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January 2008

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

February 2008

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

March 2008

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

April 2008

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

May 2008

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

June 2008

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

July 2008

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

August 2008

1	Aug	Award for research unlocking wheat gene pool
1	Aug	Virtual world is the safest for miners
1	Aug	How can we discover the cause of cerebral palsy?
4	Aug	Mid-year Graduations at University of Adelaide
4	Aug	Teaching excellence awards go to Adelaide staff
4	Aug	University unveils official Vice-Chancellor portrait
5	Aug	Climate change sceptics get science answers
7	Aug	Terrorism threat prompts new building designs
7	Aug	$43.5 billion worth of consumer influence - or not?
8	Aug	UK nursing leader appointed Professor in Adelaide
11	Aug	'Going native' a bit hard to swallow for Aussies
11	Aug	Moves to build ties with Latin America
12	Aug	Qantas signs agreement for engineering alliance
12	Aug	Are young men and women divided over housework, abortion?
13	Aug	Olympic spirit on show at Open Day
15	Aug	Desal plants - good or bad? Find out at Open Day
20	Aug	Philosopher wins - and donates - Eureka ethics prize
20	Aug	Rainwater tanks pose risk for toddlers
21	Aug	Five Tall Poppies of science at Uni of Adelaide
22	Aug	HRT improves sleep, sexuality and joint pain in older women
26	Aug	Science excellence at University of Adelaide
27	Aug	Radar experts making waves in Adelaide
28	Aug	Australian String Quartet: first stop in Singapore

September 2008

2	Sep	Living alone on the rise - but what does that mean?
2	Sep	Music is alive and kicking at Radio Adelaide
8	Sep	Digital image evolution open to all
9	Sep	Participants needed for new pregnancy study
11	Sep	Climate Change Secretary visits Uni of Adelaide
15	Sep	Adelaide medical student eclipses the field
15	Sep	New scholarships for drought area students
16	Sep	New stem cell centre gives hope for stroke damage
16	Sep	Linked records can save children's lives
23	Sep	Pooling resources to protect our wildlife
24	Sep	Global illumination on breast cancer research
25	Sep	New study seeks those accused of bullying at work
25	Sep	Taking the fear out of making uni choices
26	Sep	Wine industry looks to secure its future for 2030
30	Sep	SA unis launch new centre for Australian defence

October 2008

2	Oct	Wind orchestra winds up tempo in world premiere
7	Oct	Harvard scholar to deliver Edward Said lecture
8	Oct	Community views sought on environment initiative
9	Oct	Will it cost the earth to avoid climate change?
10	Oct	Find the recipe for success in a new career
13	Oct	Who should be controlling the Murray-Darling?
14	Oct	South Australian icon celebrates 125th birthday
15	Oct	Major investment in our future health
15	Oct	Adelaide wins lion's share of new research funds
16	Oct	Law graduate is new Rhodes Scholar
16	Oct	Adelaide wins $22 million for medical breakthroughs
16	Oct	PM's Science Prize to Uni of Adelaide Professor
21	Oct	Researchers find rust resistance genes in wild grasses
23	Oct	Research projects designed to impress
24	Oct	Classic opera of tragic love staged at Elder Hall
24	Oct	Uni honours unsung humanitarian heroes of SA
29	Oct	Quality design crucial to Adelaide's future
30	Oct	Human diet gives deadly bacteria a target

November 2008

3	Nov	Project to save endangered Tassie devil
3	Nov	Vice-Chancellor urges government to heed past lessons
6	Nov	Exhibition draws art and music together
6	Nov	Should compulsory voting be adopted worldwide?
7	Nov	New food labelling system wins echallenge 2008
7	Nov	Tree research inspires Remembrance Day plantings
10	Nov	Adelaide turns up the heat on research
10	Nov	Are women still left holding the baby?
11	Nov	What role should religion play in our law?
12	Nov	Is India shaping the future of world cricket?
12	Nov	Design students target Eyre Peninsula towns
13	Nov	Bushfires leave a bad taste for wine lovers
18	Nov	New facilities to support science breakthroughs
18	Nov	Stone-age grave reveals ancient nuclear family
19	Nov	Mozart favourite a grand finale for evening concerts
19	Nov	World-leading wine research cluster to benefit industry
19	Nov	New penguin species found in New Zealand
20	Nov	South Australia applauds its best researchers
20	Nov	World platypus experts in Adelaide for meeting
21	Nov	Radio Adelaide wins Governor's multicultural award
21	Nov	Uni celebrates sporting and academic greats
21	Nov	Adelaide hosts world grapevine conference
24	Nov	New president will speak on human rights
27	Nov	Cricket ball quality hit for six
28	Nov	From high art to health: research makes an impact

December 2008

1	Dec	Adelaide researcher wins cancer fellowship
2	Dec	Experts warn of "fat, middle-aged workforce"
2	Dec	Focus on broadband rollout challenges
3	Dec	Young water experts win major awards
4	Dec	Mumbai terrorism impact on conference agenda
7	Dec	Experts debunk health myths about Aussie men
8	Dec	Helping make choices over healthcare funding
8	Dec	New institute to tackle environmental crises
9	Dec	Community supports world-class environment initiative
11	Dec	Uni students have designs on Walkerville
12	Dec	Teaching staff honoured as students graduate
12	Dec	$11.1 million for improved learning facilities
12	Dec	Adelaide to be world leader thanks to $28m funding
15	Dec	Two of the State's finest receive honorary degrees
16	Dec	Climate change research has community focus
17	Dec	University welcomes positive quality audit
17	Dec	More can be done to prevent lung disease in SE-Asian babies
19	Dec	Celebrating a record year of great research
22	Dec	Stone Age family discovery makes TIME's Top 10

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