Staff Notices: 7 - 11 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

Govts urged to get cracking on water plan

The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and a leading University of Adelaide ecologist have warned that the new national water agreement to take over the Murray-Darling Basin will be doomed to failure unless it is acted on immediately. The ACF said governments must make a concerted effort to buy back water for the Murray-Darling system to make the $10 billion national water plan a success. "It requires urgent action," said Associate Professor David Paton, Head of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. "The current proposal of producing a new authority is great, but the timeline for delivering and the timelines for actually taking action are two to three years away still. "That is going to be too long to save components, particularly the southern parts of the Murray River systems," he said.

Source: ABC News (27 March 2008)

General Information for Staff

Review of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care Programs

Members of the University community are invited to contribute to the review of the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care programs.

The University is currently undertaking a review of the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care programs. Staff, students and members of the community are invited to make a submission to the review on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference, which are available on the Quality and Reviews website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/reviews/current/.

For further information please contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality & Reviews on 8303 5902.

The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Monday 28 April, 2008. All submissions remain confidential.

New motorcycle parking spaces

Adelaide City Council advises that more than 100 new motorcycle parking spaces have been installed on Frome Road, Victoria Drive and Kintore Avenue for staff and student use. This upgrade is in response to public demand for more on-street parking spaces for motorcycles and scooters, with particular attention given to identifying suitable locations near the University campus.

Official name for the University of Adelaide Online Community

The Development and Alumni office of the University of Adelaide is replacing its existing alumni database with a fully integrated Online Community in 2008.

We are pleased to announce the official name of our Community - Adelaide onLION.

The inspiration behind the name is the Bonython Hall lion, an icon of the University's tradition and 134-year heritage. Together with the name Adelaide onLION, the lion graphic will be a unique identifying symbol, giving the community a distinctive look and instant familiarity. Early in the implementation process, it was determined that our Online Community required a name that remained consistent with the strong branding of the University, but would give the Community its own identity.

As we countdown to the launch of this new and exciting way of engaging alumni, you can keep in touch with the latest information at: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/community/.

30,000th student visit to Maths Drop-In Centre

On Friday 14 March the Maths Drop-In Centre recorded its 30,000th visit since opening in June 1993.

Increased entry flexibility and expansion of International student numbers has progressively increased demand for numeracy and transition support (especially in the first four weeks of the academic year) and 2008 was the second busiest start to an academic year at the Centre ever.

The Maths Drop-In Centre recorded its 10,000th visit after six years of operation in August 1998, its 20,000th five years later and the last 10,000 have come in only four and a half years.

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.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

UniSuper Seminar Program 2008

Staff are invited to attend these FREE seminars presented by UniSuper:

Salary sacrifice
Date/Time: Thursday 17 April 2008, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Making before-tax contributions is often a tax-effective way of building your super. This seminar includes:

• How to build a bigger benefit and save on tax at the same time
• How co-contributions may affect your decision to salary sacrifice
• Tips and traps
• Practical examples of how salary sacrifice works for members on different income levels

Transition to retirement
Date/Time: Tuesday 22 April 2008, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

There are alternatives to retiring that may be more suitable for you than leaving your job. This seminar explores:

• Transition to retirement - a government initiative that lets you take some of your super in the form of a pension (that you cannot cash in) without having to retire or finish work.
• How you can remain in full-time employment, commence a transition to retirement pension and salary sacrifice the excess income back into super.

You'll discover the impact that these approaches may have on your retirement planning, retirement lifestyle, and final benefit.

To register your attendance for these seminars please visit the UniSuper website at: www.unisuper.com.au/members/seminars. You must supply your email address on registration to receive reminder emails and the hand out information prior to the seminar.

Don Dunstan Foundation forum with Premier Mike Rann

The Don Dunstan Foundation is pleased to invite you to its upcoming event:
Social Inclusion Initiative - 6 years on...

Date/Time: Monday 21 April 2008, 7:15am for 7:30am start
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost: Individual $80; DDF Subscriber/Concession/Student $65; includes full breakfast

The Opening Address by the Honourable Mike Rann provides an insight into major achievements to date. Speakers Monsignor David Cappo and Professor Fran Baum will talk about the South Australian Social Inclusion Initiative model, why it has been successful and the lessons to be learnt. There will also be an opportunity for questions.

Registration for this event is now open. For more detailed information and to register, visit: www.dunstan.org.au/events/socialinclusionforum.html.

Fridays Uncorked Autumn '08

Dates: 11 April, 24 April (Thursday), 9 & 23 May, 6 & 20 June 2008
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
Wine: From $4.50 per glass
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia

Offering a vibrant Friday night venue to the Adelaide business community to wind down their week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from our cocktail menu, relax to the sound of fine musicians and immerse yourself in the atmosphere at this unique Adelaide icon.

Download: attached flyer.
www.wineaustralia.com.au/news/

Field Geology Club of SA lecture

"The Delamerian Orogeny"
Speaker: Professor John Foden, Geology and Geophysics, University of Adelaide

Date/Time: Thursday 10 April, 7:45pm
Venue: Mawson Lecture Theatre, Mawson Labs, North Terrace Campus
All welcome.

500 million years ago the eastern coast of Australia was more or less where the Flinders Ranges and the Mount Lofty Ranges are today. There was no Victoria or New South Wales! The Delamerian Orogeny was a mountain building episode that produced a huge range of mountains along this coastline. Over hundreds of millions of years these mountains were eroded to a flat plain, but are now being uplifted again to form the ranges we see today.

Enquiries to (the Publicity Officer) Paul Curnow.
Further details are on the Field Geology Club of SA website.

School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium Series

Global and Local stationary modelling in finance: Theory and empirical evidence
Speaker: Professor Dominique Guégan
Date/Time: Thursday 10 April, 2:10pm
Venue: G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
All welcome.

Visit: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/events.php
Enquiries: Jonathan Tuke.

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
Contact details: Claire Oremland, Elder Hall Concert Manager on 8303 5925.
Download: brochure

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

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

Leading and Managing People 29/30 April - Executive Education Unit

If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, your people skills as a manager are the key to inspiring and maintaining your team's commitment to achieving your department or faculty's objectives.

Leading and Managing People will enhance your management and leadership skills, and expand the range of options available to you when seeking to bring out the best in your people.

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

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 on Mondays at the Waite Campus. The purpose of these seminars is to assist students to develop effective strategies for writing and studying at university.

Time: Mondays, 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 are 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 is open on Mondays, 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.