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University scientists lead the conversation on growing the space economy

Adelaide scientist Associate Professor Jenny Mortimer with samples of locally found duckweed which she is studying to turn into food for the future. Picture by Naomi Jellicoe, The Advertiser

The University of Adelaide’s Professor Matthew Gilliham is guiding a session on the technologies needed to support long-term space habitation at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation 13th Australian Space Forum.  

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'Lifestyle' wines could deliver hundreds of jobs to SA

Winery photo

Low and no-alcohol wine products could bring more than 500 jobs and add $64 million a year to South Australia’s economy.

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50 regional and remote schools embark on a mission to uncover new insect species

Fly insect investigators - Erinn Fagan-Jeffries

Schools across South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia will document their local insect biodiversity and discover new insects in their area.

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First-time study shows true value of SA’s parks

Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia.

South Australia’s parks are quickly becoming the jewel in the crown of the state’s tourism offering with a new report highlighting the economic worth on top of the conservation value.

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Trailblazing new opportunities to commercialise defence research

Defence

A major defence research commercialisation project between the University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales is one of just eight proposals shortlisted for the Federal Government’s new $242.7 million Trailblazer Universities program.

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Industry partnership to tackle the future of clean energy

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Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide partner to tackle the future of clean energy.

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Vines strike a pose for the new VitiCanopy app

Superstar of STEM Roberto De Bei

New upgrades to VitiCanopy, the mobile app that helps grapegrowers manage their vineyards more effectively.

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New director for SA Drought Hub

Stephen Lee researcher photo

The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has announced the appointment of the University of Adelaide’s Dr Stephen Lee as its Director.

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Partnership focuses on cutting-edge glass technology

Glass developed by IPAS for the image chamber of Coretec’s CSpace 3D volumetric display.

IPAS has partnered with The Coretec Group to develop a glass to be used in 3D static volumetric display technology.

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A secret life at Secret Rocks - Unexpected regeneration after fire

Alana McClelland’s fieldwork uncovered three species of lerps and more than 10 species of wasps and flies during her visit in September 2021. Image: Alana McClelland.

Tiny insects that live on Eucalyptus leaves have been forced to travel vast distances or change what they eat to survive, after bushfires destroyed their habitat.

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