Research facilities | Adelaide University
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Research facilities | Adelaide University
Research facilities
Adelaide University has a wide range of cutting-edge research facilities and services available across our campuses for researchers, students, government and industry.
Discover our centrally managed research facilities*
*Please see links to NCRIS and Adelaide University colleges and other specialist facilities webpages below, for facilities hosted within them.
Adelaide Microscopy
Adelaide Microscopy is a centrally located facility offering a broad range of the most technologically advanced instrumentation for microscopy and microanalysis to universities, research institutions and industry.
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Adelaide RNA
Adelaide RNA focuses on transforming RNA research into breakthrough solutions for infectious diseases, cancer immunotherapy, gene therapy and beyond.
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Biobank
The Biobank is a biorepository to centrally and securely house valuable research material currently stored in ultracold (-80°C) freezers throughout the schools.
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Biological Services
Biological Services supports the biomedical research community through the delivery of best practice and world standard laboratory animal products and services.
Find out more
OptoFab Adelaide
OptoFab offers fabrication services for custom optical glass with unique properties, extrusion capabilities for specialised preforms for optical fibres, and fibre drawing capabilities for glass, silica, and polymers, including microstructured fibres.
Find out more
Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA)
Plant SynBio Australia at Adelaide University delivers plant synthetic biology services, infrastructure, and expertise for research provider, government and industry institutions.
Find out more
Uncrewed Research Aircraft Facility (URAF)
The Uncrewed Research Aircraft Facility (URAF), also known as the ‘drone hub’ is one of Australia’s leading University-based drone operators, research and training facilities.
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National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Facilities
The Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) supports strong national collaborations and high-quality research that responds to scientific and societal challenges we face today. Each South Australian-based NCRIS project builds on our scientific expertise across key sectors, including agriculture, food and wine, health and medical, defence and space, advanced manufacturing, and environment and energy.
NCRIS research facilities provide critical research infrastructure for researchers and businesses to develop new products, services and solutions to major health, environmental and economic challenges. Since 2019, South Australia’s NCRIS facilities have supported approximately 6,223 collaborations with researchers and 670 collaborations with industry partners.
NCRIS-funded projects collaborate with Adelaide University through a variety of partnerships including the following:
Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF)
Find out more
OptoFab Adelaide (ANFF)
Find out more
Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF)
Find out more
Bioplatforms Australia
Find out more
Microscopy Australia
Find out more
National Imaging Facility (NIF)
Find out more
Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA)
Find out more
TERN Ecosystem Research Infrastructure
Find out more
Adelaide University colleges and other specialist facilities
As well as the above facilities, there are a number of other research infrastructure facilities within the University colleges and additional specialist facilities. These are accessible via links below.
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Adelaide University’s College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities has one of the most diverse creative and cultural academic portfolios in Australia. Its degrees span arts, culture and creativity.
Find out more
College of Business and Law
Adelaide University’s College of Business and Law partners with industry, government and the wider community to drive innovation, shape policy, and create meaningful impact for the wider community.
Find out more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Through our education and research, Adelaide University’s College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences drives real-world outcomes to create more interconnected and educated societies.
Find out more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Adelaide University’s College of Engineering & IT delivers industry-connected education and research. Partner with us to shape innovation and future technologies.
Find out more
College of Health
Adelaide University’s College of Health drives industry-connected education and research. Collaborate with us to launch your health career or research breakthrough.
Find out more
College of Science
Adelaide University’s College of Science unites five schools to deliver world-class teaching and research across the sciences. Join us to launch your career in science or partner with us to drive innovation in your business.
Find out more
South Australian Sports Institute (SASI)
Find out more
A number of these facilities will be accessible through the
EZbooking system
.
Engage with us
For support accessing research infrastructure, please visit the links above to contact the Research Facilities, University Colleges and other specialist facilities.
Research facilities
Adelaide University has a wide range of cutting-edge research facilities and services available across our campuses for researchers, students, government and industry.
Discover our centrally managed research facilities*
*Please see links to NCRIS and Adelaide University colleges and other specialist facilities webpages below, for facilities hosted within them.
Adelaide Microscopy
Adelaide Microscopy is a centrally located facility offering a broad range of the most technologically advanced instrumentation for microscopy and microanalysis to universities, research institutions and industry.
Find out more
Adelaide RNA
Adelaide RNA focuses on transforming RNA research into breakthrough solutions for infectious diseases, cancer immunotherapy, gene therapy and beyond.
Find out more
Biobank
The Biobank is a biorepository to centrally and securely house valuable research material currently stored in ultracold (-80°C) freezers throughout the schools.
Find out more
Biological Services
Biological Services supports the biomedical research community through the delivery of best practice and world standard laboratory animal products and services.
Find out more
OptoFab Adelaide
OptoFab offers fabrication services for custom optical glass with unique properties, extrusion capabilities for specialised preforms for optical fibres, and fibre drawing capabilities for glass, silica, and polymers, including microstructured fibres.
Find out more
Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA)
Plant SynBio Australia at Adelaide University delivers plant synthetic biology services, infrastructure, and expertise for research provider, government and industry institutions.
Find out more
Uncrewed Research Aircraft Facility (URAF)
The Uncrewed Research Aircraft Facility (URAF), also known as the ‘drone hub’ is one of Australia’s leading University-based drone operators, research and training facilities.
Find out more
National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Facilities
The Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) supports strong national collaborations and high-quality research that responds to scientific and societal challenges we face today. Each South Australian-based NCRIS project builds on our scientific expertise across key sectors, including agriculture, food and wine, health and medical, defence and space, advanced manufacturing, and environment and energy.
NCRIS research facilities provide critical research infrastructure for researchers and businesses to develop new products, services and solutions to major health, environmental and economic challenges. Since 2019, South Australia’s NCRIS facilities have supported approximately 6,223 collaborations with researchers and 670 collaborations with industry partners.
NCRIS-funded projects collaborate with Adelaide University through a variety of partnerships including the following:
Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF)
Find out more
OptoFab Adelaide (ANFF)
Find out more
Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF)
Find out more
Bioplatforms Australia
Find out more
Microscopy Australia
Find out more
National Imaging Facility (NIF)
Find out more
Plant SynBio Australia (PSBA)
Find out more
TERN Ecosystem Research Infrastructure
Find out more
Adelaide University colleges and other specialist facilities
As well as the above facilities, there are a number of other research infrastructure facilities within the University colleges and additional specialist facilities. These are accessible via links below.
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Adelaide University’s College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities has one of the most diverse creative and cultural academic portfolios in Australia. Its degrees span arts, culture and creativity.
Find out more
College of Business and Law
Adelaide University’s College of Business and Law partners with industry, government and the wider community to drive innovation, shape policy, and create meaningful impact for the wider community.
Find out more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Through our education and research, Adelaide University’s College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences drives real-world outcomes to create more interconnected and educated societies.
Find out more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
Adelaide University’s College of Engineering & IT delivers industry-connected education and research. Partner with us to shape innovation and future technologies.
Find out more
College of Health
Adelaide University’s College of Health drives industry-connected education and research. Collaborate with us to launch your health career or research breakthrough.
Find out more
College of Science
Adelaide University’s College of Science unites five schools to deliver world-class teaching and research across the sciences. Join us to launch your career in science or partner with us to drive innovation in your business.
Find out more
South Australian Sports Institute (SASI)
Find out more
A number of these facilities will be accessible through the
EZbooking system
.
Engage with us
For support accessing research infrastructure, please visit the links above to contact the Research Facilities, University Colleges and other specialist facilities.