News
APPS Photo Competition
The South Australian branch of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) photo competition is being held to promote plant pathology in the International Year of Plant Health
Study sheds new light on vein formation in plants
An international team of researchers including from the University of Adelaide, has found plant hormones known as strigolactones suppress the transportation of auxin, the main plant hormone involved in vein formation, so that vein formation occurs slower and with greater focus
Dean’s commendations for two Waite PhD graduates
Congratulations to two recently completed PhD students Wenyu (Wayne) Kang and Molla Wassie, who have both received a Dean’s commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence
Joint PhD scholarships with the Universities of Adelaide and Nottingham
Scholarship applications are now open for joint PhDs with The University of Adelaide and University of Nottingham in the area of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems for Global Nutrition. 16 projects are available and applications close 31st August
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
Regional Internship in applied grain research
Applications are now open for Hart’s sixth regional internship; a two year contract, commencing in February 2021. This may be of particular interest to third year Ag and honours students.
Grapevine research solves Chardonnay clonal mystery
For many years, the origin of the popular Western Australian Chardonnay clone known as Gingin has been hotly debated. Now new genomic research by the Australian Wine Research Institute has solved the mystery
Events
Virtual StatsPD@Waite meeting
Every month, the professional development meetings of statisticians and data scientists at Waite, kn...
Aug 11, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWaite Research Institute Webinar Series: Professor Rachel Burton
The WRI is pleased to announce that our research seminar series is BACK – although now online! Reg...
Aug 20, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmWaite Research Institute Webinar Series: Dr Scott Boden
The WRI is pleased to announce that our research seminar series is BACK – although now online! Reg...
Aug 27, 9:30 am - 10:30 amWaite Research Institute Webinar Series: Dr Nicholas Collins
The WRI is pleased to announce that our research seminar series is BACK – although now online! Reg...
Sep 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 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
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
Visit Urrbrae House – with a free tour
From 27 July 2020 Urrbrae House will be open to the public via guided small group tours (with a maximum of 6 persons per session) on specific days and times. Advance bookings are required.
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
New location for Waite Arboretum office
The Waite Arboretum office has relocated from Urrbrae House to the Coach House, behind the Southern Barns and Sensory Garden