World-Class Research
Adelaide Uni: a "powerhouse" of world-class research. Confirming that the NRF is funding ‘well above world class standard’ neurosurgical research at the University of Adelaide.
The University of Adelaide's position as an Australian leader in research has been confirmed with release of the results of the first Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) process.
ERA is a Federal Government initiative to assess the research quality at universities across Australia, using a combination of measures on researchers, research outputs, research income, reputation and other measures.
Specific research areas at the University of Adelaide that have been rated at the highest level include: Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine, Oncology and Carcinogenesis, Geology, Astronomical and Space Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Plant Biology, Optical Physics, and Performing Arts and Creative Writing.
"As one of the smaller research-intensive universities, we have clearly shown our capacity to generate high-quality research outcomes that are commensurate with our Group of Eight (Go8) status," Professor McWha says.
"Our ERA results are well in line with the University's understanding of and investment in our research strengths. Establishing dedicated research Institutes and Centres and building on our strengths has ensured that the University is well placed to continue as a powerhouse of research.
"Many of our research programs are also integrated into learning and teaching, giving our students the opportunity to work beside and learn from some of our most respected and innovative researchers.
"A key to our success is the University's ability to attract the best researchers from Australia and overseas and provide them with the infrastructure and support to achieve great research outcomes," he says.
Research discipline areas at the University of Adelaide rated well above world standard:
• Physical Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Creative Arts and Writing
Research discipline areas at the University of Adelaide rated above world standard:
• Biological Sciences
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Law and Legal Studies
• Philosophy and Religious Studies
Neurosurgical Research at the University of Adelaide rated above world standard:
Neurosurgical research carried out under Professor Vink, NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research and supported by the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation is classified in the ERA category of Medical and Health Sciences as above world standard.
Source: Marketing & Strategic Communications, The University of Adelaide website www.adelaide.edu.au. As reported by The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Initiative website www.arc.gov.au/era/.
