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Adelaidean
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 2010

7	Jan	Scientists reveal Milky Way's magnetic attraction
8	Jan	Launch of Adelaide's newest medical foundation
12	Jan	Lead energy role for university professor
14	Jan	Record number of uni offers boosts access to education
14	Jan	New agriculture degree popular with school leavers
15	Jan	Adelaide gears up for world cycling experts
18	Jan	Education inequalities mapped in new report
20	Jan	Trade Minister launches new site for teaching, research
21	Jan	Uni of Adelaide wins $68 million for research, training
21	Jan	Researchers develop new bushfire warning device
22	Jan	New evidence links humans to megafauna demise
28	Jan	$30m super greenhouse to help sustain global agriculture
28	Jan	Wound treatment wins commercialisation funds
29	Jan	New buzz surrounding online insect course

February 2010

1	Feb	Australia to benefit from US healthcare research
3	Feb	Political heavyweights to deliver uni lectures
8	Feb	Herbal medicines can be lethal, pathologist warns
9	Feb	Blocking cell movement for cancer, MS treatment
12	Feb	New incentives to help address rural doctor shortage
12	Feb	Olsen appointed to energy research centre
12	Feb	Agricultural revolution needed for 21st century
15	Feb	Robinson Foundation launch at Government House
16	Feb	Teaching scholarships to benefit rural areas
19	Feb	Festival time in full swing at the Uni of Adelaide
22	Feb	Step by step guide to University life
26	Feb	$1.5 million in scholarships for state's best students

March 2010

1	Mar	Science is the drawcard for agricultural students
2	Mar	Five thousand years of Chinese writing
3	Mar	Friday concerts a lunchtime delight in Elder Hall
3	Mar	Adelaide research impact brings national awards
4	Mar	Bone density tests crucial for menopausal women
9	Mar	Will Opposition stumble again on work laws?
10	Mar	Adelaide to play a key role in helping the Pacific
16	Mar	Uni of Adelaide in space flight research program
16	Mar	A tale of two financial crises in Singapore
18	Mar	Australian High Commissioner to address graduates
18	Mar	Malaysian scientist offers hope to kidney patients
18	Mar	Architect uses PhD to help rebuild devastated Aceh
18	Mar	Adelaide graduates among Fulbright Scholars
22	Mar	Making best use of stormwater: free public forum
24	Mar	New clinical guidelines to prevent cerebral palsy
25	Mar	New sculpture adds to Bonython family legacy
29	Mar	Most cars pose serious risks for pedestrians
30	Mar	New test will help identify viral cattle disease

April 2010

8	Apr	Adelaide's 'super' scientists awarded fellowships
9	Apr	New Chancellor appointed to University of Adelaide
12	Apr	Women with hormonal disorder at risk of heart disease
12	Apr	Geologist to unveil secrets of the Antarctic
12	Apr	Adelaide icons honoured in university ceremonies
13	Apr	New director to lead minerals and energy research
15	Apr	Power station project wins State funding
16	Apr	University hosts expo on women's health
20	Apr	Genetics could hold the key to lamb survival
21	Apr	New coastal research body to turn science into action
21	Apr	Law dean appointed to UN's fair work body
22	Apr	Creative Writing head on Miles Franklin shortlist
27	Apr	New measures proposed to curb youth road toll
28	Apr	Dunstan's social justice legacy still the focus
29	Apr	Sex of baby drives response to pregnancy stress

May 2010

3	May	Resurrected mammoth blood very cool
5	May	New study ranks countries on environment impact
12	May	Shamray donates fee towards new Steinway
18	May	Public opinion sought on IVF funding
18	May	First 6 star green rating for Adelaide education building
19	May	$2 million in scholarships for mid-year PhD, Masters
21	May	New blood test for newborns to detect allergy risk
24	May	Do quick-thinking women age better?
24	May	Celebrating 125 years of medical history
25	May	Super greenhouse upgrade to "go green" on energy
31	May	Rising motorcycle toll calls for tougher licensing

June 2010

2	Jun	Mutant gene link to West Nile virus in horses
2	Jun	University marks Reconciliation Week with forum
7	Jun	What can we do about feeding the world?
7	Jun	State's first media scholarship awarded to university
7	Jun	Will the new World Cup soccer ball bend?
8	Jun	Investment market recovery & growth brings surplus
9	Jun	iPad draws attention from students in lectures
11	Jun	Tiny insect brains capable of huge feats
11	Jun	Celebrating epic ride for University foundation
14	Jun	Chancellor named in Queen's Birthday Honours
23	Jun	The mating game is far more complicated than X and Y
23	Jun	Adelaide wins $2.5 million for industry-linked research
24	Jun	Australia's new PM pays tribute to her 'great education'
25	Jun	Uni health researchers take out top honours
25	Jun	Record numbers for entrepreneur challenge 2010
29	Jun	School teachers win uni awards for excellence
29	Jun	Resthaven awards nursing scholarships for aged care
30	Jun	What does our energy future look like?

July 2010

6	Jul	Isolation a threat to Great Barrier Reef fish
6	Jul	Teaching and learning awards to Adelaide staff
7	Jul	Using ultrasound to control toxic algal blooms
9	Jul	Emissions trading debate "far from over"
9	Jul	100 years of sporting achievement
12	Jul	Asthma warning for pregnant women
15	Jul	British wind orchestra conductor returns to Elder
16	Jul	$31 million biotech centre to benefit crops, food, energy
27	Jul	Rural recruits needed for cancer study
27	Jul	New Institute to help agriculture meet challenges
28	Jul	University lecturer wins medical teaching award
30	Jul	Research for better surveillance, submarine stealth

August 2010

2	Aug	New hope for cerebral palsy prevention
9	Aug	Internet battle for hearts, minds and global power
10	Aug	Adelaide scientists named tall poppies in their field
10	Aug	Visit Open Day to help make the right uni choice
12	Aug	Research thesis in just three minutes at Open Day
14	Aug	Adelaide researchers are Scientists of the Year
16	Aug	Interactive shopping list? It's an eChallenge
16	Aug	Garlic may play vital role in treating hypertension
19	Aug	A day in the life of medicine in South Australia
30	Aug	Heart disorder hits national epidemic proportions
31	Aug	University's Medical School turns 125 years old

September 2010

1	Sep	University joins $20 million cancer initiative
2	Sep	Growing national interest in street trees
2	Sep	The human brain is now wired for change
3	Sep	Public lecture: what's worse than saturated fat?
3	Sep	University welcomes decision on Union Hall
6	Sep	Sweet sounds of choral music to fill St Peter's Cathedral
9	Sep	Students and staff race for Vice-Chancellor's Cup
11	Sep	Science faculty to enhance first-year learning with iPads
13	Sep	Obesity and age putting pressure on the heart
17	Sep	World conference on biology behind food security
17	Sep	Potential link between IVF and diabetes
21	Sep	Students learn the business of helping communities
27	Sep	Adelaide icon among honorary degrees
28	Sep	Joanna Briggs Institute links with global partner
29	Sep	Community Open Day at Roseworthy Vet Health Centre
29	Sep	High-profile political campaigner in Adelaide

October 2010

5	Oct	Bringing mining and energy together for society gain
6	Oct	University flautist named top SA teacher for 2010
11	Oct	"Junk DNA" holds clues to disease, evolution
12	Oct	Electronic stability control to cut rural road death
13	Oct	Monro wins Telstra business women's award
13	Oct	Adelaide Water Forum: being smarter with less
14	Oct	All Rhodes lead to Oxford for medical student
15	Oct	Golden Jubilee speaker helping rural students
15	Oct	Public invited to free seminar on osteoporosis
18	Oct	Herbicide resistance discovered in our worst weed
20	Oct	Study rejects benefits of fish oil capsules in pregnancy
21	Oct	Coastal dwellers confident of their future
25	Oct	Tomorrow's engineers exhibit at Showgrounds
25	Oct	Research to provide insight into future of family-run farms
26	Oct	$14.6 million research win for University of Adelaide
28	Oct	Fertility breakthrough for female cancer patients
30	Oct	Portable biodiesel plant is eChallenge winner

November 2010

1	Nov	Students win Prime Minister's scholarships
9	Nov	Adelaide novelist wins richest literary prize
10	Nov	DNA reveals origins of first European farmers
10	Nov	Physicist is SA Australian of the Year and wins Telstra Business Women's Award
12	Nov	Vet School leads brain gain for Adelaide's north
12	Nov	Funds for breast cancer, stroke and diabetes research
17	Nov	$6.2 million to attract and retain brilliant minds
19	Nov	Research funds to help treat ovarian diseases
22	Nov	Chinese city leaders in Adelaide for training
23	Nov	DNA uncovers one of the world's rarest birds
24	Nov	Working towards a smarter, greener airport
25	Nov	Nursing program comes of age with major expansion
26	Nov	Universal flu vaccine focus for Adelaide scientist

December 2010

1	Dec	$1.95 million for world-class science facilities
2	Dec	New model to assess urban water security
6	Dec	Public forum provides facts on healthy eating
7	Dec	New body to streamline laws, improve access to justice
9	Dec	What's more important when choosing wine?
10	Dec	Aussie consumers develop a taste for ethical eating
13	Dec	Maths research to improve Internet reliability
13	Dec	Child safety the focus of Adelaide public seminar
15	Dec	Pet owners warned about Christmas treats
15	Dec	Summer opportunity for commercialising IT
16	Dec	Indigenous student makes history at Oxford
17	Dec	Research collaboration to deliver 'healthier' grains
23	Dec	Brain gene a trigger for determining gender

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