News: Waite Research Institute

Future science graduates to help solve food waste crisis

Posted on Dec 21 2018 by admin

Study science and help fix Australia’s $20 billion food waste crisis.

Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success

Dr Karina Riggs and Dr Beth Loveys from the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine have won the Excellence in Teaching Award (5+ experience)

Posted on Dec 13 2018 by admin

Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.

Wine researcher Roberta De Bei is our latest Superstar of STEM

Posted on Dec 11 2018 by admin

A scientist who helps viticulturists worldwide to produce quality wine has been named among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.

Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates

Posted on Dec 5 2018 by admin

Scientists have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.

Berry shrivel no friend of Cabernet Sauvignon wine quality

Dr Vinay Pagay, lecturer in viticulture and vineyard engineering

Posted on Nov 28 2018 by admin

Project finds berry shrivel in Cabernet is influenced by climate and can negatively affect wine flavour and characteristics

Waite campus to host food science and technology summer school

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science students baking

Posted on Nov 14 2018 by admin

An opportunity for food science, nutrition and agriculture students to learn and connect with the Australian food industry.

Scientists and industry unite to explore opportunities for agriculture waste

Increasing the value of agriculture waste and turning it into new products

Posted on Aug 24 2018 by admin

Our scientists will lead a research and industry consortium which aims to increase the value of agriculture waste.

Wine scientists remove bitter flavours from Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine scientists are investigating the flavours of wines

Posted on Jun 22 2018 by admin

Scientists at Australia’s largest wine research hub have used tiny magnetic particles to remove strange aromas and flavours from wine.

Support for grapegrowers in the palm of their hand

The improved powdery mildew assessment application, PMapp, and a new application, Grape Assess, are now available on Android and Apple devices.

Posted on Jun 13 2018 by admin

Grapegrowers have an advantage for the upcoming season in the form of a new smart phone application and a vital update to an existing app.

Plant research gets $2.6 million infrastructure boost

Australian Plant Phenomics Facility Plant Accelerator

Posted on Jun 4 2018 by admin

Funding from the Federal Government will be used to update infrastructure and equipment, and introduce new technologies at the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility.