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New building block in plant wall construction
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University of Adelaide researchers uncover new biochemical mechanism fundamental to plant life.
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University of Adelaide debuts as Top 10 Globally and highest ranked in Australia for Petroleum Engineering
The University of Adelaide, which hosts the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER), is amongst the world's top 10 universities for petroleum engineering, and the leading University in this subject in Australia, according to the recent updates to the QS World University Rankings.
Marine food webs under increasing stress
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University of Adelaide scientists find growing evidence that marine ecosystems will not cope well with rising sea temperatures caused by climate change.
GovHack 2020 by Infosys Technologies
Infosys would like to invite you to GovHack 2020 – the largest open data hackathon in the southern hemisphere. Apply today - GovHack starts 14 August and runs until 16 August.
University of Adelaide Industry PhD (UAiPhD) projects and scholarships
The UAiPhD is an exceptional and innovative 4 year program, which includes completion of a 6 month industry placement. Applications close 31 August.
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Trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge 2020
We’re calling on students across all year levels and disciplines to showcase their talents by developing real-world IT solutions through the Trans-Tasman MYBO IT Challenge 2020. Applications close 2 September.
Free student membership with Engineers Australia
Raise your professional profile and get a head start in your career, through becoming a free student member of Engineers Australia.
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SAAB Internship Opportunity
Students will need to complete this experience 2 days a week for 10 weeks, starting mid August 2020.
Study sheds new light on vein formation in plants
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Scientists gain new knowledge about how hormones regulate plant growth.
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Dinosaur relative’s genome linked to mammals
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Scientists have sequenced the genome of the tuatara – a rare reptile whose ancestors once roamed the earth with dinosaurs.
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