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3 ECMS alumni receive 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours

Congratulations to the three ECMS alumni who received the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.

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Job opportunity: Software Developer with NQRY

NQRY are seeking a graduate or current student with a background in computer science or computer systems engineering for a Software Developer role commencing in July 2020.

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Researchers provide support for growers eager to capture crop yield potential

Researchers provide support for growers eager to capture crop yield potential

Scientists have collated a new resource to improve the understanding of in-season nitrogen requirements of crops.

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Winners of the ImageCLEF 2020 Medical VQA Challenge

Congratulations to Zhibin Liao and team for winning the ImageCLEF 2020 Medical VQA challenge.

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Getting to the root of soil parasite infections in wheat

Kara Levin used confocal microscopy to generate 3D images of cereal cyst nematode infection in wheat roots

Using high-resolution 3D imaging, researchers have discovered how cereal cyst nematodes interfere with plant root development to hijack water and nutrient flow.

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Internship: Data Scientist for AI against modern slavery

The Future Society is offering a three month remote internship to support a project looking into how AI can be used for reading and benchmarking businesses’ reports on modern slavery. Applications close 31 July.

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How far away can dogs smell and hear?

Dog image

How far away can dogs smell and hear? Animal behaviour expert Dr Susan Hazel has the answer.

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Scientists in the news this week: June 5, 2020

Tanya Nowland animal science graduate and production animal researcher

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

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Esteemed biologist to chair Environment Institute

Professor Hugh Possingham

The Environment Institute has appointed internationally acclaimed conservation biologist Professor Hugh Possingham as its new chair.

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Student access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Students now have access to free online professional and personal development courses to support their learning at University and increase their opportunities for employment following graduation.

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