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Could Covid-style PCR tests be used to screen for herbicide resistance?
While the dangers and implications of antibiotic resistance to human health are well known and publicised, far less attention has been given the increasing problem of resistance to the pesticides and herbicides vital to global food production systems.
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Honours project - Stuart Roy
Loss of crop yield due to high concentrations of Na+ and Cl- on agricultural land is a significant problem for Australian farmers.
Honours project in wine chemistry
David is seeking students who are interested in chemistry, whether from the perspective of wine or food science, or pure chemistry.
Turning failed antibiotics into herbicides to fight weeds
If your backyard is anything like mine, weeds are setting up home everywhere. Unfortunately, this is not only happening in our backyards, but also in farms across Australia and the world.
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Márta Svéd Scholarship applications now open
The Marta Sved Scholarship is an exciting opportunity to support three female students looking to study mathematics at the University of Adelaide. Applications are now closed.
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Save our leafy seadragons
Honours project: Study the behaviour and ecology of the leafy seadragon.
Australian Rover Challenge 2022
University students from across Australia tested their rovers by competing in a full-scale simulated lunar mission at the Australian Rover Challenge.
Science communicators boost the visibility of Uni of Adelaide research
Six University of Adelaide scientists have each won the inaugural Science Communication Prize for increasing the visibility of the University’s scientific research and capabilities, while boosting the profile and accessibility of their own work.
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Why are dogs scared of the vet and what can I do to help?
Investigating the bark side of veterinary care is ruff (I shih tzu not!) – Dr Petra Edwards tells us why dogs fear the vet and how pet owners can make this experience more paw-sitive for everyone.
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Engineers Australia Career Fair: Elevation 2022
Are you ready to see what your future career could look like?
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