Author archives: admin

Search news stories

Enter a keyword to search news.

Quantum Mechanical Theory and Experiment

Dr James Quach

Honours projects: Accurate knowledge of optical parameters is becoming increasingly important for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.

[Read more about Quantum Mechanical Theory and Experiment]

How does scent work impact dog management and behaviour?

Susan Hazel with dog photo

Honours project: Build on the successful COVID detector dog program to explore how 'scent work' impacts dog management and behaviour.

[Read more about How does scent work impact dog management and behaviour?]

Uterine priming and pig fertility

Pig by Reinhard Thrainer from Pixabay

Honours project: This pig fertility project will explore the influence of pre-breeding seminal components on gilt fertility.

[Read more about Uterine priming and pig fertility]

Is apple cider vinegar good for newborn piglets?

Piglets by benj500 from Pixabay

Honours project: This study will look at supplying an acid to newborn pigs to establish gut health and microbial populations.

[Read more about Is apple cider vinegar good for newborn piglets?]

Dust exposure and airway inflammation in horses fed round bale hay

Horses round bale by Surita Du Preez

Honours project: Investigate dust exposure and pulmonary inflammation in horses fed round bale hay using a metal, round bale feeder.

[Read more about Dust exposure and airway inflammation in horses fed round bale hay]

Using Radar Satellite Detections to Monitor the Ionosphere

Stratospheric-Tropospheric (ST) Very High Frequency (VHF) radar at the Buckland Park field site

Honours project: Refining satellite detection techniques using a large radar north of Adelaide to develop new ways to measure the amount of plasma in the upper atmosphere and compare the results with other methods.

[Read more about Using Radar Satellite Detections to Monitor the Ionosphere ]

Bone abnormalities in genetic disease

SA Pathology researchers WCH

Honours project: Learn about bone dynamics in inherited metabolic disorders with the ultimate aim of uncovering new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.

[Read more about Bone abnormalities in genetic disease]

How will mangrove fishes respond to climate change in South Australia?

Walking through the mangroves

Honours project: Learn how mangrove fishes will respond to climate change by studying the distribution, behaviour and physiology of these fishes in the field and in the laboratory.

[Read more about How will mangrove fishes respond to climate change in South Australia?]

Experimental High-Energy Physics

ATLAS di-muon

Honours projects: Projects in high energy physics with:

[Read more about Experimental High-Energy Physics ]

Investigating the role of perineuronal nets as a non-cellular mechanism of emotion and mood

cortex neuronal ecm

Honours project: Investigate perineuronal nets as a non-cellular mechanism of emotion and mood.

[Read more about Investigating the role of perineuronal nets as a non-cellular mechanism of emotion and mood]