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Staff Notices: 19 - 23 October 2009

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Young Investigator Award

PhD student Alison Care from the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been named the winner of the 2009 Young Investigator Award. Alison Care hopes her research in mice will help improve knowledge of the role played by the immune system in miscarriage. Her research has focused on the role of macrophages (white blood cells) within the ovary. She won the Young Investigator Award after presenting her research to a general audience and media panel at the Final on Thursday 15 October at the Royal Institution of Australia. Ms Care receives The Hon Carolyn Pickles Award of $10,000 which is offered by the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Prizes of $3,000 each were awarded to the two runners up, Kathryn Gebhardt (also from Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and Roger Yazbek from the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service (CYWHS).

Sources: The Advertiser & CYWHS (13 & 16 October 2009)

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General Information for Staff

Council News - 12 October meeting

Council news from the 12 October 2009 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2009/

 

Academic Board: On-Line Election of General (Professional) Staff Members

There will be an election to the Academic Board of two members of the general (professional) staff, at a classification of HEO7 or above, elected by the general staff who are employed for at least 0.5 of a full time equivalent position.

Nominations to the two positions are invited. A nomination must be made on the prescribed form and must reach the Returning Officer in Room G10 in the Mitchell Building, before 12:00pm on Friday 30 October 2009. Nomination forms and further information may be obtained from:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/elections/acbd/.

 

Campus Maps

Campus Maps are due for their annual update.

Please check your organisational units listing on the relevant map: North Terrace, Waite or Roseworthy.
Organisational units WILL NOT be contacted individually.
Each office needs to designate one person to check the map and forward any changes.
Please advise in writing with a photocopy of the relevant portion of the map and index clearly marked in red as to the changes needed.

Please provide a contact name and telephone number and forward the information to:

Andrew Trotter - Manager,
Facilities Records, Property Services
12th Floor, Schulz Building, North Terrace Campus
Email: facilities.records@adelaide.edu.au

The deadline for correction advice is Friday 13 November.

Current maps are available online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/campuses/.

 

Christmas/New Year Close Down re: Advertising Positions Vacant

Market research on candidate response rates to advertising over the Christmas and New Year period shows a low level of candidate responses and a reduction in eligible candidates applying for roles. Recruitment Services has therefore implemented an advertising cut off period to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome from advertising.

Should you choose to advertise roles in December please ensure all advertising cut off dates reflect your ability to respond to candidates in a timely manner, i.e. if you are unable to respond to candidates until the beginning of January we would advise that the cut off date of your position reflects this date to manage candidate expectations relating to their acknowledgement.

Last days to advertise before Christmas
Advertising paperwork needs to reach HR by	Advertisement will then appear in the Newspaper or Online on
3 December 2009	12 December 2009 16 December 2009 (Aust HES only)

Any paperwork received after this time will not be processed until the New Year.

First days to advertise in the New Year
Advertising paperwork needs to reach HR by	Advertisement will then appear in the Newspaper or Online on
7 January 2010	16 January 2010 20 January 2010 (Aust HES only)

Advertising will resume again as per normal from 7 January 2010 with the deadline for HR to receive paperwork being Close of Business Thursday of each week for your position to be advertised at the end of the following week.

Please don't hesitate to contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 if you have any queries, or advertisements coming up before this time.

 

Legal & Risk Newsletter

The fourth edition of the Legal & Risk newsletter - UNIlink - is now accessible from our webpage: www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk/newsletter.

UNIlink provides updates on our major projects, and general material to help increase understanding of legal and risk issues across the University.

In this issue of UNIlink, we give you a heads up on amendments to one of the most important Acts affecting learning and teaching at the University - the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act. The Act is being reviewed and you could be involved. We offer some tips on achieving compliance with the Environment Protection Act and explain how best to go about tracking legislative amendments. We also introduce you to some of the legal compliance resources now at your disposal. Also in this issue: Freedom of Information FOI Applications, Student Work Experience Insurance and trade-marking phrases and marketing slogans.

We hope you find this edition informative and we look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions.

 

Alumni Privileges - Win a Case of Wine!

In October Alumni (and that includes staff!) have the chance to win a Premium mixed wine dozen (worth $262). This pack includes 3 x 2 reds and 3 x 2 whites, an Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine and tasting notes on each of the wines. For details on how to enter the competition, and to check out the full Alumni Privileges Package, visit our website: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/privileges.

 

Staff Deal - Half Price Membership for 2009 - $10
Cheaper and Better Than the Entertainment Book!

Staff can join the AUU as an Associate Member for Half Price - $10. Benefits include:

• The Ambassador Card - loads of discounts available, visit: www.ambassadorcard.com.au
• The Advertiser Newspaper FREE Monday to Friday during term-time
• $40 off gym membership at the Sports Hub Fitness Centre
• 10% off stationery at Unibooks

To find out how to join, or for more information, visit: www.auu.org.au/goto/join.

 

Human Face Recognition in Photos and Videos

A study in the School of Psychology entitled 'Human Face Recognition in Photos and Videos' aims to investigate people's face recognition performance.

Participation will involve looking through a series of videos and photographs to decide if the person in the video and the person in the photograph are of the same individual. This should take just over an hour to complete.

The study is running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until 6 November. If none of the specified dates suit, interested participants are encouraged to contact Dragana Calic to arrange a different time.

Researcher information:
Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor John Dunn, phone 8303 6096.
Student Researcher: Dragana Calic
Convenor of the School of Psychology's Human Ethics Subcommittee: Dr Paul Delfabbro, phone 8303 5744.

 

Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching Program

The Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching Program is a series of 4 interdependent technology projects that will enable improved Information Technology capabilities in the areas of computing facilities, online lecture media and lecture facilities and aims to enhance the overall student experience.

The program will be delivered through the Infrastructure, Property & Technology Branch, and is one part of the $11.1 million grant provided to the University of Adelaide by the Federal Government in 2009, under the Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Higher Education (TLC).

The projects that will be delivered are:

• Digital Curriculum Delivery - upgrades to the MyMedia lecture recording system
• Student Suite Virtualisation - implementation and pilot of desktop virtualisation in 3 student suites
• Student Suite Upgrades - personal computer & printer upgrades in student suites
• Audio Visual Upgrades - audio visual upgrades in lecture theatres and common teaching areas

For further information on the program, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/its/projects/current/learning/ or contact Paul Thomas (Program Manager) on 8303 4132 or Irene O'Daly (Team Leader Teaching Technologies) on 8303 5984.

 

Recent Changes to CLPD Web Site

Please note that the CLPD web site is currently undergoing some restructuring and that some URLs will have changed.

• If you encounter saved bookmarks which no longer work please go to the CLPD home page at: www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/.
• If you find any broken links within the web site please email Peter Murdoch (with details of the referring page and the link) or phone him on 8303 5014.

 

Swine flu vaccinations

Swine flu vaccinations are now available from the University Health Medical Centre. To make an appointment to receive the vaccination, please call the clinic on 8303 5050, between 9:00am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

 

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

 

Events

Reminder - launch of the University of Adelaide Press this Friday

All staff are invited to the launch of the University of Adelaide Press this Friday by John M Coetzee.
Venue: Barr Smith Reading Room (the old eastern entrance will be open)
Time: 6:00pm

Please RSVP to: Patricia Hawke

 

Research Tuesdays

Easier Pills to Swallow
Natural digestive system medicines are emerging with a previously elusive ingredient - evidence

Presenter: Associate Professor Gordon Howarth is a Cancer Council Australia Senior Research Fellow and leads the University of Adelaide's Digestive Health Research Group. He is also an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Gastroenterology Department of the Women's and Children's Hospital.

Date/Time: Tuesday 10 November 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.

Synopsis: "Alternative Medicines" have never had a popularity problem. They're currently used by almost half of all Australian households to treat a vast array of ailments.

But credibility has been in short supply, with robust scientific rationales and evidence of effectiveness typically conspicuous in their absence.

New research at the University of Adelaide, however, is going some way to changing that. A large number of naturally sourced agents known as "bioactives" have been shown to have the potential to improve or, in some cases, supersede conventional pharmaceutical drug therapies for diseases and disorders of the bowel.

In this fascinating presentation, research leader Associate Professor Gordon Howarth will explain how and explore the exciting implications.

Now all Adelaide OnLion members can register online - visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysnovember to secure your seat!
For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ or phone 8303 3692.

 

'Thinking about Asia' Workshop 6

Is China Becoming a Civil Society?
An Examination from the Perspective of China's Legal System

Why is the Chinese Legal System Different?
Fr Roderick O'Brien

China's post-Mao Legal Reforms: The Case of Legal Aid
Professor Francis Regan

China's Legal Aid Project: Women's Property Rights
Dr Lay Lee Tang

Date/Time: Friday 23 October 2009, 1:10pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Ligertwood Room 529, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Workshop.

Download: Asian Studies flyer (pdf).

Registration is essential to: Niki Pavlidis, Centre for Asian Studies, phone 8303 5815.
For further information, contact workshop convenor: Dr Shoko Yoneyama, Centre for Asian Studies, phone 8303 5187.

 

HDA Thematic Evening
Fertility and infertility - trials and tribulations

You are cordially invited to Healthy Development Adelaide's fourth and final Thematic Evening for 2009 on "Fertility and infertility - trials and tribulations."
Date/Time: Thursday 5 November, 4:15pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Level 4 Eclipse Room, Union House, University of Adelaide

Admission is FREE. This event is open to all including researchers, students, health service, education, government and community sectors.

Speakers include: Professor Robert Norman, Director of The Robinson Institute and the Principal Research Director in the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology;
Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Research Leader of the Placental Development Group, The Robinson Institute and Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide.

For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Monday 2 November via email to: Anne Jurisevic.

 

Latest news in national education policy -
Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC keynote at the 2009 AAIR forum

Hear industry experts discuss strategic challenges in the tertiary education sector at the 2009 Australasian Association for Institutional Research (AAIR) forum. The theme is "Turning water into wine: Institutional Research as an essential ingredient in strategic decision making for tertiary education." This year's conference includes keynotes from:

• Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC
• Policy expert Dr Gavin Moodie
• 2006 Young South Australian of the Year and climate change specialist Nick Palousis.

This conference is essential for those involved in supporting: strategic planning, student load planning, monitoring industry trends, business intelligence reporting, student surveys and economic and environmental sustainability.

Date: Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November, 2009
Location: InterContinental Adelaide (formerly Hyatt Hotel)
Day registration: $330 (members); $380 (non members)
Full 3-day registration: $913 (members); $1,013 (non members)

Conference website: www.leishman-associates.com.au/aair2009/

 

Oleanna by David Mamet

A University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production
Directed by Ben McCann, Designed by Ole Wiebkin
Dates: Tuesday to Saturday 20-24 & 27-31 October 2009, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide
Tickets: $25 Full Price; $20 Concession
Special Uni Tuesdays: $15 for University of Adelaide staff and students on Tuesday 20 & 27 October, subject to availability.
Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild.
($3 credit card fee applies per booking - not per ticket)

"Power is the great aphrodisiac" - Henry Kissinger

"I don't want revenge. I want understanding" - Carol, Oleanna

John is a University Lecturer on the brink of achieving tenure. Carol, a failing student, comes to his office to discuss her poor class performance.

Midway through the play, depending on one's point of view, an act of sexual harassment does or does not occur. A bitter battle for power ensues between two dogmatic individuals whose inability to communicate and whose use and abuse of jargon and political correctness threatens to undermine basic issues of freedom of thought.

David Mamet's Oleanna is a savagely ironic play that explores the inadequacies of the University education system, portrays the delicate boundaries that exist between teacher and student, and brutally charts a relationship that degenerates before the audiences' eyes.

But what actually happens in this see-saw of power? Is it male predatory harassment? Rampaging feminist propaganda? Or something else entirely?

Cast: Brant Eustice as John and Rachael Grauwelman-Smith as Carol.

Download: Oleanna flyer (pdf).

 

Training & Development Opportunities

NEW Executive Briefing Series - Executive Education Unit

The Executive Briefing Series has been designed to build on your management experience to ensure your skills remain relevant in a changing environment.

Now, for the first time we're pleased to offer 4 Briefings in an intensive half day format.

Topics include:

• Turning Talk into Walk - linking strategy to operations
• Controlling Conflict - understanding causes and positively dealing with conflict
• Cultural Master Class - understanding, diagnosing and changing culture
• Communicate to Captivate - Creating and delivering persuasive business information

Registration Fee: $285 for University staff

For further information: Amanda Bramwell, phone 8303 3268.

 

Staff Learning & Development Opportunities

The Human Resources Branch is offering the following workshops FREE to staff during November and December.

Policy Framework
This workshop explains the policy framework of the University and how the framework supports the governance and operations of the University.
Audience: Managers and staff who would like a better understanding of how the University develops and implements policy.
Date: Thursday 5 November, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Karmel, Council Secretary, Council Secretariat

Governance and Authorities
This workshop explains the governance of the University. The University's governing body is Council, it is chaired by the Chancellor and is advised by several standing committees. There are also a number of Management Committees in the University advising the Vice-Chancellor and President or other senior managers.
Audience: Managers and staff who want to gain a broad appreciation of how the University functions and its legislative obligations.
Date: Thursday 12 November, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Karmel, Council Secretary, Council Secretariat

Meeting Organisation
This workshop explores the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation.
Audience: University of Adelaide staff who are responsible for organising and taking minutes at meetings.
Date: Thursday 3 December, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Facilitator: Heather Karmel, Council Secretary, Council Secretariat

All programs can be booked online at: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/bookings/courses.
For enquiries contact Lisa van Ruth, phone 8303 3130.

 

Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc - Professional Development Programs

Are you interested in furthering your career in the HE sector? If this sounds like you, then join us for our next ATEM professional development event:

'HE05 - HE07 Career Development' with keynote speaker Shard Lorenzo, HR Director, University of Queensland.

Date/Time: Friday 30 October 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus, Level 5 Hawke Building, North Tce

Register here to be a part of this great event!

Online registration and payment now available! Places are limited so hurry!

Cost: $120 for members; $150 for non members; includes lunch.

For enquiries please contact Carol Sutherland, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region on 8302 0057.

You can reduce the cost of this event and other events throughout the year by becoming an ATEM member. JOIN HERE.

 

MyMedia (Lecture Recording) Upgrade & Training

The MyMedia lecture recording system is being upgraded to provide additional functionality. The upgrade will implement a new web based application which will provide lecturers and support staff greater capability in managing their recorded session content. Specifically:

• Search & View Courses
• Search, View, Edit and Download Sessions
• Search, View, Edit and Delete Copyright

The upgrade is due to go live in early November and a number of activities have been scheduled in the lead up.

MyMedia Information Session
This MyMedia Information Session will be held to demonstrate the new application and highlight the features that staff can use in managing their session content. All staff are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Friday 23 October, 3:10pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Hughes 302.

MyMedia Training
Training will provide attendees with the knowledge to use the new application effectively.

Dates/Time: Wednesday 28 October, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 4 November, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday 11 November, 10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 18 November, 10:00am - 11:30am
Venue for all sessions: Technology Services, Level 9, 9 Gawler Place, Adelaide.

Please email David Moon with your preferred date/s to make a booking.

Further training will be available early in 2010 for lecturers and support staff to familiarise themselves with the new application in readiness for the start of the teaching calendar.

For further information visit the MyMedia website or phone Judi Baron on 8303 6040 or Ian Roberts on 8303 6261.

 

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education: Apply now for 2010

Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.

 

Graduate Certificate in Online Learning: Apply now for 2010

Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.

 

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)

Intensive Language Courses

The University of Adelaide's Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) runs Intensive languages courses. Open to all adult learners, the courses begin in January and run for 10 weeks in two weekly evening sessions of three hours each. The course is designed for beginners who wish to learn a language in a short period of time for business, personal interest or travel.

Languages offered:
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish

For further information or to enrol, email Rupert Irudarayaj or phone PCE on 8303 4777.

 

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

From Team Member to Team leader
Thursday 22 October

Improve Your Business Writing Skills
Thursday 29 October

Professional Telephone Skills
Friday 30 October

Strategic Thinking and Planning
Wednesday 4 November

The Indispensible Personal Assistant
Friday 6 November

Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff

You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
www.adelaide.edu.au/pce

For further information visit our website, email Joanna Carrick or phone 8303 4777.

 

Information for Researchers

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.