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Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digestive system, and reproductive system, producing excess mucus, infections, and blockages.
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Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in ‘designer’ drug substitutes

As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as new research finds a 75% increase in detections across Australia.
25-Mar-2024 8:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

South Australian artists revive treasured artefacts in unique restoration project

More than a dozen artists are working to repair a collection of beloved items, including a cracked early 20th century teapot, as part of the Transformative Repair project led by UniSA's Dr Guy Keulemans and Dr Trent Jansen of UNSW.
25-Mar-2024 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Young African students call out racial stereotypes in TikTok first

Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes – no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they’re from. But for many Black African students, that’s their reality and it’s taking a serious toll on their wellbeing and sense of...
20-Mar-2024 4:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Why women are no further ahead in the workforce than 30 years ago

A report exploring the working conditions of pregnant employees and parents has been released today, calling for major changes in Australian workplaces to counter the “vast discrimination and disadvantage” experienced by these groups.
20-Mar-2024 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Rural prisons: the focus for new mental health research

Prison nurses are receiving specialist psychosocial training as part of a new University of South Australia research project to support the mental health needs of people in custody in rural South Australia.
19-Mar-2024 9:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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One small step for STEM, one giant leap for STEM-kind

A manned mission to Mars: it’s the next step in the global space race. But while agencies scurry to take pole position, UniSA experts say the innovations that will help us land the red planet are far more likely to come from next generation of...
19-Mar-2024 2:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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twist on theatre sports could counteract a stutter

Mock ‘Ninja knife throwing’, ‘Gibberish’, or the fast and furious ‘Zap’ – they’re all favourite theatre games designed to break ice and boost confidence. But add speech therapy to theatre sports and you get a brand-new experience...
14-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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Weight loss? ‘Nuting’ to worry about with almonds

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they’re high in protein, they’re also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you...
18-Sep-2023 5:30 PM EDT

Labour laws need updating now remote work is here to stay

Australia’s employment laws and regulations must be updated to reflect the changing nature of work, with many people continuing to work from home long after the COVID-19 pandemic.
7-Sep-2023 8:05 PM EDT

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Sentencing child sex abusers: When the victim becomes the offender

When a ‘victim-offender’ is sentenced in court, a University of South Australia researcher is recommending judges acknowledge the offender’s early trauma, in conjunction with the consequences for the crime, in their sentencing comments.
30-May-2023 3:05 AM EDT

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Lived experience: the way forward for Australia’s mental health system

Changes to Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention system must be underpinned by lived experience to ensure appropriate care, say experts at the University of South Australia.
17-May-2023 1:05 AM EDT

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Clinicians must look beyond physical symptoms to care for people with deep-seated trauma

Child protection experts are imploring clinicians to broaden their duty of care to ensure that patients’ hidden trauma is not overlooked by more obvious physical symptoms and illnesses.
4-May-2023 11:05 PM EDT

Sleep Maximizes Vaccine Effectiveness

12-Mar-2021 8:05 AM EST

Flexible Work: Likely or Lip Service Beyond Pandemic?

Flexible work has always been a drawcard for employees, but while managers have typically been reluctant to embrace flexible work arrangements, University of South Australia researchers warn that the topic is likely to become front and centre as...
9-Jun-2020 8:05 PM EDT

Self-regulation for kids: at home, at school and with autism

As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focussed and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn’t wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard to master, but for...
1-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT

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Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is the most common, life-limiting genetic condition in Australia. It affects the lungs, digest...
26 Mar 2024

Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in ‘designer’ drug substitutes

As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, University of South Australia experts have issued an alert on the ...
25 Mar 2024

South Australian artists revive treasured artefacts in unique restoration project

A cracked early 20th century teapot and torn silk souvenir scarf from the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games are amo...
24 Mar 2024

Young African students call out racial stereotypes in TikTok first

Assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypes – no one wants to be judged by how they look or where they&...
20 Mar 2024

Rural prisons: the focus for new mental health research

Prison nurses are receiving specialist psychosocial training as part of a new University of South Australia re...
19 Mar 2024

One small step for STEM, one giant leap for STEM-kind

A manned mission to Mars: it’s the next step in the global space race. But while agencies scurry to take...
19 Mar 2024

Report calls for major changes to workplace conditions for pregnant women and working parents

A report exploring the working conditions of pregnant employees and parents has been released today, calling f...
18 Mar 2024

A twist on theatre sports could counteract a stutter

Mock ‘Ninja knife throwing’, ‘ Gibberish’ , or the fast and furious ‘ Zap’...
14 Mar 2024

Who knew that eating poo was so vital for birds’ survival?

We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but new research shows they turn to something far more nutritio...
12 Mar 2024

Numbers do not add up for maths homework

Supporting kids with maths homework is a common afterschool activity. But beyond the basics, new curricula and...
12 Mar 2024

Love on the land: Helping farmers grow healthy relationships

Life on the land can be great, but it can also put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships. Now, rural hea...
11 Mar 2024

Count her in? Not likely! Daughters bypassed in family businesses

Sophie, Richard and Victoria Angove are bucking the status q1uo in Australia when it comes to family business ...
05 Mar 2024

NAPLAN - Ramadan overlap puts added pressure on Muslim students

NAPLAN can be tough, but it's going to be even harder for Muslim students this year as the National Assessment...
06 Mar 2024

Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues

Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night’s sleep. But despite the best of intentions,...
29 Feb 2024

National accolades for teaching and research dynamos

From left: Dr Nicola Massy-Westropp, Dr Harsha Wechalekar, Dr Arjun Burlakoti and Universities Australia Chair...
27 Feb 2024

Silence broken on gender pay gaps but we must hold organisations to account

The exposure of the gender pay gaps in large Australian organisations is a turning point for gender equality, ...
26 Feb 2024

Targeting inflammatory protein could help treat severe asthma

Just weeks after news of a sharp national spike in asthma deaths – with South Australia recording the hi...
25 Feb 2024

Invasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop

Prof Rahman and Dr Karim collecting paddy melons for urease enzyme extraction. One of the most invasive Austra...
19 Feb 2024

Samstag unveils exhibitions showcasing bold and creative artists from SA and beyond

Bruce Nuske, ceramic, 2022. Photograph by Grant Hancock The works by leading South Australian ceramicist Bruce...
18 Feb 2024

Giant step forward to help treat chronic wounds that affect millions

A team of international scientists has developed a more effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not i...
18 Feb 2024

Capping off a year of generosity

L-R: Cherrie Adams, Eunwoo (Chris) Nam and Martin Adams The University of South Australia acknowledges the ext...
15 Feb 2024

Discovery could lead to new RNA therapeutics for many cancers

UniSA/CCB Professor Greg Goodall, part of the team that made the landmark discovery. Australian scientists hav...
14 Feb 2024

Uni sector scores poor report card when it comes to workplace health

A large survey of Australian university employees over the past four years paints a bleak picture, with almost...
13 Feb 2024

Migrant and refugee children need early education supports too

Early childhood educators need more support to deliver positive outcomes for Australia’s most vulnerable...
12 Feb 2024

Finding the right script to reduce medication errors in hospital

Pharmacists will partner with patients and doctors in a new national project to reduce patient medication erro...
12 Feb 2024

Monkey see, monkey do: how sideline sports behaviours affect kids

For children’s sports, there’s no doubt that parents are essential – they’re the free ...
11 Feb 2024

Maternal obesity puts males at greater risk of health problems in later life

Males born to obese women are more likely to be overweight at birth and develop metabolic complications in lat...
05 Feb 2024

New study aims to ease chronic pain for people with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease in Australia. As a degenerative disea...
05 Feb 2024

A beautiful death: living well at the end of life

Talking about and planning for death is uncomfortable, especially when it comes to a loved one. But sharing po...
05 Feb 2024

Innovative urban living concept tackles housing woes and offers socially connected solutions

Damian Madigan's new book, Bluefield Housing. Co-locating homes on single suburban allotments to create smalle...
04 Feb 2024

New Prostate Cancer Report Card keeps treatment options simple to understand

Every week, more than 400 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer . With treatment, survival rates for prostate...
04 Feb 2024

UniSA launches new scaleup pathway for space startups

AICRAFT founder and CEO Dr Tony Scoleri (top, middle) with fellow 2023 Venture Catalyst Space program particip...
29 Jan 2024

Where are all the male teachers?

Education experts at the University of South Australia are calling for a national childhood workforce strategy...
28 Jan 2024

Add virtual reality to exercise and see your enjoyment soar

Cycling with VR increased exercise enjoyment  by 20%. Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new...
17 Jan 2024

Good and bad news for people with low back pain

Low back pain is a major cause of disability around the globe, with more than 570 million people affected. In ...
22 Jan 2024

Straight from the horse’s mouth: UniSA announces new animal course

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is offering the country’s first online course in human-animal ...
15 Jan 2024

MOD. – a future-focused museum – opens new exhibition: BROKEN

Photo by TobBunk. MOD,’s new interactive exhibition BROKEN , explores the widespread feeling that the wo...
15 Jan 2024

No spokes in these wheels: an intellectual disability fails to deter cyclists

As Adelaide gears up for the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere – the Santos Tour Down Unde...
14 Jan 2024

Supports help keep Aussie firefighters safe

House fires, road crashes and emergency rescues – they’re all part of the job for Aussie firefight...
16 Jan 2024

Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why

Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to unde...
08 Jan 2024

Cracking the case for non-glass wine bottles

Would you be happy to pour your friends a glass of wine from a cask or sip your favourite red from an aluminiu...
07 Jan 2024

Keeping an eye on bad behaviour in the operating theatre

Surgical operating theatres are renowned for poor behaviour due to high stress levels. Australian researchers ...
03 Jan 2024

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