News: School of Biological Sciences
Some evolutionary losses may not be lost forever
Biological Sciences researchers have now identified nine species of sea snakes as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced colour vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary time, it may be regained in some way.
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Vertebrate palaeontologist named Superstar of STEM
Dr Liz Reed from the School of Biological Sciences has been named a Superstar of STEM by Science & Technology Australia for 2025 – inspiring future scientists by providing crucial leadership and mentoring.
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University academics help ABC host ‘Eat the Invaders’
New ABC series examines how Australia might deal with some of its problematic invasive species, by posing the question of whether we can suppress these hugely costly pests by turning them into dinner – with every plate consulted upon by two of our university’s academics.
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School of Biological Sciences makes breakthrough to control crown gall disease in plants
Associate Professor Iain Searle – School of Biological Sciences – and his team have created the world’s first biological control for the crown gall disease, which has caused a century of plant losses.
Awards night abuzz with praise for citizen science program
School of Biological Sciences wins Innovation in Citizen Science award for ‘Insect Investigators’ project at the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Tropical plants discovered in Tasmania’s ancient Polar Forest
Recent School of Biological Sciences PhD graduate, Dr Miriam Slodownik, sheds light on the extent and evolution of southern rainforests.
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New research future on Kangaroo Island
The University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences has partnered with the state government to build a state-of-the-art research facility on Kangaroo Island.
Research shaping the future – research strategy
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is committed to producing research with excellence, curiosity, and impact, and our research strategy underpins this.
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Science communicators boost the visibility of Uni of Adelaide research
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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How effective is hand sanitiser at killing germs?
Scientist Hannah Agnew and summer research students Kate and Rachel set out to find how effective soap and hand sanitiser is against microbes, such as bacteria and viruses.
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