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Staff Notices: 9 - 13 November 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Folic acid taken during late pregnancy increases chance of asthma in children, claims study
Babies born to women who took folic acid late in pregnancy may be more likely to develop asthma, it was claimed yesterday. A study found a 30 per cent increased risk for children whose mothers took supplements of the vitamin between weeks 30 and 34 of their pregnancy.
Experts at the University of Adelaide studied 557 expectant mothers and how many of their children had asthma at 3.5 years and 5.5 years. The findings showed a link with folic acid taken in later pregnancy, but no association with it taken in early pregnancy.
Source: Daily Mail UK, 6 November 2009
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General Information for Staff
Survey of Staff Satisfaction with IT Support
The University of Adelaide is participating in the University Benchmark survey for IT Support Quality. Staff and postgraduates will be invited to complete a short user satisfaction survey by following a link in an email they will receive from itsupport.survey@adelaide.edu.au. The information obtained from this survey will help in understanding and improving IT support services.
The University's 2009 Christmas Card
The University's 2009 Christmas Card (pdf) is available to order via Corporate Express online ordering tool Net Express. This is the same system that is used to purchase approved University merchandise and stationery. This year the limited edition card features stunning imagery of Bonython Hall lit up for the 2008 Northern Lights exhibition.
Cards come in packs of 12 (including envelopes) at a cost of $11.12 plus GST. Please quote product number 8728 1513 when placing your order online.
If you do not have access to Net Express please speak with your local area administrator when you are ready to place an order. They will have an existing username and password to access this system.
Review of the Undergraduate Programs in Dentistry offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences
The University is currently undertaking a review of the undergraduate programs in Dentistry offered by the School of Dentistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The review is taking place in the context of the accreditation process for those programs by the Australian Dental Council and is closely following on from the visit by the accreditation panel in early October. The review panel will be having regard to the outcomes of that process. Staff, students and members of the University 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/. The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Thursday 26 November 2009. All submissions remain confidential. Submissions can be sent by email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au.
For further information please contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality and Reviews on 8303 5902.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook Chapters - For Consultation
The University has committed to a full review of all existing OHS policies, procedures and guidelines and to replace the 36 documents with:
(1) One overarching policy; and
(2) One HSW Handbook (a series of chapters on a range of HSW processes/activities).
As each group of chapters is ready for consultation, they will be available on the University Policy development site.
Five chapters are available for consultation at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/
- Workplace Inspections
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Training
- Hazard Management
- Emergency Management.
Please provide any comments via the feedback form on this site.
The consultation period ends on Monday 16 November 2009.
Should you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Gerald Buttfield (ext 36079), Deb Coulls (ext 30174) or Jane Knipe (ext 34638).
Peer Networking Information
Improving the first year student experience has led to the development and implementation of a range of initiatives by the Transition Unit in partnership with academic and support services. UniStep (University Student Transition Experience Program) is a comprehensive semester-long orientation for first year students. There are also increasing numbers of peer networking programs available to students in their local Faculty/School learning communities.
The Transition Unit has recently updated the First-Year Student website to include information for staff on peer networking programs:
www.adelaide.edu.au/student/new/stepping/peer_mentor/staff/
For further information contact the Transition Unit staff: Sandra Gault, Audrey Stratton, Genevieve Sanchez, Susie Chester.
University of Adelaide Strategic Plan
At its meeting on 12 October 2009, the University Council approved the revised Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 'Building a Great Research University'.
The revised Strategic Plan is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/VCO/strategicplan/
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.
Are you preparing a Course Handbook for 2010?
Uni 2010 details for Academic Learning and Language and the Maths Learning Service are now available for download from the CLPD (doc), or can be requested by email to Peter Murdoch.
Vacant Positions
Events
Emerging Artists Spring Concert Series 2009
The ELDER CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC presents a FREE series of classical and jazz concerts to showcase the outstanding talent of their music students.
Refreshments will be served following each concert.
Date/Time: Friday 13 November, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Doors Open 5:30pm)
Venue: Hartley Concert Room (off Kintore Avenue)
University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus
Program information for each concert is being loaded progressively each week.
For further information contact Susie Gold.
The eighth SPHCP Visiting Academic Seminar for 2009
Date: Tuesday 17 November
Time: Afternoon tea (Please RSVP) 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Presentation: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Venue: Robson Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building
Presenter: Professor Michael Abramson, Monash University
Title: Spirometry and regular follow-up are not associated with improved health outcomes in general practice patients
The program begins at 3:30pm with afternoon tea in the kitchen next to the Robson Lecture Theatre.
*Please ensure you RSVP via email to Gabriele Matzke for catering purposes by 4:00pm on Tuesday 10 November. Thank you.
Carl Vine: What Use is Classical Music?
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library and Musica Viva invite you to a FREE public talk with Carl Vine, Artistic Director of Musica Viva Australia.
Date/Time: Thursday 12 November 2009, 6:00pm
Venue: Napier Theatre GO4, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
Carl Vine first rose to prominence as a composer of music for classical dance, with over 20 scores to his credit. He has since emerged as a major orchestral composer with seven symphonies and seven concertos heading the catalogue, and his piano music is played frequently around the world.
He has an impressive catalogue of chamber music, complemented by various work for film, television and theatre.
Bookings by Tuesday 10 November to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Healthy Development Adelaide - HDA Career Development Event
Broaden your Communication Horizons
Date/Time: Tuesday 17 November, 9:45am - 1:00pm
Venue: Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room), University of Adelaide
Join us for the third and final HDA Career Development Event for the year on the fast paced and changing world of science communication. Our expert speakers will showcase the categories of traditional media, virtual media, communications hubs, and engagement with communities.
This is a FREE event, useful for postgraduate students and early career researchers. All welcome.
RSVP by Thursday 12 November to: Anne Jurisevic.
Download: attached flyer (pdf) with event details and speaker profiles, or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/.
Roundtable - 'A Judicious Life? Judicial and Political Biography'
The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL), together with the Adelaide Law School, are delighted to announce the release of the complete program for a stimulating roundtable to be held at the University of Adelaide on Friday 4 December 2009, 'A Judicious Life? Judicial and Political Biography'.
Our outstanding presenters have published biographies on legal and political figures including the great 18th century English lawyer and judge Sir William Blackstone, South Australian suffragette Catherine Helen Spence, 20th century legal and political figures including Sir Owen Dixon, Lionel Murphy, Sir Ronald Wilson, and the two great political adversaries Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser.
Venue: Napier Building LG 28, North Terrace Campus
Cost: Full registration $90
AACL member registration $80
Full-time student or unwaged $50
The program & registration form (pdf) is available at: www.law.adelaide.edu.au, and registrations are still being accepted. For further information contact Matthew Stubbs or phone 8303 3530.
'Thinking about Asia' Workshops 7 & 8
Women's Movements in Asia: Ideas for Feminism
Speakers: Xianlin Song on China
Chilla Bulbeck on Japan
Rini Maghi on Indonesia
Margaret Allen on India
Date/Time: Friday 13 November 2009, 1:10pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Room 208 Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Workshop. All Welcome.
Download: Workshop 8 flyer (pdf).
The Development of the Electric Car
Presented by the History of Science, Ideas & Technology Group.
Speaker: Jeff Pickett
Date/Time: Monday 9 November 2009, 7:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Supper: $2 gold coin donation.
Visitors welcome.
The electric car in many of its forms has been much in the news in the last year. This illustrated lecture will trace the story of the electric car from the first forms of electric propulsion, the hey-day period from 1895 to 1910 (when one third of US cars sold in 1900 were electric) through to the latest electric sports cars. While production fell in the 1920s, there was resurgence in electric vehicle production when petrol was scarce in the Second World War and again when oil prices increased in the 1970s.
Despite the US Government's Federal Clean Air Incentive Program of 1976 and the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate of 1990 (California), electric car development has been undermined by apathy, opposition and collusion on the part of vested interests right up to the present day.
This talk will also present an opportunity for examination of electric car development in recent years.
For further details contact Bob Major, Secretary on 8352 8949 or email: Dr Pauline Payne, President.
Fridays Uncorked Spring '09
Dates: 13
November, 27
November, 11
December
Time: 4:30pm fortnightly
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia
Cost: FREE including cocktail food.
Wine: From $4.50 per glass
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.
Meet the Makers - Master Class
Commencing at 4:00pm, take a journey through the wines on offer at the Uncorked event with the winemaker.
Featuring Nigel Catt from Padthaway Estate, 13 November.
Cost: $15 per person
Bookings essential on 8303 3355.
Download Program Spring '09 (pdf).
www.wineaustralia.com.au/news/
Training & Development Opportunities
Teaching Awards & Grants 2010: Expressions of Interest
With the 2009 teaching award, grant and fellowship round drawing to an end, it is time to begin thinking about next year. Accordingly, the Teaching Awards and Grants Office is now requesting expressions of interest from individuals who would like to participate in any of the following activities with deadlines during the first half of academic year 2010.
The awards, grants and fellowships are all offered by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).
- Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
- Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning (Student Support)
- Awards for Teaching Excellence
- Competitive Grants
- Leadership Program
- Priority Projects
- National Teaching Fellowships
- Teaching Fellowships
Participants lodging an expression of interest will receive assistance from the Teaching Awards and Grants Office to help them develop their application.
Please email Barbara Brougham by Monday 30 November 2009 indicating which awards or grants interest you most or if you would like to apply for a fellowship.
For more information please contact Barbara on 37032 or (mobile) 0437 649 976.
Education Research Opportunity
ERGA is looking for staff interested in cross-disciplinary collaboration on education research projects. If you are intersted in being part of this new venture please fill out an information sheet located at http://snipurl.com/research_erga.
Once sufficient responses have been collected, we will organise some events to coordinate the groups and ensure that progress is made.
We are NOT just looking for research leaders (although we definitely do need them). Initially we are looking at participation and enthusiasm as key attributes. So if you haven't done much education research, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved in groups that we hope will produce publications and obtain research grants.
Teaching undergraduate students how to evaluate (their) research: The torments of Google and Wikipedia
This online seminar, sponsored by ERGA, will be presented by Dr John Willison (CLPD, University of Adelaide), Dr Cally Guerin (Adelaide Graduate Centre, University of Adelaide).
Date: Thursday 12 November 2009, 9:30am - 10:30am
Venue: Online (Numbers ARE limited: 20 places only available)
To register please email Kerrie Le Lievre or telephone her on 36923.
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.
Presentations by Dr Steve Ehrmann, Vice President, TLT Group, USA
On Tuesday 10 November 2009 Steve Ehrmann, internationally recognised in the field of online learning, will present a seminar and a workshop on Teaching, Learning & Technology for University of Adelaide staff.
Download: flyer (pdf) for full details including times & venues.
Teaching @ University: Enrol for 2010 course
The 2010 brochure and enrolment form for Teaching @ University is now being distributed by the CLPD.
You can also visit the Teaching at University website to download a copy.
MyMedia (Lecture Recording) Training
Training in how to use the new MyMedia application effectively.
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 further information visit the MyMedia website or phone Judi Baron on 8303 6040 or Ian Roberts on 8303 6261.
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
Understanding International Business Culture
Thursday 12 November
Working with Asian Names
Friday 13 November
Report Writing
Tuesday 17 November
Writing for the Web
Wednesday 18 November
Voice Training
Friday 20 November
Confident & Persuasive Presentations
Tuesday 24 November
From Team Member to Team Leader
Wednesday 25 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.
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.
Full Time Intensive Program - 4 January - 1 February 2010
Part-time Program - 6 March - 20 May 2010
For further information, including selection criteria and fees, visit our website or contact PCE on 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.
