sciences engineering and technology

News: sciences engineering and technology

Explore edible insects at free SA pop-up events

Smashed avo bagel with mealworm furikake

Posted on Feb 21 2023 by Lee Gaskin

Curious about crunching on a cricket, munching on a mealworm or ingesting any other type of insect, but not willing to dive in head-first?

National project to address STEM gender gap

A girl smiles while working with a robot and computer.

Posted on Feb 9 2023 by Crispin Savage

A new project aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools. Three universities will work together to build a national community of girls, teachers, school outreach practitioners and industry.

Playtime is purr-fect for your cat’s welfare

A cat guardian smiles while playing with her cat on the couch.

Posted on Feb 3 2023 by Eleanor Danenberg

Play is often considered an indicator and promotor of animal welfare. Playing with your cat may also nurture closer cat-human bonds. In a new study, scientists have investigated these links by applying in-depth empirical methods to analyse data gathered from around the world.

Partnership supports diverse STEM scholars

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Dec 20 2022 by Crispin Savage

A partnership between the University of ��ɫ�� and Boeing will support students in science technology engineering and maths (STEM).

Researchers find the snake clitoris

A death adder snake curled up on the ground

Posted on Dec 14 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

An international team of researchers, led by the University of ��ɫ�� has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind study.

Super seven shine light on STEM opportunities

Six of the seven Superstars of STEM stand together and smile into the camera.

Posted on Nov 18 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of ��ɫ�� have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24.

Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission

Bridget Smart stands and smiles, at the University of ��ɫ�� campus.

Posted on Nov 3 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg

Bridget Smart has become the University of ��ɫ��’s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.