http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/ Research Story News Items from the The University of Adelaide en Copyright The University of Adelaide 2008 The University of Adelaide web.services@adelaide.edu.au http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29741.html DATE: Tuesday, 30 September 2008 SUMMARY: The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide have joined forces to establish a new defence research and education centre. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29464.html DATE: Monday, 15 September 2008 SUMMARY: A 21-year-old University of Adelaide medical student has been awarded one of the nation's top cardiovascular prizes for his research into atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29381.html DATE: Tuesday, 9 September 2008 SUMMARY: Researchers have launched a new study that aims to test the benefits of providing overweight women with help to limit weight gain during pregnancy. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29221.html DATE: Tuesday, 2 September 2008 SUMMARY: A new study at the University of Adelaide will look at the increasing phenomenon of lone-person households and what that means for our lives and society. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29101.html DATE: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 SUMMARY: More than 200 radar experts from around the world will attend an international conference hosted by the University of Adelaide next week. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news29021.html DATE: Friday, 22 August 2008 SUMMARY: One of the world's longest and largest trials of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has found that post-menopausal women on HRT gain significant improvements in quality of life. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28941.html DATE: Wednesday, 20 August 2008 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide philosopher Professor Garrett Cullity has won the 2008 Eureka Prize for Ethics Research. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28903.html DATE: Friday, 15 August 2008 SUMMARY: Are water desalination plants a solution to water shortages or a drain on the environment? That's the question being asked at Open Day. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28841.html DATE: Tuesday, 12 August 2008 SUMMARY: Young people from 10 countries around the world have shared their views on housework and abortion issues in a new study from the University of Adelaide. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28821.html DATE: Tuesday, 12 August 2008 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide and Qantas Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to provide benefits to both organisations through collaboration on engineering teaching and research. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28781.html DATE: Monday, 11 August 2008 SUMMARY: Australian native foods are a hit with tourists, but locals are far less enthused about eating kangaroo, emu and crocodile meat, according to a report from a University of Adelaide gastronomy graduate. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28721.html DATE: Thursday, 7 August 2008 SUMMARY: The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $220,000 to help design buildings that can withstand a terrorist attack using explosive devices. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28601.html DATE: Friday, 1 August 2008 SUMMARY: Researchers are using National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week (3-9 August) to encourage more Australian families to take part in a national study into the genetic causes of cerebral palsy. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28561.html DATE: Friday, 1 August 2008 SUMMARY: Mining in South Australia is set to become a whole lot safer, thanks to the world of virtual reality and video games http://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news28581.html DATE: Friday, 1 August 2008 SUMMARY: University of Adelaide plant scientist Dr Jason Able has been recognised nationally for his research aimed at increasing genetic diversity in wheat to produce new and improved varieties.