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WRI Seminar Series – Upcoming speakers
Bringing together research and ideas from across the Waite campus and beyond, our seminar series features leading researchers, industry experts and visiting speakers exploring a wide range of topics. Check out our upcoming speakers and mark your calendars to join us for these engaging talks.
Congratulations to Dr Shervin Kabiri, SA Young Tall Poppy Science Award recipient
Congratulations to Dr Shervin Kabiri on being named a 2026 South Australian Young Tall Poppy by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS).
AU article – Waste not, want not: farming insects for human food
They’re wriggly black grubs more commonly tossed to backyard hens than served at the dinner table, but black soldier fly larvae could soon play a key role in building a more sustainable food system, according to new research from Adelaide University.
GRDC Article: New nitrogen research could deliver future crop options
The GRDC has announced a new investment aligning with its Nitrogen Mission, supporting research to understand if Biological Nitrification Inhibition (BNI) can improve nitrogen use efficiency in Australian grain production systems.
Register now: APBA Networking Event – Cultivating Connections in Plant Breeding
Register by 20 August to attend. This event looks to connect members of the plant breeding community, including students, researchers, and professionals working across academia, government, and industry. The evening will feature a panel including WRI Director Matt Tucker followed by a networking session.
AUKUS Fulbright Scholarship recipient David Schmale to work along researchers at SARDI
Dr. Schmale is the recipient of the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Award. He will be undertaking work alongside SARDI researcher Dr Rohan Kimber, and will also present a WRI Seminar Series talk later this year.
Australian Space Week 2026 at the Waite
Plants 4 Space will be hosting a workshop as part of Australian Space week 2026. Learn how P4S is transforming plant performance and sustainability through the development of new plant forms, products, and uses.
Events
Traces – SALA Festival 2026 at Waite Campus
Traces - embodies the imprints of the historical Urrbrae House and the Waite Arboretum. A group exhi...
Aug 3, 10:00 am - Aug 26, 3:00 pmTERN Webinar: Who gets to tell the story? The challenges and opportunities for ensuring the science gets heard
Every day, decisions are being made about which nature stories reach the public. A radio producer ch...
Aug 5, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pmWRI Seminar Series: Professor Zhong-Hua Chen, SAFW, Adelaide University
Join us for an engaging presentation from Professor Zhong-Hua Chen. He will be presenting a talk tit...
Aug 6, 10:00 am - 11:00 amAUASA’s Growing The Future 2026
This student-led, industry-driven event brings together students and leading agricultural businesses...
Aug 6, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmWRI Seminar Series: Prof Jenny Mortimer, Deputy Director of the WRI; SAFW, Adelaide University
Join us for an exciting seminar by Professor Jenny Mortimer, Deputy Director of the Waite Research I...
Aug 20, 10:00 am - 11:00 amAPBA Networking Event: Cultivating Connections in Plant Breeding
The Australian Plant Breeding Academy (APBA) would like to invite you to their upcoming networking e...
Aug 27, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmWRI Seminar Series: Professor Kerry Wilkinson, SAFW, Adelaide University
Professor Kerry Wilkinson is an engaging wine educator and a world-renowned wine scientist. As an AR...
Sep 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWRI Seminar Series: Dr David G. Schmale III, Fulbright AUKUS Scholar; Professor and Director, Translational Plant Sciences Center Virginia Tech University
David Schmale III is the first Scholar to visit Australia through the new Fulbright AUKUS Scholarshi...
Sep 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWRI Seminar Series: Prof Mark Tester, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
Mark Tester is a Professor of Plant Science at KAUST, Chair of the Center of Excellence for Sustaina...
Oct 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Campus Notices
WRI Seminar Series – Upcoming speakers
Bringing together research and ideas from across the Waite campus and beyond, our seminar series features leading researchers, industry experts and visiting speakers exploring a wide range of topics. Check out our upcoming speakers and mark your calendars to join us for these engaging talks.
Australian Space Week 2026 at the Waite
Plants 4 Space will be hosting a workshop as part of Australian Space week 2026. Learn how P4S is transforming plant performance and sustainability through the development of new plant forms, products, and uses.
Applications open: Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program
The Australia–China Winemaker Immersion Four positions available for early career winemakers and viticulturists. This program is an industry-first exchange initiative designed to strengthen collaboration, technical learning and long‑term relationships between the Australian and Chinese wine industries.
The Waite Winery new label launch
Last week, the Waite Winery held a launch event for their inaugural Adelaide University labelled wine. The new releases are now available for purchase through their website!
NCRIS Synthetic Biology Voucher Scheme – Applications Open
Bioplatforms Australia are excited to launch Round 2 of the NCRIS Synthetic Biology Voucher Scheme, designed to support cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research using synthetic biology infrastructure across Australia’s national research network.
Guided tours at Waite Arboretum
Discover the University’s Waite Arboretum on a free guided tour, held on the first Sunday of each month from February to December (weather permitting). More details are found here for anyone who might enjoy learning about the remarkable tree collection on campus.
TERN article: ‘A purpose-built treasure trove’ – TERN’s soil collections
Read here about TERN’s soil collection and facility right here on campus. The TERN building facilitates complex research into the relationships between soils, plants, carbon and environmental conditions.
NAIDOC Week 2026
Join AU for NAIDOC Week for a series of events, activities and opportunities that recognise and celebrate the histories, cultures, achievements and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
On Prime 20 applications open
ON Prime is a free, nine-week program that helps research teams turn great ideas into real-world impact. Open to all disciplines and project stages, Prime guides teams of two to five through customer discovery, communication skills and evidence-building.
AU article: Women on the land are redefining what it means to be a farmer
SAFW’s Dr Emily Buddle has published a study challenging long-held assumptions about Australian women in agriculture.