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$45 million injection into SA health and biotech industry

The Adelaide China Biotech Investment Fund has today been launched – a new $45 million investment fund that will accelerate the development and commercialisation of health and bio-technologies from South Australia for the global market.

The Adelaide China Biotech Investment Fund has today been launched – a new $45 million investment fund that will accelerate the development and commercialisation of health and bio-technologies from South Australia for the global market.

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Insects are under threat - here's six ways to help them

A flower fly. Scientists need help form the public to track insect numbers. Denis Anderson/CSIRO

Are you planning a big garden clean-up this summer, or stocking up on fly spray to keep bugs at bay? Before you do, it’s worth considering the damage you might cause to the insects we share the planet with.

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Healthy coastal habitats combat climate change

Researchers Alice Jones and Michelle Waycott - Photo by Emma O'Loughlin

How coastal systems can help mitigate climate change in South Australia.

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Dr. Dongliang (Donny) Chao wins the Innovators Under 35 MIT 35 award

In representing The University of Adelaide, our new DECRA Fellow Dr. Dongliang (Donny) Chao won the “MIT 35” award.

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Prof Ken McClay awarded Bruce Hobbs Medal

Congratulations to Professor Ken McClay, who has been awarded the Geological Society of Australia’s Bruce Hobbs Medal for outstanding contributions to structural geology.

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Chemistry, physics and earth science research given $4 million boost

Hugh Harris

School of Physical Sciences' researchers have received $4 million in funding from the Federal Government in the latest round of ARC Discovery Grants.

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Thank you to our ECMS Student Ambassadors for 2019

A big congratulations and thank you to our 2019 ECMS Volunteers and Ambassadors whose time and contribution throughout the year has been invaluable to the Faculty.

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Participants wanted for Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting

Wine tasting at Waite campus winery

Scientists are investigating the sensory attributes driving the typicity of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon wines - and they need your help!

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CEME student Michael Crisp awarded Peter Brooker Conference Travel Prize in Mathematical Geology

Congratulations to CEME student Michael Crisp who has been awarded the Peter Brooker Conference Travel Prize in Mathematical Geology.

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Sciences home to some of the world’s most influential researchers

Human epilepsy drugs alter signalling process in stressed plants

Our scientists named among the world's most highly cited researchers for 2019.

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