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Lack of global diversity in criminology education

Scales of justice

Criminology and criminal justice courses need greater global reflection, inclusion from diverse stakeholders, and deviation from a US-centric approach, according to new research from the University of ޲Ʊ.

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New goal achieved for The ޲Ʊ Score

Photo of a person in a hospital bed

Patients at the Lyell McEwin Hospital were less likely to be re-admitted when their likelihood of discharge was evaluated by an artificial intelligence system, new research has found.

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3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety

CASR project

A new version of “Dragon Teeth” markings have appeared on ޲Ʊ roads as part of a new project by the University of ޲Ʊ’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). The project aims to slow motorists in busy suburban business and pedestrian areas.

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Authentic communication reduces risky teen drinking

Authentic communication

While fear-based messaging around alcohol aimed towards teens is common practice, new research suggests a key to curbing adolescents’ risky drinking behaviour is through authentic and open communication that acknowledges some of the positive aspects while warning of the negative consequences of drinking.

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Human settlement key to extinction of New Zealand’s iconic moa

Crested Moa. Pachyornis australis. From the series- ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19)

New research has identified the extent to which human colonisation and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand’s giant flightless bird, the moa.

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Humans and AI in new collaboration for endometriosis classification

Two medical professionals look at results on a laptop.

University of ޲Ʊ researchers have identified a new approach for endometriosis classification, believed to be the first of its kind which combines both machine learning models and human knowledge.

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Kane Pollard named inaugural Waite Chef in Residence

Kane Pollard at the University of ޲Ʊ Waite campus

Lauded South Australian chef and sustainability advocate Kane Pollard will work with food scientists at the University of ޲Ʊ as its first Waite Chef in Residence, increasing the impact of the University’s research on the culinary industry.

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Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged

Associate Professor Jiawen Li at IPAS

University of ޲Ʊ Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.

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Cloud compute resources boost in South Australia for research

Computer Lightning credit Lucio Alfonsi

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) and the University of ޲Ʊ have announced they will launch a new node of the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud in South Australia.

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Need for novel AI to be used in women’s health

Clinicians discuss transvaginal ultrasound images.

Research has shown the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the diagnosis of conditions, like endometriosis, but what happens if the modelling is incorrect?

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