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January 2007
3 Jan Aboriginal people can take heart
5 Jan Contract to study trade for poverty reduction
5 Jan Good news for infertile couples
8 Jan New supercomputer is something to crow about
15 Jan Fly vision to inspire interest in science
16 Jan University offers: surge in demand for places
16 Jan High demand for uni's medical degree
18 Jan Uni to take 100 extra students in engineering
22 Jan Uni hosts a meeting of scientific minds
22 Jan Breakthrough for heroin addiction treatment
23 Jan Folic acid warning for pregnant women
24 Jan Crime victims sought for study
29 Jan World body experts in ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
February 2007
1 Feb Embryonic environment sets pattern for adult health
6 Feb Medieval roots shown in today's world
7 Feb Medical School boosts SA numbers
8 Feb Defence collaboration with UK's Cranfield University
12 Feb Russian pianist to launch Lunch Hour Concerts
12 Feb Water experts gather in ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
12 Feb World first operation to repair heart
13 Feb Men in poor state of health: ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø study
13 Feb Study seeks young, overweight women
22 Feb University Forum: Where now for David Hicks?
23 Feb Premier's science funds for University projects
26 Feb Top students win University scholarships
27 Feb Healthy result for South Australia
27 Feb Why ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø is Employer of Choice for Women
28 Feb Confucius Institute for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
March 2007
5 Mar New study examines toddler food choices
7 Mar National Wine Centre honours Hickinbothams
7 Mar Climate change professor takes leading role
8 Mar Good news for chocolate lovers
8 Mar Leaders welcome high-speed broadband for SA
9 Mar Business leader is new Deputy Chancellor
13 Mar Climate change professor wins science prize
14 Mar New post to lead on natural resources science
14 Mar Why do Aboriginal people need fairer justice?
17 Mar Fluoride gets the smile of approval
19 Mar Farmers to benefit from pulse breeding venture
20 Mar Leading minds at University's Research Tuesdays
22 Mar Fulbright Scholars aim for local impact
22 Mar Community views sought on river use
23 Mar Barr Smith to exhibit Joyce Cary's work
28 Mar Medical students can make a difference
28 Mar A guide to keeping the blues away
28 Mar How do you feel about growing old?
April 2007
2 Apr James is the highest achiever of all
3 Apr Sheep gene research may help human disorder
6 Apr Gloomy forecast from climate experts
9 Apr Australia must plan for population change
11 Apr Hepatitis C virus is rife in SA prisons
13 Apr Guest speaker dances to her own tune
13 Apr ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø degree wins high recognition
17 Apr Reality is a mixed bag for this graduate
17 Apr It's easy being green in Singapore
17 Apr MBA graduate gets down to business
17 Apr Lena's a high flier in every sense
20 Apr Half a million hospital admissions avoidable
23 Apr Work hard the smart way, says Tan
23 Apr A plea to help the world's poorest
23 Apr Malaysian businessman honoured
24 Apr Students to build solar electric hybrid car
30 Apr Study to see children's views of mental illness
May 2007
7 May Forensic science comes to schools
7 May GM food debate heats up with global warming
8 May Jazz concert recognises outstanding young talent
11 May Student concert series raises the bar for guitar
11 May $3.5 million for new engineering building
14 May Rebecca awarded $50,000 scholarship
16 May ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø and China join forces on environment
18 May Military historian honoured for his work
21 May Sex, beer and marketing ethics
21 May Sport and academia given equal billing
21 May World-class architect praises ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø's heritage
21 May University awarded $2.3m to work with industry
22 May German biotechnologist is new Federation Fellow
23 May International recognition for cerebral palsy research
28 May Prominent Aboriginal leader to head national council
29 May Cathedral concert allows music to soar
30 May Strong financial result for University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
31 May Reconciliation statement for all to see
June 2007
1 Jun Highest international honour for orthodontics pioneer
1 Jun $3m grants awarded for healthy start to life
6 Jun Uni welcomes new hospital for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
8 Jun Engineers claim some musical glory
8 Jun Academic named Young Professional of the Year
11 Jun Viola goes solo at international music event
11 Jun Voters need "economic literacy": expert
12 Jun Race car team displays winning formula
12 Jun Deputy Chancellor receives top honour
13 Jun Don't get complacent about water
13 Jun New SIDS research to study protein link
14 Jun Research Tuesdays series a big winner
15 Jun Heritage presentation to 100th Rhodes Scholar
18 Jun Weight loss study seeks young women
19 Jun $35,000 prize money for top researchers
21 Jun Three Science and Maths Olympians uncovered
27 Jun Tasmanian Tiger extinction mystery
28 Jun Medical Students' Convention in ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
29 Jun River Murray in crisis, say scientists
July 2007
4 Jul Ideas festival to continue... on air!
5 Jul Jazz singer brings Mancini "home"
9 Jul Challenge to young SA entrepreneurs
10 Jul Can business use science to make good decisions?
10 Jul Geothermal research hub for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
11 Jul UNESCO honours University academics
11 Jul Young filmmakers to focus on ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
12 Jul Study confirms no HRT benefit for older women
19 Jul Farm facts to drive environmental strategy
19 Jul $23.5 million boost to barley breeding
20 Jul Former US Secretary of Labor at Elder Hall
24 Jul Global change expert is new Executive Dean
25 Jul Developing high fibre grains for good health
26 Jul Turning tastes into words at Uni of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
27 Jul Highest awards for distinguished graduates
30 Jul Composer mixes with Hollywood greats
30 Jul Good mothering - is it all in the genes?
31 Jul Fire Service takes health lessons from 9/11
August 2007
2 Aug $4 million awarded to diseases expert
3 Aug Lunch Hour Concerts return to Fridays
3 Aug Accelerating ideas towards marketplace
9 Aug New Research Institute tackles climate change
9 Aug Staff honoured for excellence in teaching
14 Aug Has reproductive technology gone too far?
14 Aug Brains learn better at night
16 Aug Tuna research adds value to industry
16 Aug Research could save farmers millions
17 Aug Young ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø scientists become Tall Poppies
20 Aug Brain gene flicks the switch on gender
22 Aug UNESCO heritage award to ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø icon
22 Aug Record crowds expected for Open Day
22 Aug Uni leads study on echidna sex life
23 Aug Uni expert uses DNA to time travel
23 Aug "Fat eggs" cause of infertility in obese women
23 Aug Hot topics: obesity and climate change
24 Aug Kangaroos boost SA rural incomes
25 Aug Google Director logs on to Open Day
28 Aug World philosopher to visit ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
30 Aug Research kudos for two graduates
30 Aug A Cosi evening... courtesy of Mozart
31 Aug Music is alive & kicking at Radio ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
31 Aug Barry Jones on terrorism and censorship
September 2007
3 Sep ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø's flying shark spotter
3 Sep Can candidates do more than Pollywaffle?
4 Sep Pigs don't fly, but they do migrate
6 Sep Mining sector digs deep to support students
7 Sep Where does international law stand on Iraq?
11 Sep Taking us beyond telecommunications
11 Sep Dangers of early menopause highlighted
11 Sep Most new places at University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
11 Sep Uni of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø to train 50 vets per year
12 Sep Star Wars, the concert - not so far away...
12 Sep Bright picture for ICT careers
12 Sep Brain researcher is Young Scientist of the Year
14 Sep British counter-terrorism expert in ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
15 Sep Student exhibition an INSIGHT into health needs
17 Sep Sir Gustav Nossal visits ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
17 Sep Indigenous equality: does the end justify the means?
18 Sep Students encouraged to 'think big'
18 Sep PhD student achieves literary dream
19 Sep Uni of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø still on top with marketing
20 Sep Premature babies helped by repeat steroids
21 Sep Indigenous languages at extinction crossroads
21 Sep Plant biosecurity experts in town
25 Sep ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø wins $24 million for medical research
25 Sep $2.74 million for health, environment and industry
26 Sep Climate change researcher is a bright spark
26 Sep $14 million awarded for new discoveries
28 Sep $42 million win is "brain gain" for State
October 2007
2 Oct New centre is major boost to men's health
2 Oct Palestinian scholar bound for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
2 Oct HRH The Duke of Kent commemorates famous son
4 Oct Refugee scholar studies trauma of civil war
4 Oct Great research minds at Uni of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
5 Oct !mpact awards honour innovation leaders
8 Oct International careers evening a first for ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø
8 Oct We all have to live with less water: expert
11 Oct Student research fuels the future
12 Oct Can Europe solve the Cyprus question?
15 Oct ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø researchers make an !mpact
16 Oct Executive Dean among Nobel Prize scientists
18 Oct First-time fathers sought for study
18 Oct Rhodes Scholar sets solar cell challenge
19 Oct Calling all mobile phone users
19 Oct 1957 graduates return to university
19 Oct Particle research recognised in physics award
22 Oct Experts pitch their water solutions
23 Oct Percy Grainger book hits the right note
23 Oct Guitar music lovers the big winners on election night
26 Oct Bid for the world's fastest sailboat starts here
26 Oct High cost of losing our wetlands: new research
26 Oct Computer science student in global challenge
29 Oct $5 million funding towards new vet school
30 Oct Biodiesel bike wins for least carbon emissions
November 2007
1 Nov Infertility researcher is 2007 Young Investigator
2 Nov Stress buster program wins support
2 Nov Tipping the scales against obesity: conference
5 Nov Music copying device charms echallenge judges
7 Nov Students have designs on Le Cornu site
7 Nov Julie Bishop tours vet school site
8 Nov World uni rankings put Uni of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø at 62
9 Nov Violent black holes linked to high-energy cosmic rays
13 Nov Take steps to protect your brain: expert
14 Nov Future plans for architecture school unveiled
14 Nov ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø says "Thank You" for medical research
16 Nov We're a nation of entrepreneurs
19 Nov University trains China Mayors
19 Nov Strong drugs without the addiction
20 Nov Water engineer named among nation's best
22 Nov Teachers swap knowledge in a first for the State
22 Nov Law graduate wins scholarship to Oxford
22 Nov Kyoto not enough to curb climate change
23 Nov Celebrating 103 Fulbright Scholars
28 Nov $2.6m project to eliminate wheat defects
28 Nov Top study prize to University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø graduate
29 Nov Students run guitar "marathon" in new concert
29 Nov 40th anniversary of Australia's first satellite
29 Nov $1 million for research into intellectual disability
29 Nov Law School creates political history
30 Nov Women's stories mark World AIDS Day
30 Nov Scientists identify crucial barley gene
30 Nov $1 million in software donated to petroleum school
30 Nov New drug trial to reduce Australia's biggest killer
December 2007
4 Dec University's best teachers for 2007
5 Dec University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø kicks off $100m building project
5 Dec University Chancellor appointed for third term
10 Dec University purchases North Terrace site
11 Dec Research Tuesdays an ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø success story
12 Dec Renowned architect honoured at graduation
13 Dec Commerce degrees receive global tick of approval
17 Dec Fluoridated water puts Australia's children in top 10 in world dental health
18 Dec Fast food study puts weight on healthy options
18 Dec $1 million grant is a sight for sore eyes
18 Dec $2.7 million awarded to Uni for defence research
20 Dec UniBar set for an upgrade in 2008
21 Dec Catholic Church awards $100,000 grant for stem cell research
21 Dec Surgeon appointed to lead new Vet School
21 Dec RQF decision welcomed by University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø