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The Adelaidean provides news about the teaching, research and other activities of the University.

Lumen
The University's bi-annual alumni magazine.

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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

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January 2009

9	Jan	New science to revolutionise astronomy
12	Jan	Giant bird poo records pre-human New Zealand
13	Jan	On yer bike: cycling is the new mode of transport
14	Jan	World breakthrough in treating premature babies
15	Jan	University taking more students in tight job market
16	Jan	Cybercrime is focus of Adelaide conference
21	Jan	Frogs are being eaten to extinction: new study
21	Jan	Magnesium sulphate protects babies against cerebral palsy
23	Jan	$2 million grant to improve our healthcare system

February 2009

6	Feb	Don's Party attracts a full house and the Premier
6	Feb	Make a lunchtime date in Elder Hall
6	Feb	$1.85 million reward for teaching performance
6	Feb	University awarded $12.8 million for research
9	Feb	Anthrax expert speaks at Adelaide conference
9	Feb	Ancient DNA providing answers for tomorrow
12	Feb	How can we help country people with diabetes?
12	Feb	Exploding the myth of male menopause
13	Feb	Cancer researchers trial new treatments
16	Feb	Global effort to extract more oil and gas
16	Feb	Construction begins on State's first Vet School
17	Feb	Public lecture: do "blokes" still call the shots?
18	Feb	Uni of Adelaide joins national mining program
19	Feb	University welcomes decision to retain RAH name
23	Feb	Donate your body to medical science
23	Feb	Adelaide joins with Google to provide better student email
23	Feb	Outstanding students in scholarship ceremony
24	Feb	Do Australian wines lack a sense of place?
27	Feb	Adelaide engineering student wins ABC scholarship

March 2009

1	Mar	Health treatments should be tested: experts
2	Mar	School students get cheeky for cerebral palsy research
3	Mar	SA Water doubles its scholarships in 2009
4	Mar	Genetic study finds treasure trove of new lizards
6	Mar	Apathy plus speed is a deadly combination
10	Mar	War crimes prosecutor visits Adelaide
10	Mar	Advancing health across generations
16	Mar	University takes greater role in school Chinese studies
18	Mar	Vice-Chancellor hosts political alumni event
18	Mar	Russian pianist set to thrill Adelaide audiences
19	Mar	Tune up with men's health
24	Mar	Uni welcomes government support for Glenthorne
24	Mar	Predicting mosquito outbreaks for disease control
24	Mar	Marine expert applauds stormwater harvest funds
26	Mar	Construction starts on State's first vet school

April 2009

2	Apr	Human rights in China - free public lecture
2	Apr	Fulbright South Australia Scholarship launched
6	Apr	Stop the aliens invading says biologist
7	Apr	Joint call from uni, students and staff on student income support
8	Apr	Dawkins key speaker at China investment forum
14	Apr	Global financial crisis draws capacity crowd to Research Tuesday
15	Apr	Scholarships to aid healthy development
20	Apr	Singapore sports experts get down to business
21	Apr	Survey finds women turning to untested HRT alternatives
21	Apr	Mawson event celebrates 100 years of Antarctic endeavour
22	Apr	High flying Singapore woman will address graduands
22	Apr	Research team wins funds to unravel a DNA mystery
23	Apr	Singapore identity receives honorary doctorate
23	Apr	Singapore develops a passion for sport
24	Apr	How one cow will change the world's food supply
29	Apr	Online music journal gets global launch in Adelaide
30	Apr	Road crash research to impact on public

May 2009

1	May	Innovation is focus of University of Adelaide events
4	May	Flagship building reaches major construction milestone
4	May	The Weekend Australian puts spotlight on Adelaide scientists
6	May	Rising stars of music to shine at night
6	May	Music masterclasses not just for students
7	May	Rural networks may hold key to men's happiness
11	May	World-class $25m "super greenhouse" underway at Waite
11	May	Developing a genetic test for pregnancy risks
11	May	Ex-service personnel sought for health study
12	May	Green energy focus of new research centre
12	May	Uni reports continuing surplus in tough times
13	May	Older, poorer and obese at risk of chronic disease
14	May	Uni welcomes State's $200m for health research
14	May	2009 Jazz Awards celebrate SA's jazz culture
19	May	French horn student attends unforgettable study tour
20	May	University residence for American novelist
22	May	Adelaide professor is national leader in learning, teaching
27	May	Black and white views on reconciliation
28	May	Seminars focus on conflict in the modern era
28	May	$2.9 million for new collaborative research
29	May	University flags fly spirit of reconciliation
29	May	3D modelling software may be 'the next big thing'
29	May	Uni responds to changing face of rural sector

June 2009

1	Jun	$5 million funding boost for research facility
2	Jun	$1.6 million for new geothermal energy centre
3	Jun	The future of Australia's economy is green
4	Jun	University pays tribute to its volunteers
9	Jun	Radiation from the stars sheds "light" on universe
10	Jun	Life looks different through a Gothic lens
10	Jun	Determining our children's future health
11	Jun	Uni researchers working to curb State's road toll
11	Jun	What can we learn from an Italian republic?
15	Jun	Brain challenge for state's brainiest kids
16	Jun	Water on tap: the rush to find new sources
17	Jun	Adelaide physicist wins national Science honour
19	Jun	Young offenders' health critical to rehabilitation
22	Jun	Australian Laureate Fellow for Uni of Adelaide
25	Jun	Coastal and river dwellers at risk of melanoma
26	Jun	Platypus link to ovarian cancer
26	Jun	Outstanding talent for new Elder Hall concert season
30	Jun	Oral health centre has focus on disease as a whole

July 2009

1	Jul	Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA
3	Jul	Infertile couples encouraged to look at lifestyle
7	Jul	New treatment options for epileptics
8	Jul	Scientists closer to developing salt-tolerant crops
8	Jul	National citations for outstanding teaching
9	Jul	Adelaide Uni hosts Chinese speaking competition
13	Jul	Non-drug comfort for children having operations
13	Jul	Australia can power the world says scientist
14	Jul	Water initiatives help restore Adelaide's kelp forests
14	Jul	Saving the River Murray - with less water
22	Jul	New road measures needed to curb fatalities
22	Jul	Coorong's future helped by new science
28	Jul	New study to test contraceptive patches
29	Jul	Jazz maestro coming to Elder Hall
29	Jul	Adelaide Unicare wins $7.5 million for health clinic

August 2009

6	Aug	Planning strategies needed to protect food sources
10	Aug	Rebuild habitats or lose local birds: ecologist
10	Aug	Bill of rights under debate at conference this week
13	Aug	University statue takes a walk... to promote Open Day
17	Aug	What right does government have to intervene in law?
17	Aug	Adelaide research named among nation's best
20	Aug	Healthcare workers focus on alcohol and drugs
20	Aug	Australians help to "listen" for Big Bang
21	Aug	Adelaide researchers dominate science awards
24	Aug	China economic experts at business forum
25	Aug	World's last great forest under threat: new study
26	Aug	Myth-busting for future first generation of uni students
26	Aug	Uni of Adelaide's $250 million research investment
26	Aug	New cancer study looks at impacts on families
26	Aug	National search for proteins that cause MS
27	Aug	Roseworthy Campus gears up for Open Day

September 2009

1	Sep	New treatment for the chronically depressed
2	Sep	Inexperience a key factor in youth crashes
3	Sep	Trinity of choirs for cathedral concert
3	Sep	Students take lead role at Royal Adelaide Show
4	Sep	Adelaide researcher wins national diabetes award
7	Sep	Showgoers support cerebral palsy research
7	Sep	Facing up to our moral responsibilities
7	Sep	Biodiesel bike departs on eco trip around nation
8	Sep	Shining a light on prostate cancer
9	Sep	Future Fellows rewarded for research excellence
10	Sep	On your marks for inaugural campus footrace
14	Sep	Surveillance software solves security snag
15	Sep	Heart study shows many suffer poor quality of life
15	Sep	Threats to human health from climate change
16	Sep	High-profile Palestinian academic in Adelaide
16	Sep	Professor Justin Beilby reappointed Executive Dean
18	Sep	Volunteers needed for uni study on salt intake
21	Sep	Local students inspired to think positive
21	Sep	Leadership 'in lousy times' the focus of debate
22	Sep	State's young entrepreneurs rise to the challenge
23	Sep	New uni partnership breaks down barriers to education
28	Sep	Building a world-leading science precinct
29	Sep	Researchers go underground to reveal 850 new species

October 2009

2	Oct	Flute Festival to include all ages
7	Oct	Strong link between obesity and depression
8	Oct	Music premieres just the tip of the iceberg
9	Oct	Mental health benefits from moderate alcohol use
9	Oct	Award recognises 30 years of anti-smoking work
12	Oct	Conservation targets too small to stop extinction
13	Oct	Can crop yields keep pace with a hungry world?
13	Oct	Michael Kirby to deliver public lecture in Adelaide
14	Oct	Hundreds defy weather to Ride To Work
14	Oct	Experts discuss opportunities for investors
16	Oct	Why immune cells count in early pregnancy
19	Oct	Florey Art Show gives love to heart research
20	Oct	Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers
20	Oct	Can engineering save the Murray?
21	Oct	New research Masters is backed by scholarships
21	Oct	Students engineer our future today
22	Oct	Pedestrians at risk of more serious road injuries
26	Oct	Building campus life with new student learning hub
26	Oct	Agreement strengthens water research partnership
26	Oct	Uni of Adelaide wins $12.6 million for new research
27	Oct	Most SA child gunshot deaths are homicides
28	Oct	Hellenic flavour to evening concert
29	Oct	Symposium highlights impact of refugee trauma
30	Oct	Adelaide Uni wins 78% of State health funding
30	Oct	Men's health research wins $3 million

November 2009

2	Nov	Questions raised on gastric banding in Australia
2	Nov	New insights into Australia's unique platypus
4	Nov	Study links folic acid supplements to asthma
4	Nov	Clean algae biofuel project leads world in productivity
4	Nov	South Australia: from crisis to prosperity?
6	Nov	Scientists crack horse genetic code
9	Nov	Finally, scientific proof for alternative medicines
9	Nov	Dynamic direction to end Elder concert series
12	Nov	Top US cosmologist to shed light on "dark energy"
13	Nov	Pushing light beyond its known limits
13	Nov	New building for research advances, top facilities and jobs
16	Nov	International scientists in Adelaide to discuss dryland salinity
18	Nov	Extinct moa rewrites New Zealand's history
19	Nov	New data on gaming machines
20	Nov	Professor wins health and science awards
20	Nov	Student project wins national engineering prize
20	Nov	'Surf's up' SMS wins University's eChallenge 2009
21	Nov	Trauma specialist is South Australian of the Year
24	Nov	University leads the field in recycling e-waste
25	Nov	Pandas prompt student tour guides to join Zoo
26	Nov	Adelaide students win prestigious scholarships
27	Nov	Radio Adelaide recognised for community participation and music industry support

December 2009

2	Dec	New Fellows show strengths in Humanities
2	Dec	$1.3 million to support world-class science
3	Dec	Copenhagen climate mission for Adelaide student
7	Dec	New centre to focus on gender, sexuality studies
7	Dec	Stem cell research gives hope to stroke patients
8	Dec	Video games offer new mode of learning
8	Dec	Science behind the mysteries of the universe
10	Dec	Panda "family" to be unveiled at Adelaide Zoo
10	Dec	Mike Moore launches new book at Uni of Adelaide
10	Dec	DNA study sheds new light on horse evolution
15	Dec	Adelaide Uni wins competitive edge in job market
16	Dec	Year 12 results are just the beginning
16	Dec	Global barcode project to scan plants in the wild
16	Dec	Research breakthrough on body's immune system
17	Dec	New Fellows in marketing and science
21	Dec	Medical students win award for palliative care
22	Dec	Early warning system to detect climate shifts

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