News
UK-US-Australia collaboration scales plant growth in preparation for space exploration
A collaborative project that will prototype controlled-environment-agriculture systems for Low Earth Orbit, involving the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) and led by UK company Vertical Future (VF), is set to receive $3 million in funding. Read more about about how UoA is involved in growing plants for space here.
Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study
University of Adelaide researchers are calling on South Australians to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in our home gardens. Read more here about this exciting citizen science project!
Act of Treason agave spirit is research you can drink
Tequila fans curious about what an Australian version of the famous drink tastes like can now purchase the Act of Treason agave spirit, which incorporates University of Adelaide research. Read more here about the agave research behind the spirit!
Plants to be grown on the Moon when humans return
NASA has announced that when humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time. The consortium of partners who will pioneer this initiative includes a core group from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S), headquartered at the University of Adelaide. Read more about this exciting news here.
Recent student success Waite community
Congratulations to Dr Emily Mackie, Dr Claire Armstrong and Dr Pietro Previtali for their respective accolades awarded to their scholarly work. Read more here.
Waite 100 Gala
You are invited to the Waite 100 Gala – get your tickets now to celebrate 100 years of the enduring Waite gift. Find out more about the event and secure your ticket here.
Prof Kerry Wilkinson announced as ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow
Congratulations to Prof Kerry Wilkinson for being awarded an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowship! Read more here about the ARC funding news.
Events
Waite 100 Gala
Learn more about the exclusive Waite 100 Gala, celebrating 100 years of the enduring Waite Gift. Fea...
May 4, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pmWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
Come along to meet and connect with other women from the Waite Research Precinct.
May 7, 10:00 am - 11:00 amVisiting scientist seminar: Dr Chalermchai Wongs-Aree on “Preservation of the postharvest quality in selected tropical fruits”
Please join us for a seminar by visiting Dr Chalermchai Wongs-Aree on "Preservation of the postharve...
May 8, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInterdisciplinary Plant Group of the University of Missouri annual symposium: ‘Plant hormones at the Intersection of Stress and Development’
The annual symposium on 'Plant Hormones at the Intersection of Stress and Development' will be held ...
May 13, 8:00 am - May 24, 5:00 pmPint of Science – Adelaide
Join University of Adelaide researchers as they unravel their research while you enjoy a pint. Pint ...
May 13, 8:00 am - May 15, 9:00 pmWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
Come along to meet and connect with other women from the Waite Research Precinct.
Jun 4, 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 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWaite Wine Down
Save the date for the Waite Wine Down!
Jul 4, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pmNational Food Waste Summit
Book your tickets now for the National Food Waste Summit in Melbourne, July 24-25 this year. Tickets...
Jul 24, 8:00 am - Jul 25, 5:00 pm
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Campus Notices
Act of Treason agave spirit is research you can drink
Tequila fans curious about what an Australian version of the famous drink tastes like can now purchase the Act of Treason agave spirit, which incorporates University of Adelaide research. Read more here about the agave research behind the spirit!
Plants to be grown on the Moon when humans return
NASA has announced that when humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time. The consortium of partners who will pioneer this initiative includes a core group from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S), headquartered at the University of Adelaide. Read more about this exciting news here.
TERN Employment Opportunities
TERN has two vacancies open until late April – have a look now at positions as ‘UAV Lead’ and ‘Field Coordinator’ with TERN at Waite Campus.
Wellbeing @ Adelaide Updates
Wellbeing @ Adelaide is offering free flu vaccinations, a ‘150 days of wellbeing’ challenge and webinars and health consultations throughout April, May and June. Read up about it all here.
Recent student success Waite community
Congratulations to Dr Emily Mackie, Dr Claire Armstrong and Dr Pietro Previtali for their respective accolades awarded to their scholarly work. Read more here.
Wine tasters required
We are looking for wine consumers to join our wine sensory sessions. Find out more here how you can sign up for these wine evaluations – join one or more days of tasting!
Potato tasters needed
SARDI are recruiting consumers to taste cooked potato samples – prepared in a variety of methods. Sign up for this tasting in April now!
Yoga at Waite Campus
New years resolutions to move more? You might want to join the weekly yoga class on campus! Read more about the Tuesday class on offer here.
Unisuper visit to Campus – March 19
Unisuper is visiting campus – all UoA staff (and other Unisuper members) are invited to make an appointment with their Unisuper representative. Find out more here.
Waite 100 Gala
You are invited to the Waite 100 Gala – get your tickets now to celebrate 100 years of the enduring Waite gift. Find out more about the event and secure your ticket here.