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The Adelaidean provides news about the teaching, research and other activities of the University.

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The University's bi-annual alumni magazine.

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For help with finding an expert for your story or the latest news from the University of Adelaide, please contact one of the Media Officers below:

David Ellis
Media Officer and Editor of the Adelaidean
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Candace Gibson
Media and Public Relations Officer
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Robyn Mills
Media and Corporate Communications Officer
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University News Archive

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August 2008

8	Aug	UK nursing leader appointed Professor in Adelaide
7	Aug	$43.5 billion worth of consumer influence - or not?
7	Aug	Terrorism threat prompts new building designs
5	Aug	Climate change sceptics get science answers
4	Aug	University unveils official Vice-Chancellor portrait
4	Aug	Teaching excellence awards go to Adelaide staff
4	Aug	Mid-year Graduations at University of Adelaide
1	Aug	How can we discover the cause of cerebral palsy?
1	Aug	Virtual world is the safest for miners
1	Aug	Award for research unlocking wheat gene pool

July 2008

31	Jul	Cancer surgeon and survivor shares his story
30	Jul	August nights the hot ticket for music lovers
29	Jul	New treatment for advanced prostate cancer
29	Jul	'Chicken and chips' theory of Pacific migration
28	Jul	Adelaide becomes home to super greenhouse
22	Jul	University of Adelaide launches Business School
18	Jul	Surveillance expert is new head of research
18	Jul	Big challenges facing the financial market
17	Jul	Bio Skills SA sets new standard in medical teaching
17	Jul	First death cap mushroom discovered in South Australia
15	Jul	Brain damage and disease is focus of public lecture
14	Jul	Hindmarsh to construct flagship university building
11	Jul	Defence leaders gather at simulation conference
11	Jul	Free lectures bring social sciences to the public
9	Jul	Intervention needed for Asian mothers, babies
8	Jul	Calling for art with heart and soul
8	Jul	King of jazz trumpets lunchtime concerts
7	Jul	New tools for improving energy efficiency
6	Jul	How do we know that humans have led to climate change?
4	Jul	Students debate world problems UN-style
3	Jul	Former Foreign Affairs Minister takes uni role
3	Jul	10,000 Australians needed for world-first study
2	Jul	Safer prisons needed for Aboriginal offenders
1	Jul	Youth push for a nuclear weapons-free world
1	Jul	Public forum to debate State's water choices

June 2008

26	Jun	Geothermal energy support heats up
25	Jun	Looming tropical disaster needs urgent action
25	Jun	'Lost' portraits join Vice-Chancellor display
25	Jun	Submarine stealth is target of new research
24	Jun	Ready, set, action! Calling on young filmmakers
23	Jun	Funding agreement secures student services
20	Jun	Brain challenge for state's brainiest kids
20	Jun	New York praise for Adelaide 'Songs'
18	Jun	World-class environment vision for Mt Lofty Ranges
16	Jun	New $30 million fund for research breakthrough
13	Jun	Threatened or invasive? Species' fates identified
11	Jun	Inequality gap revealed on State's targets
11	Jun	Worldwide mission to solve iron deficiency
6	Jun	Australia is best placed to transform energy use
5	Jun	Dry statistics to help predict drought
5	Jun	Why do Australian men die early?
3	Jun	New Zealand colonised 1000 years later
2	Jun	Emergency plans for Fulbright Scholar
2	Jun	Positive visions needed for climate change action
2	Jun	Who will be our Young Investigator of the Year?
2	Jun	Roseworthy students steer towards Royal Show

May 2008

30	May	$1.7 million for industry-linked research
29	May	Ecstasy deaths linked to raised body temperature
28	May	Who are South Australia's best new animators?
28	May	World Vision chief outlines way forward after 'sorry'
26	May	Achieving global cooperation on climate change
26	May	Childcare project helps vulnerable mothers
24	May	New Institute for mining and energy sectors
23	May	Scientists awarded lion's share of grants
23	May	Politics put aside to celebrate university ties
20	May	Continued growth for investment in Uni's future
15	May	Night-time passion returns to Elder Hall
14	May	New treatment for diabetes in pregnancy is safe
13	May	Conference targets disease via human growth factors
12	May	Mutant gene causes epilepsy, intellectual disability in women
9	May	Urban design answers to Adelaide's environmental sins
9	May	Does Parliament House promote good politics?
8	May	Worldwide platypus study tracks 160 million years
6	May	Model United Nations to take place in Adelaide
2	May	New project to help GPs prescribe the right drugs
1	May	Piano players scoop major Jazz Awards

April 2008

30	Apr	Healthier, tastier lamb faces the ultimate test
30	Apr	Smoking is a major cause of gum disease: study
30	Apr	Confucius spreads his word in Adelaide
30	Apr	Acclaimed authors join Creative Writing program
29	Apr	Reducing world poverty through opening up markets
28	Apr	Adelaide and Indonesia launch dual finance degree
24	Apr	Scientists urged to make a stand on climate change
24	Apr	Anzac trees should also be remembered
24	Apr	Helping farmers cope with stress during drought
23	Apr	Federation Fellow for University of Adelaide
21	Apr	Singapore growth strategy for University
19	Apr	An eye on both detail and the big picture
19	Apr	Distinctions earn student a teaching role
18	Apr	Memorial service for sculptor John Dowie
18	Apr	PhD nursing study exposes killers in hospitals
18	Apr	Ecuadorian chef unveils his recipe for success
16	Apr	Trade pessimism grows: global survey
15	Apr	New treatment could double pregnancy rates
15	Apr	Novel wound treatment reduces scar tissue
15	Apr	10th anniversary celebrations in Singapore
14	Apr	Lingnan University to offer Adelaide MBA in Hong Kong
14	Apr	Clever irrigation could save dying river red gums
13	Apr	Malay dentist sheds light on facial deformities
13	Apr	Sports entrepreneur jumps into the deep end
11	Apr	University holds graduation ceremonies in Asia
10	Apr	Globalisation expert gives Joseph Fisher lecture
7	Apr	Grim warning on climate change from ancient DNA
4	Apr	Scientists explore future of river's end
4	Apr	New research to unlock mysteries of brain cancer, stroke
4	Apr	Switched on students take new look at wind power
4	Apr	Career opportunities for indigenous students
2	Apr	Two Australians for prestigious Harvard position
1	Apr	Elder Hall is home to international cello festival

March 2008

31	Mar	Young geologist wins State's top honour
31	Mar	South Australians make up 70% of medical intake
28	Mar	University academics add depth to 2020 Summit
28	Mar	Women sought for study on hormonal disorder
25	Mar	Prominence in research recognised with professorship
11	Mar	Architecture students target Mid North towns
7	Mar	Sexual performance may hold key to men's health
5	Mar	University welcomes State's best students
5	Mar	Acclaimed novelist is Uni writer-in-residence
4	Mar	Employer of Choice title awarded to University
4	Mar	Lunchtime concerts an Adelaide "oasis"
4	Mar	From Uluru to Noosa, one million tune in to Adelaide
4	Mar	Nutrition research leaders aim to save lives

February 2008

29	Feb	University ignites for Festival opening
29	Feb	Senator rejoins politics - as a researcher
27	Feb	Climate change lectures open to public
26	Feb	A billion reasons to be creative in South Australia
25	Feb	50 years of Adelaide architecture on display
20	Feb	Google searches for Adelaide computing talent
20	Feb	Women urged to hear more about hormone problem
19	Feb	Historic dinner for Adelaide's business icons
18	Feb	Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy
12	Feb	Adelaide offers a world-class education
12	Feb	Australia ready for leadership on "sorry"
12	Feb	Uni staff urged to acknowledge "sorry" day
11	Feb	Adelaide hosts international wine workshop
8	Feb	GM canola ban "disappointing"
7	Feb	New research facility to analyse a nano-world
7	Feb	New hope for hepatitis C sufferers
6	Feb	New Confucius Institute head at Chinese New Year
6	Feb	Fertiliser research centre an Australian first

January 2008

31	Jan	Scientists achieve major genetics breakthrough
16	Jan	The facts about medical degree selection
15	Jan	Record offer numbers from University of Adelaide
14	Jan	New director to steer road safety body
11	Jan	Cyberspace crime experts to gather in Adelaide
10	Jan	Basic first aid could save elderly deaths
9	Jan	String quartet strikes a fine tune with University
8	Jan	Google invests in Uni's computer programs
4	Jan	Surgery no quick fix for sleep problems
2	Jan	Information evening prepares new students for 2008