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January 2006
9 Jan Students win in Sports Hub expansion
9 Jan Modern tools for students at one of our oldest universities
10 Jan Viral Infection at birth linked to cerebral palsy
12 Jan Uni scoops prestigious Asian scholarships
18 Jan Adelaide offers more SA students places in Medicine
20 Jan REMEMBER pilot study shows early HRT helps memory
23 Jan Andy Thomas scholarship winner is flying high
24 Jan University of Adelaide welcomes new Education Minister
30 Jan Low-carb and low GI dieters - we're talking to you!
31 Jan Closing date nears for Place in the World art prize
February 2006
1 Feb Adelaide wins contract from $231 billlion fund
2 Feb Village boosts student accommodation
6 Feb Second round offers for Medicine
6 Feb State election: the week ahead (Feb. 6-12)
8 Feb Anxiety and depression clinic opens
9 Feb University researcher in lost world discovery
13 Feb State election: the week ahead (Feb 13-19)
16 Feb Asthma sufferers twice as likely to have other diseases
16 Feb Reproductive health researchers develop infertility drug technology
16 Feb $3 million cancer research centre opens
16 Feb More uni places for SA medical students
17 Feb A rainbow connection for campus access
20 Feb State election: the week ahead (Feb 20-26)
22 Feb University of Adelaide is Employer of Choice for Women
23 Feb Upbringing a major factor on family size
24 Feb Nick ensures Fringe goes off with a bang
27 Feb New Director to build on international success
27 Feb Radio Adelaide's Best of the Fest
27 Feb State election: the week ahead (Feb 27-Mar 5)
27 Feb Fringe Magnet to attract big crowds
28 Feb Uni congratulates new Chief Scientist
28 Feb A bitter fact to swallow: we're wine novices
March 2006
2 Mar European expert helps build industry links
3 Mar Government to fund new Climate Change Research Unit
3 Mar Lord Robert Winston at world fertility congress
6 Mar Voters swayed by negative political messages
6 Mar State election: the week ahead (March 6-12)
6 Mar Uni research to slow age-related diseases
7 Mar Major SA contribution to reproductive health
7 Mar Live Womad coverage to reach one million listeners
14 Mar SA Election: less than a week to go
16 Mar Adelaide a world leader in brain research
17 Mar SA election: a final prediction
20 Mar Significant implications for Legislative Council
20 Mar Victory for Labor and Xenophon
20 Mar Adelaide gets down to business
23 Mar Two new barley varieties to boost industry
24 Mar Commonwealth Focus to move to Adelaide
27 Mar Tertiary qualification opens doors for overseas travel
27 Mar University Futures - a global summit for Commonwealth university leaders
27 Mar State's most infamous trial under spotlight
28 Mar University of Adelaide heritage precinct launched
29 Mar Industry leaders to help transform media education
29 Mar How a passion for numbers is assisting fertility
April 2006
4 Apr Adelaide student wins US scholarship
4 Apr Students launch biodiesel motorbike project
5 Apr It's nothing but rhythm as Nick goes national
5 Apr Exhibition pays tribute to early academic explorers
7 Apr University leaders gather to discuss global issues
10 Apr Universities must work together for the benefit of all
10 Apr Nobel laureate presents student art prize
10 Apr Universities must be agents of social transformation
10 Apr Living history at the University of Adelaide
10 Apr Hat trick for University of Adelaide achievers
10 Apr Universities urged to do more to fight HIV/AIDS
11 Apr Fundraise to add value to universities
12 Apr Global participation the challenge for higher education
12 Apr University welcomes medical funding boost
13 Apr Spotlight on improving health care systems
13 Apr Students get Vice-Chancellor into high gear!
19 Apr Research puts something extra in your grapes
20 Apr Immunisation experts gather to discuss vaccine status
22 Apr Prominent Singapore alumni speak at graduation ceremonies
23 Apr Malaysian graduates urged to aim high
23 Apr Forensic dentist helps to identify bodies
27 Apr Entrepreneurs: the University of Adelaide wants you!
27 Apr Computers smart choice in schools
28 Apr Vitamins C & E do not prevent pregnancy problems: study
30 Apr Hong Kong pathologist plays down bird flu fears
May 2006
1 May Helping GPs in the fight against obesity
1 May Passing of Emeritus Professor Kevin Marjoribanks
1 May Uni wants 40 more medical places
2 May Adelaide signs historic agreement with Tsinghua
3 May Barr Smith Library appeals to donors
3 May Historic chapter in university's history
3 May Acupuncture benefits for IVF fertility
4 May Fear of dentist linked with age, sex and socio-economics
8 May Spiritual artist exhibits his work at Barr Smith Library
9 May Adelaide welcomes skilled migration changes
11 May University of Adelaide welcomes research funds
12 May Diving insect regulates buoyancy: world first
16 May It's no urban myth - gardens are good for us
16 May The big debate: Australia's population
17 May Innovative plan to lift university participation
17 May Roseworthy explores feasibility of state's first vet school
17 May Physicist makes headway on aggressive tumours
18 May Uni hosts guided tours for History Week
18 May Visual feast for digital animation fans
18 May Talented flute student wins US scholarship
18 May Public forum on new terror laws
19 May Commodities boom presents a challenge
22 May Call for action on cerebral palsy litigation
22 May Media students provide creative input for new university campaign
24 May Rural students urged to study medicine
24 May Seniors stepping in to raise grandchildren
26 May Handshake imprints for reconciliation sculpture
29 May South Australian violin's homecoming
30 May New research cluster an Australian first
30 May Architect of change for University of Adelaide
30 May Adelaide leads the way in new generation optical fibres
31 May New anti-diabetic drug in university study
31 May Australia's ugliest sheep to 'outspin' synthetics
June 2006
2 Jun Leading fertility clinic changes hands
2 Jun Turning research into reality
2 Jun Wine industry opens its doors to schools
2 Jun University appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor
5 Jun Uni records strong financial result
5 Jun Student services continue at University of Adelaide
6 Jun New gliding possum species detected in SA
6 Jun Free public seminar on polycystic ovary syndrome
9 Jun Don't give up on East Timor: trade expert
9 Jun Repeat steroids reduces breathing problems in premature babies
13 Jun Queen's birthday honour for Deputy VC (Research)
14 Jun Small business to benefit from University grant
15 Jun Water policy expert takes on new project
16 Jun Scholarship students bound for Asia
19 Jun University to host 300 media delegates
21 Jun David Hicks attorney to give public lecture
21 Jun The future for mineral exploration in southern Australia
23 Jun Wine faculty toasts a new professor
23 Jun Head of Obstetrics awarded CBE
26 Jun Top State award for biomedical innovation
26 Jun Science meets art in stem cell exhibition
28 Jun Composers win major SA awards
28 Jun Babies in intensive care: when is enough enough?
July 2006
4 Jul Celebrating the French Connection
4 Jul Nuclear test study rules out radiation link
4 Jul Adelaide stakes its mining education claim
4 Jul Adelaide Zoo strengthens ties with University
6 Jul Environmental focus for US academics
11 Jul Virus disease experts in Adelaide
11 Jul Mapping the health of South Australians
12 Jul Adelaide lecturers among nation's best
14 Jul University wins 40 extra medical places
14 Jul Major boost for health disciplines
19 Jul New book outlines the challenge for mankind
20 Jul Concerts return after winter break
21 Jul Hypothetical energy crisis for think tank forum
21 Jul Bioterrorism expert to lecture at University
21 Jul New natural contraceptive pill being trialled
24 Jul Extra places awarded to Adelaide
25 Jul New fund launched to support Roseworthy
25 Jul New ranking puts Adelaide in elite class
26 Jul Nobel Laureate to deliver 2006 Florey Lecture
26 Jul Scientists discover ancient marine reptiles
26 Jul Trade talks collapse - what now for Australian business?
26 Jul Monro named among top 10 young scientists
27 Jul Psychotherapy and cancer: new study and call for volunteers
27 Jul Raising money for a healthy cause
28 Jul Academics make the grade
28 Jul Graduation award for Nobel laureate
31 Jul Nation's best legal minds to meet in Adelaide
August 2006
2 Aug University of Adelaide tops nation for further study
3 Aug International students flock to Adelaide
3 Aug Science researchers stand tall
11 Aug University uses artists for early Open Day community impact
14 Aug What is our culture worth? Ask David Throsby
15 Aug Reminiscing about world health breakthroughs
15 Aug Minister launches new mining degree
16 Aug Five star result from Good Universities Guide
16 Aug Three continents collide to create Australia
16 Aug Action-packed Open Day for University
17 Aug An education to whet the taste buds
18 Aug It's all science to this computing genius
18 Aug Two new Executive Deans at Uni of Adelaide
21 Aug Elderly put independence ahead of safety
21 Aug Brain swelling key to reducing stroke fatalities
24 Aug McWha to stay as Vice-Chancellor until 2012
25 Aug Community radio audiences booming
26 Aug Students urge school leavers to study at uni
28 Aug Video cameras learn from insect eyes
29 Aug Ecologist wins Premier's science award
29 Aug New research cluster aims to protect the Coorong
30 Aug New study to examine children's lead levels
31 Aug Fertility expert awarded for innovating IVF procedure
September 2006
4 Sep Biodiesel bike on display at Adelaide Show
4 Sep New clue to world's tiniest particles
5 Sep Multi-million dollar global research project to survey useful wasps
6 Sep Israeli scholar to lecture on Middle East
12 Sep Intelligence experts to discuss Asia-Pacific
13 Sep Wanted: Australia's commitment to indigenous human rights
15 Sep Metal bull bars are bad news for pedestrians
18 Sep Western region students helped to think big
19 Sep Uni marketing campaign makes impact on awards
20 Sep Adelaide book wins top zoological prize
21 Sep Is 'molecular misreading' the key to Alzheimer's?
25 Sep Avoidable deaths falling but still high
25 Sep University gets down to business
26 Sep University reviews medical program
26 Sep Students benefit from new TAFE sector deal
27 Sep Super courses the first of their kind
27 Sep $542,000 boost for bioscience labs
28 Sep Carrick Fellowship to University Professor
28 Sep Obesity a major cause of infertility
October 2006
3 Oct Petro Georgiou to speak at University
4 Oct Adelaide wins Uni Games honour
5 Oct Scientists make world breakthrough
5 Oct Wind orchestra tribute to William
6 Oct Sad loss for the University and SA
10 Oct New centre for world leading research
11 Oct ARC results: Adelaide wins $12 million for new research
13 Oct Postgrad students honour uni staff
16 Oct $35 million confirms Uni's reputation
19 Oct A thinker in our midst
19 Oct 100th Rhodes Scholar for Adelaide
19 Oct $1 million worth of new uni scholarships
23 Oct Trading on the future of our environment
24 Oct Alternative fuels vehicles to spark interest
25 Oct Strategy to boost indigenous employment
26 Oct The good oil on Adelaide's expertise
26 Oct Robotic vine pruner wins Entrepreneurs' Challenge
30 Oct Does complaining about workplace bullying help?
31 Oct Take heart, here's some good news
31 Oct Strong legal case for role in global warming
31 Oct New Pro Vice-Chancellor to focus on learning and quality
November 2006
3 Nov Cerebral palsy researcher wins Young Investigator Award
8 Nov Gold stars for MBA program
9 Nov Are we ready for a mass evacuation?
9 Nov Julie Bishop tours Roseworthy
15 Nov New pathway into professional psychology
15 Nov Longer life for gas and petroleum pipelines
16 Nov Festival time at University's Waite Campus
20 Nov SA defence degree a national first
21 Nov Architectural scientists debate future for built environment
21 Nov University to re-enact 1906 statue unveiling
22 Nov Cellist stars in concert finale
22 Nov New centre targets defence communication
22 Nov Award lauds urban design projects
27 Nov $15 million for world-class biotech facility
27 Nov SA government adds $10 million to biotech facility
28 Nov Engineering lecturer wins national teaching prize
30 Nov Barmy trumpet has place at Ashes battleground
December 2006
1 Dec Jazz pianist gets her big break at Musicoz
4 Dec Round-the-clock computer lounge opens
7 Dec Advanced microanalysis for Adelaide
7 Dec Uni of Adelaide funded for teaching excellence
8 Dec Omega-3 study on brain function wins award
8 Dec Integrated alumni model adopted
13 Dec Monash Awards to Adelaide graduates
13 Dec We're telling porkies about our weight
13 Dec Andy Thomas to address graduating students
13 Dec Uni has no peer in mentor program
15 Dec Champion of the underdog awarded honorary doctorate
15 Dec Fossil discovery turns scientific theory on its head
18 Dec Students across state nominated for scholarships
19 Dec Former Zoo boss honoured by Uni of Adelaide
19 Dec New grant is good news for electronics industry
20 Dec Astronaut Andy Thomas receives honorary degree
22 Dec $10,000 scholarships for 20 top students