News: Engagement and Industry
Woofs & waves: 6 tips for walking your dog on the beach
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University of Adelaide animal behaviour expert Petra Edwards provides advice on how to enjoy a safe and enjoyable beach walk with your dog this summer.
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Time travelling in the Tate Museum: How the ‘rock room’ helps researchers study rare collections
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Have you visited the Tate Museum at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus?
Top citizen science projects feature in SA Science Awards
![Echidna CSI team members: Dr Tahlia Perry (left), Prof Frank Grutzner (middle) and Ms Isabella Wilson (right).](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-12/echidnacsi-award.jpg?h=6eb229a4&itok=5qvipNlZ)
EchidnaCSI has received the Citizen Science Award for Outstanding Science at the inaugural awards for Citizen Science Projects in South Australia.
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A new dawn in plant breeding: Australian Plant Breeding Academy
![Professor Jason Able mentoring current undergraduate students (L-R) Darien Olson (B. Information Technology), Darcy Lapidge (B. Viticulture & Oenology), and Thomas Follett (B. Agricultural Sciences) in the art of faba bean crossing and plant breeding selection decisions.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-11/jason-with-uoa-ug-students-in-faba-bean-plantings-web.jpeg?h=6eb229a4&itok=3MhbFKGX)
The University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is partnering with Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) on a new academy to take Australia’s plant breeding into the future.
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Celebrating success in the SA Science Awards
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Congratulations to Dr Richard Lilly and Dr Tahlia Perry who are finalists in the 2021 South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation awards!
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Adelaide influence in new South American gamma ray observatory
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University of Adelaide researchers are part of an international team that aims to unlock the secrets of the universe above the southern hemisphere.
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Plant-based food the flavour of new research facility
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A new international food flavour facility will launch at Waite campus to improve the taste of sustainable, healthy, plant-based food and ingredients.
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Student-led STEM research and technology on show
![Faculty of Sciences Communication Award winners, from left, Mistrel Fetzer Boegheim (1st), Vinuri Silva and Sophie Dolling (2nd), equal third Chris Keneally and Julia Pilowsky.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/ingenuity-sciences-award-winners.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=G3LhxpCw)
Emerging scientists showcase their research at Ingenuity, University of Adelaide’s annual interactive expo of STEM projects.
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SA Drought Hub to expand after funding boost
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The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is being expanded following an injection of additional funding from the Australian Government.
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Pollen home delivery sweet for honey bees
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Scientists have teamed up with Adelaide Hills growers to improve cross-pollination in netted apple orchards.