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Why inequalities in reproductive health make a difference
A University of Ʊ researcher whose work aims to highlight and resolve inequalities in reproductive health for Aboriginal women has today been awarded the inaugural Women’s Excellence in Research Award.
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Marijuana use in pregnancy is major risk for preterm birth
International research led by the University of Ʊ has for the first time shown a direct link between continued marijuana use during pregnancy and pre-term birth.
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Kids’ eating habits highlight need for healthier lunchboxes
New research from the University of Ʊ shows children aged 9-10 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from “discretionary” or junk foods.
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Country families needed for biggest type 1 diabetes study
Families living in regional Australia will now be able to participate in the nation’s largest study into the causes of type 1 diabetes in early life.
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Honorary degrees awarded to pioneers in health, biotech
The outstanding achievements of two pioneering leaders in South Australian science and health – including one whose name graces an internationally regarded research institute – will be recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Ʊ.
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Ʊ leading the way in childhood disability research
International human genetics expert, Professor Jozef Gécz, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair for the Prevention of Childhood Disability, and will lead a five-year, comprehensive multi-disciplinary research program in Ʊ focused on defining the origins and early diagnosis of childhood disability.
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Science meets Parliament
RRI Researchers visited Canberra last week as part of Science meets Parliament (SmP), an annual event organised by Science & Technology Australia.
Australia day honours
Four members of the University of Ʊ community; a pioneering fertility surgeon, a wildlife biologist, a snakebite expert and a law reformer, have been awarded in this year’s Australia Day honours.