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Private renting is making you age faster

Renters sitting in front of a pile of boxes

A new study, jointly conducted by the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó and University of Essex, has found that renting, rather than owning, a private-sector home leads to faster biological ageing.

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Fellows nominated for technological innovation

ATSE Fellows

Three University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó researchers have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) for their cutting-edge work in the diverse areas of ocean conservation, energy storage, and decarbonisation transformation in heavy industry.

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Young leader to drive change as member of Global Youth Committee

Emily Parsons

University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó student Emily Parsons has been selected to sit on a Global Youth Committee chaired by Julia Gillard, which aims to bridge the gap between the experiences of young people and the policies that dictate their lives.

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Fibre boost could combat ‘chemo brain’ drain

A pill held on a finger

Using a supplement to increase fibre intake while undergoing chemotherapy can significantly reduce brain inflammation and associated health issues, according to new research by the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó and SAHMRI.

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Precision medicine and the fight against diabetes

iStock pregnancy diabetes

A new report contributed to by researchers from the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó highlights the importance of precision diabetes medicine in clinical practice and emphasises the critical knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.

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Exploring the human bias behind AI algorithms

Research Tuesdays

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, AI’s hidden impacts, a University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó researcher will explore the serious consequences of relying solely on AI algorithms that perpetuate existing human prejudice and how researchers are solving these challenges.

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Information session sheds light on pregnancy complication

Information session

Ã×À¼µç×Ó will present an information session to support those who have been diagnosed with Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), current or past, as well as their friends and families. ICP is a liver disorder that occurs during pregnancy.

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Revealing Australia’s illegal weed wide web

A water hyacinth.

Hundreds of harmful, prohibited weeds have been found advertised on public online marketplaces in Australia, many of them sold as ornamental plants.

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A daily dark brew could reduce diabetes risk

Tea in a cup

Drinking dark tea every day may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults through better blood sugar control, according to a new study conducted by a team of researchers co-led by the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó.

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Celebrating 140 years of law reform and legal education

P Burak drawing of the Ligertwood Building

The Ã×À¼µç×Ó Law School is celebrating 140 years of legal education in 2023 with a series of tailored events culminating in a gala dinner this October. Ã×À¼µç×Ó’s Law School is known for delivering outstanding higher education in South Australia while also playing a vital role in law reform within the state.

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