News: School of Physical Sciences
60-year anniversary of Douglas Mawson Antarctic Collection
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April 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the University of Adelaide’s collection of geological and historical artefacts from Sir Douglas Mawson’s expeditions.
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Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
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The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
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Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry
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Green energy: Experts have identified some of the most prospective pathways for heavy industry to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions.
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They're strange, alien-like creatures from the Flinders Ranges - but how do they eat?
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University of Adelaide scientists have discovered the feeding mode of Pentaradial Arkarua, a strange, alien-like creature that once roamed the Flinders Ranges.
Success for sciences in industry-linked ARC grants
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The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry.
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New research centre with a critical mass of talent and expertise
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The new Australian Critical Minerals Research Centre will conduct comprehensive critical minerals research, from exploration to resource definition and mineral processing.
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Scientists use koala teeth to map Adelaide's history
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Scientists are using koala teeth to learn how Adelaide was settled by Europeans.
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Tectonic time-lapse: One billion years of Earth’s history in 40 seconds
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Adelaide scientists are part of an international research team that has published the first full tectonic plate reconstruction of the last billion years.
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Science awards celebrate academic, student and staff success
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The recent Faculty of Sciences’ awards showcase celebrated research, teaching, leadership, professional staff and student success.
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University offers: Hey new students, we’re here to help!
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You've received an offer, what now? Learn how we can help.
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