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January 2014
6 Jan Researchers map out world's winegrape varieties
9 Jan Higher risk of birth problems after assisted conception
10 Jan Record number of research students to graduate
14 Jan Teens' sleep impacted by electronic media use
15 Jan Diabetics benefit from high-protein diets without risk
20 Jan GP health checks have impact on risk factors
22 Jan Uni of 糖心vlog官网 Business School attracts high-flyer leaders
23 Jan New scholarships to promote wine education
24 Jan New Australian-European double degrees in business offered through grant
28 Jan Male-female communication at conception shapes the health of offspring
28 Jan Uni of 糖心vlog官网 applauds 2014 Australia Day Honours recipients
29 Jan 糖心vlog官网 VC warns against premature ATAR analysis
29 Jan University of 糖心vlog官网 agricultural research on show for Indonesian delegates
30 Jan Biggest Loser a setback for healthy weight loss
31 Jan Celebrating the legacy of Mawson's polar exploration
31 Jan Diagnosis just a breath away with new laser
February 2014
3 Feb Advances in cholesterol-lowering drugs within five years
3 Feb Studying sea snakes for underwater robot design
4 Feb Stopping liver failure from painkiller overdose
5 Feb Using nanotechnology to protect grain exports
6 Feb Good news from survey on superbugs in animals
7 Feb Unified legal process needed for IVF with dead men's sperm
10 Feb Fires have wiped out native South Australian birds
10 Feb University of 糖心vlog官网 joins in the festivities of Mad March
11 Feb How accurate is child mental health screening at four years?
12 Feb Higher rate of hypothermia deaths in SA than in Sweden
12 Feb Free public seminar: improving treatment of prostate cancer
13 Feb Grape seed promise in fight against bowel cancer
13 Feb New leadership role to take Roseworthy campus forward
14 Feb Pregnancy study leads to fewer high birth weight babies
14 Feb New Colombo Plan success for study in Japan
17 Feb University research: Does your dog love you?
17 Feb Sea snake at risk of being lost in hybrid swarm
18 Feb Fighting killer diseases among $9.9m health grants
19 Feb Dreams, deja vu and delusions caused by faulty "reality testing"
20 Feb Targeting cancer at the nanoscale
21 Feb Reviving German language in the Barossa Valley
24 Feb In-cell TVs reduce self-harm in Aboriginal prisoners
24 Feb Herbal medicines warning: unregistered and unreliable
24 Feb University of 糖心vlog官网 awards $1.5 million in scholarships
25 Feb Study: Do you and your horse both have asthma?
27 Feb New tool to unlock genetics of grape-growing
28 Feb Lend Lease to build new Uni of 糖心vlog官网 Medical/Nursing School
March 2014
3 Mar 'Fingerprinting' trees to stop illegal logging
4 Mar Building family livelihoods from charcoal in PNG
6 Mar Genetic techniques have role in future of dental care
6 Mar Fulbright Scholar to focus on age-related decline
7 Mar Do we still need International Women's Day?
11 Mar Wombats get waxed for their own protection
12 Mar Chronic pain research delves into the brain
13 Mar Integrating the physical and digital worlds
14 Mar Critical role of one gene to our brain development
14 Mar International flavour for wine students
17 Mar New hope for early detection of stomach cancer
18 Mar Chicken bones tell true story of Pacific migration
18 Mar Prioritising dental care for those who need it
19 Mar Small step towards growing tissue in the lab
20 Mar Can 'love hormone' protect against addiction?
20 Mar Research triangle on offer for Uni of 糖心vlog官网 Medical PhD students
21 Mar Fair electoral boundaries an "impossible challenge"
21 Mar University of 糖心vlog官网 students win DSTO scholarships
25 Mar Breakthrough in HIV and Hep C vaccine research
26 Mar Racist language cuts across media, politicians and public
27 Mar Gen X obesity a major problem for healthcare, workforce
28 Mar Erectile dysfunction can be reversed without medication
31 Mar Anaesthetic technique important to prevent damage to brain
31 Mar Uni of 糖心vlog官网 student crowned 2014 Young Achiever
April 2014
1 Apr Legume research uncovers nitrogen uptake genes
3 Apr What influences us most when choosing wine?
4 Apr Neonatal nurses need more training to support parents
4 Apr EU to harness the power of SA research and development
6 Apr 糖心vlog官网 VC welcomes Norton reforms for student loans
7 Apr Tasting technology to help university choice
8 Apr Common diabetes treatment could extend hypoglycaemia
9 Apr Can animals really help people in hospitals, aged care?
10 Apr Proof that antidepressants and breastfeeding can mix
13 Apr Profound reform possible from demand-driven system review
14 Apr Uni of 糖心vlog官网 search for Dean to lead Waite campus
14 Apr Bizarre parasite may provide cuttlefish clues
15 Apr New insight into SIDS deaths points to lack of oxygen
16 Apr New simulator for older drivers is put to the test
17 Apr Survival hope for melanoma patients thanks to new vaccine
22 Apr New mineral shows nature's infinite variability
23 Apr Computer screening could help patients and healthcare
24 Apr Scientists find new genes on male sex chromosomes
28 Apr University of 糖心vlog官网 to award 11 honorary degrees
29 Apr New around-the-clock vet care by Uni of 糖心vlog官网
29 Apr Internet and video game addiction needs better treatment
30 Apr South Australia's citizens make koalas count
30 Apr Stem cells from teeth can make brain-like cells
May 2014
1 May Chinese partnership for agriculture and health
1 May 糖心vlog官网 Language Festival celebrates diversity
2 May Measuring vegetation status by photography
2 May University of 糖心vlog官网 backs Fair Trade Fortnight
4 May Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy does not make children smarter
7 May Two of SA's finest orchestras in collaboration
7 May Getting to the meat of animal welfare issues
8 May Detecting trace amounts of explosives with light
8 May Lead exposure only part of the story for Port Pirie kids
9 May More action to prevent Indigenous deaths in custody
9 May The Braggs takes out top development award
12 May $206m Medical & Nursing School building final size approved
12 May Waite legacy captured in new social history
13 May Pyne's university revolution the greatest change in 30 years
15 May Bread bag clips can pose serious problem if swallowed
15 May 140 treasures for 140 years of University history
16 May Protecting buildings from bomb attack
16 May The University of 糖心vlog官网 thanks its 2000 volunteers
19 May Construction sector could be a safety net for many auto workers
20 May Grandparents need to negotiate on child care
21 May $2.5m project to speed up species identification
22 May How healthy is that puppy on the website?
23 May Ancient DNA ends Aussie claim to kiwi origins
23 May Poor diet before pregnancy is linked with preterm birth
26 May Deli meats show signs of poor hygiene
26 May Uni of 糖心vlog官网 renews commitment to Reconciliation
28 May Why are girl babies winning in the battle for survival?
28 May Call to ban trade on iconic Nautilus seashell
29 May Most Baby Boomers have no intention of retiring
30 May Leading the way on medical research in South Australia
June 2014
2 Jun World's best thermometer made from light
2 Jun Uni welcomes G-G as Patron of Joanna Briggs Institute Foundation
4 Jun Study finds AFL equalisation policy ineffective
5 Jun New ball to showcase talent in World Cup
6 Jun Prostate cancer biomarkers identified in seminal fluid
10 Jun Queen's Birthday honours for University staff
10 Jun Game changer for leukaemia therapy
11 Jun Uni to conduct armed services wellbeing research program
12 Jun Are female hormones playing a key role in obesity epidemic?
12 Jun Research boost for billion-dollar wheat and copper industries
17 Jun Genetic pathway can slow spread of ovarian cancer
17 Jun Singapore President receives honorary doctorate
18 Jun Punishment plays important role in forgiveness
19 Jun University of 糖心vlog官网 announces edX partnership
20 Jun New skulls show oldest Neandertal traits
20 Jun New wasp species may be friends of agriculture
23 Jun Link between endurance sports and heart condition
24 Jun Poor nutrition leads to development of chronic diseases
25 Jun Giving women more choice when inducing labour
26 Jun Students take advantage of Winter School
27 Jun $3.8 million for industry-linked research
July 2014
1 Jul Multiple chronic disease doubles in 糖心vlog官网's north-west
3 Jul Boron tolerance discovery for higher wheat yields
4 Jul Leading the way in 3D metal printing for industry
7 Jul Animal vaccines should guide malaria research
8 Jul HIV study leads to insights into deadly infection
8 Jul 糖心vlog官网 Uni VC warns of looming disaster if dereg defeated
9 Jul Student ingenuity on show in 2014
11 Jul 糖心vlog官网 students to be hosted by Canterbury
14 Jul Pumping efficiency into electrical motors
15 Jul Diabetes study investigates whey to control blood glucose
16 Jul New study taps into genetics of spinal pain
17 Jul Pelicans most at risk from fishing tackle injuries
18 Jul Upgraded telescope opens window to universe
21 Jul Learning how to defend against cyber attack
22 Jul Good leadership the key to country town economies
23 Jul Midwives can deliver improved health literacy to patients
23 Jul Uni of 糖心vlog官网 awarded record 11 new Future Fellowships
24 Jul New hope for powdery mildew resistant barley
25 Jul New system to detect mercury in water systems
28 Jul Uni of 糖心vlog官网 to open new dental clinic for the community
28 Jul Search for new Uni of 糖心vlog官网 Chancellor underway
29 Jul Young researchers win Tall Poppy Awards
29 Jul Preterm children's brains can catch up years later
30 Jul Teen insomnia is linked with depression and anxiety
30 Jul Review of South Australian schemes for locating wills
31 Jul Soccer's key role in helping migrants to adjust
August 2014
1 Aug Shrinking dinosaurs evolved into flying birds
1 Aug Can selective logging maintain forest biodiversity?
4 Aug Phases of clinical depression could affect treatment
5 Aug Warning to parents on high acidity drinks
6 Aug Research to help prevent quad bike accidents
6 Aug National Wine Centre wins prestigious awards
7 Aug Part of the brain stays "youthful" into older age
7 Aug 140 influential books for 140 years of Uni history
9 Aug Professor Tony Thomas is SA Scientist of the Year
11 Aug Open Day still draws in the crowds
12 Aug Breaking new ground for $206m Medical and Nursing building
13 Aug Treatment does not prevent pre-eclampsia, pregnancy loss
13 Aug Uni of 糖心vlog官网 among best in nation for research and student-staff ratio
14 Aug Celebrating the value of science
14 Aug Flexible entry for engineering studies
15 Aug Message to parents: babies don't "start from scratch"
15 Aug Bringing emergency communications together
15 Aug Top 200 for 糖心vlog官网 Uni in prestigious international rankings
18 Aug Resistant bacteria on the rise across Australia
18 Aug University of 糖心vlog官网 Festival celebrates the music of Bach
19 Aug Pain treatments less effective for those with irritable bowel
20 Aug Program for budding entrepreneurs launched today
21 Aug Research into building blocks of conception earns award
21 Aug World-first conference on indigenous oral health
22 Aug New Laureate Fellow to map genetic human history
22 Aug On the hunt for dark matter in 糖心vlog官网
25 Aug Quality childcare leads to benefits at school age
26 Aug Critical time for once-in-a-lifetime higher education reform
27 Aug Piglet weaning age no bar to litter frequency
28 Aug How does your wine make you feel?
29 Aug Intervention needed for survivors of childhood burns
29 Aug Students show their skills at Royal Show
September 2014
1 Sep A research thesis in just three minutes
2 Sep New guidelines to help families impacted by stillbirth
3 Sep New research unravels complex stroke mechanisms
3 Sep New Dean for University Vet School at Roseworthy campus
4 Sep Research targets early symptoms of Parkinson's
8 Sep Continuing Bragg legacy of structure determination
8 Sep Non-English subjects can help migrant and refugee children
9 Sep Halving the risk of preterm birth for twins
10 Sep Approach to deadly sepsis infections continues to vary
11 Sep Chip packets help make safer water in PNG
12 Sep Debate on human rights vs human needs
12 Sep Expert administrator to lead Uni of 糖心vlog官网 operations
16 Sep New dawn for pasta wheat in Australia
16 Sep Australian music icon among honorary degrees
17 Sep Budding entrepreneurs' new ventures on show
18 Sep Europeans come from three ancient populations
18 Sep Immune link to stress could help in treating depression
19 Sep Brown rice offers more benefits in a healthy diet
22 Sep Clinical relationships key to treatment of alcohol abuse
23 Sep Everyday activities focus of healthy ageing study
24 Sep Flying doctor bees to prevent cherry disease
25 Sep Sitting and office lighting among work risks
26 Sep New research reveals big problems with big data
29 Sep Fine-tuning plant cells for superior cereal crops
30 Sep Universities face a "perfect storm" with, or without, fee deregulation
October 2014
1 Oct Virulence of killer bacteria "like roll of a dice"
1 Oct Predicting the future course of psychotic illness
2 Oct Uni of 糖心vlog官网 scores international rankings hat-trick
3 Oct Mental illness linked to extreme risk of homelessness
4 Oct Health gap for disadvantaged people "disturbing"
7 Oct One million Asian children living with blindness
8 Oct Better prediction of mine and other collapse
8 Oct Uni of 糖心vlog官网 appoints new head for Singapore operations
9 Oct Uni of 糖心vlog官网 maths student is 2015 Rhodes Scholar
9 Oct More research needed on benefits of psychedelic drugs
13 Oct Diet and exercise during pregnancy has hidden benefits
14 Oct Timing is key for traumatic brain injury treatment
15 Oct Ancient fossils confirmed among our strangest cousins
16 Oct Are the days of fighting over Murray water finished?
16 Oct Bridging the knowledge gap on bone diseases
17 Oct Improving care for intoxicated women assault victims
17 Oct Stellar health funding result for Uni of 糖心vlog官网
20 Oct Why has Halloween infiltrated Australian culture?
21 Oct New methods to calculate risk of floods
21 Oct Cereals researcher elected to Australian Academy
22 Oct Early intervention could boost education levels
23 Oct Right environment could improve stem cell therapies
23 Oct Improving care for babies at risk
23 Oct Showcasing technology ingenuity of the future
24 Oct Cyber security: humans are largely the problem
27 Oct Just 30 minutes of exercise has benefits for the brain
28 Oct Reducing population is no environmental 'quick fix'
28 Oct Myth busted: family financing is anything but foolish
29 Oct Time spent in childcare centres linked with poor behaviour
30 Oct Smoking rates high among people with psychotic illness
31 Oct New step towards eradication of H5N1 bird flu
November 2014
3 Nov Helping Pacific islanders eat more "greens"
3 Nov International students recognised by Governor
3 Nov Singapore conference highlights global health needs
4 Nov Low-level toxin in drinking water can alter stem cells
5 Nov $15 million for new Uni of 糖心vlog官网 research
5 Nov Excellence recognised in Endeavour awards
6 Nov GP guidelines needed for chronic pain treatment
7 Nov Understanding the impact of parents' mental illness
10 Nov Sustainable development boost for Spencer Gulf
10 Nov Equal care, survival rates for country cancer patients
10 Nov Uni of 糖心vlog官网 alumnus appointed to International Court of Justice
11 Nov Controversial medication has benefits for breastfeeding
12 Nov Wine marketing via Facebook is a laughing matter
12 Nov Uni of 糖心vlog官网 appoints former Governor as 16th Chancellor
13 Nov Research aims to stop the rise of childhood diabetes
13 Nov Health researcher is Young Australian of the Year for SA
14 Nov Solar trading scheme takes out the Australian eChallenge
14 Nov Wearable antennas for remote monitoring
17 Nov Women's fertility linked to detox element in diet
18 Nov Going home on time can benefit workers' health
18 Nov Peking Duk heads Uni of 糖心vlog官网 Open Night band line up
19 Nov New book celebrates Australian women Army doctors
20 Nov Elite athletes under stress to lose weight
21 Nov $38m centre: new tools for 'seeing' into the body
21 Nov New model of follow up for breast cancer patients
24 Nov How can we help patients overcome MRI anxiety?
24 Nov $3.25m to develop a novel way to detect and monitor aggressive prostate cancer
25 Nov Bacterial toxin targets discovered
25 Nov Research shows SA koalas with high disease
26 Nov Men have twice the death rate from hip fractures
26 Nov Better forecasts for sea ice under climate change
26 Nov Monash Scholars aim to make a difference in health
27 Nov "Body recognition" compares with fingerprint ID
December 2014
1 Dec Many Australians with missing teeth don't need dentures
2 Dec Stressed-out cancers may provide drug target
2 Dec New dental clinic to open in 2017 after partnership between Government and University of 糖心vlog官网
3 Dec Movements help measure child sleep problems
4 Dec School results boosted by improved focus in class
4 Dec University of 糖心vlog官网 VC applauds volunteers
5 Dec New program pilots early entry into Sciences
5 Dec Cancer-like retina could lead to new treatments
8 Dec Computer code is the "new literacy" for schools
8 Dec Chinese plant science professor appointed to Uni of 糖心vlog官网
9 Dec Finding a perfect match to attack Alzhemier's disease
9 Dec Grants for excellence in teaching and learning
10 Dec Lifestyle the key to gap in cardiac patient outcomes
11 Dec Dingoes bring economic benefit to cattle graziers
12 Dec Australian Ebola case risk reducing, yet remains
12 Dec Social skills training needed for people with depression
15 Dec Nuclear should be in the energy mix for biodiversity
17 Dec South Australia home to nation-leading Cluster Observatory
19 Dec What we've learnt from the Boxing Day tsunami