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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
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
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