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Staff Notices: 20 - 24 April 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Adelaide professor says climate change is unavoidable but that humans are not the cause of it.
University of Adelaide Professor of Mining Geology Ian Plimer this week launches his seventh book, Heaven and Earth, Global Warming: The Missing Science, which aims to refute every scientific argument that humans are responsible for global warming.
Professor Plimer embarked on the project after being incensed by increasing public acceptance of the idea that humans have caused global warming. Many scientists worldwide agree that high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have caused global temperatures to rise. Professor Plimer said his book would "knock out every single argument we hear about climate change", to prove that global warming is a cycle of the Earth. "It’s got nothing to do with the atmosphere, it’s about what happens in the galaxy. "You’ve got to look at the whole solar system and, most importantly, we look back in time.
"There’s a lot of talk out there that there isn’t any science that supports my view, but I have 2111 scientific references in this book." Professor Plimer has been awarded two Eureka prizes, for science promotion and best science book, and a Centenary Medal for his geological contribution to Australian society.
He said the planet has endured constant climate change and rapid changes had occurred in the past. "Not one has been driven by carbon dioxide," he said. The book outlines how climate is driven by the sun, the Earth's orbit and plate tectonics.
It will be released in Britain and U.S. after its Australian launch.
Source: The Advertiser, Monday Apr 13 2009
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General Information for Staff
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
These awards are the most prestigious and significant of their kind in Australia, and recognise excellence in science and science teaching. Recipients of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science share in grants totalling $500,000 from the Australian Government.
Nominations to the 2009 Prizes close on 8 May 2009, 5:00pm AEST and nominators are encouraged to finalise and submit their nominations as soon as possible.
The five award categories include:
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Science
- The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
- The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
- The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
Australian citizens or those who hold permanent residence status in Australia are eligible for these awards. Nominations should be made by nominators who are personally knowledgeable of the nominee’s achievements and who can offer expert opinion on as to their worth. Self nominations will not be considered.
For further information, please visit www.innovation.gov.au/scienceprizes or email pmprize@innovation.gov.au.
Delegations of Authority
The University of Adelaide Act 1971 specifically assigns to the Vice-Chancellor and President responsibility "for the academic standards, management and administration of the University". In exercising this responsibility, the Vice-Chancellor and President is empowered, by virtue of office, to make the decisions and approvals necessary to deliver the objectives of the University. As a consequence, the Vice-Chancellor and President must, in order to carry out these responsibilities, delegate a range of authorities to the University's senior managers and the staff who report to them.
On 15 April 2009, the Vice-Chancellor and President approved a new suite of authorities for the "Director of University Research Institute". To view the Authorities Database, please visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/delegations/.
Call for Applications for Academic Promotion to Level D
Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Level D are now invited to submit their applications.
Promotion is an important way that the University of Adelaide recognizes outstanding performance. We would encourage all staff who believe they meet the relevant promotion criteria to submit an application in 2009.
If you require assistance in determining eligibility, it is suggested you discuss your potential application with your Head of School or Head of Discipline.
A workshop has been scheduled to assist Level D and Level E applicants on Friday 22nd May, 12:30pm - 2:30pm, Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library.
The full details of this workshop will be advertised in Inside Adelaide and the HR website closer to the time.
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 Lucy Maynard Manager, Recruitment Services by the deadline of Friday 5th June 2009.
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 Lucy Maynard Manager, Recruitment Services, Human Resources Branch by the deadline of 19th June 2009.
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
Events
The ATEM Central Region Committee invites you to attend our one day regional conference focussing on key issues affecting higher education professionals.
This year the program includes:
- Higher Education and the outcome of the Bradley Review
- Academic and Professional staff roles in a changing environment
- Wellbeing and the Global Financial Crisis
- Transforming Education from the Inside Out
20th May 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm, The Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg, South Australia
Addressing the theme of Surviving Change, the speakers are:
- Professor Lynn Meek, Director, L.H. Martin Institute, University of Melbourne
- Dr Judy Szekeres, University of Adelaide
- Associate Professor Betty Leask, University of South Australia
- Mr Michael McGregor, Davidson Trehaire
- Professor Shelda Debowski, Director, Organisational and Staff Development Services, University of Western Australia
Register now to be a part of this great event and be eligible for some fantastic door prizes!
Online registration and payment.
$250.00 for members | $300.00 for non members | Includes morning/afternoon teas, lunch, after-conference drinks and conference pack
For enquiries please contact Ms Lesley Grady, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region at lesley.grady@unisa.edu.au or mobile – 0407 975 116.
Simon Vandenbergh: 18th Century radical publisher
Free public lecture with Judy Green on Thursday 23 April 2009 at 1:05pm.
Friends of the University of Adelaide Library
Venue: Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide
Bookings: 8303 4064
Further details at: www.adelaide.edu.au/library/news/events/green.html
2009 CASR Seminar Series
Staff at the Centre for Automotive Safety Research invite you to attend a series of seminars presenting a selection of the Centre's work and research outcomes.
CASR (formerly the Road Accident Research Unit) was established in 1973 and is internationally recognised as an important part of road safety research both in Australia and overseas. The Centre has an excellent relationship with policy makers and practitioners, and actively pursues internal, national and international collaboration.
Further details at: http://casr.adelaide.edu.au/
"Golden Anniversary of the Department/Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide.
You are invited to celebrate 50 years of progress, innovation and success in Teaching, Research and Clinical Care at a Gala Dinner on Friday 3rd July, 2009, 7pm at the National Wine Centre, Botanic Rd and Hackney Road Adelaide.
Cost: $130.00, Partners Welcome, Black Tie.
Surprise International Entertainment, Gourmet Dinner with wines included.
Don't miss this gathering of the present, remembering the past and
anticipating the future.
RSVP to: Jacki Smith by June 5th 2009.
For RSVP form and flyer go to www.health.adelaide.edu.au/og/
Phone 8161 7619, Fax 8161 7652.
Email: jacki.smith@adelaide.edu.au
Mail: Discipline O&G, Women's & Children's Hospital, 72 King William Rd,
North Adelaide, 5006.
WIN tickets to Phantom of the Opera with the ASO!
Pre-book tickets through BASS to the Autumn and/or Spring Classic Hour concerts (in Elder Hall) and go in the draw to win tickets to see Phantom of the Opera... check out the specifics of the competition in Adelaide onLION: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/entertainment [login to account]. The Classic Hour concerts are at 1:00pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday 1 April (Autumn) and 25 November (Spring) 2009.
Training & Development Opportunities
Researcher Education Program
'Does Honours have a future? A discussion of the relative merits of Honours and Masters programs as a route to developing research professionals'
Presented by Dr Douglas Bardsley, Geographical and Environmental Studies
The presentation will explore the role that the Honours degree is playing within the Geographical & Environmental Studies Discipline, in the context of rapidly changing academic and societal demands. The function of Honours to bridge the gap between undergraduate studies and postgraduate research is reviewed, as are some significant challenges faced both within the discipline and more broadly across Australia. This is a presentation of a research project undertaken for the Exploring Supervision Program.
For further information, please contact Ian Green or Cally Guerin.
Date/Time: Tuesday 21 April 2009, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Napier 918, North Terrace Campus
Professional Management Program - Executive Education Unit
For middle to senior managers or professionals. This interactive program will help you to broaden and strengthen your management skills. It is presented over 12 months in 6 x 2 day modules.
The Professional Management Program is a non award program, suitable for graduates and non-graduates and carries status of 2 courses in the Adelaide MBA.
Discount: 5% discount for University staff.
For further information: Rosemary Tanner, phone 8303 4579.
Exploring Supervision Program
The Exploring Supervision program (formerly the Effective Supervision program) provides professional development for HDR supervisors. Each semester we present a series of three interactive workshops, together with a range of tools, techniques and resources, covering key topics in HDR supervision. In addition, completion of the full module of the program leads to registration as a principal HDR supervisor.
More about our workshops: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/esp/
More about the full module of the program at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/fullmodule.html
Register for workshops at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, email researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
Are you recording your lectures with MyMedia?
If YES: would you like to take part in an evaluation survey? We have developed a 15 question survey for students with the aim to find out how and why they use lecture recordings and how MyMedia can be improved in the future. The survey will be administered and processed in a similar way to the SELT surveys.
If NO: would you like to come to an information and demonstration session?
Date: Thursday 23 April, 10:30am - 11:30am
Venue: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre
Please email Dayle Hall or telephone her on 8303 8064 for information about the survey or to register for the information session.
Create interactive online course materials
We now have a campus wide license for Wimba Create that enables you to quickly and easily create new materials or convert your Microsoft Word documents into content for your online courses. From one Word document you can generate a set of webpages that include navigation and interactive features that are easily uploaded in to your MyUni course.
To find out how, register for the Wimba Create information session.
Date: Friday 24 April, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Please email Dayle Hall or telephone her on 8303 8064 to register as places are limited.
The Power of Voice: Do you learn aurally?
How important is learning by hearing to your students? The University has recently added the use of the voice to MyUni, the University’s learning management system. Teachers and facilitators can now create and manage such things as audio discussion boards, send audio supported emails, insert audio messages and create powerful audio narrated presentations which are able to easily record knowledge-building feedback from students - all from within their courses.
The CLPD will be running a one hour information session introducing the Wimba Voice suite of tools.
Date: Wednesday 22 April, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Venue is: From your desktop.
CLPD is excited to be able to present for the first time this synchronous professional development, delivered to your workplace, using online learning technology. This webinar will use virtual classroom software and be interactive.
To be part of this first event please email Allan Carrington to register. Login instructions will be emailed to those attending. Be quick to register as we will need to cap attendance to make participation easier for first time users of this powerful synchronous learning technology.
Cultural Awareness Sessions
The Cultural Awareness Program is designed to provide ample opportunity for staff of the University of Adelaide 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.
Cultural awareness 2: cross-cultural communication
Wednesday 22 April, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Cultural awareness 3: internationalisation of the curriculum
Thursday 23 April, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Cultural awareness 4: research communication in the multicultural academy
Wednesday 29 April, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Visit the CLPD website for more information and to book for sessions.
Spoken Language Strategies for staff from non-English speaking backgrounds
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.
Dates: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 18, 19 & 20 May
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Visit the CLPD website for more information.
Maths Drop-In Centre
The Maths Drop-In Centre provides free assistance to all students encountering maths and/or stats in their studies.
Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open during teaching weeks and at selected times during mid-semester breaks and swot-vacs. No appointment required.
Location: Room 105, Level 1, Schulz Building
Visit the CLPD website for more information.
Academic Skills Seminars for Students
Academic learning and Language offer regular Semester Seminars for students on study skills, academic essay and report writing and exam preparation skills.
The Semester seminars are held from 1:10pm-2:00pm, Monday to Thursday
Venue: Seminar Room, Level 3 South, Barr Smith Library
Visit the CLPD website for more information.
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is staffed by Academic Learning & Language (ALL) lecturers who offer individual consultations to students currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide.
Venue: Room 346a, Level 3 South, Barr Smith Library
Visit the CLPD website for more information and details of opening hours.
Certificate IV in TESOL
If you are looking to teach English as a second language in Australia or overseas and wish to gain a qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), then this practical program is for you. The program is accredited as a Certificate IV within Australia and provides the minimum qualification required to teach ESOL. It provides essential training in the usage of communicative methodologies in teaching adult learners, including lesson planning and classroom practice. This program combines face-to-face delivery, self-study and group work. Participants will observe experienced ESOL teachers and participate in teaching practice with ESOL learners at various levels.
4 Week Intensive Program - 20 July 2009
Part-time Program - 22 August 2009
For further information, including selection criteria and fees, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/tesol/ or contact PCE on 8303 4777.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Management
Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April, 2009
Creatively Managing Conflict
Thursday 30 April, 2009
Designing the Perfect Corporate Occasion
Friday 1 May, 2009
Managing Stakeholders Effectively
Tuesday 5 May, 2009
Financial Management and Budgeting
Wednesday 6 May, 2009
Discount: 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.
English for Professionals
PCE, through the English Language Centre, offers a 10 week part time course English for Professionals, designed for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who want a successful professional career in Australia. They may be a skilled migrant, a current or past overseas student or working as a professional. The course further develops general language proficiency and focuses on the skills and strategies required to advance in an Australian professional career.
The next course commences: 18 August, 2009
Classes are held on Saturdays 10:00am - 2:30pm and two evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm each week.
Information for Researchers
Future Research Leaders Program
Wednesday 6 May, 12.00-5.00pm, AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
Intellectual Property & Commercialisation - Module 4
A comprehensive introduction to IP and commercialisation. At the completion of this module you should have developed an understanding of the process, which will enable you to participate in your university's research commercialisation.
The Future Research Leaders program has been developed collaboratively by the Go8 universities, and is delivered in full each semester for the benefit of the research community of the University of Adelaide. The program is aimed at current and aspiring research leaders, and seeks to build a range of skills and knowledge critical to successful research leadership and management.
There are eight modules in the program, together with a researcher orientation module. Modules are undertaken by a combination of online study, independent research and a face-to-face workshop. Do just one module, or do as many as you like. “It’s up to you. And it’s all free!”
Exploring Supervision Program
Wednesday 29th April 1:00pm - 4:30pm, AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
Exploring Supervision #2 - Research communication in the multicultural academy
Drawing on frameworks from cross-cultural communication studies, this workshop asks supervisors to respond to the key communicative and cultural challenges arising from the internationalisation of the research community, and focusing in particular on the supervision of students from differing linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Various policies, resources and strategies will be presented, and tested against case studies.
Come along prepared to discuss your own experiences of working in different cultural and linguistic contexts, and what lessons you have learned about how to cope, or perhaps even thrive, in those situations.
The Exploring Supervision program (formerly the Effective Supervision program) provides professional development for HDR supervisors. Each semester we present a series of three interactive workshops, together with a range of tools, techniques and resources, covering key topics in HDR supervision. In addition, completion of the full module of the program leads to registration as a principal HDR supervisor.
More about the program at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Register for workshops at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, email researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
Working lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Adelaide Research & Innovation
The latest commUNIcate RESEARCH news is available online.
Research Branch
See the Research Branch Bulletin for the latest news on major grant rounds & information sessions, a selection of competitive grants, prizes & funding opportunities now open.
