News: Waite Research Institute
Future science graduates to help solve food waste crisis
Study science and help fix Australia’s $20 billion food waste crisis.
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Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success
Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.
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Wine researcher Roberta De Bei is our latest Superstar of STEM
A scientist who helps viticulturists worldwide to produce quality wine has been named among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
Scientists have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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Berry shrivel no friend of Cabernet Sauvignon wine quality
Project finds berry shrivel in Cabernet is influenced by climate and can negatively affect wine flavour and characteristics
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Waite campus to host food science and technology summer school
An opportunity for food science, nutrition and agriculture students to learn and connect with the Australian food industry.
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Scientists and industry unite to explore opportunities for agriculture waste
Our scientists will lead a research and industry consortium which aims to increase the value of agriculture waste.
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Wine scientists remove bitter flavours from Cabernet Sauvignon
Scientists at Australia’s largest wine research hub have used tiny magnetic particles to remove strange aromas and flavours from wine.
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Support for grapegrowers in the palm of their hand
Grapegrowers have an advantage for the upcoming season in the form of a new smart phone application and a vital update to an existing app.
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Plant research gets $2.6 million infrastructure boost
Funding from the Federal Government will be used to update infrastructure and equipment, and introduce new technologies at the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility.
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