/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/trial-to-improve-comfort-for-lower-limb-amputees An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss. November 7 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/trial-to-improve-comfort-for-lower-limb-amputees /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/exhibition-explores-power-of-connection-for-vulnerable-families A study into the importance of peer-to-peer support for vulnerable families has been brought to life at The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, through a new exhibition celebrating the role of social connection and agency in building stronger communities. November 7 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/exhibition-explores-power-of-connection-for-vulnerable-families /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/shopping-data-reveals-surprising-urban-food-deserts A new approach to identifying food deserts using grocery store purchase data suggests that store proximity is not the driver of nutritionally deficient diets – it is financial and social inequality. November 7 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/shopping-data-reveals-surprising-urban-food-deserts /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/will-more-preschool-hours-improve-child-development The South Australian Government is extending its preschool provision next year, offering up to 30 hours of teacher-led, play-based preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds across the state who need extra support. November 6 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/will-more-preschool-hours-improve-child-development /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/finding-the-balance-for-food-security-in-conflict-zones With more than one billion people around the world living in fragile or conflict-affected situations, establishing food security is an increasing challenge. November 6 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/finding-the-balance-for-food-security-in-conflict-zones /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/prime-accolade-for-chemical-engineer Global leader in sustainable hydrogen production Professor Yao Zheng, from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's School of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year at the Prime Minister's 2025 Prizes for Science event in Canberra. November 3 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/prime-accolade-for-chemical-engineer /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/grants-to-improve-cardiovascular-outcomes University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø leaders in heart health have received extra support for their research from the Heart Foundation through its annual funding round. November 3 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/grants-to-improve-cardiovascular-outcomes /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/viertel-fellowship-for-innovative-cancer-epigentic-leader University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø cancer epigenetics and 3D genome biology expert Dr Joanna Achinger-Kawecka has been awarded a 2025 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Senior Medical Research Fellowship. November 3 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/viertel-fellowship-for-innovative-cancer-epigentic-leader /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/provost-elected-to-the-academy-of-the-social-sciences University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø Provost and 911±¬ÁÏÍø University Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Professor John Williams AM has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. November 3 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/provost-elected-to-the-academy-of-the-social-sciences /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/weight-loss-alone-not-enough-to-boost-mens-fertility How men lose weight could affect their chances of having a baby, with University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø research revealing healthy lifestyle behaviours seem more beneficial for improving fertility than weight loss itself. October 28 2025 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/27/weight-loss-alone-not-enough-to-boost-mens-fertility