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Staff Notices: 22 - 26 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
Franklin longlist honour
Two of Adelaide's most critically-acclaimed writers have been named on the longlist for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award. Professor Brian Castro, Chair of Creative Writing, was nominated for his novel The Bath Fugues. Dr Patrick Allington has made the list with his debut novel Figurehead. The shortlist for the $42,000 prize will be announced in April, with the winner named on 22 June 2010.
Sources: The Age & Sydney Morning Herald, 16 March 2010
Scramjet project wins Space Research funding
The University of Adelaide is part of an international consortium aiming to develop scramjet-based access-to-space systems, flying an autonomous scramjet vehicle at eight times the speed of sound – Mach 8, or 8600 km/h. The project has been awarded $5 million in phase one of the Australian Space Research Program. Cost-savings can be achieved through the engine's ability to take in air to mix with fuel for combustion. "Conventional rockets used to launch satellites into orbit or space shuttles have to carry rocket fuel and oxidiser which is very expensive," said Dr Con Doolan, Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering and leader of Adelaide's team. The aim is to produce a hybrid launch vehicle where one stage out of three in a conventional rocket will be replaced with a scramjet capable of Mach 14 or 15, the sort of speed necessary for space flight. The team, which includes Associate Professor Ben Cazzolato and Dr Laura Brooks, will be taking the lead on investigating a hypersonic vehicle's dynamics and control.
Source: in-business SA magazine, March 2010
Uni full story: Uni of Adelaide in space flight research program
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General Information for Staff
The 2009 Winners of the Inaugural University Doctoral Research Medal
The Adelaide Graduate Centre takes great pleasure in congratulating the thirteen winners, recently approved by the Vice-Chancellor, of the University Doctoral Research Medals for 2009. This is the first year these prestigious medals have been awarded to recognise outstanding thesis outcomes.
The following awards are to be made at the April 2010 graduation ceremonies:
| Hayley Louise Stevenson | School of History and Politics |
| Joanna Catherine Drimatis | Elder Conservatorium of Music |
| Dominique Colette Wilson | School of Humanities |
| Clancy William James | School of Chemistry and Physics |
| Mohsen Forouzangohar | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Jonathan David Carroll | School of Chemistry and Physics |
| Anna Erica Sheppard | School of Molecular and Biomedical Science |
| Fang Xia | School of Chemical Engineering |
| Soon Kong Lee | School of Mechanical Engineering |
| Sally Martin | School of Medicine |
| Catherine Mary Leahy | School of Population Health and Clinical Practice |
| Julie Eva Stevens | School of Medicine |
| Mark Johannes Christensen | Business School |
Restrictions to Vehicle Access on Western Drive
To improve pedestrian safety during the construction period of the Hughes Plaza Learning Hub, vehicle access on Western Drive (Gate 20 on North Terrace, past the Mitchell Building) will be restricted between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, for the duration of the project.
From 8:00am to 4:30pm, a dedicated traffic management contractor will be located at Gate 20 who will escort the entry and exit of essential vehicles only. From 4:30pm to 6:00pm security will escort the vehicle entry and exit. At all other times access will be unrestricted.
Furthermore, Western Drive roadway between the Hughes and Architecture buildings will be fenced off, allowing pedestrian access only. By minimising traffic in these areas we hope to limit the potential risks of injury, as part of construction works safety measures.
We hope that this will not cause too much of an inconvenience and thank you for being accommodating with the processes involved.
Early cut-off for payroll processing due to Easter Long Weekend
We would like to remind you that the cut-off for submission of all documentation required for processing in the pay period ending 9 April 2010 will be on Friday 26 March 2010 as advertised in the Pay Dates and Casual Payment Deadlines for 2010 Calendar.
Should you have any queries with respect to the above please contact the Human Resources Service Centre on 8313 1111 or at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Vacant Positions
Events
University of Adelaide Press - Book launch on 23 March
All staff are invited to join Mia Handshin who will launch the University of Adelaide Press's first title for 2010, a new edition of Professor Susan Magarey's biography of Catherine Helen Spence, Unbridling the Tongues of Women.
Date/Time: Tuesday 23 March 2010, 5:30pm
Venue: Equinox Bar, 4th Floor, Union House, North Terrace Campus
More information about the book is available on the University Press website: www.adelaide.edu.au/press.
Download: Book launch flyer (pdf)
Research Tuesdays
Defrosting Gondwana
Presenter: ARC Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr Kate Selway
Date/Time: Tuesday 13 April 2010, 5:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Synopsis: How electromagnetic "eyes" are piercing the Antarctic ice to reveal a former supercontinent's deepest secrets.
Gondwana was the Earth's last great "supercontinent" - a vast tectonic amalgamation that included Australia, Antarctica and India juxtaposed in East Gondwana around 500 million years ago.
Although East Gondwana's amalgamations have been broadly understood for some time, the dense Antarctic ice cap has kept many details well hidden. Research at the University of Adelaide, however, appears to be changing that.
Using the remote-sensing technique magnetotellurics, the team recently "looked through" the ice to image a massive proposed suture zone extending deep into the Earth's crust.
In this fascinating presentation, ARC Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr Kate Selway reveals their findings and explores ways in which they've enhanced understanding of the geological history of our planet.
Adelaide OnLion members can register at: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysapril
Non members: RSVP is essential. Please fill in the registration form.
For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ or phone 8303 3692.
2010 CASR Seminar Series
Regulating Vehicle Design for Pedestrian Protection
Presenter: Daniel Searson
The Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) invites you to attend the 2010 series of seminars presenting a selection of the Centre's work and research outcomes.
Date/Time: Wednesday 31 March 2010, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Art Gallery Auditorium
Vehicles can be designed to minimise the risk of death and level of injury to a struck pedestrian. Impact testing is used to measure the extent of pedestrian protection offered by a vehicle. Such impact tests are part of regulations in Europe and Japan, and a similar regulation may be adopted in Australia in the near future. This seminar provides an overview of the potential Australian regulation, and what its implementation would mean in terms of vehicle design changes, and reductions in pedestrian death and injury.
Download CASR Seminar flyer (pdf).
Please register via email to Leonie Witter, phone 8303 4114.
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)
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.
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.
Teaching Students with a Disability: What help is available to UoA staff?
The University's Disability Service and the Centre for Learning and Professional Development are pleased to offer this Lunchtime Learning & Teaching Seminar in response to issues raised by teaching staff. Bring your 'paper bag' lunch – coffee, tea and juice will be provided.
The seminar aims to provide teaching staff with:
- information on assistance available for teaching students with a disability in relation to...
- complexities around specific student issues
- examples of possible adjustments
- learning support and accessible resources available
- opportunities to raise and discuss disability related issues.
Date/Time: Friday 23 April 2010, 1:10pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Eclipse Room, Level 4, Union Building
Additional time for discussion will be available until 2:30pm.
For further information download the seminar flyer (pdf).
Please register online by 19 April, go to: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
Tapping Teaching Talents: Scholarly Leadership for Teaching Empowerment
Begin your journey of tapping into your inner wisdom, strengths, expertise and teaching talents! This interactive workshop program will teach you how to break through the barriers that have held you back and will move you powerfully forward towards the success you deserve, transforming you personally and professionally. You will be guided through proven processes that will empower you to create measurable and long-lasting results that will positively change your current teaching, research and leadership experience, engaging students in their learning.
Dates: Tuesday 13 April & Wednesday 14 April 2010, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Room 308B, Level 3, Schulz Building
For further information see the CLPD website.
To book for the seminar go to: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
MyMedia Lecture Recording: Information Session
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.
Date/Time: Friday 26 March 2010, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Plaza 2060
The session 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 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.
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.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
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
Festival and Event design and Management
Tuesday 27 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
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.
Future Research Leaders Program
The Future Research Leaders program has been developed collaboratively by the Go8 universities, and is delivered in full each semester for the benefit of the research community of the University of Adelaide. The program is aimed at current and aspiring research leaders, and seeks to build a range of skills and knowledge critical to successful research leadership and management.
There are eight modules in the program, together with a researcher orientation module. Modules are undertaken by a combination of online study, independent research and a face-to-face workshop. Do just one module, or do as many as you like. It's up to you.
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.
Exploring Supervision Program
The Exploring Supervision Program provides professional development for HDR supervisors, offering a series of three interactive workshops on key topics in HDR supervision, and providing a range of supporting tools and resources. Completion of the full module of the program leads to principal researcher supervisor status.
In 2010 we are offering the workshops in three concentrated blocks – in the mid-semester break after Easter, at the end of first semester, and at the end of second semester. You can do it all in one block, or as individual workshops to suit your purposes and/or timetable. There's no set order, you don't have to do them all in one go, and it's all FREE!
Find out more about the program, check our timetables, and link to our enrolment facility: www.adelaide.edu.au/red/staff/esp/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green or Dr Cally Guerin.
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.
