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

Lumen
The University's bi-annual alumni magazine.

Staff News
The University's weekly newsletter keeping staff informed about what's on.

The Media Unit

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:

Kate Husband
Communications Manager (Media)
work: +61 8 8313 0814
mobile: +61 451 630 969

David Ellis
Media Officer and Editor of the Adelaidean
work: +61 8 8313 5414
mobile +61 421 612 762

Robyn Mills
Media and Corporate Communications Officer
work: +61 8 8313 6341
mobile +61 410 689 084

University News Archive
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January 2002

15	Jan	State election - politics experts
18	Jan	Ex-Port Pirie student wins Andy Thomas Scholarship
23	Jan	U.S. attacks bring increase in Japanese students
28	Jan	Revealed: the truth about Victorians and sex
29	Jan	Adelaide to showcase first X-ray microscope in Australia

February 2002

4	Feb	Are you Australia's next great writer?
5	Feb	Pregnant women sought for mother-baby study
7	Feb	Hidden unemployed in South Australia
7	Feb	Global warming update opens combustion conference
8	Feb	Apology for past experiments on Aboriginal people
12	Feb	Bio-Education takes the next step with BioED
12	Feb	Online learning a first for 15,000 students
13	Feb	Multi-disciplinary approach to multi-media
14	Feb	Real-life witchcraft explored in public course
21	Feb	New Law School Dean is appointed
26	Feb	Students take stage at World Congress

March 2002

4	Mar	Ecstasy link to long-term brain damage
6	Mar	Launch of landmark A-Z history of South Australia
7	Mar	Desalting options for Adelaide's water supply
11	Mar	Chinese language on increase as business opportunities rise
14	Mar	University's first Master of Wine Business
14	Mar	Ex-Riverton High School pupil wins Premier's Scholarship
18	Mar	2002 Careers fairs at Bonython Hall
21	Mar	Splash of colour for statue
22	Mar	University of Adelaide appoints new Vice-Chancellor
26	Mar	New study probes drug and road crash links
28	Mar	Let the debating challenge begin!

April 2002

3	Apr	Gamblers sought for new study
8	Apr	French boost for research centre on Kangaroo Island
8	Apr	Wine closure device seals venture capital win
23	Apr	Academic's book prompts Japanese war apology
26	Apr	Two more Hawker Scholars for Adelaide
29	Apr	Cholesterol proves healthy for medal winner

May 2002

1	May	Inaugural Lectures to showcase University's diverse talent
1	May	The challenge is on for young entrepreneurs
2	May	New automotive safety centre to be world leader
5	May	Who will deliver the next generation of Australians?
10	May	Adelaide takes a bite of oral health research grants
10	May	Award of new plant centre "A triumph for S.A. science"
13	May	Success stories to inspire next generation of innovators
31	May	University scores another biotech success

June 2002

11	Jun	Weapons-buying "system" contributes to costly mistakes
13	Jun	Greek myth comes to life in Orfeo
18	Jun	Howard's comments on international court "disturbing"
27	Jun	$55,000 for Adelaide graduate to study in US
27	Jun	New VC takes on international role
27	Jun	Stem cell scientist to head new Sciences Faculty

July 2002

2	Jul	Weight loss a likely gain from exercise study
8	Jul	Livestock conference tackles tough questions
8	Jul	$12m rock-solid investment in geology
9	Jul	Another international win for MBA students
10	Jul	Challenging western perceptions of Islam
10	Jul	Adelaide in world league for scientific research
12	Jul	Chess champs converge on campus
12	Jul	Hormone Replacement Therapy: statement
16	Jul	Scientists issue statement on GM crops
18	Jul	Heritage gates to receive facelift
19	Jul	World space forum and free public lecture
19	Jul	HRT study should continue: recommendation
22	Jul	Stronger links needed between parents and schools
23	Jul	Constitution experts to gather in Adelaide
23	Jul	Working hours test case opens way for change
25	Jul	Musicians' emotions to be explored at seminar
25	Jul	Putting Adelaide on the space map
31	Jul	Adelaide demographer wins $1.1 million fellowship

August 2002

2	Aug	Helpmann Academy launches mentorship scheme
5	Aug	New Vice-Chancellor starts today
6	Aug	New insight into State Bank collapse
7	Aug	Minister announces Biotechnology Fellowships
8	Aug	Needed: mothers and babies at play
8	Aug	Nation's first high-tech chip facility opens in Adelaide
9	Aug	Are you South Australia's most brilliant scholar?
12	Aug	Graduation Ceremonies Today
12	Aug	Echallenge heating up for young entrepreneurs
13	Aug	Free public lecture: the future of disease
14	Aug	Eureka Prize to Adelaide science journalist
16	Aug	Space science degree blasts off at Adelaide
16	Aug	Conference to target constitutional reform
16	Aug	To Eat or Not To Eat?
20	Aug	"Smart pills" under microscope in new study
20	Aug	Marine biologist gets fresh with media
22	Aug	$8.77 million grants to investigate reproductive health
23	Aug	Percussionist one of nation's best young performers
23	Aug	New Adelaide education centre for $16 billion Australian oil and gas industry
23	Aug	PM opens new Petroleum Engineering building
28	Aug	Can politicians have a life? Working time & family
29	Aug	New study links food habits to common illness

September 2002

2	Sep	Drop of white the right stuff for vines
4	Sep	Farrer medal awarded to wheat breeder
4	Sep	Adelaide dairy cows to become the world's cream
5	Sep	Lack of "Asia Knowledge" hurting Australia: Report
6	Sep	Free public forum recognises Sept 11
6	Sep	Property sale to pave way for new student accommodation
9	Sep	Australian knowledge of Asia in jeopardy: new report
11	Sep	Iraq attack spells danger for Australia: expert
12	Sep	New multimedia research group thinks outside the square
12	Sep	Elder School of Music opens its doors
16	Sep	Concern over $2.3 billion alternative medicine bill
20	Sep	Elder School to get $8 million facelift
24	Sep	Adelaide staff are Tall Poppies of science
25	Sep	First concert for new digital pipe organ
26	Sep	Gastronomy students get taste of Adelaide
26	Sep	Forum focuses on good fats
30	Sep	Wanted: hosts for Japanese university students

October 2002

2	Oct	Adelaide wins $10.7 million in research grants
17	Oct	Cyber crime exposed in free public lecture
18	Oct	Rhodes Scholar announced
18	Oct	Is dairy protein healthier than red meat?
21	Oct	University to implement security measures
23	Oct	New wasp species salutes one of SA's greats
24	Oct	WISDOM ends - funding withdrawn for HRT study
25	Oct	Five teams are finalists for $80,000 business challenge
28	Oct	Breakthrough in blocking water transport in plants and humans
29	Oct	Bali tragedy renews focus on grief program
30	Oct	Students go to court in hands-on initiative
30	Oct	$6.9 Million injected into medical research
31	Oct	Public forum examines different views of God
31	Oct	Revolutionary roofing concept wins echallenge
31	Oct	Mouth-watering book gets tongues wagging
31	Oct	Duncan documentary wins media award

November 2002

4	Nov	New horse research initiative at Roseworthy
5	Nov	International award for echidna researcher
7	Nov	Joint Adelaide-China laboratory opens
7	Nov	Nanotech scientist wins national award
7	Nov	More medical research funding for Adelaide
11	Nov	Students to benefit from new scholarships fund
11	Nov	University finances on track for 2002
18	Nov	Booklet on death and dying is leading edge
18	Nov	University to increase student accommodation
26	Nov	Finale not to be missed
27	Nov	World-first centre to study city's biodiversity
27	Nov	Transnational crime & terrorism addressed

December 2002

2	Dec	Medical school receives maximum accreditation
3	Dec	Work begins on $9.2 million plant centre
3	Dec	World's oil and gas experts in South Australia
4	Dec	New video clarifies menopause management issues
6	Dec	Winery's future prosperity boosted by students
6	Dec	Two Rhodes Scholars in one year!
6	Dec	WTO boss to head international "think tank"
11	Dec	Australia must adopt a system of paid maternity leave
11	Dec	CRC funding success for Adelaide
12	Dec	Power company collapse shows need for inquiry
13	Dec	More than 2500 will graduate next week
17	Dec	Theatre Guild is critics' choice