Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
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With schools ranked in the top 50 globally* and an outstanding reputation for teaching, research and the quality of our graduates, a qualification from the faculty can open the door to a world of opportunity.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)
It's time to start considering your application for 3 Minute Thesis!
3MT® is an academic competition which challenges Higher Degree by Research students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. Applications open Monday 23 May and close 16 June.
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Latest news
Australian Rover Challenge 2022
University students from across Australia tested their rovers by competing in a full-scale simulated lunar mission at the Australian Rover Challenge.
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Science communicators boost the visibility of Uni of Adelaide research
Six University of Adelaide scientists have each won the inaugural Science Communication Prize for increasing the visibility of the University’s scientific research and capabilities, while boosting the profile and accessibility of their own work.
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Why are dogs scared of the vet and what can I do to help?
Investigating the bark side of veterinary care is ruff (I shih tzu not!) – Dr Petra Edwards tells us why dogs fear the vet and how pet owners can make this experience more paw-sitive for everyone.
Read more about Why are dogs scared of the vet and what can I do to help?16 Mar
Engineers Australia Career Fair: Elevation 2022
Are you ready to see what your future career could look like? 16 Mar ThincAg has launched again for 2022! The 2022 edition is all about AgTech where we want to help students foster a technology-driven perspective to approach the current and emerging issues of the South Australian agriculture industry. 04 Mar
University scientists lead the conversation on growing the space economy
The University of Adelaide’s Professor Matthew Gilliham is guiding a session on the technologies needed to support long-term space habitation at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation 13th Australian Space Forum. 04 Mar
The journey from James Herriot wannabe to research superstar
From the wise old age of four Alex Whittaker dreamt of becoming the female version of British TV veterinarian James Herriot. 03 Mar
An obsession with Lego led to a love of engineering
Susie studies Civil Engineering. She says a childhood Lego obsession combined with a drive to help others were the two main reasons that led her there. 03 Mar
The right attitude helps launch a career in space
Georgia is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Aerospace) (Honours) with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
*2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities