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Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future

The University of ޲Ʊ Solar Farms at Roseworthy Campus

A new institute at the University of ޲Ʊ, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.

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Empowering events at Sustainability Week

A wind farm with a rainbow in the sky above.

The University of ޲Ʊ’s 2022 Sustainability Week, which runs from Monday 22 August to Friday 26 August, is full of free events to foster positive discussions and practical sustainability on and off campus.

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Underground cavern ready for dark matter experiments

Tony Williams and Anita Vecchies in hard hats and hi-vis, smiling into the camera.

Stage 1 of the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory (SUPL) is open today, Friday 19 August 2022. The University of ޲Ʊ is a founding partner of the project to construct a national underground facility to study dark matter.

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University cements position for world-ranking research

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

The University of ޲Ʊ has reaffirmed its place in one of the world’s most prestigious university rankings.

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Study from “Black Tuesday” bushfires finds link to PTSD

A bushfire burns through vegetation, with dark smoke above.

New research published in the has shown people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, otherwise known as PTSD.

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University community excels at Commonwealth Games

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University of ޲Ʊ students and alumni struck gold with outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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University appoints first Chief Student Entrepreneur

Sam Messina holding an Ortomi, a robot companion he co-created.

The University of ޲Ʊ is the first university in South Australia to appoint a Chief Student Entrepreneur who will raise awareness of programs designed to support current students with developing their innovation skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

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Traditional Chinese medicine reduces side effect of cancer treatment

A patient receives radiotherapy.

For tens of thousands of Australians who receive radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, mucositis is a serious side effect that may cause inflammation, ulcers, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating. 

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Explore everything on offer at University of ޲Ʊ’s Open Day

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Prospective students will get an up-close look at what their future careers might hold at the University of ޲Ʊ’s Open Day this Sunday, 14 August.

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Casting call: Could your dog be the star of Legally Blonde?

April Beak, playing Elle Woods, holds a Chihuahua.

The University of ޲Ʊ’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is coming to the Scott Theatre in September and two furry friends are needed to complete the cast. Does your dog have what it takes to be a star?

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