News: School of Agriculture Food and Wine

Science communicators boost the visibility of Uni of Adelaide research

Natalia Caliani drinking wine in the Clare Valley

Six University of Adelaide scientists have each won the inaugural Science Communication Prize for increasing the visibility of the University’s scientific research and capabilities, while boosting the profile and accessibility of their own work. 

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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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Working with plants can help you both to grow

Professor Rachel Burton

Professor Rachel Burton has always loved plants, but it took her a while to be immersed in them properly.

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Searching for indigenous yeasts to create tastier wine

Natalia Caliani drinking wine

Yeasts are everywhere - these blessed creatures are the building blocks for a party, writes Natalia Caliani.

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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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New research puts bugs to the taste test

Green ant by Robert Waghorn

New research to develop more accurate and consumer friendly descriptions for one of the most sustainable and high protein food sources on the planet, edible insects.

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University of Adelaide science community recognised in Australia Day Honours

Professor Helen Marshall

The University of Adelaide congratulates alumni, staff and friends recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list.

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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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Do fungicides in the vineyard affect wine quality?

Vineyard spraying Adelaide Hills

How does a crucial viticultural practice that occurs throughout the growing season, affect wine quality? Wine researcher Natalia Caliani wants to know.

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