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How older Australians can beat the heat at home

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Annemarie Gaskin

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter. The researchers say, because older people spend the majority of their time (75-80 per cent) at home, improving room temperatures can greatly benefit their wellbeing. The […]

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ARC Success for Environment Institute

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Leah

Congratulations to our Environment Institute members who have been awarded over $2.8M across five ARC Discovery Projects and two ARC LIEF Project. The 2022 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects awarded to Environment Institute members include: Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, School of Biological Sciences, will investigate how to enhance population stability of fish despite volatile environmental conditions. $509,000. […]

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EVENT: Pints of Ideas – plastics and the circular economy

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Annemarie Gaskin

In this event, we’ll discuss how plastics can become part of the circular economy in Australia? Date: Thursday 13th May 2021 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ACST Location: UniBar Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, The University of Adelaide Book now: Eventbrite Join Ecoversity and the Environment Institute with special guests to discuss how plastics can […]

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Publication from the Heat and Habitat in Cities Symposium features Professor Veronica Soebarto

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Annemarie Gaskin

The Environment Institute was proud to support the Heat and Habitat in Cities Symposium late in 2019. The event was held at the National Wine Centre on the 9 – 10 December, 2019 and hosted by the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Adelaide. The Heat and Habitat in Cities Symposium brought together international and […]

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ONLINE EVENT: What makes science good? Q&A with leading University of Adelaide scientists

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Annemarie Gaskin

As part of National Science Week 2020, the Public Engagement in Science and Technology Adelaide (PESTA) research cluster will be hosting an online Q&A event to discuss ‘What Makes Science Good?’. Join us as we consider ways of effectively engaging the public in scientific research. DATE: Thursday 20 August 2020 TIME: 6:30pm – 8:30pm ACST  […]

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