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Growing houses: hempcrete could be the answer to building supply shortages

A researcher stands next to industrial hemp concrete.

Houses made from hemp grown in South Australia could be the next sustainable solution to the nation’s building supplies crisis.

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Island tiger snakes’ skulls adapt to eat large sea bird chicks

A tiger snake slithers on grass.

A study by researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É and other institutions has found that in a population of island tiger snakes the bones in their jaws increase in length after feeding on large prey, while their mainland counterparts show no change.

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Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon

A cluster of atoms

An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow Australia to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.

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Funding supports vital diabetes research

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Five innovative research projects led by the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É’s Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health will investigate the causes and potential treatments for various types of diabetes.

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Painting an accurate profile of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É’s homeless

A homeless person lies on the ground in a sleeping bag.

University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É.

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Commonwealth funded student places address skills shortages

A male and female student work at laptops in front of a whiteboard.

A total of 890 new places will be available to give more students from under represented backgrounds the opportunity to study at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É.

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Partnership supports diverse STEM scholars

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A partnership between the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É and Boeing will support students in science technology engineering and maths (STEM).

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Carbon removal project aims to improve livelihoods in Vietnam

Biochar team with Dr Tran (far right)

The University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É is a partner in a project to establish a facility in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta to turn waste biomass from agricultural activities into biochar.

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Experts available for holiday season 2022-2023

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Over the summer holiday season the following University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check their availability.

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3D printed catheter enters commercialisation phase

Dr Jiawen Li

A University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É research project that will use a novel 3D printed imaging catheter to improve detection of cardiovascular disease has been funded in the 2022 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Development Grant round. 

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