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Staff Notices: 15 - 19 March 2010
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Group of Eight Review's sum of all fears: maths is in serious decline
The number of school students in Australia studying maths and science is falling to dangerous levels, prompting warnings of a critical shortage in skilled workers. The Review of Education in Mathematics, Data Science and Quantitative Disciplines (pdf) reveals students are losing interest in maths and science in primary school, leading to a decline in the number of Year 12 advanced maths students going on to degrees in key skills shortage areas. Professor Peter Dowd, Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, said that Australia was producing not enough engineers to keep up with major defence and mining projects. Industry demand for mathematics and statistics graduates was predicted to grow by 3.5 per cent a year until 2013. The Review calls for primary school teachers to be given extra resources to make maths and science "fun" and "exciting" for students. It also recommends remedial classes in advanced maths and science at the beginning of university, to allow Year 12 students who rejected the subjects the chance to still study maths and science-based degrees. Professor Dowd said the shortage of maths and science teachers also need to be addressed, in order to ensure students get taught by highly skilled teachers who are passionate about those subjects.
Source: The Advertiser, 10 March 2010
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General Information for Staff
University of Adelaide Volunteers update
The University of Adelaide Volunteer program, under the patronage of Mrs Lindsay McWha, continues to expand with the program providing an integral link between the University and the wider community and adding to the richness of university life by involving a diverse range of people in a variety of activities. At the end of 2009 some 1891 volunteers were registered, contributing approximately 210,069 volunteer hours. Using the figure of $22.08 per hour recommended by Volunteering Australia the dollar contribution to the University amounted to around $4,638,323. Not included in these statistics are over 1400 Clinical Title holders who gave varying amounts of their time throughout the year and a large number of people who contribute their time at the Roseworthy Campus. To recognise the contribution of Volunteers, the Annual Recognition Event will be held in Bonython Hall on Friday 11 June 2010.
Call for volunteers for April Graduations
The April graduations will be held from 12-19 April 2010 and volunteers are needed to help out with the ceremonies.
These ceremonies are major public events for the University and attended by up to 1,000 people per ceremony. It is important that we provide the graduands and their guests with the best opportunity to enjoy the experience and Graduations can only do that with the assistance of your wonderful staff.
Therefore, the Graduations Office asks for your help in encouraging staff from your areas to volunteer for the various roles and responsibilities involved in the ceremonies to ensure they run smoothly.
For an updated description of all Roles and Responsibilities see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/graduations.html then go to 'Graduations Roles and Responsibilities' under 'Conducting the Graduation Ceremonies'.
If you are able to assist please email Nima Torabi by Friday 9 April.
Telecommunications Services
The University's agreement with Macquarie Telecom for telecommunications services is nearing an end. In accordance with the University's procurement processes, the University issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the telecommunications market to seek proposals from interested providers. This process is expected to be completed by the end of March.
If a new provider is selected, holders of existing University mobile phones will be able to retain their existing phone numbers; however a transition process will apply. This is likely to involve taking your phone to a specified location where your data will be transferred to a new SIM card. Times and locations for this will be advertised in advance.
More information regarding the outcomes of the RFP and transition arrangements, if required, will be communicated as soon as possible.
Enquiries: Telecommunications Helpdesk on 33333 or email servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au.
www.adelaide.edu.au/its/networks/
Take a virtual walk around the world –
Register your interest in the Global Corporate Challenge 2010
The Global Corporate Challenge is a fun program designed to increase your level of fitness, promote teamwork, foster a positive competitive spirit and support the Healthy University Wellbeing Program. Participants form teams of seven and record their daily step counts on the GCC website. The site plots progress around the globe and the team interacts virtually with each location, its customs and fun facts.
Last year 203 University staff took up the challenge and the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive! We walked 152,948 kilometres and more than 60 of us lost a few kilos on the way!
Human Resources is currently taking registrations of interest for the 2010 event to assist in determining numbers and budget. If you are interested in taking part check out the information flyer (pdf) and then register your interest online by Monday 29 March 2010.
Endorsement of the revised HSW Policy and new HSW Handbook
Following extensive consultation and review, the HSW Policy and associated processes within the HSW Handbook were approved by the Vice-Chancellor on 11 February 2010.
The HSW Policy objective is aligned with the University's strategic plan and aims to provide a framework which will create and engender a University culture that values health, safety and wellbeing as fundamental components of the work environment, supported by safe systems of work, appropriate governance, training, management structures and operational strategies. The revised HSW Policy is available on the Policies website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/153.
The HSW Handbook has been developed in consultation with stakeholders and replaces all other existing OHS Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. The new format now provides the practical steps required to meet the responsibilities outlined, all the necessary tools to complete the activities and performance measures to monitor the activities. Hyperlinks are available within the document to assist with easy navigation to the relevant information and resources.
The HSW Handbook is available on the HSW website: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/handbook/.
Launch of the New Health Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Website
The HSW Team are pleased to advise that our new website was launched on 26 February 2010.
The new website provides you with quick and easy access to a range of new and revised information including:
- the revised HSW Policy;
- the new HSW Handbook which provides practical information to assist you to work safely;
- an A-Z list of forms, tools and templates;
- a new web-based HSW Induction (which will replace the on-line HSW induction program);
- a quick link to key sites, forms and information on the homepage; and
- the 2010 HSW Training Schedule and online booking facility.
The new HSW website can be found at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/. We have kept the old URL to ensure that your existing links and favourites to our website are maintained.
To assist you with the transition to the new website, a list of new URLs for frequently visited pages (including a mapping of the old to the new links) is available on the HSW website.
If you have any questions regarding the new website, please contact David Burford on ext 33188.
Launch of the new web-based Induction Program (formerly the OHS on-line induction program)
On 26 February 2010, the new web-based induction program was launched in conjunction with the new HSW Handbook.
The revised program now only takes 15 minutes (approximately) to complete and also provides a brochure which can be printed and used as a resource.
The new process can be accessed from the HSW website's homepage under Quick Links.
Manager's/Supervisors should refer to the HSW Chapter for Induction (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/handbook/induction/) before utilising this version, to identify who is required to complete the web-based induction as some exemptions/discretions are listed on page 1 of the chapter.
Should you require any further information on any of the above, please contact any member of the HSW Team.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/contact/team/
Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Level B & C
Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Level B or Level C only are now invited to submit their applications.
Promotion is an important way that the University of Adelaide recognises the outstanding performance of Academic staff. We would encourage all staff who believe they meet the relevant promotion criteria to submit an application in 2010.
If you require assistance in determining eligibility, it is suggested you discuss your potential application with your Head of School or Head of Discipline.
Applicants should refer to the Academic Promotions Policy, Guidelines and Toolkit, and the appropriate Position Classification Standards when preparing their application. These documents are available on the Human Resources website.
An application should be made on the approved application form and ONE full printed copy submitted to Lucy Maynard - Manager, Recruitment Services by 5:00pm on Monday 3 May 2010. Please note that 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 Tuesday 18 May 2010.
For further information please contact Lucy Maynard, Human Resources.
Forms & Processes for Managing Casual Staff
From 4 March 2010, some minor changes have been made to the forms / processes for managing casual staff:
1. Amendments to the Offer of Casual Employment - Academic Staff (Semester)
Previously the "Amendment to the Offer of Casual Employment - Academic Staff (Semester)" was a complete replacement of the original document. This has been a source of frustration for local areas who find this an excessive imposition of time, so to streamline this process the amendment form has changed to include only the current work commitment details and the amended details. The new amendment form, just like the previous amendment process, still requires the signature of the casual employee as this is a change to the original sessions offered.
2. Casual contracts for academic staff
In instances where casual employees employed using the Offer of Casual Employment – Academic Staff (Semester), i.e. undertaking semester teaching activities, are required to carry out additional work beyond the end of the semester e.g. Marking, etc. please ensure that the "Employment Period" dates have been extended to cover ad hoc additional work. Payment for the additional ad hoc work will only be made upon submission of the Payment Claim Form for Academic Staff – Sessional rates.
3. Casual Payment Claim Forms for Academic Staff
From Thursday 4 March 2010, the current Casual Payment Claim Form for Academic Staff will be replaced with two new forms available on the HR website as follows:
- Casual Payment Claim Form for Academic Staff – Ad hoc (xls)
- Casual Payment Claim Form for Academic Staff – Sessional (xls)
4. Original signatures
To accommodate the logistics of staff members who are located remotely, a scanned employee signature on a timesheet is acceptable if accompanied by original university authoriser signature.
Should you have any queries with respect to the above changes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre on 8313 1111 or at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.
Special Studies Program (SSP)
Special Studies commencing January - December 2011
Applications are now invited for programs of Special Studies for the period
January 2011 - December 2011.
Application forms can be downloaded from the HR webpage at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/forms/dev/ and must be returned through the Head of School/Area, to your Special Studies Program Coordinator (as below) no later than 7 April 2010.
| Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences | Felicity Donald (ext 30451) |
| Health Sciences | Stella Richards (ext 35274) |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Robert Ewers (ext 35245) |
| The Professions | Kerry Braini (ext 36486) |
| Sciences | Cynthia Tan (ext 36371) |
The accrued balance against which an application for Special Studies may be made, can be found on your payslip. For further information regarding SSP, please refer to the HR website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/career/ssp/ or contact the Human Resources Service Centre at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au or on 8313 1111.
Prospective Students Office e-news
Staff are encouraged to get involved with Uni student recruitment activities. To find out more about the Prospective Students Office and how you can become involved, see the PSO e-news March 2010.
Staff Survey 2010
Thank you to all those staff who participated in the Your Voice Staff Survey 2010, which closed at 5:00pm on Wednesday 10 March 2010.
The following staff members won prizes in the main draw:
- 1st prize, $400 travel gift voucher from the SA Visitor and Travel Centre
Katrina Long, Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit - 2nd prize, iPod Touch
Dr Graham Heinson, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - 3rd prize, $200 restaurant voucher
Jean McBain, Elder Conservatorium of Music
The following staff members have all won $100 in the daily prize draws:
- Niki Pavlidis, School of Social Sciences
- Melissa Gibbs, Business Services
- Nicole Stones, Service Excellence
- Sandra Gaye Piltz, School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
- Dr Stuart Johnson, School of Mathematical Sciences
- John Cameron, School of Chemistry and Physics
- Angela Mills, University Libraries
- Catherine Ogier, Centre for Learning and Professional Development
- Eloise Leaver, Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre
- Lynn Ward, School of Psychology
- Anatoli Logvinski, Technology Services
- Kristin Leahy, Public Health Information Development Unit
An official response rate will be available by the end of March 2010 and the results of the staff survey will be communicated to the University community during June 2010.
For further information on the Your Voice Staff Survey 2010 visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/staff_survey/
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can attach a document to a project in the ORBIT Project Reporting Module? Perhaps you would like to store a copy of the grant application, contract, budget details, reports etc? Just click on the Comments & Documents tab, then click on the Upload Documents button in the Documents window. Click on the Add button in the Document Uploader window to select files to add, and the Upload button to upload and attach the documents to the project.
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 0391.
Tips for TRIMinising
When moving Hard Copy files from one person to another or to a Storage Area Location, it is the responsibility of the staff member transferring the file to always change the Current Location in TRIM.
This ensures files can be tracked and located at all times.
For further information of how to change the Current Location of a file please refer to TRIM information sheet "Moving Files – Change Current Location" [D2008/10119] or go to https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ under the heading "Locations".
If you require any further assistance please call the TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.
TRIM Team.
Vacant Positions
Events
School of Chemical Engineering
Research Seminar Series
"Particle Motion in Human Arteries"
Speaker: Professor Bill Easson, School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh (UK)
Date/Time: Friday 19 March, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Venue: Room S111, Engineering South Building, University of Adelaide
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases, principally atherosclerosis, are responsible for 29% of world deaths. The World Health Organisation reported coronary heart disease, stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases as the leading causes of global death. Cardiovascular diseases are associated with abnormal blood flow patterns that can cause heart attacks and stroke. Atherosclerosis is associated with vessel narrowing causing localised constrictions called 'stenoses'. It is recognised that the initiation and development of disease is a complex interplay between the local biomechanical environment, including effects produced by blood flow, and the local vascular biology. The variables inherent in an in-vivo study of the mechanisms of arterial disease are extremely complex, comprising the biology and chemistry of the materials, the geometric variation in arterial formation and, not least, the complexity of the blood itself: a non-Newtonian mixture of red and white cells increasing the normalised bulk viscosity to 400% of the carrier fluid. For this reason, studies tend to be either statistical, in-vivo or simplified numerical/experimental. In this talk I will look at the behaviour of spherical and non-spherical particles (c.10-20 microns) in idealised geometries. Experimental investigations in our laboratories using particle image velocimetry and analysis of scattering intensity demonstrate a clustering of particles in the core of the vortex and in an annulus, even at relatively low concentrations. Particle migration away from the artery wall, initially believed only to be significant in very small arteries and arterioles is shown to occur for geometries representing major arteries. This has significance for biochemical transport and biomechanical sensing on the endothelium (lining) of the artery wall.
For further information on this seminar please contact Dr Philip Kwong or visit: www.chemeng.adelaide.edu.au/seminars/.
School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
School Seminar Series
"Understanding the dynamic link between chromatin structure and function during development"
Speaker: Professor David Tremethick, The John Curtin School of Medical Research, Head of Genome Biology Department, Australian National University
Date/Time: Friday 26 March 2010, 1:00pm; lunch provided from 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All Welcome.
Download: Tremethick Seminar flyer (pdf)
"Sugar modifying enzymes, glycosyltransferases, and membrane proteins involved in the biosynthesis of lipopolysaccharide in Pseudomonas aeruginosa"
Speaker: Dr Joseph Lam, Professor, Research Chair in Cystic Fibrosis & Microbial Glycobiology, Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of Guelph (Canada)
Date/Time: Friday 30 April 2010, 1:00pm; lunch provided from 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All Welcome.
Download: Lam Seminar flyer (pdf)
Law School Seminar
"Human Rights and the Protection of Privacy in Torts Law"
Speaker: Professor Hans-Joachim Cremer, Professor of Public Law and Legal Philosophy, University of Mannheim (Germany)
Date/Time: Friday 19 March 2010, 1:00pm
Venue: Moot Court Room, Ligertwood Building, Law School
Topic: Privacy matters. Tort law can be used to protect privacy, especially against the disclosure of information or the publication of photographs.
This protection is affected by human rights, under whose influence the right to respect for private life needs to be balanced with freedom of the press.
This paper draws on half a century of experience of the German Federal Constitutional Court, which may be useful for both the European Court of Human Rights and the English courts currently grappling with private-law controversies arising over tabloid reporting.
For further information on this seminar please contact Dr Laura Grenfell, Senior Lecturer, phone 8303 5777.
Earth Hour 2010
At 8:30pm on Saturday 27 March, nearly 100 iconic landmarks in 1,000 cities and towns around the world will switch off their lights for Earth Hour 2010, joining hundreds of millions of people showing their commitment to the environment.
Be a part of this global event, register here now!
The University will be switching off all non-essential lights. Join in the fun by hosting your own candle lit dinner party or picnic!
For more information contact the Ecoversity office on 8303 5871.
Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
Egg donors and scientific research: women's experiences and ethical issues
Presented by: Professor Erica Haimes, Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences Research Centre, Newcastle (UK)
Date/Time: Thursday 18 March 2010, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Scots Centre (next to Scots Church), cnr North Tce and Pulteney St.
FREE public seminar. All welcome.
Erica Haimes was the Founding Executive Director of the PEALS (Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences) Research Centre (1998‐2008) where she is now Professorial Fellow; she is also Professor of Sociology in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University, UK. Her research interests include: interdisciplinary research on social, ethical and legal aspects of the life sciences; reproductive and genetic technologies; the socio‐ethical aspects of the provision of human tissue for research, and the relationship between states, families and medicine with a focus on assisted conception.
Download: ECSA flyer (pdf)
RSVP to the Centre Coordinator, Vicki Hattam.
Training & Development Opportunities
2010 TEM Conference Grant
The ATEM Central Region Committee is pleased to offer a Tertiary Education Management (TEM) Conference grant to University of Adelaide staff, valued at the early bird registration fee of $895. The 2010 TEM Conference is being held this year in Melbourne. The grants are available for Central region members who meet the below selection criteria.
Purpose
The purpose of the grants is to support ATEM Central Region members' professional development by assistance to attend the annual TEM conference. Details on the conference are available at: www.temc.org.au.
Selection Criteria
Applications should address the following criteria:
- applicants must be current financial members of ATEM (Central Region);
- potential for professional development; indicated through supporting statements from a professional referee (not necessarily an immediate supervisor);
- financial and professional need, as indicated by the applicant.
Preference will be given to applicants who have been members for at least twelve months and who satisfy one or more of the following:
- have not had an opportunity to attend previous TEM conferences;
- are paid a salary not exceeding the maximum incremental step of the HEO7 classification;
- are submitting a paper for presentation at the TEM conference;
- have not previously received an ATEM grant from the Central Region;
- provide evidence of having sought funding from their university.
Applications, including supporting statements, should be forwarded by Friday 14 May 2010 to: Gregory Wright, Flinders University.
Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc (ATEM)
ATEM invites you to join us for breakfast at our next Professional Development event:
Marketing for non-marketers
Please join us for breakfast and a morning of networking and information on our 2010 PD Program.
Date/Time: Wednesday 21 April 2010, 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Flinders University, the NEW city campus, Victoria Square
Cost: $40 for members, $55 for non members; includes full breakfast
Learn about the most important principles of marketing in the HE sector, with an entertaining and enlightening presentation by Diane Ranck.
As Director of Marketing and Communications at Flinders University, Diane will reflect on previous experiences in marketing and development programs within Australian universities and overseas institutions, providing an expert perspective on this topic.
Don't miss out! REGISTER for this event now!
For enquiries, please contact ATEM Central Region Secretariat: centralregion1@atem.org.au.
Why become an ATEM member?
We provide members with an edge in their professional activities and give members a voice in their areas of expertise in the wider community.
We also offer fantastic discounts on all ATEM and PCE events throughout the year. To join ATEM, please visit our website.
DVE Business Solutions Pty Ltd - ATEM Central Region Secretariat: info@dvesolutions.com.au.
Leading and Managing People 13 & 14 April - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, your people skills as a manager are the key to inspiring and maintaining your team's commitment to achieving your objectives.
Leading and Managing People will enhance your management and leadership skills, and expand the range of options available to you when seeking to bring out the best in your people.
Discount: 10% offered to University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, contact Evelyn Wagner, phone 8313 3268.
Strategies for Online Learning: Using Voice
Wimba Voice Tools have recently been integrated into MyUni. The voice tools include Voice Presentation, Voice Discussion Board, Voice E-mail and Voice Podcaster. This seminar will focus on the integration of voice tools, as well as the Wimba Classroom and Wimba Pronto (an instant messaging tool), into a blended or fully online curriculum as well as facilitation/moderation techniques and strategies. The emphasis will not be technical and a discrete workshop in a computer lab may be required as follow up to this seminar. Time will also be given to introduce participants to the role and power of podcasting.
Date/Time: Wednesday 17 March 2010, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
You can download the seminars flyer (pdf) from the training page on the MyUni Support website.
To book for the seminar go to: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
Teaching the Google-Eyed YouTube Generation
This Learning & Teaching Seminar, hosted by CLPD, will be presented by Dr Bill Ashraf, Director of Technology Enhanced Learning, University of Sussex (UK).
Date/Time: Thursday 25 March 2010, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Afternoon tea will be provided following the presentation.
For more details on the topic and the presenter you can download the seminars flyer from the CLPD website.
RSVP - please email Marilyn Purdy or phone 35771, by Tuesday 23 March, to register your attendance.
MyMedia Lecture Recording: Information Sessions
An introduction for staff on recording lectures using the facilities in Common Teaching Areas (Lecture Theatres and Tutorial Rooms) and the software available to then manage the captured content. Sessions for staff have been scheduled as follows:
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 19 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Monday 22 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
| Friday 26 March | Plaza 2060 | 10:30am - 12:30pm |
The sessions will allow staff to have hands-on practice with the equipment in the lecture theatre if desired. No RSVP is required.
For more details on MyMedia you can visit the MyMedia website.
Teaching Awards and Grants 2010
Please note below the closing dates for applications for both University of Adelaide and Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards and Grants for 2010. If you are interested in nominating for an award or applying for a grant (up to $220,000 available for grants related to teaching and learning), please contact the Teaching Awards and Grants Office (TAG) as soon as possible to begin the development of your application.
Contact the TAG Office for an appointment:
Email Barbara Brougham or phone 0437 649 976, or email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3496 (Thursday-Friday).
| ALTC Awards | |
|---|---|
| Friday 30 April | Citations |
| Friday 9 July | Excellence in Teaching |
| Friday 9 July | Program Awards (Student Support) |
| ALTC Grants | |
| Friday 9 April | Priority Projects (round 1) |
| Thursday 3 June | Competitive Grants |
| Thursday 1 July | Leadership (round 2) |
| Thursday 29 July | Priority Projects (round 2) |
| University of Adelaide Awards | |
| Monday 9 August | Excellence in Education |
| Monday 11 October | Stephen Cole The Elder |
| Monday 11 October | Professional Staff |
| Monday 11 October | Higher Degree |
Using Web 2.0 in Your Teaching
Dr Matthew Allen, ALTC Teaching Fellow, will present a learning and teaching seminar entitled "Using Web 2.0 in Your Teaching: Ideas, Applications and Affordances for Enhanced Educational Outcomes". This seminar is hosted by the Centre for Learning and Professional Development.
Date/Time: Monday 12 April 2010, 9:30am - 11:00am
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
For more details on the topic and the presenter you can download the seminars flyer (pdf) from the CLPD website.
RSVP - please email Marilyn Purdy or phone 35771, by Wednesday 7 April, to register your attendance.
Professional and Continuing Education
Year 12 Holiday Program - Discount offered for children of University staff!
PCE offers subject revision and study assist courses designed to help Year 11 and 12 students achieve their full academic potential and prepare for future tertiary study.
The program runs during all school holidays throughout the year. We regularly receive extremely positive comments from students and parents, acknowledging a significant improvement of knowledge in the area of study and increased self-confidence. Subject revision courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Studies. They are 15 hours duration, delivered over a week.
For the April program, PCE is offering 5% discount on subject revision courses to children of University staff. Simply quote your Staff ID when you enrol.
For further information or to enrol please visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce, email Rupert Irudayaraj or phone 8303 4777.
Language Courses
Open to all adult learners, the University of Adelaide's Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a wide range of language courses catering for beginners to the more advanced. Full Year courses commence in late March and run for 30 weeks, one evening a week.
Languages offered:
Arabic
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Discount: 5% offered to University of Adelaide staff.
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
Publishing Newsletters and eNewsletters
Thursday 18 March
Understanding and Using Statistics
Wednesday 24 March
Moving from PA to EA
Thursday 25 March
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Development
Tuesday 30 March
Contract Management
Wednesday 7 April
Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff.
You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
For further information visit our website or phone 8303 4777.
Information for Researchers
Future Research Leaders Program
Grow your research leadership capacity, and build your management skills, with the prestigious Go8 Future Research Leaders Program.
Coming up in March: putting ideas into practice (30 March), with six more workshops to follow during the semester. Come to one, or come to them all.
For further information and links to our booking facility, see: www.adelaide.edu.au/red/staff/frlp/
Commencement & Collaboration: putting ideas into practice
Date/Time: Tuesday 30 March, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
This module explores the start up of a research project, giving you the opportunity to put your ideas into practice. It aims to illustrate approaches that can be applied to projects regardless of discipline or scope.
Register at: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, phone 8303 6035.
Postgraduate Coordinators Forum
Being a Postgraduate Coordinator can be a complex, challenging and sometimes frustrating task. Come along to our Postgraduate Coordinators Forum - meet fellow PGCs, talk with the Dean of Graduate Studies, get all the latest updates on practice and policy, and share experiences with your colleagues. All Postgraduate Coordinators are welcome to attend. Let us know if there are particular items that you would like to see placed on the agenda.
Date/Time: Thursday 25 March, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
Register at: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green, phone 8303 6035.
Quality in Postgraduate Research (QPR 2010) Conference - Adelaide, April
FREE Student Registrations, Subsidised Staff Registrations
The 9th Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference is a great opportunity for all staff interested in postgraduate education to advance their knowledge of the area - hear all about policies affecting postgraduate education; exchange views on current research and good practice in the field; network with special interest groups of supervisors, students, researchers and administrators.
QPR is to be held from 13-15 April 2010 at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg. To encourage attendance at this important event, the University will provide 10 subsidised staff registrations, enabling staff to attend at a cost of $380 each - a massive saving off the $920 full fee. The University will also provide 10 FREE student registrations.
First in, first served. Don't miss out! Contact: Dr Ian Green, phone 8303 6035 or 0438 756 936, to reserve your subsidised place.
Supervisors, this could be a great opportunity for some of your research students - please spread the word to them.
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.
