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Engineering bacteria to detect cancer DNA

Engineered Bacteria - Susan Woods

An international team of researchers from Ã×À¼µç×Ó and the United States has engineered bacteria capable of detecting mutated DNA released from colorectal cancer cells, opening the door to faster disease detection.

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Building closer US ties with UConn

University of Connecticut

Ã×À¼µç×Ó and the University of Connecticut (UConn) are developing closer connections to build mutually beneficial academic and scientific capabilities.

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First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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Competitive cuts for horses

Photo of a horse showing hairs around the nose and mouth.

A new University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó study has revealed people who compete with their horse are more likely to trim hairs around the ears and muzzle on their horses, despite welfare concerns.

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs threaten global health

Research Tuesday

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Superbug Solutions, University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó researchers Katharina Richter and Andrea McWhorter will explain the serious impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on global health and explore the research being conducted to deliver solutions.

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University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó and Babcock team up to boost defence talent and skills

Babcock MOU

A new partnership between the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó and Babcock Australasia (Babcock) is set to accelerate Australia’s critical defence industry workforce to support the biggest and most ambitious defence agenda in the nation’s history.

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Indigenous language and song projects awarded grants

Ã×À¼µç×Ó Kaurna Learning Circle

Two University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó projects that aim to continue supporting the process of reclamation and revitalisation of Indigenous language and song in South Australia have been awarded funding. 

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Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more

A woman breastfeeding an infant

A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.

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Inspiring tomorrow’s women leaders and entrepreneurs

ThincHer

Women business leaders will share their remarkable journeys to success when the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó’s entrepreneurial leadership program ThincHer launches on 3 August. 

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ARC Future Fellowship recipients announced

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Researchers from the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó have been awarded more than $7.5 million in the latest Australian Research Council Future Fellowships.

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