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Staff Notices: 23 - 27 June 2008
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Super fund backs uni research
The Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund is set up to support university research projects in the early stages of commercialisation. The fund is a joint venture among the University of Adelaide, Monash, Flinders, UniSA and University of Auckland, NZ and state governments and industry superannuation fund Westscheme, which is investing $30 million over five years. University research teams will be able to bid for up to $1 million. Robert Chalmers, Managing Director of Adelaide Research and Innovation, has several ideas to pitch to the fund's managers — these are projects involving new forms of antibiotics and therapeutics for drug-resistant bacteria. "We're also quite excited by some of the opportunities emerging in the physical sciences areas that might have a mining resource or defence application," Mr Chalmers said.
Source: Australian Financial Review (17 June 2008)
SA Business Journal: Uni research gets a $30m pool to dip into
Uni full story: New $30 million fund for research breakthrough
General Information for Staff
ITS Hot Tips
Could you ever forget your password? People who have enabled the forgotten password function can reset their passwords online rather than having to visit the Student Centre if they subsequently forget their password.
To close the current document in Microsoft Word press the control key (Ctrl) and W simultaneously.
Review of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs in International Studies,
offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Members of the University community are invited to contribute to the review of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in International Studies.
The University is currently undertaking a review of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in International Studies. 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 from Quality and Reviews through Susie Smith, Reviews Officer on 8303 8393.
The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Friday 25 July 2008. All submissions remain confidential.
Name Changes at CLPD
Some of the teams at CLPD have recently changed their names. The new names will begin to appear on communications, publications and the CLPD website over the coming months.
- 'Language and Learning Service' has changed to 'Academic Learning and Language'
- 'Mathematics Learning Service' has changed to 'Maths Learning Service'
- 'Evaluation and Assessment Service' has changed to 'Assessment and Evaluation'
- 'Online Education Service' has changed to 'Online Learning'
Please note these changes when updating any publications and websites.
University of Adelaide teaching, supervision and support awards
Applications close on Friday 12 September for the following:
- Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence in Teaching
- Award for Excellence in Support of the Student Experience for Professional Staff
- Award for Excellence in Higher Degree by Research Supervision
For further information about these awards, and for guidelines and nomination forms, email Barbara Brougham or phone 8303 4721 or 0437 649 976.
New feature in MyUni - Online Content
From July 2008 a new database will be used to manage Digital Resources Management Centre (DRMC) copyright material. The new system will allow you to place links to copyright material within MyUni using a new drop down tool called Online Content; this tool will be readily available inside your MyUni course.
The Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD) will be offering information sessions on the changes.
For more details please visit the MyUni news website or contact CLPD; Allan Carrington, phone 8303 8085.
Questions relating to DRMC services, such as article scanning should be directed to: drmc@adelaide.edu.au.
Vacant Positions
Events
Cultural Conversation - Reintroducing the First Vice-Chancellors
Date/Time: Wednesday 25 June 2008, 4:00-6:00pm
Venue: Edgeloe Room, Mitchell Building
FREE. All welcome.
Art & Heritage Collections of the University of Adelaide present a special Conversation and exhibition of rediscovered photographic portraits. Professor James McWha, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Adelaide, will launch the new display and Dr Barbara Kidman, past University staff member and presently a volunteer specialist on University history will tell us about the early days — the Vice-Chancellors who contributed to the growth and prominence of the University of Adelaide. The University has a long tradition of portraiture of key office holders. Chancellors' portraits are on display in Bonython Hall, while Vice-Chancellors' are on display in the Mitchell Building. This new exhibition includes only Vice-Chancellors who were not also Chancellors and therefore do not have a portrait in Bonython Hall. The exhibition and associated research will add significantly to our understanding of the University's early history.
To register your attendance, phone 8303 3086 or email: art.heritage@adelaide.edu.au.
Cultural Celebration - Exhibition and Painting Demonstration presented by artists from APY Lands
Date/Time: Thursday 26 June 2008, 12:00noon-2:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
FREE. All welcome.
Art & Heritage Collections of the University of Adelaide and Better World Arts Cross Cultural Projects invite you to attend an exhibition and painting demonstration presented by artists from Anangu Pitjantjatara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. To start the Celebration the artists will present an inma, a celebration of the earth and land, with song and dance. The artists, and Carolyn Wilson, Director of Better World Arts, will lead us through the event. In response to the overwhelming success of their exhibition held at the University in 2006 we are again delighted to welcome the artists from APY Lands who work in the Better World Arts Studio. The exhibition showcases paintings, basketry and cross-cultural items. These artists work in a cross cultural context, connecting with communities in Kashmir and Peru. Through these networks they produce a range of products from rugs and lacquer boxes to jewellery. All products are based on the original designs by the APY artists. They are also developing an education program to be presented in schools and we shall be privileged to have a sneak preview of that program on the day, sharing with us the way in which they create their paintings.
To register your attendance, phone 8303 3086 or email: art.heritage@adelaide.edu.au.
School of Chemical Engineering Seminar
Two speakers short-listed as candidates for appointment to the position of Professor of Chemical Engineering in the School of Chemical Engineering will give a seminar on Wednesday 2 July, Robert W F Tait Room (N123b). Professor Stephen Allen will speak at 9:30am on Adsorption - whatever colour the cat as long as it catches the mouse. In his seminar Professor Allen will present his findings on the use of natural absorbents for the removal of pollutants. Dr Mark Biggs will speak at 11:00am on Chemical engineering at the interface. In his seminar Dr Biggs will present examples of his research findings in the area of nanoporous materials. All welcome.
2008 Annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching & Scholarship
and the Kevin Marjoribanks Memorial Lecture
The School of Education presents this special event for educators in South Australia.
Date/Time: Friday 4 July, 9:00am-5:30pm
Venue: Theatre 102, Napier Building
We invite you to join us at the second annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship. This is one of South Australia's annual celebratory events for education. Vice-Chancellor & President Professor James McWha will launch the 2nd Annual Conference, and the keynote/plenary address will be presented by Professor Roger Thomas, Director - Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies. Approximately thirty teachers from DECS, CEO, AISSA and TAFE will present their passion, knowledge and experiences on best practice and professional learning at the paper presentations. At the conclusion of the conference, Professor Pascale Quester, Executive Dean, Faculty of the Professions will introduce the speaker for the Kevin Marjoribanks Memorial Lecture, Jury Professor Penny Boumelha, Head of the Discipline of English at the University of Adelaide. This will be followed by the presentation of the University of Adelaide's awards for the recognition of excellence in teaching to outstanding teachers from the four education sectors.
RSVP to Andrew Tarnowskyj, Conference Secretariat, phone 8303 5628.
Download: Conference flyer.
Further details: www.education.adelaide.edu.au/cets/
Healthy Development Adelaide - Thematic Evening
New Insights in Diabetes: Developmental and Social Origins - What's Next?
Date/Time: Thursday 17 July 2008, 4:15-7:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre H2-02, Basil Hetzel Building, Frome Rd, UniSA
Four expert speakers will be presenting on topics:
- Early life origins of diabetes: new ways to intervene (Professor Julie Owens, University of Adelaide)
- Type 1 and 2 diabetes: overlap or overlay? (Professor Jennifer Couper, University of Adelaide)
- The SA/NT islet cell transplant program (A/Professor David Torpy, University of Adelaide)
- Health of young Indigenous women in far north Queensland (Professor Robyn McDermott, UniSA)
RSVP by Friday 11 July to: Anne Jurisevic, phone 8303 8222.
Download: HDA program.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/
UWA Adelaide Alumni Cocktail Party
The University of Western Australia, our Go8 partner, will be holding an alumni function in Adelaide on 26 June. University of Adelaide staff who are UWA graduates or formerly employed by UWA are invited to attend this event to meet Vice-Chancellor Professor Alan Robson AM and to catch up with fellow UWA alumni.
Date/Time: Thursday 26 June 2008, 5:30-7:30pm
Venue: St Mark's College, North Adelaide
Cost: $35 (includes drinks & canapés).
For further details contact: yvette.vittorio@uwa.edu.au, phone (08) 8488 4774.
Arbor Wind Quintet
Performing music by Bach, Mozart, Prokofiev, Joplin, Debussy and Dvorak.
Date/Time: Sunday 20 July, 2:00pm
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Tickets: $15 at the door (includes light refreshments). Seats are limited.
Bookings and enquiries: Jennifer Gardner, phone 8303 7405.
Presented by the Friends of the Waite Arboretum.
Download: Concert flyer (pdf 352kB).
Further details: www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/arboretum/events/
Radio Adelaide winter warmer
Don't bring your lunch on Friday 27 June! Radio Adelaide celebrates 36 years on air with a multicultural soup kitchen and an outside broadcast. Try favourite recipes of volunteers from many of our program teams. Just to whet your appetite the menu includes Lebanese mountain soup, borshtch and even a chocolate soup! All while we broadcast live from right in front of our studios!
It will cost only $5 for a cup of homemade soup. Bring your own mug, get a discount! Look for the marquee right outside the station at 228 North Terrace, 12:00noon-2:00pm.
Further details: www.radio.adelaide.edu.au/souper/.
Water Wednesday forum
Presented by the Water Research Cluster of the University of Adelaide.
Date/Time: Wednesday 2 July, 5:30-6:45pm
Venue: Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School North
Speakers on our Water Future include Mr Ian Kowalick, Independent Commissioner, Murray-Darling Basin Commission; Mr Rod Naylor, Executive Director, Veolia Water Australia; Mr John Ringham, Chief Operating Officer, SA Water; and Professor Randy Stringer, University of Adelaide.
RSVP to Kate Reinfeld by Friday 27 June.
Download: Water Wednesday flyer.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/events/water/
Research Tuesday with Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan
Some pathways toward a more sustainable energy future
Date/Time: Tuesday 8 July, 5:30pm
Venue: G04, Napier Building
FREE public lecture.
As Deputy Director of RIsCCS, Gus seeks to establish partnerships with industry and government to adopt multi-disciplinary approaches to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Synopsis: There is growing consensus of the need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, both in South Australia and the rest of the world. However there are many perspectives as to which technology options to pursue toward this goal, given our present heavy reliance on fossil fuels and substantial investment in capital intensive plant to utilise them.
The lecture will assess some of the challenges and opportunities emerging to this end, both locally and internationally, as we seek to manage the transition to a more sustainable future.
Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/.
Training & Development Opportunities
ERGA Conference 2008: Call for Papers
The 2008 ERGA Conference will be held 24-25 September at the University of Adelaide. The aim of the conference is to bring together colleagues from the higher education sector to discuss best practice and new approaches in the tertiary environment. The conference theme for 2008 is Motivating and Engaging Students. Our keynote speaker will be Professor Kerri-Lee Krause from Griffith University. Prof Krause's research expertise spans across higher education policy areas, with a particular focus on the quality of the student experience in higher education and implications for learning, teaching and policy.
For full details and submission deadlines please visit the ERGA website.
Teaching @ University: Enrol for Semester 2
There are still vacancies in the Semester 2 Teaching @ University course for academic staff.
Please visit the Teaching @ University webpage to download an enrolment form.
Spoken Language Strategies for NESB Staff
This is a course for staff from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand.
Date: Monday 18, Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 August, 4:00-6:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Email: Ursula McGowan for further information and bookings.
Professional & Continuing Education
Introductory Language Courses
Introductory courses start in late July and run one night a week for 10 weeks. Languages offered:
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
For further information or to enrol please email Rupert Irudayaraj or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Financial Management and Budgeting
Wednesday 25 June
Introduction to Policy
Thursday 26 June
Practical Cross Cultural Communication
Tuesday 1 July
Professional Telephone Skills
Thursday 3 July
Managing Stakeholders Effectively
Tuesday 8 July
5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information or to enrol please email Jo Carrick or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
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.
