Tag: Adelaide University 5005
Cousins acquitted of rape charges
Two cousins on trial for an alleged rape in the grounds of Adelaide University have been acquitted[MORE]
World Cup ball excites scientists more than players
Australian researchers have put a new soccer ball, to be used at this year's World Cup, through its paces.[MORE]
Australia ranks in top 10 for environmental harm
A study ranks Australia among the worst nations for damaging its environment.[MORE]
Mammoth blood protein brought back to life
Australian researchers help bring mammoth blood back to life to learn more about the ancient species.[MORE]
Researcher argues benefit of lower speed limit
An Adelaide University researcher has argued the benefits of reducing the speed limit on country roads.[MORE]
Ex-Howard minister gets tertiary appointment
Adelaide University has appointed former Howard government minister Robert Hill as its new chancellor.[MORE]
Marriage protest boosts student allowance
Two university students marry in a protest over what they say are 'below the poverty line' student allowances.[MORE]
Better car design could save pedestrians: researchers
Researchers say most cars on the Australian market fail to meet international standards on pedestrian safety.[MORE]
'Father of global warming' to speak in Adelaide
The so-called "father of global warming" is using his Australian visit to push for a global carbon payment system.[MORE]
Food crisis looms, warn scientists
Researchers claim far more needs to be done to feed an estimated 9 billion people living on the planet by 2050.[MORE]
Olsen gets university energy role
Former premier John Olsen has a new role with Adelaide University.[MORE]
Heritage listing stalls Union Hall plan
Multi-million-dollar plans involving a demolition of Union Hall at Adelaide University are now in doubt due to a provisional heritage listing. [MORE]
Heritage listing push for Union Hall
Adelaide's Parklands Preservation Association has joined opponents of demolition of Adelaide University's Union Hall.[MORE]
Researcher warns on herbal medicines
A forensic pathologist thinks some people's embarrassment about taking herbal medicines can leave them vulnerable to taking a lethal cocktail of drugs.[MORE]
SIDS deaths linked to brain chemical imbalance
Researchers say serotonin imbalance may have something to do with cot deaths.[MORE]
Energy drinks 'increase heart attack risk'
Drinking a single energy drink can significantly boost the blood pressure in healthy adults, research shows.[MORE]
New evidence suggests megafauna no match for humans
Researchers claim there is now compelling evidence humans were responsible for the demise of Australia's megafauna.[MORE]
Team invents personal bushfire danger device
Researchers say they have developed a bushfire warning device that does not rely on authorities issuing danger alerts.[MORE]
Council rejects Union Hall demolition plan
The City Council's development assessment panel has rejected Adelaide University's redevelopment plan which involves demolition of Union Hall.[MORE]
Uni defends sell-off of donated land
Adelaide University defends plans to sell three agricultural and pastoral properties donated to it.[MORE]
Gender inequality still rife: academic
Adelaide University opens a gender research centre with a warning that discrimination remains rife in society.[MORE]
Pair to stand trial for alleged rape
Two cousins have been ordered to stand trial in the District Court in Adelaide for allegedly taking a teenage girl from a nightclub and raping her.[MORE]
Breast cancer screening results in over diagnosis
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Around one in four invasive breast cancers diagnosed in women aged 50 to 69 are not life threatening.[MORE]
Genes reveal cows' evolutionary moovement
A new genetic survey method developed in Australia may allow the genes of extinct cows to be farmed for future bovine benefits such as increased disease resistance.[MORE]
No Murray weir this year
A decision is put off further on whether SA will be given permission to build a weir on the lower Murray near Wellington.[MORE]
