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New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality

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A team of researchers at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.

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Academic and personal achievements celebrated

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Starting today, the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø will hold 16 ceremonies in historic Bonython Hall across May to celebrate the achievements of more than 5100 students who are graduating. Four leaders will also be awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of outstanding contributions in their field.

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Digging deep to unlock soil secrets

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Researchers from the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), will examine soil DNA samples collected over the past 20 years to improve productivity, profitability and resilience for Australia’s agricultural sector.

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Top scholars recognised for strategically important studies

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Some of the University of 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s top students have been honoured with prestigious Playford Scholarships.

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Universities blaze a trail to commercialise defence research

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Today, Wednesday 20 April, the Defence Trailblazer: Concept to Sovereign Capability (CSC) bid, led by the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø in partnership with the University of New South Wales, has been endorsed to assist the country’s economic recovery under the Trailblazer Universities Program.

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Top students aim to strengthen Australia’s place in Asia Pacific

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Three University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø students are heading to Asia as this year’s Westpac Asian Exchange Scholars.

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New findings show effectiveness of meningococcal B vaccine against gonorrhoea

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Researchers at The University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø have found that the meningococcal B vaccine could improve protection against gonorrhoea in addition to protection against meningococcal B meningitis.

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AI for space research delivers back-to-back success in global satellite challenge

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South Australia’s leadership in space innovation has been recognised, with a University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø-led team securing first place in a global AI competition organised by the European Space Agency.

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Leading cancer researcher joins SAiGENCI

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Cancer research expert Professor Melissa Davis has been appointed as Program Leader, Cancer Systems Biology at the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

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Tech and defence experts call to build ‘AI Australia’

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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers huge opportunities to enhance Australia’s national security, create new jobs, provide better healthcare, and drive efficiencies in key industries, according to a new report published today.

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