A forum for mid-candidature students to give an update on their research and an opportunity for the ...
Sep 30, 10:00 am - 3:00 pmWaite Research Institute Webinar Series: Dr Steven Lapidge
This webinar is presented by Dr Steve Lapidge on 'Fighting food waste for a sustainable food future-...
Oct 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmWaite Research Institute Webinar Series: Dr Huajian Liu
This WRI webinar is presented by Dr Huajian Liu: "Hyperspectral technologies for plant phenotyping."...
Oct 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmFood and Nutrition Science Career Evening 2020
The evening will include short presentations from graduates showcasing a wide variety of different c...
Oct 8, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmBLiSS*Adelaide 2020 virtual conference – for EMCRs & Final year PhD students
BLiSS Science and Innovation Inc. aims to encourage transdisciplinary collaborations to solve real w...
Oct 20 - Oct 23
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Campus Notices
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.
University Library Covid-19 information
The University Library has adopted the practice of social distancing and is moving away from the provision of face-to-face library services
AFW Seminars postponed
Due to COVID-19 advice, the AFW Seminars usually held on Thursdays in the PRC auditorium have been postponed at least until May.
Illustrator for Hire
Enhance your document with a hand-drawn Illustration. Claudia Tregoning is a local illustrator offering ‘old-school’, hand drawn artwork services for reproduction to the Waite Campus community