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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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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

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January 2007

3	Jan	Aboriginal people can take heart
5	Jan	Contract to study trade for poverty reduction
5	Jan	Good news for infertile couples
8	Jan	New supercomputer is something to crow about
15	Jan	Fly vision to inspire interest in science
16	Jan	University offers: surge in demand for places
16	Jan	The facts about medical degree selection
16	Jan	High demand for uni's medical degree
18	Jan	Uni to take 100 extra students in engineering
22	Jan	Uni hosts a meeting of scientific minds
22	Jan	Breakthrough for heroin addiction treatment
23	Jan	Folic acid warning for pregnant women
24	Jan	Crime victims sought for study
29	Jan	World body experts in Adelaide

February 2007

1	Feb	Embryonic environment sets pattern for adult health
6	Feb	Medieval roots shown in today's world
7	Feb	Medical School boosts SA numbers
8	Feb	Defence collaboration with UK's Cranfield University
12	Feb	Russian pianist to launch Lunch Hour Concerts
12	Feb	Water experts gather in Adelaide
12	Feb	World first operation to repair heart
13	Feb	Men in poor state of health: Adelaide study
13	Feb	Study seeks young, overweight women
22	Feb	University Forum: Where now for David Hicks?
23	Feb	Premier's science funds for University projects
26	Feb	Top students win University scholarships
27	Feb	Healthy result for South Australia
27	Feb	Why Adelaide is Employer of Choice for Women
28	Feb	Confucius Institute for Adelaide

March 2007

5	Mar	New study examines toddler food choices
7	Mar	National Wine Centre honours Hickinbothams
7	Mar	Climate change professor takes leading role
8	Mar	Good news for chocolate lovers
8	Mar	Leaders welcome high-speed broadband for SA
9	Mar	Business leader is new Deputy Chancellor
13	Mar	Climate change professor wins science prize
14	Mar	New post to lead on natural resources science
14	Mar	Why do Aboriginal people need fairer justice?
17	Mar	Fluoride gets the smile of approval
19	Mar	Farmers to benefit from pulse breeding venture
20	Mar	Leading minds at University's Research Tuesdays
22	Mar	Fulbright Scholars aim for local impact
22	Mar	Community views sought on river use
23	Mar	Barr Smith to exhibit Joyce Cary's work
28	Mar	Medical students can make a difference
28	Mar	A guide to keeping the blues away
28	Mar	How do you feel about growing old?

April 2007

2	Apr	James is the highest achiever of all
3	Apr	Sheep gene research may help human disorder
6	Apr	Gloomy forecast from climate experts
9	Apr	Australia must plan for population change
11	Apr	Hepatitis C virus is rife in SA prisons
13	Apr	Guest speaker dances to her own tune
13	Apr	Adelaide degree wins high recognition
17	Apr	Reality is a mixed bag for this graduate
17	Apr	It's easy being green in Singapore
17	Apr	MBA graduate gets down to business
17	Apr	Lena's a high flier in every sense
20	Apr	Half a million hospital admissions avoidable
23	Apr	Work hard the smart way, says Tan
23	Apr	A plea to help the world's poorest
23	Apr	Malaysian businessman honoured
24	Apr	Students to build solar electric hybrid car
30	Apr	Study to see children's views of mental illness

May 2007

7	May	Forensic science comes to schools
7	May	GM food debate heats up with global warming
8	May	Jazz concert recognises outstanding young talent
11	May	Student concert series raises the bar for guitar
11	May	$3.5 million for new engineering building
14	May	Rebecca awarded $50,000 scholarship
16	May	Adelaide and China join forces on environment
18	May	Military historian honoured for his work
21	May	Sex, beer and marketing ethics
21	May	Sport and academia given equal billing
21	May	World-class architect praises Adelaide's heritage
21	May	University awarded $2.3m to work with industry
22	May	German biotechnologist is new Federation Fellow
23	May	International recognition for cerebral palsy research
28	May	Prominent Aboriginal leader to head national council
29	May	Cathedral concert allows music to soar
30	May	Strong financial result for University of Adelaide
31	May	Reconciliation statement for all to see

June 2007

1	Jun	Highest international honour for orthodontics pioneer
1	Jun	$3m grants awarded for healthy start to life
6	Jun	Uni welcomes new hospital for Adelaide
8	Jun	Engineers claim some musical glory
8	Jun	Academic named Young Professional of the Year
11	Jun	Viola goes solo at international music event
11	Jun	Voters need "economic literacy": expert
12	Jun	Race car team displays winning formula
12	Jun	Deputy Chancellor receives top honour
13	Jun	Don't get complacent about water
13	Jun	New SIDS research to study protein link
14	Jun	Research Tuesdays series a big winner
15	Jun	Heritage presentation to 100th Rhodes Scholar
18	Jun	Weight loss study seeks young women
19	Jun	$35,000 prize money for top researchers
21	Jun	Three Science and Maths Olympians uncovered
27	Jun	Tasmanian Tiger extinction mystery
28	Jun	Medical Students' Convention in Adelaide
29	Jun	River Murray in crisis, say scientists

July 2007

4	Jul	Ideas festival to continue... on air!
5	Jul	Jazz singer brings Mancini "home"
9	Jul	Challenge to young SA entrepreneurs
10	Jul	Can business use science to make good decisions?
10	Jul	Geothermal research hub for Adelaide
11	Jul	UNESCO honours University academics
11	Jul	Young filmmakers to focus on Adelaide
12	Jul	Study confirms no HRT benefit for older women
19	Jul	Farm facts to drive environmental strategy
19	Jul	$23.5 million boost to barley breeding
20	Jul	Former US Secretary of Labor at Elder Hall
24	Jul	Global change expert is new Executive Dean
25	Jul	Developing high fibre grains for good health
26	Jul	Turning tastes into words at Uni of Adelaide
27	Jul	Highest awards for distinguished graduates
30	Jul	Composer mixes with Hollywood greats
30	Jul	Good mothering - is it all in the genes?
31	Jul	Fire Service takes health lessons from 9/11

August 2007

2	Aug	$4 million awarded to diseases expert
3	Aug	Lunch Hour Concerts return to Fridays
3	Aug	Accelerating ideas towards marketplace
9	Aug	New Research Institute tackles climate change
9	Aug	Staff honoured for excellence in teaching
14	Aug	Has reproductive technology gone too far?
14	Aug	Brains learn better at night
16	Aug	Tuna research adds value to industry
16	Aug	Research could save farmers millions
17	Aug	Young Adelaide scientists become Tall Poppies
20	Aug	Brain gene flicks the switch on gender
22	Aug	UNESCO heritage award to Adelaide icon
22	Aug	Record crowds expected for Open Day
22	Aug	Uni leads study on echidna sex life
23	Aug	Uni expert uses DNA to time travel
23	Aug	"Fat eggs" cause of infertility in obese women
23	Aug	Hot topics: obesity and climate change
24	Aug	Kangaroos boost SA rural incomes
25	Aug	Google Director logs on to Open Day
28	Aug	World philosopher to visit Adelaide
30	Aug	Research kudos for two graduates
30	Aug	A Cosi evening... courtesy of Mozart
31	Aug	Music is alive & kicking at Radio Adelaide
31	Aug	Barry Jones on terrorism and censorship

September 2007

3	Sep	Adelaide's flying shark spotter
3	Sep	Can candidates do more than Pollywaffle?
4	Sep	Pigs don't fly, but they do migrate
6	Sep	Mining sector digs deep to support students
7	Sep	Where does international law stand on Iraq?
11	Sep	Taking us beyond telecommunications
11	Sep	Dangers of early menopause highlighted
11	Sep	Most new places at University of Adelaide
11	Sep	Uni of Adelaide to train 50 vets per year
12	Sep	Star Wars, the concert - not so far away...
12	Sep	Bright picture for ICT careers
12	Sep	Brain researcher is Young Scientist of the Year
14	Sep	British counter-terrorism expert in Adelaide
15	Sep	Student exhibition an INSIGHT into health needs
17	Sep	Sir Gustav Nossal visits Adelaide
17	Sep	Indigenous equality: does the end justify the means?
18	Sep	Students encouraged to 'think big'
18	Sep	PhD student achieves literary dream
19	Sep	Uni of Adelaide still on top with marketing
20	Sep	Premature babies helped by repeat steroids
21	Sep	Indigenous languages at extinction crossroads
21	Sep	Plant biosecurity experts in town
25	Sep	Adelaide wins $24 million for medical research
25	Sep	$2.74 million for health, environment and industry
26	Sep	Climate change researcher is a bright spark
26	Sep	$14 million awarded for new discoveries
28	Sep	$42 million win is "brain gain" for State

October 2007

2	Oct	New centre is major boost to men's health
2	Oct	Palestinian scholar bound for Adelaide
2	Oct	HRH The Duke of Kent commemorates famous son
4	Oct	Refugee scholar studies trauma of civil war
4	Oct	Great research minds at Uni of Adelaide
5	Oct	!mpact awards honour innovation leaders
8	Oct	International careers evening a first for Adelaide
8	Oct	We all have to live with less water: expert
11	Oct	Student research fuels the future
12	Oct	Can Europe solve the Cyprus question?
15	Oct	Adelaide researchers make an !mpact
16	Oct	Executive Dean among Nobel Prize scientists
18	Oct	First-time fathers sought for study
18	Oct	Rhodes Scholar sets solar cell challenge
19	Oct	Calling all mobile phone users
19	Oct	1957 graduates return to university
19	Oct	Particle research recognised in physics award
22	Oct	Experts pitch their water solutions
23	Oct	Percy Grainger book hits the right note
23	Oct	Guitar music lovers the big winners on election night
26	Oct	Bid for the world's fastest sailboat starts here
26	Oct	High cost of losing our wetlands: new research
26	Oct	Computer science student in global challenge
29	Oct	$5 million funding towards new vet school
30	Oct	Biodiesel bike wins for least carbon emissions

November 2007

1	Nov	Infertility researcher is 2007 Young Investigator
2	Nov	Stress buster program wins support
2	Nov	Tipping the scales against obesity: conference
5	Nov	Music copying device charms echallenge judges
7	Nov	Students have designs on Le Cornu site
7	Nov	Julie Bishop tours vet school site
8	Nov	World uni rankings put Uni of Adelaide at 62
9	Nov	Violent black holes linked to high-energy cosmic rays
13	Nov	Take steps to protect your brain: expert
14	Nov	Future plans for architecture school unveiled
14	Nov	Adelaide says "Thank You" for medical research
16	Nov	We're a nation of entrepreneurs
19	Nov	University trains China Mayors
19	Nov	Strong drugs without the addiction
20	Nov	Water engineer named among nation's best
22	Nov	Teachers swap knowledge in a first for the State
22	Nov	Law graduate wins scholarship to Oxford
22	Nov	Kyoto not enough to curb climate change
23	Nov	Celebrating 103 Fulbright Scholars
28	Nov	$2.6m project to eliminate wheat defects
28	Nov	Top study prize to University of Adelaide graduate
29	Nov	Students run guitar "marathon" in new concert
29	Nov	40th anniversary of Australia's first satellite
29	Nov	$1 million for research into intellectual disability
29	Nov	Law School creates political history
30	Nov	Women's stories mark World AIDS Day
30	Nov	Scientists identify crucial barley gene
30	Nov	$1 million in software donated to petroleum school
30	Nov	New drug trial to reduce Australia's biggest killer

December 2007

4	Dec	University's best teachers for 2007
5	Dec	University of Adelaide kicks off $100m building project
5	Dec	University Chancellor appointed for third term
10	Dec	University purchases North Terrace site
11	Dec	Research Tuesdays an Adelaide success story
12	Dec	Renowned architect honoured at graduation
13	Dec	Commerce degrees receive global tick of approval
17	Dec	Fluoridated water puts Australia's children in top 10 in world dental health
18	Dec	Fast food study puts weight on healthy options
18	Dec	$1 million grant is a sight for sore eyes
18	Dec	$2.7 million awarded to Uni for defence research
20	Dec	UniBar set for an upgrade in 2008
21	Dec	Catholic Church awards $100,000 grant for stem cell research
21	Dec	Surgeon appointed to lead new Vet School
21	Dec	RQF decision welcomed by University of Adelaide

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