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Students’ rovers face simulated lunar missions

ARCh 2021

This weekend teams of students from around the country will compete in the second (ARCh) held at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Students will put their lunar rovers which they have designed and built themselves, to the test in a series of missions performed on a re-creation of the surface of the Moon.

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Release of 2021 National Student Safety survey results

More than 1,300 University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø students participated in the survey and provided information about their experiences.

Today, the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø released its results from the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS). 

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Reusing coffee cups on KI

The Reusably team ast the launch on KI

A group of 911±¬ÁÏÍø alumni dedicated to sustainable food and beverage practises has teamed up to launch a technology enabled program for reusable food and drink containers on Kangaroo Island. 

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Risk factors for dog attacks on other dogs, cats

Dog attacks on dogs, cats

Dog attacks on other dogs or cats are traumatic events for pet owners – but what do we know about how commonly they occur, or how you might reduce the risk of your pet being involved?

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Turning cultural bias around to improve kidney health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

AKction Reference Group members Jared and Rhanee presenting a memorial Kidney art piece to Kanggawodli Aboriginal Hostel and dialysis service at the launch of the Cultural Bias document - L to R Wade Alan, Jared Katinyeri, Kurt Towers and Rhanee Lester.

New recommendations aimed at redressing the cultural bias at play for Aboriginal people receiving kidney care have been released during National Kidney month.

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University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø to lead collaboration to improve palliative care

Image of older woman with her carer

The University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø will lead a state-wide consortium of universities and health and community partners in a $2.25 million project focussing on delivering improved palliative care services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community.

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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies

Residential floods

While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.

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South Australia's global future

Goodman cres

Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, the Governor of South Australia, will be among guests taking part in a panel discussion at the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø on the state’s global future and South Australia’s position in the world post-COVID.

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When smoke gets in your vines

Bagging grapes to stop smoke taint

University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have found a promising new technology for overcoming smoke taint in grapes – a serious issue for grape and wine producers worldwide in the wake of recent devastating fires that have led to ruined and smoke-affected fruit and in some cases the loss of whole vineyards.

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Fulbright scholars continue career trajectory

Julian O’Shea and Katja Bignall-Daly

Two University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø alumni have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their world-class research in law and sustainable transport solutions.

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