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World-leading economic geologist returns home to Adelaide

Portrait photograph of Ken McClay.

One of the University of Adelaide's most distinguished alumni and one of the world's preeminent economic geologists, Ken McClay, has recently returned to his hometown roots to take up a Honorary Professorship at the Australian School of Petroleum.

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Lifting spirits: How you can get involved in the South Australian gin spike

Adelaide Gin - Michael Hickinbotham and Associate Professor Graham Jones

The craft spirit scene in South Australia is booming. Here's how you can get involved in the art of spirit production and winemaking.

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Who, where, when, why, wasp? New wasps named after biscuits & Doctor Who aliens

New wasp species Sathon oreo – inspired by the dark brown antennae with a thick white stripe in the middle

Researchers inspired by chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.

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Underground beetle breathing brainteaser solved

Breathing beetles - P. macrosturtensis on the rock

Scientists have uncovered how aquatic beetles breathe in underground water.

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Quantum sensors to make Australia safer

Professor Andrew Luiten

Researchers to work with the Defence Science and Technology Group on four ambitious quantum technology projects.

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DSTG PhD scholarship opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on a PhD project exploring identity recognition and using soft biometrics. This project is a collaboration between Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) and The University of Adelaide.

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Sea snakes set record for deep dives

Sea snake dive record 2017

Sea snakes discovered swimming almost 250 metres deep.

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Tell us what you really think about the design and development of campus facilities

We’re looking for students interested in the design and development of campus facilities to form a reference group to provide feedback on infrastructure projects in 2019.

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PhD Scholarship available in the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering

The School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering is offering a PhD scholarship in the field of quantifying uncertainty on resource domain boundaries.

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Study overseas this July - international short programs now available

Are you interested in studying overseas? There are some fantastic international short programs available this July.

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