Staff Notices: 31 March - 4 April 2008

Table of Contents

• Uni in the News
• General Information for Staff
• Events
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Information for Researchers

Uni in the News

The Volunteering SA Congress

Peter McMillan of the Centre for Learning and Professional Development attended the Volunteering SA state conference, themed "Cultural Diversity: Making the Difference." A live radio forum by Radio Adelaide on "Volunteering Across Cultures" involved South Australian migrants discussing their experiences and aspirations for the future. The forum was moderated by Nikki Marcel of Radio Adelaide and was recorded - a podcast is available at: www.ofv.sa.gov.au/live_radio2007.htm.

Contributors: CLPD, Development & Alumni, Radio Adelaide 101.5fm

General Information for Staff

2008 Teaching Space Audit

An audit of Teaching Rooms will be conducted this week, Monday 31 March to Friday 4 April between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm. Whilst it is envisaged that there will be minimal disruption to classes, Property Services would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you, in anticipation, for your cooperation during this time.

The ongoing analysis of space and utilisation is to assist the University with the delivery of educational programs by providing a supply of correctly sized, located and provisioned resources with a goal to minimise maintenance and maximise quality and use of space.

Detailed correspondence has been issued to the Executive Deans for distribution to all staff.

The Waite Precinct Volunteer Program
Farewell and Welcome

A Farewell Function attended by over one hundred guests was held in December 2007 to pay tribute to Yvonne Routledge and Peggy Rowe. Professor Malcolm Oades (former Director of the Waite Institute and Dean of the Faculty), the Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith and Dr Jennifer Gardner (Director of Waite Arboretum) reflected on the extensive and excellent contribution made by Yvonne and Peggy to the rejuvenation of Urrbrae House and its associated activities over the past 17 years. Mrs Lindsay McWha (Patron of the Volunteer Program of the University of Adelaide) also acknowledged their considerable contribution to the University's Volunteer Program and made a presentation on behalf of the Volunteers Committee.

Lynette Zeitz is the new Manager of the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct. Lynette is a graduate of the University and holds a Master of Arts Degree in History. Her first connection with the Waite Campus was in 1988 when she was appointed as the Faculty Registrar of the then Faculty of Agricultural Science. From 2002-2005 she worked as the Executive Officer (Research) in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Amanda Jackson is the new Coordinator of Urrbrae House. Amanda has worked for Robin Graham and his Plant Nutrition research group at the Waite Campus. She has a great interest in Museum work, and Urrbrae House seems like a natural extension.

South Australian Policy Online

South Australian Policy Online (SAPO) is a free resource for staff and students from all disciplines to access the latest policy and research reports, events information and research news from across the state.

Hosted by the University of Adelaide, the SAPO website currently contains over 650 research publications focussing on a variety of policy areas including economics and trade, urban and regional planning, the environment and social policy. For a full list of publication areas, visit: www.sapo.org.au/pub/.

SAPO is updated weekly to bring you the latest in government and university reports, events and information on research projects.

To subscribe to the fortnightly e-newsletter, visit: www.sapo.org.au/subscribe/.

For further information or to post publications or events information on SAPO, please email: Sanjugta Vas Dev.

Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Levels B and C

Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) are now invited to submit their applications.

Applicants should refer to the Policy, Guidelines and Toolkit, and the appropriate Position Classification Standards when preparing their application.

An application should be made on the approved application form and ONE full printed copy submitted to the Manager, Employee Services, by 5:00pm Friday 2 May 2008.

No supplementary information will be accepted from applicants after the closing date for applications, unless requested by the University.

Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their own referees by forwarding their application, the appropriate position classification standard and the form letter requesting that the report be sent to Manager, Employee Services by Friday 16 May 2008.

The Policy, Guidelines and the toolkit applicable to the submission of applications are available for viewing at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/polbrowse/prom_class/academic-promotions-toolkit/.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

University of Stuttgart FREE concert - one night only!

Akademisches Orchester der Universität Stuttgart
Weber, Beethoven and Gershwin

Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 7:30pm
Doors open at 7:00pm - no booking required.
Venue: Elder Hall, University of Adelaide

You are invited to attend this concert to celebrate the re-signing of the agreement of partnership between the universities of South Australia and Baden-Württemberg.

The Akademisches Orchester der Universität Stuttgart in Germany is about to commence its tour of South-East Australia. The tour involves 65 young musicians, who will be visiting and performing with partner ensembles in Adelaide and other cities.

On Wednesday 2 April, they will be performing Carl Maria von Weber's Freischütz-Overture, Beethoven's 7th Symphony in A major and together with Laurens Patzlaff, a young and celebrated pianist, Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra.

The Orchestra will also be joined by students from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Download: concert flyer.
Contact details: Claire Oremland, Elder Hall Concert Manager, phone 8303 5925.

Adelaide International Cello Festival, 11 - 20 April 2008

Hosted by the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide
'CELLISSIMO' Festival Opening Extravaganza Concert with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra features two of the University of Adelaide's celebrated music graduates - Twin Cellists Pei-Jee Ng & Pei-Sian Ng, with Li-Wei and Nicolas Altstaedt.
Date/Time: Friday 11 April, 8:00pm
Venue: Adelaide Town Hall

Other featured events include:
Li-Wei & Caroline Almonte - Recitals Australia concert
Saturday 12 April, 7:00pm

'DUOISSIMO' Recital - Twin Cellists Pei-Jee Ng & Pei-Sian Ng
Sunday 13 April, 3:00pm

Gala Concert - Marta Sudraba
Monday 14 April, 8:00pm

Master Recital - Ralph Kirshbaum and Kathy Selby
Thursday 17 April, 8:00pm

Ralph Kirshbaum Plays Dvorak with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Friday 18 April, 8:00pm and Saturday 19 April, 6:30pm

Tickets through BASS on 131 246.

ELDERHALL lunchtimes presents Cellos at Lunch as part of the Adelaide International Cello Festival.
Dates/Time: 11 & 14-18 April, 1:10pm
Venue: Elder Hall

1. 'Opening Recital' Introduced by Professor Charles Bodman-Rae, with Lu Bing Xiao & Wu Dai Dai (Cellos), Diana Weekes (Piano)
Young artists from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore

2. 'The Paris Connection' Nicholas Altstaedt (Cello), Rodney Smith (Piano)

3. Michel Strauss (Cello), David Lockett (Piano)

4. Li-Wei (Cello), Caroline Almonte (Piano)

5. 'Friends and Inspiration' Natalie Clein (Cello), Lucinda Collins (Piano)

6. 'Crouching Tiger' Twin Cellists with Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra
Keith Crellin (Conductor)

Tickets: General Admission $6, Cello Pass $28 for all concerts if booked by 4 April.
Contact details: Claire Oremland, Elder Hall Concert Manager, phone 8303 5925.
Download: brochure

Enquiries to Janis Laurs or phone 8272 9663.
Artistic Director, Adelaide Cello Festival
Senior Lecturer in Cello, Elder Conservatorium of Music

Law 125 Prestigious Speaker Series

To Commemorate its 125th Anniversary the Law School of the University of Adelaide is pleased to announce a Public Lecture:

Contract, Debt Litigation and Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Speaker: Associate Professor Tim Stretton, St Mary's University (Canada)

Date/Time: Thursday 3 April 2008, 1:00pm
Venue: Law School (Ligertwood Building), Moot Court Room

In the latter half of the sixteenth century England experienced an explosion of litigation over debt and conditional bonds. This lecture examines the strains this litigation placed on litigants and on the common law and equity jurisdictions that heard their cases. It seeks to identify 'teething problems' in the development of the common law of contract that may have provided a context for the famous pound of flesh scene in The Merchant of Venice.

Download: attached flyer.
Dr Stretton's lecture is the second in this series. For further information about Law 125 events, contact Dr Paul Babie.

The Diplomatic Gardener
Richard Schomburgk: explorer and Botanic Garden Director

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE public talk by Dr Pauline Payne.

Date/Time: Thursday 10 April, 1:05pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.

Trained as a gardener in Germany, Richard Schomburgk survived explorations in British Guiana (now independent Guyana, South America) before emigrating to South Australia as the second director, 1865-1891, of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Pauline Payne will speak about Schomburgk and the research for her recently launched book.

Bookings by Tuesday 8 April to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064

Full details are on the University Library web site.

Healthy Development Adelaide Thematic Evening

Children's Wellbeing: Are we doing enough?
Date/Time: Thursday 10 April 2008, 4:15-7:00pm
Venue: State Library Lecture Theatre
FREE admission. All welcome.

CHAIR: Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide.

Download the program details or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events.
RSVP by 7 April to Anne Jurisevic as seating will be limited.

Research Tuesday with Professor Alan Cooper

Using ancient DNA to study climate change, mass extinctions, and human evolution
Date: Tuesday 8 April, 5:30pm
Venue: Bonython Hall
FREE public seminar.

Professor Alan Cooper is a Federation Fellow within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD). He is an expert in the field of ancient DNA and molecular evolution.

Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
Further details at: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/.

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild & Creative Writing program

First Time Out Season Two
page#1, Scene#1 ... the end and other stories

Dates/Time: 10-12 April, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Cost: $15

page #1, Scene#1 ... the end and other stories is the second of two "First Time Out" new work productions in the Theatre Guild's 70th anniversary season.
It is a collaboration between the Theatre Guild and the University's Creative Writing discipline, which began as a small pilot project called Write to Stage - performed at the University's Open Day 2007.
In Write to Stage, a small ensemble of actors took three pieces of new writing by Creative Writing students - a poem, a monologue and part of a short story - and reinterpreted them for performance under the direction of Michael Allen.
The success of that short project inspired the Guild to repeat and extend it for the 2008 season. A range of new material has been added, the show has been expanded in length, and more actors join the group.
This three-night season, directed by Michael Allen, is a quirky and intriguing exploration of where the creative process can lead.

Book on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild/.
Download: attached flyer

Special offer for University of Adelaide Alumni

Pilobolus
"...stunning wit and physical ingenuity..." THE NEW YORK TIMES
Dates: 6-10 May 2008
Venue: Her Majesty's Theatre

Pilobolus is a legendary American dance company of international influence & renown. The company's innovative exploration of modern dance has given rise to a unique style where dancers transform their bodies into wondrous shapes. You may have seen their work at the Academy Awards or on U.S. television shows.

Tickets: Adult $40 (saving of $10); Concession $35 (saving of $5)
Mention 'ALUMNI' when booking at BASS on 131 246 or visit a BASS outlet.

Further details at: Adelaide Festival Centre.

Training & Development Opportunities

Project Management 21/22 April - Executive Education Unit

If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, this program will help you to improve your project management skills.

Highly competent project managers execute decisions on time, on budget and in line with specific performance targets. Project Management will provide you with the principles of a systematic approach, allowing you to methodically, efficiently and consistently achieve your objectives.

10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, please contact: Mary Quinless, Executive Education Unit on 8303 3268.

Work Integrated Learning symposium, 11 April

Adelaide Law School lecturer Anne Hewitt will be a panellist at a Work Integrated Learning symposium hosted by Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN-SA) to be held on Friday 11 April, 9:30am-1:00pm, at Brookman Hall, UniSA. The symposium, "Work Integrated Learning: Sharing Objectives - Meeting Perspectives", will bring together academics, professional staff and employer representatives to examine the benefits and challenges of work integrated learning. This event is FREE. Register via the Flinders online form by 7 April.

Cultural Awareness Workshops: Register now

The University of Adelaide Cultural Awareness workshops are designed to provide ample opportunity to raise issues, engage in discussion and gain information and skills for interacting effectively with students and colleagues from a wide variety of cultural and language backgrounds.

The semester one round of sessions will begin on Monday 14 April.

For further details and to register, visit the Cultural Awareness Program website.

Audio/Video and Photo Release Forms

Standard forms have been made available for obtaining permission when recording presentations or events involving students and/or guest lecturers and speakers, or when taking photographs of them which you wish to use subsequently in marketing or course materials.

Download these forms at the MyUni Support website.

Please email the CLPD if you need to discuss a modified version of the release form for a specific purpose/event.

Organisational & Professional Development Workshop

Meeting Organisation
Date/Time: Thursday 10 April, 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building
For more information and to enrol, visit the Development Workshops and Seminars webpage.

Writing and Study Sessions for Students on Waite Campus, Semester 1

Waite Seminar Series
The CLPD's Language and Learning Service (LLS) delivers a range of one-hour seminars at the Waite Campus. The purpose of these seminars is to assist students to develop effective strategies for writing and studying at university. The first three seminars will focus on Research Report Writing for the Agricultural Sciences.

Monday afternoons from 31 March, 1:00-2:00pm
Venue: Post Grad Tutorial Room, Charles Hawker Building
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students should attend.

Writing Centre at Waite
Throughout Semester 1, from 2:00-4:00pm on Mondays, LLS staff will be available for 'Writing Centre' appointments. These are suitable for individuals or small groups. These appointments do not edit or grammar check students' assignments but rather, they provide an opportunity for students to work with LLS lecturers to:

• devise strategies for answering assignment questions
• critically analyse and interpret evidence for academic writing
• incorporate research, reference correctly and avoid plagiarism

The Writing Centre opens on Monday afternoons from 31 March, 2:00-4:00pm.
Venue: The Meeting Room, LG McLeod House (accessed through Student Services)
What to bring: Assignment question, course guide, comments from lecturer/tutor and student's assignment.
To book a 20-minute session, email the CLPD.

Download the full program from the LLS website.

Staff who would like to arrange sessions particular to the needs of their students should email Deb Coleman-George, LLS Coordinator.

Information for Researchers

Adelaide Research & Innovation

The latest 'commUNIcate RESEARCH' newsletter is available online.

Research Branch

See the Research Branch newsletter for the latest information on major grant rounds and information sessions, a selection of competitive grants and prizes now open for application and other research-related news.