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Law reform push to promote dignity, autonomy and support in decision-making

SALRI SDM event

After extensive consultation and review of existing laws, the independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI), based at the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É, has found that significant improvements are needed to ensure South Australia’s legal system better supports people with impaired decision-making capacity.

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Funding supports future-focussed research

Image of the Mitchell Building

Funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) will support University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É experts to pursue their world-class research in tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.

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Open Days an exciting sneak preview into the new ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É University experience

AU Open Day

The new ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É University is set to host its first ever Open Days, offering future students and their families a glimpse into the transformative new institution ahead of its official opening in 2026.

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Fungus-fortified bread-wheat crops offer improved nutrition

Wheat credit Polina Rytova

University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É researchers have discovered that applying a beneficial fungus to soil leads to some varieties of wheat accumulating more bioavailable zinc and iron in the grain.

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Grassland changes put endangered parrot at greater risk

Golden-shouldered parrot credit Peter Valentine

The endangered golden-shouldered parrot, a technicolour species native to Far North Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, is abandoning areas of grassland it usually nests in because woody plants are encroaching upon its preferred vegetation.

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Training centre will contribute to zero-waste future

Battery recycling

Officially launched today, Tuesday, 22 July, the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Battery Recycling marks the beginning of a new chapter for the energy industry in Australia.

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Allied health embraces nature-based therapy

Two people garden together

Whether it’s a walk by the sea or a breath of fresh air in the park, spending time in nature is widely known to support good health and wellbeing.

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Genetic tool predicts lithium responsiveness in bipolar disorder patients

 A person opens a jar of medication.

Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É are hopeful a recent biological discovery could lead to the precision treatment of bipolar disorder (BD).

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Untapped potential of semen for men’s health

sperm

Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.

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Ultimate kidney warrior honoured by University

Outside the Nari Sinclair Room

Nari Sinclair, a Ngarrindjeri and Yorta Yorta woman and powerful advocate for people with chronic kidney disease, will be honoured by the University of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É community.

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