Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

09/12/2025

As part of the transition to Adelaide University, this page has been retired.

Please note, after today, comments and messages will no longer be monitored.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Faculty of SET community – your support and engagement over the years have meant so much.

Follow our new accounts on LinkedIn to stay connected and discover what’s next as we begin an exciting new chapter in 2026.

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06/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Associate Professor Dr. Jiawen Li, has received a Judges’ Commendation for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature!

Dr. Li is a visionary in the field of biomedical engineering, leading the intravascular imaging program at IPAS. Her groundbreaking work is set to revolutionise healthcare by enabling cardiologists to assess heart attack risks with a hair-thin endoscope. 🧠💉

Congratulations to Dr. Li for this incredible achievement 🌟

Read more here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2025/02/05/biomedical-engineers-innovative-excellence-acknowledged

10/01/2025

New ABC Australia series "Eat the Invaders" explores if we can control invasive species by putting them on the menu! 🍽️

The University of Adelaide scientists Professor Andy Lowe (Director, The Environment Institute) and Professor Phill Cassey (Head, Invasion Science and Wildlife Ecology Group) are part of this groundbreaking show examining how Australia can tackle the issues that come with invasive species.

Tune in to see if the future of pest control involves rabbit stew or cane toad stir-fry! Full series now streaming on ABC iview, or airing every Tuesday at 8:30pm on ABC TV.

11/12/2024

We are so pleased to announce that Dr Liz Reed from the School of Biological Sciences has been named a Superstar of STEM by Science & Technology Australia.

Superstars of STEM provides media training, mentoring and networking for women and non-binary STEM experts. The initiative builds crucial leadership and communication skills to grow careers.

Over the years, Superstars have also inspired more than 80,000 high school students through visits and speeches to around 480 Australian schools.

Liz is a vertebrate palaeontologist who uses evidence from fossil deposits in caves to reconstruct past biodiversity. Caves accumulate a wealth of materials that tell us about past environments, including a rich fossil record of vertebrate faunas. By studying how animal and plant communities responded to changes in climate and environment in the past, Liz can assess how current and future change will impact the conservation of Australia's threatened species and habitats. Much of her research centres on the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves.

Congratulations Liz!

28/11/2024

We're excited to announce that we have climbed to 42 globally for Chemical Engineering in the 2024 ShanghaiRanking Subject Rankings, up from 76-100 in 2023! 👏🌍

Learn more 👉 https://shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2024/RS0212 & https://set.adelaide.edu.au/chemical-engineering/

27/11/2024

We are excited to announce the winner of our Microbrewery Label Competition! Thank you to everyone who entered the competition – it was great to see entries from all faculties!

🥇 FIRST: Tiahna Ludborzs
🥈 SECOND: Eleanor Elferink
🥉 THIRD: Chentong Wang

Tianha’s winning design will be printed on cans of beer produced by The University of Adelaide’s microbrewery.

Their design was chosen as it represents innovation and achievements made by the University over the years, from the infamous stobie poles that line our streets to the development of WiFi.

Tiahna says: "I have decided to focus on Adelaide's innovative spirit by highlighting some of the University (5 Nobel Prizes!), South Australia, and Australia at large's brilliant inventions. The line art style is a fun homage to invention design blueprints with a colourful twist reminiscent of the Uni's branding. I have also added nods to Waite campus and SA's agricultural history by embellishing with hops and barley."

Well done, Tiahna!

Other winners in the comments below ⬇️

08/11/2024

This week, Professor Katrina Falkner FTSE, Adelaide University Curriculum Domain – Alternate Lead; and Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, spoke and presented at the Children's University Graduations Ceremony.

Professor Falkner is proud to have been a part of this event that celebrates voluntary learning. At the Graduations Ceremony, each graduating child receives their certificate of achievement at a ceremony attended by university executives, special guests and family and friends.

05/11/2024

Are you interested in gardening? Perhaps you’ve got a beginner’s herb garden, or you’re an expert with an encyclopedia’s worth of knowledge! Help us improve the gardening experience for everyone 🪴

Our researchers are studying gardeners’ practices, plant choices, and awareness of specific plants. Your insights can help improve plant management, create safer gardens, and help protect our environment and agriculture. Gardeners of all abilities and experience are invited to complete this survey: https://adelaideuniwide.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PouaDNdeU1kPd4

Read more about the research here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/10/30/your-gardening-advice-could-help-shape-gardening-practices

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31/10/2024

Congratulations to the winners of Ingenuity 2024's People’s Choice prize: Julia Damato, Georgio Tsipanitis, and Maxine Tsoukatos, for their winning project ‘Optimising oxygen for better beer’ 🍺

Thank you to our Principal Partner BHP, Major Partner The Boeing Company, and Supporting Partner GPA Engineering for making this event a huge success! Across the two days, over 250 exhibitors presented their projects to 3400+ attendees. 🙌

09/10/2024

Mark your calendars for Ingenuity 2024! 🔥

Join us on Wednesday 30 October for a showcase of groundbreaking student projects that are pushing the boundaries of science, engineering, and technology.

From cutting-edge robotics to sustainable solutions, you won't want to miss this opportunity to see the future of STEM in action. Get inspired, network with like-minded individuals (or visit your friends), and discover the next big thing in innovation. 💡

Find out more: https://set.adelaide.edu.au/ingenuity/