News: Engagement and Industry
University scientists lead the conversation on growing the space economy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Partnership focuses on cutting-edge glass technology
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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
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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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