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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 2011

6	Jan	Adelaide IVF breakthrough to hit the world market
18	Jan	New company to become leader in algal biofuels
31	Jan	Uni of Adelaide a "powerhouse" of world-class research

February 2011

1	Feb	Frail, aged people needed for nutritional study
3	Feb	Public lecture: human bond with animals is growing
6	Feb	Indigenous people at risk of bone, muscle pain
17	Feb	Peter Waite Lecture highlights cutting-edge science
18	Feb	Universal flu vaccine study yields success in mice

March 2011

1	Mar	More tests needed for oesophageal cancer patients
11	Mar	New impact lab for car and pedestrian safety
11	Mar	Identity theft expert wins Fulbright Scholarship
25	Mar	Adelaide researchers elected to Academy of Science
31	Mar	Surgeons announce new advance for sinus sufferers

April 2011

7	Apr	Scientists have new measure for species threat
12	Apr	$1.7 million to help new parents cope
14	Apr	Dental health system failing Australian children
15	Apr	Poker machine revenues hurt by smoking bans, financial crisis
18	Apr	Couples sought for pregnancy risk study
19	Apr	Peppermint earns respect in mainstream medicine
28	Apr	Abortion parasite found in SA cattle herds

May 2011

4	May	Evolutionary lessons for wind farm efficiency
16	May	Uni researchers win Premier's Science and Research funding
17	May	Greenhouse ocean study offers warning for future
18	May	Tomatoes may help ward off heart disease
19	May	Impact of globalisation on wine markets
25	May	New lab will help identify causes of brain cancer
26	May	Adelaide scientist shines new light on Europe
31	May	$4.3 million boost to industry-linked research

June 2011

1	Jun	Noise research to combat 'wind turbine syndrome'
2	Jun	Creating a virtual community for wine lovers
7	Jun	Potential treatment for deadly E. coli disease
9	Jun	How diving bell spiders can breathe under water
10	Jun	Universe holds more mysteries for us
17	Jun	Imaging cereals for increased crop yields
21	Jun	Social isolation a critical issue facing our elderly
28	Jun	Metal particle generates new hope for H₂ energy
30	Jun	New fossils provide evidence of powerful eyes
30	Jun	Using DNA in fight against illegal logging

July 2011

5	Jul	The lowdown on the health of Australian men
6	Jul	IVF 'vanishing twin' linked with birth defects
8	Jul	Long-term smokers protected against osteoarthritis
8	Jul	Holes in fossil bones reveal dinosaur activity
11	Jul	Live export issue requires real change
12	Jul	Study to examine impact of diabetes on life quality
14	Jul	Global outlook on oral health challenges for 21st century

August 2011

4	Aug	University has six finalists in Tall Poppy awards
12	Aug	Eureka nominations for Adelaide researchers
16	Aug	New research links obesity with heart rhythm disorder
16	Aug	Human health, biofuels to grow from plant research centre
26	Aug	Five researchers named Tall Poppy Award winners

September 2011

6	Sep	Federal recognition for Adelaide's native title expertise
12	Sep	New research to help stroke patients who can't swallow
15	Sep	No substitute for untouched tropical forests
16	Sep	Physicist wins researcher of the year award
29	Sep	Drunk behaviour - a question of immunity

October 2011

5	Oct	Women with PCOS have family heart disease link
6	Oct	Engineering boost for sports performance
14	Oct	Science Excellence Awards finalists announced
17	Oct	Record $44.8 million health funding for Uni of Adelaide
20	Oct	Platypus helps shed new light on mammalian evolution
24	Oct	Autoimmune breakthrough kicks off Research Week
26	Oct	Astronaut Andy Thomas to launch Research Week
28	Oct	Burns researcher wins Young Investigator of the Year
31	Oct	Should agriculture be exempt from greenhouse gas reduction schemes?

November 2011

1	Nov	$15.3 million research win for University of Adelaide
3	Nov	Social media could be critical to a healthy society
4	Nov	Peter Langridge is Scientist of the Year
8	Nov	$450,000 Research Fellowship for healthy hearts
14	Nov	New centre will tackle housing stress in Australia
14	Nov	$10 million funding win for Adelaide researchers
28	Nov	DNA barcoding conference comes to Adelaide
29	Nov	New thinking required on wildlife disease

December 2011

1	Dec	Green fuel project has benefits for industry
6	Dec	Adelaide researchers win Academy of Science awards
7	Dec	A mother's touch may protect against drug cravings
8	Dec	World's first super predator had remarkable vision
12	Dec	Hundreds of threatened species not on official US list
14	Dec	Should we better prepare for earthquakes?
15	Dec	New unit to tackle Australia's 'silent epidemic'
19	Dec	New personalised treatment options for cancer