News
Apple spirit from cider pulp waste with the Hills Cider Company
A premium apple sprit made from leftover cider pulp is the goal of this collaboration between the Hills Cider Company and the University of Adelaide.
AC21 project on the theory and practice of field sampling
The Biometry Hub at Waite has won a $10,000 USD grant to initiate a collaboration in the theory and practice of field sampling with the National University of Laos and the University of Canterbury, NZ
Fresh Science 2018
Nominate now for Fresh Science, the national competition that helps early-career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery
Food Evolution screening
FOOD EVOLUTION, by Academy Award®-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy explores the controversy surrounding GMOs and food. Free screenings at both Waite and North Terrace campuses.
Agriculture Reunion: Classes of 1994-1998
In the spirit of our old parties at Waite and Roseworthy campuses but perhaps with a little more sophistication, we’ll be kicking up our heels with fine wine, great food and stimulating conversation.
The hunt for combined drought and heat tolerant crops
Researchers from the WheatHub and APPF outline what is known of the physiological traits and genetic control of drought and heat tolerance in wheat, and the potential physiological traits to study for combined tolerance
New research centre to fight food waste
A new $133 million 10 year research centre will target food waste to improve the future sustainability and profitability of the Australian food industry.
Events
Understanding Technology Transfer
This session will unpack the process of taking new ideas from laboratory bench to the commercial mai...
Apr 23, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmUrrbrae House School Holidays Free Guided Tour
Free guided tours of historic Urrbrae House are provided by University of Adelaide staff and volunte...
Apr 24, 11:00 am - 12:15 pmIntroductory Bioinformatics Workshop
Course targeted at all researchers in biological and medical research wishing to develop their bioin...
Apr 24, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmCSIRO Waite Campus Seminar: Dr Sam Henderson
Repeated evolution of cyanogenic glucoside biosynthetic gene clusters
Apr 24, 4:00 pmUrrbrae House School Holidays Free Guided Tour
Free guided tours of historic Urrbrae House are provided by University of Adelaide staff and volunte...
Apr 26, 11:00 am - 12:15 pmIntroduction to R Workshop
Have you heard of R but you’re not really sure how to get started? Then this workshop is for you!
Apr 30, 8:45 am - 4:30 pmUrrbrae House Twilight Concert: Brahms Beloved – SOLD OUT
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Janis Laurs (Cello) and Michael Ierace (Piano) will perform a program of...
Apr 30, 5:30 pmIntroduction to Experimental Design workshop
Have you wondered about the principals behind experimental design? Why are you told to take the numb...
May 1, 8:45 am - 4:30 pmIntroductory Bioinformatics Workshop
Course targeted at all researchers in biological and medical research wishing to develop their bioin...
May 1, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Campus Notices
Stormwater protection upgrade for Waite Building
Works will be undertaken from Monday 23rd April for approximately one week, in order to upgrade the stormwater protection for the Waite Building. Access to the southern courtyard will be restricted whilst the work is going ahead.
Vineyard and Orchard Access
All staff, students, collocated partners and visitors are asked to consider that the following protocols must be observed when entering Waite vineyard or orchard areas
Snake spotted near the Plant Research Centre
As the weather warms up there is always the possibility of snake sightings around Campus or during field activities.
Winery items for sale
The winery at Waite has some winemaking items for sale including barrels, plastic tanks a basket press and de-stemmer
Compactus shelving systems available
The Plant Accelerator has two Compactus Shelving systems available if they would be of any use to someone on campus
Waite Campus Fitness Hub
The Waite Campus Fitness Hub is located in the lower ground floor of the McLeod building. They offer gym memberships, personal training, nutrition plans and pilates.
Hazard Alert: Use and disposal of inorganic azides
Inorganic azides such as sodium azide present a dual hazard; on top of the toxicity they are also explosive. Inorganic azides should not be flushed down drains
HAZARD ALERT: Faulty water baths in laboratories
All laboratories on the Waite Campus are required to audit and check the conditions of their water baths
Brae View: Air B&B accommodation close to Waite
2 bedroom accommodation available walking distance to Waite
Coombe Vineyard Expansion
Significant earthworks commencing in preparation for the new vineyard expansion