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building the future
Adelaide Research & Innovation
making a difference
partnering for success
ONE PROJECT AT A TIME - P6
CONNECT, COLLABORATE, CREATE - P10
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OUR PURPOSEARI exists to support the University’s goals around the generation and dissemination of knowledge. We believe the best way to do
this is through open engagement and being proactive around the co-creation of new ideas and applied research and knowledge.
We need to listen to, and work with, the needs of the community.
Connect: We are a focal point for linking the world renowned research resources at the University of Adelaide to the community. Our
strengths lie in the facilitation of collaborative opportunities between the University and partners in the private and public sector,
Connecting with others and collaborating to
create a better world.
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as well as promoting and matching capability to need, and
encouraging networking and engagement.
Collaborate: We help foster and facilitate connections between research
and industrial partners, conscious of the need to work together
with, and listen closely to, our partners in order to get the
best result. As wholly owned subsidiary of the University, we
are integrated into the fabric of University community and
so have a deep understanding of its culture and operations.
Structured as a company, we are well placed to interact with
our counterparts in the private and public sector, and provide
a clear path for engagement the skills and expertise of our
researchers.
Create:We actively assess, protect and commercialise research
outcomes to enable implementation to have real world impact.
We invest in innovative projects that have market potential to
make a difference to people’s lives.
OUR PEOPLEThe ARI team has a wide base of skills and experience across
a variety of research, commercial and public activities. So
we are well equipped to bridge the different cultures that
can sometimes frustrate interactions. We also draw on
external advisors to ensure market factors are given proper
consideration (and the independent members of our Board
also provide a guiding hand).
OUR MANTRAAt ARI we “live our name” - Adelaide Research & Innovation.
Adelaide: we are focussed solely on advancing the cause of
the University (in its mission to generate and disseminate
knowledge). The University is our owner and beneficiary
(all funds ARI receives are passed back to the University, its
researchers and collaborators).
Research & Innovation: we not only facilitate applied
knowledge exchange, but also research and innovate in our
own business to ensure we are constantly improving our
services to our clients.
“Our strengths lies in the
facilitation of collaborative
opportunities between the
University and its partners
FUTUREBUILDING THE
e are advocates of the open innovation school of thought.
This promotes the idea that firms should use external (as well
as internal) ideas and internal and external paths to market.
“Universities are a source of highly educated people and a
major source of new ideas. Along with their teaching and research activities,
they attract knowledge and resources from external soruces and adapt
existing knowledge to local conditions” – Professor Goran Roos
So Universities have a clear role to play as part of a broader ecosystem.
Working with partners in the private and public sectors enables Universities
to learn more about the true nature of key problems, which in turn leads to
better research and development to the benefit of our society. We learn and
benefit from this also.
Imagination: the power to bring to mind things that aren’t here in the
present; to envisage various possibilities for the future.
Creativity: applied imagination; the process of having original ideas which
have value.
Innovation: putting good ideas into practice.
Organisations that want to be successful can only be so through intensive
cooperation – with their clients and other partners. Creativity and innovation
come about from people working in interdisciplinary teams: challenges and
opportunities are best tackled in collaboration and partnership.
ARI is embracing this change. We want to ease and speed access to University
capabilities and resources (tangible and intangible). We’ve adopted new
technology to make the knowledge exchange process more fluid, and have
added extra resources to improve customer service management.
Adopting this approach has seen ARI demonstrate strong growth. We are
moving beyond contract research and commercialisation, into strategic
partnering and relationship development. We see ourselves as being able
to drive productivity by acting as a trusted hub of knowledge exchange.
We are also involved in the broader conversation around improving
engagement between the University sector and the broader community.
We have engaged in this agenda locally, nationally and internationally. If
you are interested in this debate then we are interested in hearing from you.
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Census of algae in the name of conservationThey may be the bottom of the food chain but the
presence of algae can tell you a lot about the health
of an ecosystem. If there is something wrong with the
organisms at the bottom of the food chain then everything that
relies on those micro-organisms will be affected, including the
fish we eat. The School of Earth & Environmental Science at
the University of Adelaide is leading a project to monitor Algae
Response (Algae IDS count) in the northern Coorong for the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Algae form
the base of the food chain providing the energy source for the
higher tropic levels (e.g. zooplankton, fish, birds). The Coorong,
Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region is the only point of entry
and exit for fish that move between freshwater and marine
habitats and is the only pathway to export salt from the Murray-
Darling Basin. As such, monitoring the algal community is
important for managing the water flows required for primary
production and to maintain a healthy and biologically diverse
river system.
White knights protecting pedestriansThe impact of vehicle design on pedestrian injury in
a collision is no laughing matter. Automobiles are
much more dangerous to pedestrians than they are
to drivers and passengers, with pedestrians deaths accounting
for the majority of our vehicle related road fatalities. As such,
car safety has shifted focus in recent years to protecting other
road users, and the influence of vehicle design on pedestrian
injury in a collision has come under scrutiny by safety regulatory
bodies.
Assessing the safety performance of new models before they
enter the market is the primary function of the Australian New
Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). To test the pedestrian safety
of new vehicles, they contract the Centre for Automotive Safety
Research (CASR) at the University of Adelaide. CASR is the
official testing facility for the pedestrian component of ANCAP’s
assessment, and is the only facility of its kind in Australia. They
are contracted on a regular basis to measure the pedestrian
safety of a variety of new vehicles, using sub-system tests that
rate the safety performance of a new vehicle in a collision with
a pedestrian.
CASR is internationally recognised for its high quality
independent research, and in addition to their work with CASR,
they undertake additional independent safety tests on behalf of
vehicle’s manufacturers.
Making their biggest dream come true A collaborative partnership between the University
of Adelaide, Adelaide Research & Innovation, and
ORIGIO a/s, a world leader in Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART) solutions, has resulted in the development of
EmbryoGen®, a novel treatment option for women undergoing
IVF who have had one or more previous miscarriages.
A fertility culture medium containing Granulocyte-Macrophage
Colony-Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF), a natural growth factor,
was found by University of Adelaide researcher Professor Sarah
Robertson, to prompt more natural development in test-tube
embryos and improve the success of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)
treatment. The GM-CSF technology, licensed to ORIGIO a/s,
was subjected to the world’s largest clinical trial on IVF media,
and was shown to increase the implantation rate of +40% for
women with previous miscarriage.
Now available in over 40 countries, EmbryoGen® is making a
real difference to the lives of real people.
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She’s a real beauty mate!With climate change and water consumption a
growing concern, there has been renewed interest
in native trees and plants, especially for street and
urban landscape plantings. Ornamental Eucalypts offer key
advantages such as low water usage, striking beauty, and
reduced size. Collaboration on the clonal propagation of
Mallee eucalypts between the University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Research & Innovation and Humphris Nursery (based in
Mooroolbark Victoria) has resulted in the introduction of two
new varieties being introduced into the Australian plant market.
By marrying the best elements of premium plants, they have
created two new exclusive standard varieties of Ornamental
Eucalypt (the ‘Nullarbor Rose’ and the ‘Nullarbor Lime’ ) which
possess a combination of desirable characteristics for the home
plant market.
New wound dressing for sinus surgeryResearchers at the University of Adelaide have
developed a new wound dressing gel which improves
healing, controls bleeding and prevents adhesions
post sinus surgery. This involved collaboration with the
University of Otago and Wellington-based Robinson Squidgel.
The world’s largest medical technology company Medtronic has
acquired commercial rights to certain applications of the gel.
The translation of this research from laboratory to the clinic is
potentially of great benefit to many sinus sufferers around the
world, reducing the number of post-operative complications
which occur in almost one third of all people following sinus
surgery. The medical gel, derived from a polymer extracted
from crab shell and squid, coats the wound and slowly dissolves
over two weeks. This allows the wound to heal properly, and
prevents scar tissue from forming in the nose.
Helping those beyond our bordersThe School of Population Health & Clinical Practice
at the University of Adelaide has been contracted by
Tarakan City Health Department in Indonesia to up
skill their midwives.
12 midwives, in addition to other health care staff from Tarakan
City Health Department in Indonesia, will travel to Adelaide to
be trained in practices which will teach them how to improve
integrated care, referrals, working with private sector midwives,
and the provision of quality care to pregnant women and
children. The program will see the midwives attend class
room based training and see these skills in practice in a local
hospital. They will also learn about health promotion within the
community, and be provided with a training handbook to teach
others back home.
Up skilling these midwives through training will lead to
improved service provision and better quality of care for
patients in Tarakan City community.
Working with mining to restore the Aussie outbackArid Recovery is an ecosystem restoration initiative
based in the South Australian outback and dedicated
to the restoration of Australia’s arid lands. It is a joint project run
by BHP Billiton, the SA Department for Environment & Natural
Resources, the University of Adelaide and the local community.
The program is presently centred around a 123km² fenced
reserve at Roxby Downs. The BHP owned reserve is being used
as a testing ground to develop and implement methods for
broad scale restoration of arid lands via the use of exclusion
fencing. Feral species management and ecosystem recovery
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regeneration is a long term goal for beyond the fence. Feral
cats, rabbits and foxes have been eradicated from a total of
60km² and this has provided an area of complete protection
into which four species of locally extinct mammals have so far
been reintroduced. The University has been primarily involved
in this aspect of the project, carrying out numerous research
programs on the site, particularly regarding the reintroduction
and ecology of bilbies.
Arid Recovery is a unique example of a highly successful
partnership between industry, government, education and
community via the four way partnership that supports Arid
Recovery.
Shaping the Future Workforce of NursingNursing has evolved over the past century from its
more traditional role in patient care, into a highly
trained and specialised occupation within the wider
medical profession. Playing a key element in the development
of this workforce in South Australia is The University of Adelaide’s
School of Nursing. Professor Alison Kitson in the School of
Nursing has embarked on a study funded by the Federal
Government’s Department of Health and Aging: “The Future
Shape of the Nursing Workforce: A Synthesis of the Evidence
of Factors that Impact on Quality Nursing Care.” This review
will pull together the most up to date international evidence
and will map the range of contextual, educational, direct care
delivery and relationship factors that are known to enhance or
detract from quality patient care delivered by nurses.
Barley Breeding ProgramThe University of Adelaide Waite Campus is a centre
of excellence for plant breeding and genetics. The
Barley Breeding Program in particular has attracted
major industry partners worldwide, including brewers such as
Heineken, Carlsberg and Sapporo. For the last five years our
barley varieties have been marketed through a commercial
partnership with Viterra (formerly ABB Grain).
University of Adelaide barley varieties currently comprise over
90% of the South Australian crop and 50-55% of the national
barley crop. Brewing companies and maltsters have worked
with our researchers to breed new varieties of barley to better
suit their production processes.
This involvement of commercial partners representing the
entire value-chain in the development of our barley varieties
has played a major role in its success.
Significant malting varieties developed by the Program include
Clipper, Schooner, Sloop, SloopSAA and DhowA, feed varieties
include Galleon, Barque, Keel, CapstanA and MaritimeA, and the
hulless variety TorrensA. The University of Adelaide is currently
commercialising the malting varieties FlagshipTM (WI3408A)
and GairdnerPlusTM (WI3586A), and the feed variety FleetTM
(WI3804A).
For more information about any of these projects, or to learn
how you too can get involved, contact ARI now:
Adelaide Research & Innovation
Level 14,115 Grenfell St,
Adelaide SA 5000
T: +61 8 8313 5020
F: +61 8 8313 4355
www.adelaideresearch.com.au
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RI is the key vehicle for government and industry to
access the unique skills and expertise at the University of
Adelaide. To date, hundreds of companies and agencies
across a wide variety of sectors have gained significant
economic and social advantages by working with the
University of Adelaide to cultivate new ideas and innovations.
As we move forward, we seek to create a deeper and richer portfolio
of engagement with our counterparts. Our focus will be on cultivating
quality long-lasting partnerships in order to provide long-term significant
value to our partners and the broader community. Our ambition is to
engage beyond the simple project level: we seek to be less transactional,
and more integrated into the fabric of your organisation to help address a
range of issues and add greater, more intrinsic value to you.
Co-creation of innovation is where we see the future. We will integrate
ourselves into the communities of engagement within the private and
public sector to better understand their needs. This will enable us to
create better pathways and improve connections to, and benefits from,
the University’s unique resources.
Partnering for success: connecting with others and collaborating to create
a better world.
If these ideas resonate with you, please contact Adelaide Research &
Innovation to learn how the University of Adelaide may be able to assist
you – and let us learn from you.
Adelaide Research & Innovation
Level 14, 115 Grenfell St,
Adelaide SA 5000
T: +61 8 8313 5020
F: +61 8 8313 4355
www.adelaideresearch.com.au
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PARTNERING FOR SUCCESSWe are a focal point for collaboration between the world renowned research resources at the University of Adelaide and its
partners in the wider community. Our strengths lie in the facilitation of collaborative opportunities between the University and
partners in the private and public sector, as well as promoting and matching capability to need, and encouraging networking
and engagement. If you are interested in joining us on our journey to make a difference, please contact Adelaide Research &
Innovation to learn how the University of Adelaide may be able to assist you.
www.adelaideresearch.com.au
Connect.Collaborate.
Create.