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

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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

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Media and Corporate Communications Officer
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2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013

January 2008

4	Jan	Surgery no quick fix for sleep problems
8	Jan	Google invests in Uni's computer programs
31	Jan	Scientists achieve major genetics breakthrough

February 2008

6	Feb	Fertiliser research centre an Australian first
7	Feb	New hope for hepatitis C sufferers
7	Feb	New research facility to analyse a nano-world
8	Feb	GM canola ban "disappointing"
12	Feb	Australia ready for leadership on "sorry"
18	Feb	Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy
27	Feb	Climate change lectures open to public
29	Feb	Senator rejoins politics - as a researcher

March 2008

4	Mar	Nutrition research leaders aim to save lives
28	Mar	Women sought for study on hormonal disorder
31	Mar	Young geologist wins State's top honour

April 2008

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
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
30	Apr	Acclaimed authors join Creative Writing program
30	Apr	Healthier, tastier lamb faces the ultimate test

May 2008

2	May	New project to help GPs prescribe the right drugs
8	May	Worldwide platypus study tracks 160 million years
9	May	Does Parliament House promote good politics?
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
23	May	Scientists awarded lion's share of grants
29	May	Ecstasy deaths linked to raised body temperature
30	May	$1.7 million for industry-linked research

June 2008

2	Jun	Who will be our Young Investigator of the Year?
3	Jun	New Zealand colonised 1000 years later
5	Jun	Why do Australian men die early?
5	Jun	Dry statistics to help predict drought
11	Jun	Worldwide mission to solve iron deficiency
13	Jun	Threatened or invasive? Species' fates identified
18	Jun	World-class environment vision for Mt Lofty Ranges
25	Jun	Submarine stealth is target of new research
26	Jun	Geothermal energy support heats up

July 2008

3	Jul	10,000 Australians needed for world-first cerebral palsy study
6	Jul	How do we know that humans have led to climate change?
7	Jul	New tools for improving energy efficiency
8	Jul	Calling for art with heart and soul
9	Jul	Intervention needed for Asian mothers, babies
18	Jul	Surveillance expert is new head of research
29	Jul	'Chicken and chips' theory of Pacific migration
29	Jul	New treatment for advanced prostate cancer

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?
7	Aug	Terrorism threat prompts new building designs
11	Aug	'Going native' a bit hard to swallow for Aussies
12	Aug	Qantas signs agreement for engineering alliance
12	Aug	Are young men and women divided over housework, abortion?
15	Aug	Desal plants - good or bad? Find out at Open Day
20	Aug	Philosopher wins - and donates - Eureka ethics prize
22	Aug	HRT improves sleep, sexuality and joint pain in older women
27	Aug	Radar experts making waves in Adelaide

September 2008

2	Sep	Living alone on the rise - but what does that mean?
9	Sep	Participants needed for new pregnancy study
15	Sep	Adelaide medical student eclipses the field
30	Sep	SA unis launch new centre for Australian defence

October 2008

8	Oct	Community views sought on environment initiative
9	Oct	Will it cost the earth to avoid climate change?
15	Oct	Adelaide wins lion's share of new research funds
16	Oct	Adelaide wins $22 million for medical breakthroughs
23	Oct	Research projects designed to impress
30	Oct	Human diet gives deadly bacteria a target

November 2008

3	Nov	Project to save endangered Tassie devil
6	Nov	Should compulsory voting be adopted worldwide?
7	Nov	Tree research inspires Remembrance Day plantings
10	Nov	Adelaide turns up the heat on research
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	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	Adelaide hosts world grapevine conference
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"
3	Dec	Young water experts win major awards
7	Dec	Experts debunk health myths about Aussie men
8	Dec	New institute to tackle environmental crises
9	Dec	Community supports world-class environment initiative
12	Dec	Adelaide to be world leader thanks to $28m funding
16	Dec	Climate change research has community focus
17	Dec	More can be done to prevent lung disease in SE-Asian babies
22	Dec	Stone Age family discovery makes TIME's Top 10