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Emerging grape and wine researchers win Wine Australia scholarships
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Eight emerging University of Adelaide grape and wine researchers have been given a boost with Wine Australia scholarships to support their PhD and masters research.
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Industry chips in to save spud scraps
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Up to 100,000 tonnes of potatoes could be saved from the bin each year, thanks to a new $1 million research and development partnership with some of Australia's largest potato producers.
New funding for carbon storage in coastal ecosystems
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Scientists are investigating the potential for more carbon storage in our coastal ecosystems with new funding from the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
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Advanced fertiliser research forges ahead with new industry contract
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Enhanced spreading, improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact will be the focus of continuing fertiliser research under a new five-year partnership agreement with US-based fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company.
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International Day of Mathematics Profile - Tobin South
Saturday 14 March 2020 is the International Day of Mathematics. This year, we're celebrating by sharing how Tobin South, a Higher Degree by Research Candidate from the School of Mathematical Sciences, is developing tools to understand how information flows within our news ecosystem on social media.
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Scientists develop CT scanning technique for stress tolerance in wheat
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Scientists have developed a computed tomography (CT) scanning method for screening large samples of wheat for drought and heat tolerance.
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The bush is a hive of activity, but let's not forget our native pollinators
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The honeybee industry sustained considerable losses in the recent fires, but native species of bees, beetles, flies and birds are just as important for crops.
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Kicking goals in sciences gender equity and diversity
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Improving gender equity and diversity in STEM has been rewarded with the award of an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, the highest level of this award available in Australia.
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Graduate Electrical/Electronic Engineering Internship: APC Technology
Closing soon: This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduate to build their career with this 3-month paid internship that has the possibility of extension. Applications close Tuesday 25 February.
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Microsoft Protégé 2020 Competition
Microsoft is giving you the chance to put your knowledge into practice through the Protégé annual case competition - applications close Monday 6 April.