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University of Adelaide debuts as Top 10 Globally and highest ranked in Australia for Petroleum Engineering

The University of Adelaide, which hosts the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER), is amongst the world's top 10 universities for petroleum engineering, and the leading University in this subject in Australia, according to the recent updates to the QS World University Rankings.

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Marine food webs under increasing stress

Marine ecosystem, Whakaari Island, New Zealand. Image: Sean D. Connell

University of Adelaide scientists find growing evidence that marine ecosystems will not cope well with rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.

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GovHack 2020 by Infosys Technologies

Infosys would like to invite you to GovHack 2020 – the largest open data hackathon in the southern hemisphere. Apply today - GovHack starts 14 August and runs until 16 August.

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University of Adelaide Industry PhD (UAiPhD) projects and scholarships

The UAiPhD is an exceptional and innovative 4 year program, which includes completion of a 6 month industry placement. Applications close 31 August.

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Trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge 2020

We’re calling on students across all year levels and disciplines to showcase their talents by developing real-world IT solutions through the Trans-Tasman MYBO IT Challenge 2020. Applications close 2 September.

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Free student membership with Engineers Australia

Raise your professional profile and get a head start in your career, through becoming a free student member of Engineers Australia.

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SAAB Internship Opportunity

Students will need to complete this experience 2 days a week for 10 weeks, starting mid August 2020.

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Study sheds new light on vein formation in plants

Philip Brewer

Scientists gain new knowledge about how hormones regulate plant growth.

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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals

Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals - Tuatara - photo by Nicola Nelson

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.

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How do dogs smell COVID-19?

A COVID-19 detector dog enrolled in the NOSAIS program led by professor Dominique Grandjean and Clothilde Julien from the Alfort Veterinary School (France)

How detector dogs are being trained to sniff out traces of COVID-19.

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