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Staff Notices: 6 - 9 April 2010
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Magnesium protects fetuses
A University of Adelaide researcher has announced new national guidelines recommending that women at risk of early preterm birth use magnesium sulphate to protect their babies from cerebral palsy. Professor Caroline Crowther, from the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Robinson Institute, said the clinical practice guidelines are based on overwhelming evidence over the past 14 years that magnesium sulphate is effective in protecting the fetus. "Five trials, including one funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, confirm this finding," Professor Crowther said. "The cost to the Australian community of cerebral palsy is nearly $4 billion per annum," she said. "At present there is no cure for this neurological condition, which results in substantial disabilities."
Source: ScienceAlert, 24 March 2010
Uni full story: New clinical guidelines to prevent cerebral palsy
Cars 'fail on pedestrian safety'
Two thirds of new cars sold in Australia do not pass international standards for pedestrian safety, according to the country's leading road crash organisation. Daniel Searson, from the Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) at the University of Adelaide, said of 33 models available for sale in Australia, only about six would currently pass the Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for pedestrian safety. "The key factors in vehicle design which help minimise pedestrian injuries are the car's ability to absorb impact from a human body and the clearance between the bonnet and the engine," Mr Searson said. "Currently there is no legal requirement for vehicles sold in Australia to take into account either of these design features." He said a recent CASR study estimated that at least 28 lives and about 1000 injuries could be saved each year if all car manufacturers adopted the minimum pedestrian safety requirements.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 29 March 2010
Uni full story: Most cars pose serious risks for pedestrians
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General Information for Staff
Council News - 29 March meeting
Council news from the 29 March 2010 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2010/
Call for applications for the Equity and Diversity Grants Scheme
The Equity and Diversity Grants Scheme is an initiative of the Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee, a subcommittee of the Vice-Chancellor's Committee. The Scheme provides seed funding of up to $5,000 for new and innovative strategies that enhance equity and diversity for students and staff at the University.
The Equity and Diversity Grants Scheme Working Party, convened by Dr Laura Grenfell, welcomes applications from staff across the University.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 May 2010.
For full details please see the website: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/equity/ged/grants/.
Weekend Host
The International Student Centre (ISC) would like to invite staff members of the University to take part in a pilot program, the Weekend Host, as a part of the Integration Project (IP). The IP was established in 2009 following feedback from the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) Review and the International Student Barometer – a University initiative that surveys the opinions of international students about their experience at the University and of living in Adelaide.
Social integration and the opportunity to mix with Australians has been identified by many international students as an area of unmet need. Since then, the project team has developed several initiatives and collaborated with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide opportunities for international students to come together with local students and community members. The Weekend Host is the latest addition to the IP initiatives in addressing the social needs of international students.
If you are available in the months of April and May, and would like to take a pair of international students out for a picnic or to invite them home to have a meal with you and/or your family on one of the weekends, we would like to hear from you. Further information about the terms and conditions is available at: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/support/lcep/hosttc.html.
For further information on this particular program or other IP initiatives, please contact Jonie Schmortte or phone her on 8313 0556. To express your interest in participating in the program, please register online.
Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Level D
Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Level D are now invited to submit their applications, information to assist potential applicants to Level E is also contained below prior to the Level E call on 16th April 2010.
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.
A workshop has been scheduled to assist you on Tuesday 13 April 2010, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 209, Napier Building. Full details below.
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 Friday 14 May 2010 for Level D and Friday 18 June 2010 for Level E.
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 Friday 4 June 2010 for Level D and Friday 16 July 2010 for Level E.
For further information please contact Lucy Maynard, Manager, Recruitment Services.
Thinking About Applying for Academic Promotion?
Writing an application for Academic Promotion, particularly for the first time, can be daunting. What makes a good application? The Academic Promotion Workshop will provide you with valuable information on what should be included in your application and will give you an opportunity to ask questions.
All Academic staff who are interested in applying for promotion to Level D or E are encouraged to attend the following workshop:
Academic Promotion Workshop - Applicants to Level D or E
Date/Time: Tuesday 13 April 2010, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Room 209, Napier Building
RSVP: Lucy Maynard
Speakers will include:
- Professor Fred McDougall – Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
- Professor Geoffrey Crisp – Director, Centre for Learning and Professional Development
- Professor Anna Chur-Hansen – Acting Head of School, Psychiatry (successful applicant 2009)
Members of the Human Resources Branch will also be available to provide advice on policy, process and equity related questions.
All presentations and related handouts will be made available after the workshop, on the Human Resources website.
It is recognised that Academic staff from the Waite and Roseworthy campuses may be interested in attending the Academic Promotion Workshop. A podcast of the workshops will be available on the Human Resources website on Friday 16 April.
For further information please contact Lucy Maynard, Manager, Recruitment Services.
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 6:00pm, a dedicated traffic management contractor will be located at Gate 20 who will escort the entry and exit of essential vehicles only. At all other times access will be unrestricted.
Furthermore, Western Drive roadway between the Hughes and Architecture buildings will be fenced off. A footpath passageway will allow pedestrians and wheelchair access through. To reduce congestion in this area please use alternative routes to your destination, where possible.
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.
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.
Tips for TRIMinising
Security in TRIM
TRIM users should be aware that when files have security groups on them, the documents within the file should not be printed or sent electronically to anyone who is not in the relevant security groups.
If you are unable to change the location of documents or files due to security, please notify the TRIM Helpdesk. We can only assist you if we are aware of the issue.
For further information please refer to D2008/9215 Security Group Rules or go to https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ under the heading "Rules".
If access to files is required, please contact the TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.
TRIM Team.
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can advertise details of researchers who are visiting the University in the ORBIT Researcher Profile module? Simply click on the Visiting Scholars tab, click on the Add button in the bottom left corner of the grid and record details of the visitor.
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 0391.
Vacant Positions
Events
Indigenous Women's & Children's Health
what are we doing to close the gap?
Date/Time: Thursday 29 April 2010, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: State Library of South Australia, Institute Building Lecture Theatre
FREE admission. All welcome.
Chair - Dr Jenny Baker, A/Professor in Aboriginal Health, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, University of Adelaide.
Speakers include: Dr Alice Rumbold, Senior Research Fellow, The Robinson Institute
Ms Karen Glover, Director Aboriginal Health, Children Youth and Women's Health Service
Professor Kerin O'Dea, Director, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia
Dr Sue Sayers, Founder of ABC Study, Menzies School of Health Research
For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Thursday 22 April via email to: Anne Jurisevic, Healthy Development Adelaide.
www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/
Anthony Steel: 'Painful in Daily Doses'
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE author event with Anthony Steel and Ewart Shaw.
Date/Time: Thursday 15 April 2010, 6:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.
The legendary Anthony Steel talks about his life and career and his new book, Painful in Daily Doses, in conversation with Ewart Shaw.
Bookings by Tuesday 13 April to Robina Weir, phone 8303 4064.
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Fridays Uncorked Autumn '10
Dates: 23 April, 7 May, 21 May, 18 June, 2 July, 4:30pm
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
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
These classes were introduced in 2009 and proved to be very popular with wine lovers far and wide.
Our first 'Meet the Makers - Master Class' for 2010 starts in May, we recommend you book early.
These events run for half an hour prior to uncorked beginning and enables you to meet the wine maker and sample some of their wines with a more personalised approach.
The cost is $15 per person and bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Phone 8303 3355.
Download Program Autumn '10 (pdf).
Cellar Wine Sale 2010
The National Wine Centre of Australia would like to invite you to the Wine Centre's first ever Cellar Sale on Saturday 8 May, 10:00am - 2:30pm.
Be the first to take advantage of this unique opportunity!
Want to get more off our already discounted wines...
5% off any 6 or more wines
10% off any 12 or more wines
Download: Cellar Wine Sale 2010 / Cellar Wine Sale DL flyer (pdf)
www.wineaustralia.com.au/news/
Innovations in Urban Forestry
The Friends of the Waite Arboretum are organising a talk by David
Lawry OAM, Director of TREENET.
Date/Time: Monday 12 April 2010, 7:30pm
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
FREE parking. Entry from Fullarton Rd.
Download: Lawry flyer (pdf).
Enquiries: phone 8303 7405
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.
Training & Development Opportunities
Can you relax with the knowledge that you are financially prepared for Retirement?
Development and Alumni take pleasure in inviting you to a presentation by Clive Perring, Director, International Centre for Financial Services, and Peggy Barker, Managing Director, Barker Wealth Management.
Date/Time: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
Download Planning for Retirement flyer (pdf).
RSVP by 16 April via email to: Susan Fox, Planned Giving Officer.
Applications now open for the 2010 WPDN Mentoring Program
Applications for the Women's Professional Development Network (WPDN) Mentoring Program for 2010 are now open!
This is the 12th year that this highly successful mentoring program has run - with over 500 University of Adelaide staff members participating in the program since it started.
For more information about the Program and registration online, please visit the WPDN Mentoring website: www.adelaide.edu.au/wpdn/mentoring.html. Applications close on Wednesday 14 April.
If you wish to be a Mentor please register your interest with Dr Meredith Blesing.
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.
Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) Workshop
Dr Rick Moog, Professor of Chemistry at Franklin and Marshall College, USA and Dr Jennifer Lewis, Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, will present a workshop on POGIL.
POGIL is a student-centred collaborative instructional philosophy based on research on how students learn best. While the focus in the workshop will be on science instruction, the conceptual framework is applicable to all discipline areas. (See http://pogil.org/ for further information.)
The workshop will be run following the POGIL model of instruction. Attendees will experience a POGIL classroom from a student perspective and will learn about the philosophical and pedagogical basis of the approach. Issues related to the implementation of POGIL in the Australian educational context will also be addressed.
Should there be sufficient interest, Rick & Jennifer are also available to run extended workshops earlier in the week.
Date/Time: Friday 9 April, 2:00pm
Venue: Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Please RSVP to Simon Pyke.
Mid-semester Break Opening Hours for Maths Drop-In Centre
The Maths Drop-In Centre will be closed during the first week of the Mid-semester Break.
During the second week of the Mid-semester Break the Maths Drop-In Centre will be open at the following times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
The Drop-In Centre will be closed on the Wednesday.
For further information see the Maths Learning Service website.
2010 Cultural Diversity Program starting in April
The first module in the 2010 Cultural Diversity Program, Research communication in the multicultural academy, will be offered by the Adelaide Graduate Centre's Researcher Education and Development team.
Date/Time: Friday 9 April, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Venue: Adelaide Graduate Centre Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St.
For information on the full 2010 program please see the CLPD website.
To book for this and other Cultural Diversity modules: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
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/.
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
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Community Engagement and Facilitation
Thursday 22 April
Festival and Event design and Management
Tuesday 27 April
Dealing with Difficult, Angry or Aggressive Customers
Thursday 29 April
Avoiding 'Death by PowerPoint'
Friday 30 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
Commercial Accelerator Scheme – Apply Now
Round 6 of this early-stage technology funding program, managed by Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd, is now open.
The goal of the Commercial Accelerator is to provide a cash injection for early-stage research with potential for commercial application, resulting in significant economic, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits. The Scheme is designed to accelerate the research to the point where other commercial investment funds may be attracted.
- The usual maximum funding for any one project is $150,000 (including subsequent Accelerator funding in the following year)
- Funding will be provided specifically for projects that fall within the gap between high quality research and developments required to make the project attractive to potential investors, such as Proof of Concept or development work intended to enhance the commercial viability or attractiveness of a research outcome, invention or technology
- Projects to be of a maximum 2 years duration
Commercial Accelerator Scheme funding is available to staff members of the University of Adelaide (full-time or part-time).
Eligible applicants are required first to register their interest with their ARI Commercial Development Manager (CDM).
Further details and criteria available on the ARI website: www.adelaideresearch.com.au or phone (08) 8303 5020.
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.
