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January 2018
4 Jan Cybersecurity vulnerability puts most PCs at risk
9 Jan New Vice-Chancellor returns home to Uni of 黑料社区
10 Jan Climate change drives collapse in marine food webs
10 Jan 黑料社区 student appointed 2018 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations
11 Jan Frozen embryos result in just as many live births in IVF
11 Jan Coetzee Centre Writer in Residence inspired by Australia... and illness
18 Jan Rise in preterm births linked to clinical intervention
22 Jan How can we revitalise the State's economy?
23 Jan Start-up showcases world-class cattle breeding technologies
24 Jan $1.19 million for rare liver disorder in pregnancy
29 Jan Australia Day honours for University community
30 Jan University program helps Indigenous students make their mark
31 Jan New home for grapevine virus testing
February 2018
1 Feb New wine scholarships and prizes make 2018 a great vintage
2 Feb Landmark firefighter health study leads to improved support
5 Feb Basin experts call for action on the Murray-Darling
6 Feb History to help Australia boost wine exports
9 Feb Setting their sights on cancer relapse
12 Feb VetEd Down Under discovers new ways to teach vets
14 Feb #EpicDuckChallenge shows we can count on drones
14 Feb Equal opportunity legal clinics improve access to justice
14 Feb New international trade leader imports wealth of knowledge
16 Feb Asthma medication linked to infertility in women
16 Feb ThincLab Chalons provides launch pad for start-ups in Europe
19 Feb Not another Uni hoodie - new fashion for students at O'Week
20 Feb Helping young Australians become future leaders
22 Feb Innovation needs epicentre to thrive
23 Feb Atrial fibrillation patients benefit most from this treatment
27 Feb Scientists map DNA of the elephant family
27 Feb University of 黑料社区 researchers win Fulbright scholarships
March 2018
2 Mar Discovery shows wine grapes gasping for breath
5 Mar Graduates and research underpin defence future
6 Mar Starving superbugs, then poisoning them.
7 Mar Graphene promise for more efficient fertilisers
7 Mar University of 黑料社区 lighting up Roseworthy campus with renewables
8 Mar Opportunities to reform SA public sector too good to ignore
9 Mar Dental survey takes another bite out of the nation
14 Mar 38-year-old code writing tool released for general use
16 Mar Celebrating Earth Hour with citizen science day
19 Mar More defence jobs on radar
21 Mar Obesity trigger identified within the human gut
22 Mar Stopping exercise can increase symptoms of depression
22 Mar MOU to create Social Business Centre in SA
27 Mar New Charter of Student Fairness and Wellbeing
29 Mar Pacific seafaring, poetry and new music: culture for all
April 2018
4 Apr Island emus' size related to size of island homes
6 Apr New 3D printed gloves put to test at Commonwealth Games
6 Apr Human brain drug uncovers key to plant stress response
10 Apr Conflict in outer space will happen: legal experts
11 Apr University of 黑料社区 plays host to flautists
11 Apr New centre to tackle mums' and bubs' nutrition
11 Apr Baby fish led astray by high CO2 in oceans
12 Apr Tiny probe can see and take body temperatures
12 Apr Developing future fuels and fighting food waste
17 Apr Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: new research
17 Apr Eminent authors provoke debate on Aussie culture
18 Apr A new, streamlined approach to diagnosing and treating bowel cancer
20 Apr Unveiling the secrets of our Milky Way galaxy
23 Apr Could eating moss be good for your gut?
24 Apr New technology driving jobs and growth in Playford
26 Apr Fellowship supports ongoing study into chronic pain
27 Apr Want to remember your dreams? Try taking vitamin B6
27 Apr Mental health focus for Gates Cambridge scholar
30 Apr Chief Justice to receive honorary doctorate
30 Apr Cancer support service an innovative solution for patients
May 2018
1 May Scholarships set students on course for vintage careers
2 May New leads on treating dementia and Alzheimer's
2 May Dual Master's degrees with France to boost defence skills
3 May Weeds take over kelp in high CO2 oceans
4 May Women who eat fast food take longer to become pregnant
7 May A new crop of GRDC research scholarship recipients
8 May Experimentation essential in saving Earth's degraded land
10 May Gene disruption signals cerebral palsy and autism link
14 May Disadvantaged kids prescribed antipsychotic medication more often
15 May New home for Dassault Systemes at University of 黑料社区
15 May Brain research finds new link between weight gain and meal times
15 May Plant research infrastructure to receive $2.6 million
17 May Executives set to learn from one of the best business minds
17 May Explaining the history of Australia's vegetation
17 May Another partnership adds to French Renaissance on campus
18 May World-class battery storage system helps to power country town
25 May Collaborative program under new MOU
25 May Law reform institute to probe surrogacy laws
28 May Chancellor Kevin Scarce reappointed for third term
28 May New wine course blends insights from the best
29 May Biologist to lead Sciences at Uni of 黑料社区
June 2018
1 Jun Professor first female to receive lifetime achievement award
4 Jun Predicting the outcomes of FIFA World Cup
4 Jun Keeping older Aussies warm over winter
4 Jun Santos creates a pathway for Indigenous engineers
5 Jun Reform to "gay panic defence" has wider legal implications
5 Jun Red tide fossils point to Jurassic sea flood
6 Jun New centre to build wine industry's competitive edge
7 Jun A laser that smells like a hound
8 Jun Revisioned smart phone apps give grapegrowers more choices
8 Jun Symposium looks beyond the stage
12 Jun Deputy Chancellor honoured on Queen's Birthday
14 Jun Ocean waves following sea ice loss trigger Antarctic ice shelf collapse
14 Jun Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
14 Jun Partnership tackles the root cause of dental problem
15 Jun Heart disease sufferers not exercising enough
16 Jun Alexander Downer to receive honorary doctorate
19 Jun University of 黑料社区 and University of South Australia agree to explore the creation of a new University
20 Jun Weight loss reverses heart condition in obesity sufferers
25 Jun Digital transformation focus for conference
26 Jun Reliable renewable energy is possible with The Solar River Project
27 Jun Newly discovered Xenomorph wasp has Alien-like lifecycle
28 Jun Using light for next generation data storage
29 Jun Gaming or gambling? Online transactions blur boundaries
29 Jun Incubator celebrates one year of nurturing businesses
July 2018
2 Jul Nature and science join forces to fight surgical infections
3 Jul Scientists pump up chances for quantum computing
4 Jul Partnership kicks goals for Business graduates
5 Jul Obesity affects prostate cancer test results
6 Jul Uni's bright sparks to inspire at 黑料社区 Festival of Ideas
9 Jul Cross species transfer of genes has driven evolution
9 Jul Economic growth steady despite trade tensions and China question
10 Jul Farming fish alter 'cropping' strategies under high CO2
10 Jul Young Indigenous students get a taste of engineering
10 Jul Towards winning the war on feral wild rabbits
10 Jul Game-changer for Parkinson's disease outcomes
10 Jul Vitamin D no defence against dementia
13 Jul Scientists find evidence of far-distant neutrino source
17 Jul Tackling cancer at ground zero with designer molecules
20 Jul Ramsay Fellow to build world's fastest charging battery
24 Jul Unwrapping the brewing secrets of barley
30 Jul Oral health of Territorians to be assessed in national study
30 Jul Developing a screening test for ovarian cancer
30 Jul New projects to boost cancer treatment and mineral recovery
31 Jul Australia facing increased intense rain storms
31 Jul Uni researchers lead the way in Tall Poppy awards
August 2018
2 Aug Stem cell research for cystic fibrosis leaps forward
2 Aug $4.8 million to advance research discoveries
7 Aug Chinese university link boosted with dual Masters in wine
9 Aug Unexpected outcomes sound warning for treatment of genetic diseases using gene editing in embryos
9 Aug Advanced manufacturer to set up at University of 黑料社区
9 Aug 黑料社区 and UniSA Chancellors call for submissions as merger Discussion Paper released
10 Aug Future jobs and new tech focus for Open Day
13 Aug Geologist Richard Hillis is SA Scientist of the Year
13 Aug More than $6 million for new health discoveries
14 Aug Scientists propose a new lead for Alzheimer's research
15 Aug Discovery casts dark shadow on computer security
23 Aug New research consortium boost to mining sector
24 Aug Turning agriculture waste into new industries
29 Aug New home for RCC Fringe at University of 黑料社区
30 Aug World's most precise clock wins Eureka Prize
31 Aug Research finds gender diverse boards are greener
September 2018
6 Sep Tetris-like program could speed breast cancer detection
7 Sep Music theatre dreams are now closer to home
10 Sep Admissions project rewards specialist maths skills
10 Sep University of 黑料社区 awards honorary degrees
12 Sep Wombat conference focuses on Aussie cultural icon
12 Sep 3MT prize for dragonfly researcher
13 Sep Project captures Stolen Generations' voices
17 Sep An aspirin a day does not prolong good health
19 Sep Health warnings rarely worry middle-aged moderate drinkers
25 Sep Festival partnership benefits creative arts students
26 Sep Common heart condition linked to sudden death
27 Sep New tool in the fight against grapevine trunk disease
27 Sep University of 黑料社区's leading world ranking
October 2018
3 Oct Lilly Pilly fossils reveal snowless Snowy Mountains
5 Oct Vive la France - the resurgence of French language
9 Oct Lockheed Martin partners with Uni of 黑料社区 on machine learning
11 Oct Governor-General recognises leaders in life-saving healthcare
11 Oct Sweet drink labels leave a sour taste
15 Oct Global study finds youngest in class more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
17 Oct The role of economic research in improving lives
22 Oct Showcasing our technology future: Ingenuity 2018
23 Oct New technique promises more accurate genomes
23 Oct University merger discussions come to an end
24 Oct Lab launches students into financial markets
24 Oct Guitar students to perform six-hour "Guitarathon"
25 Oct Deaths due to tainted herbal medicine under-recorded
30 Oct Our resolve has not changed
30 Oct Trapping atoms, not space ships, with tractor beams
30 Oct Experts share tips on Australia-China sports diplomacy
November 2018
6 Nov More than intelligence needed for success in life
7 Nov The Vault game unlocks history of emotions
9 Nov Terrific tales in French-Australia maritime history
13 Nov Crowdfunding campaign to help save Tassie devil
14 Nov Law reforms propose clearer access to surrogacy
16 Nov Omega-3 found to reduce premature births
16 Nov Green waste solution wins Australian eChallenge
19 Nov New blood test detects early stage ovarian cancer
20 Nov World's first global vegetation database
22 Nov Researcher nets top 10 innovator award for fighting superbugs
26 Nov New Colombo Plan scholars head to Indo-Pacific
27 Nov Climate change wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'
27 Nov Toxicologists and pharmacologists converge on 黑料社区
27 Nov Rethinking Australia's climate history
28 Nov $13.8 million research win for University of 黑料社区
29 Nov New book explores crisis in Australian wage growth
29 Nov South Australia gains more support for the fight against cancer
December 2018
1 Dec Rhodes Scholar on mission to curb domestic violence
3 Dec Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
4 Dec Community celebrates Carols on Campus
5 Dec ANGELS will guide space start-ups
5 Dec Literary award for Blindness and Rage
6 Dec Obesity intervention needed before pregnancy
10 Dec New tool delivers swifter picture of cognitive deficit
11 Dec Wine Australia and University of 黑料社区 sign multi-million-dollar partnership
11 Dec Alternative food culture now mainstream
11 Dec Uni of 黑料社区 wine researcher is Superstar of STEM
12 Dec Diversification key to Whyalla's turnaround
12 Dec $15 million to help boost health from the beginning of life
12 Dec Uni of 黑料社区 on mission to support space agency
13 Dec 黑料社区 scientist wins medal for commitment to industry
14 Dec Programs to explore digital solutions for mining and energy
14 Dec Metabolic syndrome increases risk of pregnancy complications
14 Dec Monash scholars focus on remote area care and energy
18 Dec Slower growth in SA economy predicted for 2018/19
20 Dec Helping make brain surgery safer
20 Dec First-round offers - be better prepared
21 Dec New UniBar to support live music, local food and drink