News
Lumen Bar 2025
Returning for its fifth season, LUMEN Bar is once again lighting up the heart of winter with warmth, atmosphere, and conversation.
Plant SynBio Australia has officially launched
A recent $20M investment from the Commonwealth has led to the development of PSBA, a network of facilities set to provide plant synthetic biology infrastructure and expertise.
Positions available: Australian Plant Phenomics Network
Multiple listings available for the Australian Plant Phenomics Network. Join APPN and make a real difference in sustainable agriculture across Australia.
Newsroom Article: Why regulations in plant gene editing are a must
While some scientists argue that agricultural gene editing regulations are overly restrictive, a new paper from the University of Adelaide emphasises the importance of clear regulations to ensure new technologies are used safely and responsibly. Posted 23 June 2025 by Lara Pacillo.
Falling Walls Lab Adelaide 2025
Three minutes is all it takes! Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition and networking forum that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both locally and globally.
Job opportunities with AbacusBio
AbacusBio Limited is a science consultancy and contract research business that offers services and products in the agricultural, horticultural/cropping, forestry, and aquaculture sectors.
RACI R & D Topics Conference in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry – 2025 registration and abstract submissions are open
RACI R&D Topics conference is focused on giving postgraduate students the opportunity to share their research with a national audience of students and academics. More details here!
Events
WRI Seminar Series: David Peck – Seed dormancy and seed priming of annual pasture legumes species
David Peck is the annual pasture breeder for South Australian Research and Development Institute. Da...
Jul 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWomen of Waite monthly meet-up
Come along to meet and connect with other women from the Waite Research Precinct!
Jul 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 amR-Adelaide R programming workshop
Join us for an in-depth and hands on training workshop for beginner to intermediate R users, leverag...
Jul 8, 9:00 am - Jul 10, 5:00 pmVirtual StatsPD@Waite meeting
Please join us for the next StatsPD@Waite seminar where Dr Max Moldovan and Mr Aidan Moller, Biometr...
Jul 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 amThe annual Waite winter wine sale
Save the date for the annual Waite Campus Wine Sale and Tasting... All wines will be open for tastin...
Jul 9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWRI Seminar Series: Professor Zenglu Li – Accelerating Genetic Gain in Soybean Through Omics-Driven Breeding Strategies
Dr. Zenglu Li is a professor with Georgia Seed Development Professorship in Soybean Breeding and Gen...
Jul 17, 10:00 am - 11:00 pmSET Social Club – Quiz night!
Do you have an odd knowledge of 90’s horror movies? A strange fascination with Guinness world reco...
Jul 18, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmWRI Seminar Series: Dr Therese McBeath and Dr Stephen Davies – Transforming the agricultural productivity of agricultural sandy landscapes in southern and western Australia.
Sandy landscapes are considered the least productive and most vulnerable agricultural landscapes of ...
Jul 31, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWRI Seminar Series: Sarah Ewers and Guisella Yarasca – Food technology at SARDI: capabilities and recent projects
The SARDI Food Tech Program, a division within PIRSA, provides technical support and expert assistan...
Aug 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Campus Notices
Lumen Bar 2025
Returning for its fifth season, LUMEN Bar is once again lighting up the heart of winter with warmth, atmosphere, and conversation.
Positions available: Australian Plant Phenomics Network
Multiple listings available for the Australian Plant Phenomics Network. Join APPN and make a real difference in sustainable agriculture across Australia.
The annual Waite winter wine SALE
Save the date for the annual Waite Campus Wine Sale and Tasting, including some new releases and seasonal favourites!
WRI Seminar Series: August speakers announced
This August, it’s all about food! Join us for insightful presentations by SARDI Food Technologists and the University of Adelaide’s Food Product Development Fellows, as they showcase the innovative programs and research taking place right here at the Waite.
19th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference & Trade Exhibition
Attention students! The AWITC is offering a huge discounts to students who wish to attend the conference.
Calling on all students to sign a petition for a Waite Campus Rainbow Room
If you are a student of any form at the Waite, please take a moment to fill out this survey. Your voice matters, and collective support can make a real difference.
Serving up sustainability: ‘Sous Chef! You Chef!’ held at the UoA Food Innovation Lab
Here’s a rundown of the exciting Tasting Australia events that were held at the Waite Campus. Each night was a masterclass in the integration of food, wine and research.
3 Minute Thesis is now open for applications
3MT provides great networking opportunities and the chance for your students to represent their research beyond your School. There are a number of prizes on offer at both Faculty and University level, with the winner of the University competition going on to represent the University of Adelaide in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis final.
Newsroom Article: Globally renowned zero-waste chef visits campus
A leading international advocate for reducing food waste in the restaurant industry, chef Douglas McMaster, visited the Waite campus last week, where he hosted a cooking class as part of Tasting Australia presented by Journey Beyond.
Apply for the 2025 AUASA Mentoring Program
The Adelaide University Agricultural Students’ Association are accepting applications for both mentors and mentees for their 2025 program.