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ECMS disciplines ranked in ARWU top 100

The University of Adelaide has ranked in the top 100 for 13 of our disciplines in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities [ARWU]. ECMS is thrilled to have 9 of our disciplines ranked in the top 100!

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An incredible journey - the first people to arrive in Australia came in large numbers, and on purpose

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It took more than 1,000 people to form a viable population in Australia. But this was no accidental migration, the first arrivals must have been planned, scientists say.

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PhD scholarship opportunities within Australia-China Joint Research Centre

The Australia-China Joint Research Centre of Offshore Wind and Wave Energy is offering PhD scholarships in Computer Science, Wave Science and Power Conversion Engineering - applications close Sunday 21 July.

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Closing soon - EOIs for Adelaide-CSIRO Industry PhD Program

Expressions of Interest closing 28 June 2019 for University of Adelaide and CSIRO PhD opportunity.

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No yee-haw: What endangered creature are your cowboy boots made from?

Of cowboys, fish, and pangolins: Example images of leather products advertised on the US eBay website.  The boots in (a) are made from pangolin skin and were advertised as pre‐owned “classic anteater boots” of the brand “Lucchese,” valued at US$1,500 as a starting price and available for international shipping.  The boots in (b) are also Lucchese boots, but made from arapaima skin. These boots were advertised as “New with defects,” valued at US$415.65 as a starting price and also available for international

Researchers investigating the world’s exotic wildlife trade have made a startling discovery...

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Multiple internships for EEE students: IQonIC Works

IQonIC Works is offering multiple internships for students interested in digital design, computer organisation/computer architecture or software development.

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Civil Engineering undergraduate and graduate opportunities

Leed Engineering and Construction have opportunities for both undergraduate students and graduates in Civil Engineering, closing 2 August.

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Aerospace research project grants - 3 available

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Adelaide Section will award three grants up to the value of $300 each for final year undergraduate university research projects based in Adelaide. Applications close Monday 8 July.

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Get involved: United Nations #SummerOfSolutions

The United Nations are calling for applications from young people to create innovative technology-based solutions addressing the global challenge of climate changeThe first deadline is Wednesday 3 July.

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New ‘king’ of fossils discovered on Kangaroo Island

A fossil of the giant new trilobite species Redlichia rex

Fossils of a giant new species from the long-extinct group of sea creatures called trilobites have been found on Kangaroo Island.

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