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Getting to the root of soil parasite infections in wheat
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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?
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How far away can dogs smell and hear? Animal behaviour expert Dr Susan Hazel has the answer.
Scientists in the news this week: June 5, 2020
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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
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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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James Dyson Award Competition - amazing prizes up for grabs
The James Dyson Award is an international design engineering competition which rewards socially conscious, innovative students and recent graduates for developing meaningful solutions to real world problems. Applications close 16 July.
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Services Australia 2021 National Graduate Program
Our National Graduate Program will provide you with unlimited opportunities to kick start your career in the Australian Public Service. Applications close 26 June.
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Marta Sved Scholarship
Do you want to further your maths studies at university-level? Apply now for the Marta Sved Scholarship. Applications close 6 October 2020.
Aerospace Alumni secures $3.2m for industrial AI platform
Technology company Datch has secured $3.2 million in seed funding for its leading-edge “Voice-Visual” AI assistant for industry.
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