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Staff Notices: 12 - 16 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
New test will help identify viral cattle disease
A University of Adelaide project could provide a breakthrough for a viral cattle disease costing Australian producers millions of dollars each year. Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) infects up to 90% of cattle herds in Australia, leading to widespread production losses and increased susceptibility to other diseases, according to researcher Sasha Lanyon. The Animal Science Honours student based at the Roseworthy Campus is working on a project to develop a pooled blood test to identify herds with an active infection and target those animals shedding the virus. "Testing pooled samples rather than spot tests can reduce the number of tests needed to identify the virus and, in turn, reduce the cost of testing for producers," Sasha said.
Source: Campus Daily, 30 March 2010
Uni full story: New test will help identify viral cattle disease
Research to widen SA's durum potential
Growers outside of the traditional durum-growing areas of the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula may soon have the opportunity to grow the lucrative niche crop, thanks to research by the University of Adelaide.
The University's senior durum wheat breeder Dr Tony Rathjen, said one of the main aims of the breeding program was to produce varieties suited to the more marginal cereal growing areas in South Australia.
Dr Rathjen said that the new variety WID801 (53188) seemed to do better in trials in areas such as Minnipa, Rudall, Wokurna, Ungarra and Urania.
Orders were now being taken for the variety, which is expected to be named and formally released in mid-April.
"It offers similar grain yields to Hyperno, but it offers other advantages such as better quality, less susceptibility to crown rot and better growth habits," he said.
SA produced 130,000 tonnes of durum last year, almost double the previous year's figure.
Source: Stock Journal, 7 April 2010
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General Information for Staff
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 April 2010.
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.
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can set yourself a reminder about a seminar advertised in the ORBIT Researcher Profile module, so that you will receive an email the day before the seminar to remind you of it? From the Seminars and Major Events screen, just click on the blue Topic link to view the details of the seminar, and then check the Reminder box.
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 1391.
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.
Vacant Positions
Events
Women's Health Expo
Date/Time: Wednesday 21 April 2010, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Barr Smith Lawns
The SRC's Women's Health Expo covers all aspects of women's holistic health: physical health and fitness, mental health, sexual health and healthy relationships.
Staff and students are invited to attend and visit a wide range of displays from key organisations such as The Cancer Council and Shine, as well as some essential university and AUU support services. Showbags, music, cupcakes and interactive activities all feature at the expo. Check out the full list of organisations attending, or get further information at the AUU website.
David Williamson's INFLUENCE
A University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production
Directed by Brant Eustice
Dates: Saturday 8, Tuesday to Saturday 11-15 & 18-22 May 2010, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide
Tickets: $25 Full Price; $20 Concession
Special Uni Tuesdays: Current University of Adelaide staff $15, Current University of Adelaide students $10 on Tuesday 11 & 18 May, subject to availability.
Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild.
($3 credit card fee applies per booking - not per ticket)
"Not all Australians think like Ziggi ... his side are just louder"
Talkback radio host Ziggi Blasco influences the mighty and the impotent through the airwaves of his city. He rants about the terrorist threat, attacks political correctness and extols the virtues of common sense. Sound familiar?
But in private, Ziggi's influence is rapidly shrinking as his family and domestic staff find him increasingly irrelevant and repulsive. Worse still, his father is threatening to reveal a devastating secret that could end his career and tear his world apart.
Written and set in 2005 in the wake of the cash for comment scandal, David Williamson's modern comedy of manners explores Australia's identity crisis at the beginning of the new millennium.
The cast comprises Emily Branford, Alicia Case, Michael Eustice, David Jobling, Cate Rogers, Tony Sampson and Kate Vanderhorst and the production is directed by award winning local actor and director, Brant Eustice.
Influence promises to be an entertaining and enlightening night that will get you thinking about the unthinking!
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/
Training & Development Opportunities
Professional Management Program - Executive Education Unit
For middle to senior managers or professionals. This interactive program will help you to broaden and strengthen your management skills. It is presented over 12 months in 6 x 2 day modules.
The Professional Management Program commencing on 27 May is a Non-Award program, suitable for graduates and non-graduates and carries status of two courses in the Adelaide MBA.
10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, please contact: Rosemary Tanner (phone 8313 4579).
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.
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.
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 | |
| 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 |
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is staffed by Academic Learning & Language (ALL) lecturers who offer individual consultations to students currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide. They can help students to develop their essay and report writing skills.
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West.
Visit the CLPD website for more information and details of opening hours.
Academic Skills Seminars for Students
These seminars are designed to assist students to become academically more successful. Sessions include activity tasks for practice of an academic skill and are delivered by expert lecturers in a relaxed environment.
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Level 3, Barr Smith Library.
Visit the CLPD website for a complete timetable of seminars.
Cultural Diversity Program 2010
The focus of the 2010 Cultural Diversity Program is on exploring the value of diversity in education.
Workshops are designed to provide participants with opportunities to make the most of the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students and staff.
Faculties and Divisions are invited to contact the CLPD with requests to collaborate in providing cultural diversity workshops within their Schools or Units. These workshops will enable staff to raise issues, access information and develop strategies for interacting effectively in diverse global communities.
In addition, four independent staff development modules are offered centrally by the CLPD and the Adelaide Graduate Centre. These are designed to complement each other; professional and academic staff may choose to attend one or more sessions, according to their needs.
For further information please see the CLPD website.
Mid-semester Break Opening Hours for Maths Drop-In Centre
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.
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/.
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
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.
Governance & Compliance: protecting yourself, your research & your university
Module 3
As a researcher, you are bound by significant governance expectations. This module examines the context in which research operates and the requirements for research practice.
Date/Time: Tuesday 27 April, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St
More about the program at: www.adelaide.edu.au/red/staff/frlp/
Register for workshops at: www.adelaide.edu.au/red/staff/frlp/timetable/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, email: researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
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.
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.
