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Staff Notices: 30 November - 4 December 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Last check-up before heading our way
Adelaide Zoo is training an army of 320 student volunteers from the University of Adelaide to cope with the demand for tours of the coming attraction, giant pandas Wang Wang and Funi, expected to draw record crowds this Summer when they go on display on 13 December.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha, said "We hadn't expected that many to put their hands up. "The student experience at the University of Adelaide is much more than attending lectures and tutorials: our students have the opportunity to further themselves outside the classroom in a variety of ways." Science student Katherine Adriaanse, among the first 135 student guides to begin training, said "I would like to get a job at the zoo one day, depending on how this works out."
Source: The Advertiser, 26 November 2009
Uni full story: Pandas prompt student tour guides to join Zoo
PM's award
Four University of Adelaide students received the prestigious Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour Award, valued at up to $63,500 each, to study and work in Asia. The winners were Jade Cooper, Michelle Lee, Matthew Rodda and Kathleen Wang.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha, said the Awards provide a unique opportunity for local students to broaden their professional and personal horizons in an international context. "The Australia Endeavour Awards will help our students undertake research that is not only relevant to their degree, but they will gain international work experience and build a professional network in Asia."
Source: The Advertiser, 26 November 2009
Uni full story: Adelaide students win prestigious scholarships
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General Information for Staff
Does the Holiday Season Make You Nervous? -
New Information Session from the University's EAP provider, Corporate Health Group
The next in a series of information sessions from the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Corporate Health Group, will look at managing the physical and emotional demands of the 'silly season'.
The Christmas and New Year period is often portrayed as the 'happy holidays', however, it can be a particularly challenging time for many people. It can also be a time for reflection on our health, wellbeing and fitness. Many of us make a New Year resolution to 'get fit and healthy' but struggle to turn this goal into a reality.
During this session participants will receive information on supporting themselves and others while keeping realistic during the holiday season. Participants will also be given the opportunity to evaluate their own lifestyle and take some clear steps toward meaningful changes, particularly over the challenging Christmas and New Year period.
Further information is available by downloading the attached flyer (pdf).
| Date | Time | Campus | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 8 December 2009 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | North Terrace | Hughes Lecture Theatre (Level 3, Hughes Building) |
RSVP by 07/12/2009
To assist us to determine numbers, it would be appreciated if you could confirm your attendance by email to Louise Dunn, HSW Specialist, Injury Management & Wellbeing.
Should you require any further information, please contact Louise on 8303 5904.
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.
UK 'Naked Scientists' Program
50-minute Podcast featuring the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Professor Mark Tester talks about plant genomics and the Plant Accelerator, the world's largest greenhouse of its type, plus more from the Waite Campus. Listen to 'Science Down Under', 22 November at:
www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/show/2009.11.22/.
Executive Director Stoler Appointed to Productivity Commission
The University of Adelaide's Executive Director of the Institute for International Trade, Andrew Stoler, was appointed to the position of Associate Commissioner of the Productivity Commission by Senator the Hon Nick Sherry on 16 November 2009. The appointment is for a period of 13 months, during which time Mr Stoler and Commissioner Patricia Scott will head a study reviewing Australia's bilateral and regional trade agreements. Mr Stoler will continue to direct the Institute for International Trade and will pursue his duties with the Productivity Commission on a part-time basis.
Winner of the National Ride to Work Day University Challenge 2009
The University of Adelaide has won the National Ride to Work Day University Challenge with almost 300 cyclists registering to ride!
The Ecoversity team worked closely with the BUG group to hold a breakfast event with FREE pancakes, give-aways and prizes! Eco, the Ecoversity mascot, made his first public appearance at this event and was delighted to meet University cyclists in the flesh!
The University of Adelaide beat many other universities and TAFEs from around Australia including Monash University, La Trobe University, UniSA and RMIT.
Thank you to those who registered to ride and attended the breakfast event. Cycling is a great sustainable mode of transport and an excellent way to stay fit.
The Ride to Work Day event was sponsored by the National Wine Centre, Bicycle Express, Escape Goat and BicycleSA - thank you to these sponsors who helped make a great event!
2009 South Australian of the Year Awards
WINNERS announced on 19/20 November
Eminent trauma specialist, Associate Professor Bill Griggs AM ASM, was announced as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious South Australian of the Year Award. Dr Griggs is a passionate South Australian who has dedicated his life to helping others through aeromedical retrievals and trauma research. Dr Griggs graduated in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1981. He joined the consultant staff of the Royal Adelaide Hospital and assumed his current position as the Director of Trauma Services in 1995. Dr Griggs has just completed an MBA, and is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide.
World-renowned reproductive health expert, Professor Robert Norman, Director of the Robinson Institute, was named the winner in both the Health and Science categories of the 2009 South Australian of the Year Awards. Professor Norman is one of the world's leading experts on the management of infertility using innovative IVF techniques, and is a Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide.
One of South Australia's most prominent musicians, Timothy Sexton, won the South Australian of the Year Award in the Arts category. He graduated from the University of Adelaide in the 1980s with a Bachelor of Music, Honours in Composition and also a Graduate Diploma in Education.
Inspirational young engineer, Julian O'Shea, was announced as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Young South Australian of the Year Award. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in the field of telecommunications from the University of Adelaide.
Survey Approval
The final date for submitting survey requests to the Survey Reference Group in 2009 is Friday 11 December. 2010 survey requests can be submitted as from 15 January and the closing date for the first round of 2010 submissions is Monday 1 February. Surveys are submitted via surveys@adelaide.edu.au. Application form and further information is available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/survey/approval.
The Survey Reference Group has established the following guidelines as to which surveys require approval. These include proposed surveys of whole student/staff or alumni populations (even if sampled) and survey proposals of sub-groups which are also whole of population, such as:
- all international/domestic students
- all first year students
- all male staff/students
- all female staff/students
- all HDR students
- all UG students
- all postgraduate students
In addition, all survey proposals of University of Adelaide staff or student populations by external bodies should also be considered by the Survey Reference Group for approval.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook -
Third Suite of 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/
- Plant/Equipment Safety Management
- Injury Management
- Incident, Near Miss Reporting and Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Temperature Extremes (including protection of outdoor workers)
Please provide any comments via the feedback form on this site.
The consultation period ends on Friday 18 December 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).
New Student Grievance Resolution Process
On 29 October 2009, the Vice-Chancellor and President revoked the Student Complaints Policy and the Fair Treatment Procedures for Students, and approved the new Student Grievance Resolution Process. This was in response to the need to make the grievance process for students easier to understand and follow. The process explains the stages that need to be followed in order to resolve a grievance concerning an academic decision, administrative decision, or unfair treatment that has occurred at the University.
The Student Grievance Resolution Process is now on the Student Policy & Appeals website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/.
The following five policies have been amended and now include reference to the new Student Grievance Resolution Process:
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/
Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/
Plagiarism Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/
Policy on Cheating in Examinations and Related Forms of Assessment at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1963/
Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/64/
The Fair Treatment Policy has a disclaimer which indicates that the Fair Treatment Procedures for Students have been replaced by the Student Grievance Resolution Process.
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can set yourself a reminder against a project in the ORBIT Project Reporting Module? Simply enter a comment in the Comments & Documents tab, check the Set/Remove Reminder box and enter a date/select one from the drop down calendar option. You will now receive an email containing your comment text from ORBIT on the specified date. A great way to remind yourself of upcoming tasks and milestone deadlines!
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 0391.
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
Music Theatre Symposium
The South Australian Chapter of the Musicological Society of Australia and
the Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide, will host a Music Theatre
Symposium to celebrate the gifting of the 'Burden Collection' of 18th
Century English theatre scripts and music theatre material to the Barr Smith
Library.
The symposium is supported by the Australian Research Council Network for
Early European Research.
Date/Time: Saturday 12 December 2009, 9:45am - 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Tce Campus
Admission is FREE.
Download: Music Theatre Symposium (pdf)
RSVP to Dr Jula Szuster.
Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
Ethics, policy & practice in assisted reproduction: A perspective from Germany
Presented by: Dr Petra Thorn, visiting academic.
Date/Time: Wednesday 9 December 2009, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Scots Centre (next to Scots Church), cnr North Tce and Pulteney St.
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Dr Thorn has been working as an infertility counsellor for over 15 years. She carries out training in infertility counselling for psychosocial and medical professionals and is frequently invited to present papers at national and international conferences. She lectures at the Protestant University of Applied Studies, Darmstadt, Germany in various departments. Dr Thorn has published extensively in the area of psychosocial aspects of infertility, with a special focus on gamete donation. Her research includes studies on decision-making in donor insemination, the medical practice of donor insemination and attitudes of donors.
Download: ECSA flyer (pdf)
RSVP to the Centre Coordinator, Vicki Hattam.
Research Tuesdays
Generating Hope
With research showing stem cells can generate brain repair, could stroke damage soon be reversed?
Presenter: Associate Professor Simon Koblar is a clinical neurologist, neuroscientist and teacher in both. He is Patron for Stroke SA and for the last 10 years has built the Stroke Research Programme as a collaboration between the University of Adelaide and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Date/Time: Tuesday 8 December 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Law Lecture Theatre 2 (Room 333), Level 3 Ligertwood Building, North Tce Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Synopsis: As the greatest cause of disability in Australia, stroke takes an enormous toll on thousands of patients and their families every year.
Consequently, discovering how to repair the debilitating neural damage they cause is considered one of our greatest health challenges.
It's a daunting task, but one the University of Adelaide's Stroke Research Programme (a collaboration with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital) is tackling head-on. And progress is being made.
The team's recent data shows stem cells obtained from adult teeth can be used to generate new brain cells and change the wiring of the brain. Could this be a path to recovery?
In this important presentation, programme leader Associate Professor Simon Koblar discusses the exciting possibilities.
Now all Adelaide OnLion members can register online - visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysdecember to secure your seat!
For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ or phone 8303 3692.
ARI's Christmas drinks with special guest Adam Spencer
Join the team at Adelaide Research & Innovation for Christmas drinks, to celebrate the University of Adelaide's 2009 applied research achievements.
Research at the Uni has certainly made an impact this year, delivering real results which contribute to Australia's social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing. ARI, the University's commercial development company, is proud to be a part of this. We would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the year together with our partners – the University's researchers and their industry and government collaborators. To further inspire you, we've invited science ambassador and 702 ABC Sydney radio announcer, Adam Spencer, to share his thoughts on research !mpact (you may know him from Triple J, ABC TV's science show 'The Sleek Geeks' or the comedy smashes 'Good News Week' and 'The Glass House'. So take this opportunity to connect... collaborate... create... and celebrate! with your peers in the innovation sector.
Date/Time: Wednesday 2 December, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia
RSVP essential via return email, or visit: www.adelaideresearch.com.au and complete the registration form.
For further information contact Renee Hakendorf, Marketing Manager, Adelaide Research & Innovation.
Seats are limited, RSVP to avoid disappointment. This event is FREE. We look forward to seeing you there!
Training & Development Opportunities
Creating Accessible Resources for Students: Developing a University CARS Guide
University staff are invited to attend and contribute to this forum, to help us develop a framework for the design of a practical guide to embedding accessibility features when creating resources for students.
Date: Thursday 10 December, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Bldg West, North Tce campus (map).
To register your interest in attending this forum, please email CLPD or phone 8303 5771.
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.
Teaching, Learning and Technology Seminar Recording available
The recording of the recent seminar presentation:
'Ten Things I (no longer) Believe about Transforming Teaching and Learning with Technology'
by Dr Steve Erhmann, Vice President, TLT Group, USA, is now available from the CLPD website.
Go to the seminar recording links.
Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Late applications are now being accepted.
The full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff enrolling in 2010.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.
Apply for a Graduate Certificate in Online Learning
Late applications are now being accepted.
The full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff enrolling in 2010.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.
Education Research Opportunity
The Education Research Group of Adelaide (ERGA) is looking for staff interested in cross-disciplinary collaboration on education research projects. If you are interested 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.
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
Project Management
Wednesday 2 December
Time Management
Thursday 3 December
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.
