Robinson Research Institute

10/02/2026

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of research at the Robinson Research Institute 🧬✨

We asked four of our incredible researchers, from PhD candidate to Associate Professor, to share what a career in science means to them.

🎥 Watch, listen, and be inspired! If you know a young person wondering whether science is ’for them’, let this be their sign to say yes.

Adelaide University

08/02/2026

💥We know who our vote goes to in this community award!💥

Professor Louise Hull has been named a finalist in the category TOP INNOVATOR of the 2026 Advertiser, Sunday Mail, SkyCity Woman of the Year Awards.

Professor Louise Hull is an expert in fertility and women's health and co-leads the Accelerator Programme Chronic Reproductive Diseases at the Robinson Research Institute. She has helped countless people on their journey of building a family and her research is set to revolutionise the diagnosis of endometriosis through medical imaging and the use of artificial intelligence.

🗳️ Community voting is open now! Cast your vote on adelaidenow.com.au👉 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/time-to-vote-meet-your-2026-advertiser-sunday-mail-skycity-woman-of-the-year-finalists/news-story/a4fa35364adb2db7b1ee078c094257c0

27/01/2026

Thinking about having a baby? Fertility is a ‘pre-season game’ and pre-conception care can make all the difference in optimising your chances to be ready for when it counts. Here are our top five tips for wannabe parents – powered by science. Read more via link in comments 👇

20/01/2026

Quench your thirst and nurture your brain at Science in the Pub Adelaide. RRI researcher A/Professor Jodie Avery will be on the panel, talking about how non-invasive medical imaging can be used to diagnose endometriosis. Register 👇

Happy New Year! Our first event for 2026 will be on The Science of Non-invasive Imaging.

We're starting the new year with exciting and very diverse applications for light and imaging, with local research featuring wine, endometriosis and bugs!

Everyone is welcome, and as always, registration is free but do reserve a seat using the link (in the comments section) to help us with the event set-up.

14/01/2026

S***m might be ‘multitasking’ and this could help explain why some couples struggle to conceive.
A project, led by RRI researcher Dr David Sharkey and Dr John Schjenken investigates how s***m may help prepare the immune environment for pregnancy, beyond just fertilising an egg.

This research could unlock new answers for the many people facing unexplained infertility.

Learn more 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-s***m-multitasking-new-research-delve-5cqcc

09/01/2026

Planning for a baby one day or just want to keep your options open?
In this article, fertility expert and RRI research leader Professor Louise Hull breaks down what you can do now to protect your future fertility.

From healthy habits and egg or s***m freezing, to navigating chronic conditions, cancer treatment or gender-affirming care - planning ahead can make a real difference.

Read the full article here 👇

From condoms to the contraceptive pill, s*x education for teens and young adults typically includes information on how to avoid pregnancy but often lacks information on how to safeguard our fertility. Many of us desire to become a parent one day.

05/01/2026

As part of the transition to Adelaide University, this page now represents Robinson Research Institute at Adelaide University.

Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported us on our journey under the University of Adelaide. We’re proud to continue sharing our achievements and our impact on improving reproductive, maternal and child health as part of this new chapter.

30/12/2025

A big year wrapped up in less than 30 seconds! Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in 2025.

23/12/2025

As we approach the festive season, we want to thank our research community, collaborators, partners, and the many families and individuals who inspire our work every day.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, another tradition, or simply enjoy a moment of rest at this time of year, we hope this season brings you connection, kindness, and renewal.

Thank you for supporting us on our mission to deliver world-class advances in human reproduction, maternal, and child health in Australia, and around the world! We’re excited for 2026 - under the roof of Adelaide University.

16/12/2025

Our quarterly issue of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is out now!

Inside: tips on safeguarding your fertility, innovation and AI in endometriosis ultrasound, women’s reproductive health in primary care, and how we nurture the next generation of health researchers.

📩 Read it here: https://shorturl.at/wNPwf

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