Find an Expert

News Publications

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
Media Release

1997 / 1998 / 1999 / 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013

January 2003

8	Jan	Two researchers win prestigious medals
8	Jan	Exceptional selection of summer courses
10	Jan	Adelaide takes strong stand on cheating
15	Jan	Human lymph disease could tail off thanks to gecko
15	Jan	New nursing head has distinguished career
15	Jan	Research award to better understand ageing
16	Jan	Siemens science experience offers opportunities
20	Jan	Law graduate lands Geneva appointment
21	Jan	Human rights internship program to be established
23	Jan	Henneberg receives Poland's highest academic award
28	Jan	Major breakthrough as optical fibre link completed
31	Jan	Community leaders talk uni's future

February 2003

4	Feb	Andy Thomas Scholar announced
6	Feb	University library moves further into electronic age
7	Feb	Scientists urge caution on gene transfer issue
11	Feb	First-degree graduates quick to land full-time jobs
11	Feb	Adelaide's new education centre... in Sydney
13	Feb	Angina drug study boosted by scholarship
13	Feb	Routine prostate tests not appropriate: academic
16	Feb	Lessons learned from Ash Wednesday
17	Feb	Rhodes Scholarship celebrates 100 years
18	Feb	Uni to run National Wine Centre
19	Feb	New age for Mungo Man
24	Feb	Uni supports Mundulla Yellows research
25	Feb	Top cop takes over Uni's security
26	Feb	Classics graduate heading to Oxford
26	Feb	Olympic sponsors may not get their money's worth
27	Feb	Acting Dean named for business school

March 2003

4	Mar	Entry to medicine - Q&A
5	Mar	General Practice secures new Fellowship
7	Mar	Public lecture tackles war in Iraq
11	Mar	New Czech president is Adelaide professor
11	Mar	Warfare forum explores new threats, strategies
12	Mar	Clock strikes at Roseworthy - 120 years later
13	Mar	Singapore recognises Adelaide medical school
17	Mar	DSTO - University of Adelaide to address national shortfall in microwave radar and photonics expertise
17	Mar	Graduate destination surveys go on line
20	Mar	Iraq war and the law: what's at stake?
20	Mar	Genomics centre benefits from fellowships
24	Mar	Professor Robert Hill awarded Clarke Medal

April 2003

2	Apr	Public Forum asks: is war the answer?
2	Apr	Uni benefits from China research funding
3	Apr	Wine professor elected Academy Fellow
4	Apr	Best Paper Award to two uni researchers
4	Apr	University cancels staff travel
7	Apr	Young lions of medical research win scholarships
7	Apr	People Smuggling: Global Dimensions
8	Apr	Jazz singer wins Fulbright scholarship
8	Apr	Uni dominates Fleming's Design Competition
8	Apr	University welcomes independent quality report
10	Apr	Entrepreneurs' Challenge launched
10	Apr	Uni's budding international lawyer
10	Apr	Free public lecture examines role of music conservatoires
16	Apr	Law School reaps success from work program
22	Apr	How do you stop the self sabotage?
23	Apr	SARS affects Adelaide concert series
29	Apr	Young is Swinburne's new Vice-Chancellor
30	Apr	Postgrad quality papers go online
30	Apr	Tougher testing for alternative medicines

May 2003

1	May	Free public lectures by new professors
2	May	Still House puts Adelaide on world map
6	May	Uni's accommodation strategy on track
6	May	Back pain research wins international prize
6	May	Public lecture on changing shape of UK-Australia migration
8	May	Double scholarship success for twin cellists
12	May	Australians to be studied in Ash Wednesday follow-up
16	May	Students to benefit from library appeal
20	May	Engineer first non-US student to receive special award
21	May	Uni's finances back on track
22	May	Dentists to give library new fillings
26	May	Adelaide Uni benefits from Fulbright scholar
28	May	Free lecture: the media and the war in Iraq
29	May	A major forum on current trade issues
30	May	$5 million for industry-linked research

June 2003

2	Jun	What's happened to Adelaide's native species?
4	Jun	World-class supercomputer for Adelaide
5	Jun	Updated powers for the University of Adelaide
10	Jun	New Australian School of Petroleum opens
13	Jun	U.S. judge to discuss Bush v Gore
16	Jun	Uni launches suicide postvention project
17	Jun	Technology management and transfer under the spotlight
18	Jun	Former NZ Prime Minister to deliver Joseph Fisher lecture
19	Jun	New plan for Adelaide rooftops to go bush
30	Jun	Who will be our Young Investigator of the Year?

July 2003

1	Jul	Transnational crime and terrorism course goes global
1	Jul	Composing hits the right note for music student
2	Jul	Postgrad conference focuses on quality
4	Jul	Let the Games begin!
7	Jul	Study questions gambling program
8	Jul	University launches Reconciliation Statement
9	Jul	Calling all chess champs: $4000 on offer
10	Jul	Uphill battle for PM on Asian visit: expert
10	Jul	Water-saving study yields high hope for farmers
11	Jul	Wine Centre agreement formally signed
11	Jul	Adelaide wins gold at Southern Uni Games
14	Jul	Uni graduates lead in earnings and employment
14	Jul	Book focuses on constitutional and parliamentary reform
16	Jul	Guru conductor visits Adelaide - at last!
16	Jul	E-Challenge enters semi-final stage
17	Jul	New study gives insights into gay men
18	Jul	First performance on Bosendorfer
22	Jul	US $1.2m grant awarded to Adelaide
28	Jul	A world of ideas as e-challenge hots up
28	Jul	International focus on e-challenge workshop
29	Jul	Elderly sought for study on daily living
30	Jul	Adelaide gets positive rating in uni guide
31	Jul	Fee-based enrolment - FAQ
31	Jul	Adelaide changes fee-based entry for 2004
31	Jul	$10m Automotive Safety Research centre for uni

August 2003

1	Aug	It's graduation time at the University of Adelaide
4	Aug	Graduation address: Ed McAlister
5	Aug	Lynn Arnold to receive doctorate
5	Aug	Trade Ministers Face Uphill Battle in Mexico - New Institute Poll
5	Aug	Graduation address: Ian Kowalick
6	Aug	Top architectural award for uni graduate
7	Aug	Roseworthy Information Day spotlights careers in agriculture
8	Aug	Uni receives cheque for Mitchell Gates
8	Aug	Overseas students an investment in SA future
12	Aug	New book takes author from pub rock to PhD
18	Aug	U.S. expert to address overall U.S. trade policy
26	Aug	Sir Anthony Mason addresses Law School
26	Aug	New director announced for Roseworthy
27	Aug	Alexander Downer to give Playford Lecture

September 2003

3	Sep	$3m world-class centre for cancer research
3	Sep	First "supercows" born at Roseworthy
5	Sep	Family businesses exporting successfully: study
9	Sep	Marriage of talents for Mozart's Figaro
9	Sep	Students dish up multicultural salad!
10	Sep	Adelaide joins World Suicide Prevention Day
12	Sep	New wireless network a perfect study setting
12	Sep	Award-winning percussion team in concert
15	Sep	Adelaide graduate lands top defence job
17	Sep	Free admission to National Wine Centre
19	Sep	Power-packed EChallenge in finals fever
19	Sep	Students leave class behind to drill for gold
22	Sep	Crawford to address international law
24	Sep	Commercialisation seminars give students extra boost
24	Sep	War and nation-building on roundtable agenda
25	Sep	Safety device wins $70,000 EChallenge
25	Sep	Bee research adds buzz to tomato industry
29	Sep	New Alumni Director appointed
30	Sep	Uni celebrates $129,000 support for library

October 2003

1	Oct	Uni supports students' concerns
2	Oct	Deputy VC takes senior job at Monash
2	Oct	Uni and CSIRO embark on unique venture
3	Oct	Coetzee wins Nobel Prize for Literature
8	Oct	Soprano stars in Song and Symphony
8	Oct	Parkinson's disease focus of Abbie Lecture
10	Oct	Free admission to Wine Centre extended
14	Oct	Public lecture reveals science behind the nation
14	Oct	Global trade opinion poll
15	Oct	Adelaide wins $10.7m research funding
17	Oct	Adelaide student wins Rhodes Scholarship
18	Oct	Men's health study wins $450,000 Florey grant
21	Oct	Free public forum: is Islam being hijacked?
23	Oct	Uni links into world oil and gas industry
23	Oct	"Brain gain" grows from plant biotech
29	Oct	Uni hosts top U.S. researchers
29	Oct	Annual Florey Lecture: what's more important than footy?
30	Oct	Free entry to Wine Centre for summer holidays
30	Oct	Uni student wins Global Achiever award

November 2003

7	Nov	Psychology Week puts emphasis on families
11	Nov	Uni invites NT Chief Minister to Adelaide
11	Nov	China's chief scientist opens lab in Adelaide
12	Nov	$11 million boost for medical research
13	Nov	Centre Warns of Delicate Balancing Act Ahead
13	Nov	HIV risk among gay men not due to "complacency"
14	Nov	"Trevfest" honours leading war historian
14	Nov	China's chief scientist is new Honorary Professor
18	Nov	McFarlane wins Robert Laufer Award
18	Nov	World-class drug and alcohol research centre opens
19	Nov	Youth art exhibition at Barr Smith Library
20	Nov	Uni offers unique course in international trade
21	Nov	New course to benefit rural nurses

December 2003

1	Dec	Young doctors follow on from Waugh challenge
2	Dec	Latham's election one big Labor gamble
2	Dec	Uni to recognise its many volunteers
2	Dec	Leeds mining engineer fills Exec Dean role
5	Dec	How well do we really know our neighbours?
8	Dec	WTO Trade Round: Latest Adelaide Poll Shows Good and Bad News
8	Dec	Chess masters in Adelaide for championship
10	Dec	Rachel makes it a Rhodes double for 2004
15	Dec	Dr Charles Pearce promoted to Professor
16	Dec	Frog research - more than skin deep
16	Dec	Wheat crop has added health benefits
16	Dec	Brain studies share national award
16	Dec	First DSTO Chair of Microwave Radar appointed
17	Dec	Professorial promotions
18	Dec	Oxygen breathes fresh air into fight against cancer

University News Archive Media Release

University News Archive
Media Release