News: Engagement and Industry
New partnership to focus on carbon capture and storage research
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Chevron Australia is contributing more than AUD$2.45 million to support a new laboratory and new research positions in carbon storage engineering and science.
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New citizen science project to create a buzz in rural Australian schools
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School students will be able to document their local insect biodiversity and potentially discover new species in their area, as part of a new project led by SA Museum and University of Adelaide scientists.
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Experts focus on hydrogen production tech
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Experts from around the world will meet to discuss the latest technology and developments in the hydrogen sphere at a virtual international forum convened by the University of Adelaide this week (14-16 September).
Seeking eco-warriors to create award-winning videos
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High school students have the opportunity to be named the University of Adelaide Young Scientist of the Year and win themselves cash prizes by making a short video about an environmental problem or solution.
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Echidna conservation science initiative a finalist in Eureka Awards
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The University of Adelaide’s Echidna Conservation Science Initiative (EchidnaCSI) is a finalist in the Australian Museum’s 2021 Eureka Prizes.
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Durum breeding program to grow with Australian Grain Technologies
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Durum Breeding Australia has announced that Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd has been awarded the licence to take the durum breeding program forward.
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Earth observation technologies focus for partnership
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IPAS and SITAEL Australia partner to create new space-based infrared instruments.
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MOU to support sustainable growth of the Barossa wine industry
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A landmark Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Adelaide and Barossa Grape & Wine Association has been signed today at The Barossa Cellar.
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Scientists named as environmental influencers
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University of Adelaide scientists have been named among South Australia’s most influential people in the environment sector.
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Say hello to echidnas, poop and creepy crawlies
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Science communicators will join forces with a local echidna ecologist to share their expertise in echidnas and insects in a free, interactive workshop on Kangaroo Island, as part of National Science Week.
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