News
Vale Emeritus Professor Allen Kerr
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Emeritus Professor Allen Kerr. Allen Kerr was the Emeritus Professor in Plant Pathology at the Waite and a world renown scientist. Read more about his work here.
Industrial Hemp trial sites open for inspection at VIC & SA field days
Farmers interested in adding industrial hemp to their crop rotations are invited to attend a series of field days in Victoria and South Australia, organised by AgriFutures Australia.
Job opening: Operations Manager Adelaide Hills Vine Improvement Inc
Adelaide Hills Vine Improvement Inc is looking for an Operations Manager. Interested in joining a regional vine propagation association that provides high health status dormant vine cuttings of known provenance? Applications close Jan 31st.
New sanitiser kills salmonella in seconds
University of Adelaide researchers are developing plasma-activated water as an environmentally friendly food sanitiser that can kill foodborne superbugs in seconds. Click here to learn more.
Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins
University of Adelaide researchers have observed sucrose transport in plant aquaporins for the first time. Click here to read the full media release.
Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa awarded Peter Goldacre Award
We share in congratulating Dr Soares da Costa, who was presented with the Peter Goldacre award at ASPS 2023. Click here to learn more.
A/Prof David Jeffery awarded Stephen Cole Award
We share in congratulating A/Prof David Jeffery who was awarded a Stephen Cole Award for Excellence in HDR supervisory practice. Click here to learn more.
Events
Nutrition Check-Ins: Staff Wellbeing initiative
Wellbeing@Adelaide staff resources are offering nutrition check-ins on Waite campus. Read more here ...
Apr 24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWaite 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 pm
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Campus Notices
Crawford Fund Student Awards in International Agriculture
Awards of up to $5000 are available to help students bring an international component to their postgraduate studies and research, and gain valuable practical experience in a developing country. Click here to learn more.
Christmas gift fundraiser at Beltana café
Purchase gifts that keep on giving. Click here to learn more.
Sensory study invitation: Exploring the flavour of oven-dried mealworms
Waite researchers are recruiting participants for a study exploring the sensory properties of oven-dried mealworms. Click here to learn more.
Crop Protection Forum comes to Adelaide
Learn more about the Crop Protection Forum, to be held on Wednesday 6th December 2023.
Media release: $64.3 million national plant research investment to support thriving ag sector
A $64.3 million investment will fund the expansion of the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility, with its headquarters at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus, giving Australian growers access to the latest crop know-how.
AARES SA Branch Event: Institutional Land Ownership and Conservation Practice Adoption
The AARES SA Branch is hosting a seminar ‘Institutional Land Ownership and Conservation Practice Adoption’, to be presented by Associate Professor Otavio Camargo Bartalotti from Monash University. Click here to learn more.
Descriptive sensory panel recruitment: Animal and plant-based products
Would you like to participate in a descriptive sensory analysis panel as part of research into plant-based products? Click here to learn more.
Yoga instructor request for upcoming yoga class at CSIRO
Experienced in yoga practice? Please get in touch.
Applications open: CSIRO Industry PhD Program Scholarship – RemBind Solution
Applications are open for a CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) scholarship investigating ‘Screening of new sorbent formulations and materials for PFAS remediation’. Click here to learn more.
Vacancies open: Waite Campus Childrens Centre
Vacancies are currently open at the Waite Campus Childrens Centre. Click here to learn more.