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Scientists in the news this week: May 15, 2020

NExUS alumni beach

Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.

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Scientists use novel remote sensing techniques to map ancient Aboriginal ‘tool-stone’ resources

Boone Law remote sensing northern South Australia

University of Adelaide remote sensing research features on the cover of the journal Geoarchaeology.

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Internships: the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector is looking for you!

The METS sector is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. It employs 3 times as many people as the mining sector, is the source of 75% of all mining innovation and is home to dynamic, agile and exciting technology companies. 

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APRintern opportunities for PhD students

An internship is a good alternative to try something different and gain valuable employment experience.

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Thinking about a career in research?

Whether you would like to work in academia, government or industry, a higher degree by research (PhD or MPhil) can give you a competitive edge throughout your career.

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New research shows zoonotic virus prevalence in Adelaide's Grey-headed flying foxes

Grey-headed flying fox - Credit: Craig Greer

Scientists discover that the risk of lyssavirus transmission from South Australia's population of Grey-headed flying fox is lower than anticipated.

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Ancient DNA researchers surprised by genetic continuity of Andes civilisations

Andes mountains Peru

The first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America has uncovered some surprising results.

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Scientists in the news this week: May 8, 2020

Tiah Bampton living her childhood dream working at the Naracoorte Caves (ABC South East SA: Isadora Bogle)

Your round-up of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.

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ASC Pty Ltd - 2020 internship program

The ASC Internship Program will run through the university summer holiday period and will involve practical and technical exposure to all aspects of the ASC engineering division.

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Smart stormwater research awarded Stormwater SA Excellence in Research and Innovation Commendation

A collaboration between researchers, Mark Thyer and Holger Maier, local government (City of Mitcham, City of Unley) and industry (Water Tech) has received a commendation from Stormwater SA. 

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