featured story /newsroom/ en Children with cognitive disabilities missing in NDIS data /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/children-with-cognitive-disabilities-missing-in-ndis-data According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). December 11 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/children-with-cognitive-disabilities-missing-in-ndis-data Distinguished recognition for outstanding alumni /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/distinguished-recognition-for-outstanding-alumni The University of Adelaide celebrated nine members of its alumni community at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. December 10 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/distinguished-recognition-for-outstanding-alumni Glazed facades heating up outdoor environments /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/09/glazed-facades-heating-up-outdoor-environments While much is known about the impact of glazed facades on indoor thermal temperatures and energy efficiency, University of Adelaide researchers are exploring its effect on outdoor conditions. December 10 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/09/glazed-facades-heating-up-outdoor-environments University motorsport team engineers F1-ready students /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/university-motorsport-team-engineers-f1-ready-students Students from the University of Adelaide will compete with their very own Formula-style open-wheeled car this week during Formula SAE-A, the world’s largest student engineering competition. December 10 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/university-motorsport-team-engineers-f1-ready-students Applications open for wine business and tourism program /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/09/applications-open-for-wine-business-and-tourism-program South Australian wine tourism owners and managers are encouraged to apply for the next round of an educational program designed to deepen wine, business and tourism knowledge, helping the sector prepare for future challenges. December 09 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/09/applications-open-for-wine-business-and-tourism-program Can cannabis help ease side effects of cancer treatment? /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/03/can-cannabis-help-ease-side-effects-of-cancer-treatment A landmark South Australian trial led by the University of Adelaide and the Central Adelaide Local Health Network is investigating if medicinal cannabis can help alleviate the debilitating side effects of cancer treatment. December 09 2025 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/03/can-cannabis-help-ease-side-effects-of-cancer-treatment Community-led marine restoration project to address algae bloom /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/08/community-led-marine-restoration-project-to-address-algae-bloom A reef restoration project led by University of Adelaide researchers is to be expanded across South Australia to learn how we can address the ongoing algal bloom, with new funding announced by the South Australian Government.  December 08 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/08/community-led-marine-restoration-project-to-address-algae-bloom Solution for cheaper energy bills wins entrepreneur challenge /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/04/solution-for-cheaper-energy-bills-wins-entrepreneur-challenge A new platform designed to help Australians get the best deal for their energy connection has won the 2025 ThincLab e-challenge. December 04 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/04/solution-for-cheaper-energy-bills-wins-entrepreneur-challenge K’gari’s world famous lakes could be at risk of drying /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/04/kgaris-world-famous-lakes-could-be-at-risk-of-drying K’gari is the world’s largest sand island and known for its world-famous lakes, but research from the University of Adelaide has discovered its largest lakes could be vulnerable to drying. December 04 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/04/kgaris-world-famous-lakes-could-be-at-risk-of-drying ‘Inadequate’ skills linked to surgery-related deaths /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/26/inadequate-skills-linked-to-surgery-related-deaths At least half of deaths of people undergoing major types of surgery in Australia were caused by non-technical errors, sparking calls for nationwide improvements. December 03 2025 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/26/inadequate-skills-linked-to-surgery-related-deaths