Latest news from University of South Australia on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/travellers-urged-to-keep-it-local-in-the-name-of-sustainable-tourism/?sc=rsin /articles/travellers-urged-to-keep-it-local-in-the-name-of-sustainable-tourism/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:05:03 EST A tourism expert from the University of South Australia is urging travellers to support local destinations and experiences close to home, instead of long-haul international trips, to lessen the impacts of tourism on the environment. University of South Australia /articles/weight-loss-go-nuts-or-go-home/?sc=rsin /articles/weight-loss-go-nuts-or-go-home/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:05:45 EST New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect. University of South Australia /articles/cyberbullying-and-sexual-harassment-rampant-in-esports/?sc=rsin /articles/cyberbullying-and-sexual-harassment-rampant-in-esports/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:05:53 EST It's one of the fastest growing industries globally, raking in millions for the best players and attracting a huge fanbase, but a new Australian study has revealed the dark side of professional video gaming: cyberbullying and sexual harassment. University of South Australia /articles/painful-truth-about-knee-osteoarthritis-why-inactivity-may-be-more-complex-than-we-think/?sc=rsin /articles/painful-truth-about-knee-osteoarthritis-why-inactivity-may-be-more-complex-than-we-think/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:30:58 EST Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease symptoms, only one in 10 people regularly exercise. University of South Australia /articles/developmental-supports-crucial-for-young-victims-of-child-abuse/?sc=rsin /articles/developmental-supports-crucial-for-young-victims-of-child-abuse/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:05:41 EST In a new study published this week, researchers at the University of South Australia highlight the urgency of ensuring young victims of serious child abuse or neglect get the support they need prior to school commencement so that that can be as close to developmentally on track as possible. University of South Australia /articles/learning-how-to-learn-how-sa-school-children-can-achieve-long-term-success/?sc=rsin /articles/learning-how-to-learn-how-sa-school-children-can-achieve-long-term-success/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:30:00 EST A collaboration between the SA Department for Education and the University of South Australia, the five-year study will engage 4000 students in years two, four and six, across 57 South Australian primary schools to determine the benefits of teaching self-regulated learning. University of South Australia /articles/attending-local-events-strengthens-neighbourhood-bonds/?sc=rsin /articles/attending-local-events-strengthens-neighbourhood-bonds/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:05:16 EST Researchers at the University of South Australia have investigated how often people visit and actively participate in local events and how this affects their sense of place or their connection to their community. University of South Australia /articles/birth-to-five-teaching-degree-sets-the-pace-for-early-childhood-education/?sc=rsin /articles/birth-to-five-teaching-degree-sets-the-pace-for-early-childhood-education/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:05:31 EST With the announcement of $715 million to drastically overhaul early childhood education and care in South Australia, there is unprecedented demand for teachers who can support the needs of children in childcare, kindergarten, and preschool settings. University of South Australia /articles/fighting-fires-from-space-in-record-time-how-ai-could-prevent-devastating-wildfires/?sc=rsin /articles/fighting-fires-from-space-in-record-time-how-ai-could-prevent-devastating-wildfires/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:05:53 EST Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery. University of South Australia /articles/increased-risk-of-homelessness-for-youths-growing-up-in-foster-homes/?sc=rsin /articles/increased-risk-of-homelessness-for-youths-growing-up-in-foster-homes/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:05:10 EST New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) and Curtin University finds that up to 36% of young people leaving foster homes in Australia wind up homeless - compared to less than 10% of the general youth population. University of South Australia /articles/sunshine-spurs-spending-investors-bet-big-on-sunny-days/?sc=rsin /articles/sunshine-spurs-spending-investors-bet-big-on-sunny-days/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:05:36 EST New research by the University of South Australia has found a connection between pleasant weather conditions and higher investment in lottery-like stocks. University of South Australia /articles/summer-holidays-aren-t-all-fun-and-games-for-children-s-fitness/?sc=rsin /articles/summer-holidays-aren-t-all-fun-and-games-for-children-s-fitness/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:30:36 EST The summer holiday break is often considered a time of fun and relaxation for school children, but hand in hand with a respite from routine comes an increase in sedentary behaviour and screen time, and in turn, poorer health and academic outcomes. University of South Australia /articles/ai-model-confirms-vaccination-is-key-to-cutting-covid-in-prisons/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-model-confirms-vaccination-is-key-to-cutting-covid-in-prisons/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 May 2024 19:05:46 EST A team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based transmission model that can predict prison infection rates with high accuracy. Incorporating real-world data from every facility in the NSW prison system, the new findings add weight to current theoretical models. University of South Australia /articles/the-ai-paradox-building-creativity-to-protect-against-ai/?sc=rsin /articles/the-ai-paradox-building-creativity-to-protect-against-ai/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 May 2024 17:30:22 EST A new machine-learning model developed by the University of South Australia is providing teachers with access to high-quality, fit-for-purpose creativity tests, that can score assessments in a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost. University of South Australia /articles/brave-new-virtual-world-fast-becoming-a-reality-in-the-mining-sector/?sc=rsin /articles/brave-new-virtual-world-fast-becoming-a-reality-in-the-mining-sector/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 May 2024 22:05:01 EST A virtual and robotic revolution in Australia's mining industry could spell the end of fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers within a decade, according to one of the country's leading geologists and immersive technology experts. University of South Australia /articles/weight-gain-is-kicked-to-the-curb-in-antipsychotic-drug-breakthrough/?sc=rsin /articles/weight-gain-is-kicked-to-the-curb-in-antipsychotic-drug-breakthrough/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 May 2024 20:05:27 EST World first research from the University of South Australia shows that antipsychotics can be reformulated with a strategically engineered coating that not only mitigates unwanted weight gain but also boosts serotonin levels by more than 250%. University of South Australia /articles/can-you-escape-the-medical-mayhem-of-unisa-s-new-immersive-teaching-experience2/?sc=rsin /articles/can-you-escape-the-medical-mayhem-of-unisa-s-new-immersive-teaching-experience2/?sc=rsin Sun, 26 May 2024 22:05:04 EST Fluorescent hospital lights, a post-operative patient monitored by machines, and an anxious medical team waiting to sign off the successful procedure. But something's missing and until it's found no one can leave the room. Accounting for surgical items is a real-life scenario faced by medical teams every day, but right now it's a part of a cleverly concocted escape room experience engineered by health experts at the University of South Australia. University of South Australia /articles/humble-leaders-boost-employees-workplace-status-and-leadership-potential/?sc=rsin /articles/humble-leaders-boost-employees-workplace-status-and-leadership-potential/?sc=rsin Sun, 26 May 2024 21:05:27 EST A recent study by the University of South Australia has highlighted the significant benefits of humble leadership in the workplace. University of South Australia /articles/survey-reveals-growing-support-for-changing-australia-day-date/?sc=rsin /articles/survey-reveals-growing-support-for-changing-australia-day-date/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 May 2024 02:05:32 EST Support for retaining 26 January as Australia's national day of celebration appears to be slipping, according to a new survey that shows growing numbers of people are open to changing the date out of respect for First Nations people. University of South Australia /articles/nutbush-fever-how-the-ike-and-tina-turner-hit-became-australia-s-dance-sensation/?sc=rsin /articles/nutbush-fever-how-the-ike-and-tina-turner-hit-became-australia-s-dance-sensation/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 22:05:43 EST Researchers at the University of South Australia and Edith Cowan University in WA have explored the origins of the iconic Nutbush dance and how it became an Australian cultural phenomenon. University of South Australia