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Staff Notices: 3 - 7 May 2010
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Female foetuses deal better with stress
A 12-year University of Adelaide study has found that a male foetus finds it harder to deal with prolonged stress during pregnancy. The study has found while male foetuses initially better handle stress factors such as smoking, females have a steadier growth pattern if stress continues in mum. Research leader Associate Professor Vicki Clifton, from the Robinson Institute at the Lyell McEwin Hospital, said the male baby often needs greater protection and is at greater risk of pre-term delivery or stopping growing. She said the results will help develop sex-specific therapies as well as more accurate growth and development predictions for foetuses at risk.
Source: ABC News & Ten News, 29 April 2010
Uni full story: Sex of baby drives response to pregnancy stress
Call for SA to limit young driver passengers
A road safety researcher has called for South Australia to join other states in limiting passenger numbers in the cars of inexperienced drivers. Dr Lisa Wundersitz, from the University of Adelaide's Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), said 16 to 24-year-olds were involved in one-third of fatal crashes last year in SA but make up only 13 per cent of the driving population. Dr Wundersitz said the State Government must challenge the risk-taking attitudes of young male drivers and encourage all young motorists to buy safer cars with features such as electronic stability control.
Source: The Independent Weekly, 28 April 2010
Uni full story: New measures proposed to curb youth road toll
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General Information for Staff
Safe Work Australia Awards winner
Congratulations to Nicola Featherstone who won Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Health and Safety – without experience, at the 5th Annual Safe Work Australia Awards in Canberra.
Nicola joined the University of Adelaide in 1979 as a Technical Assistant and is now a Research Officer in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the Waite Campus.
In response to a WorkCover audit conducted throughout the University which highlighted a lack of resources and training in laboratories, Nicola produced a resource folder for the laboratory she was working in.
The resource folder contained all information required for induction of new staff and training records. This project has expanded to over 100 folders with one located in every laboratory. They are easily kept up-to-date and adapted to the requirements of individual laboratories. They continue to be an invaluable resource to University staff.
eChallenge 2010 calls aspiring entrepreneurs
The University of Adelaide is offering a share of $50,000 in cash and prizes to lure aspiring entrepreneurs to take part in its annual eChallenge program.
The eChallenge (Entrepreneurs' Challenge), hosted and organised by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre, is a business plan competition targeted at university students from any discipline. This competition is also open to students from other universities, TAFE and the broader community.
The eChallenge requires teams of two to six people, one of whom must be a currently enrolled student from any tertiary institution in South Australia - to develop a business plan, for a new previously unfunded concept.
The teams are offered help in the form of a series of workshops and the support of a mentor from the business community. The business plans developed by the teams are judged by high profile executives from the government and business community. In a nutshell, the eChallenge offers great advice and great exposure.
eChallenge coordinator Diana Lucic said the competition aimed to hone business skills among students. "eChallenge exposes students and other team members to high quality coaching and feedback," she said. "The competition benefits the students and their eventual employers and has even helped to fast track a number of innovative South Australian businesses."
Enter the eChallenge 2010 via the Team Registration Form available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/ by Wednesday 2 June.
For further information, attend the eChallenge information session on Thursday 13 May, at Piper Alderman, 167 Flinders St, Adelaide, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.RSVP to eChallenge@adelaide.edu.au for catering purposes.
The CBS Project go-live is Monday, 16th August 2010
The current version of PeopleSoft will be replaced by the new web-based version in August 2010. For all academic and professional staff of the University, come mid-August you will have an easy access, intuitive system which delivers:
- Staff Services Online (SSO) which allows staff to manage leave, pay and banking details and personal information
- Upgraded and enhanced Human Resources and payroll system
- An upgraded Student Administration system
Prior to the 'Go-Live' date on 16 August, you will be seeing regular updates on project activities. Included in these updates will be details about the move to the new system beginning 6 August. There will also be additional communications to help you prepare for changes, from roadshows to emails and invitations to attend end-user training.
For additional information, please visit the CBS Project website at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/cbs/ or contact Kristen Hassan, CBS Change Management Team.
Review of the School of Mechanical Engineering
The University is currently undertaking a review of the School of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences. Staff, students and members of the University community are invited to make a submission to the review on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference, which are available on the Quality and Reviews website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/reviews/current/.
Submissions can be sent via email to: Stephen Jeisman or via mail to:
Stephen Jeisman
Quality and Reviews
University of Adelaide SA 5005
The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Friday 21 May 2010. All submissions remain confidential.
For further information please contact Stephen Jeisman, Quality and Reviews, on 8303 6346.
Review of the School of Chemistry and Physics
The University is currently undertaking a review of the School of Chemistry and Physics in the Faculty of Sciences. Staff, students and members of the University community are invited to make a submission to the review on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference, which are available on the Quality and Reviews website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/reviews/current/.
Submissions can be sent via email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au or via mail to:
Manager, Quality and Reviews
Quality and Reviews
University of Adelaide SA 5005
The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Friday 14 May 2010. All submissions remain confidential.
For further information please contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality and Reviews, on 8303 5902.
TRIM Tip
University Archives, Records and Collections will be hosting a series of TRIM User Forums during 2010 to discuss TRIM related processes and issues.
The first forum will be on Thursday 13 May 2010 from 10:00am - 11:00am in the Basten Room, Level 1, Mitchell Building.
The topic for the first meeting will be Student Files.
AGENDA
- Student Merge Letters
- Titling of Documents
- Backlog of Student Documentation
- Related files
To register your interest please RSVP to Tupp Carmody or Shannon McFarlane.
If you have any questions you would like addressed at the Forum, please advise Tupp or Shannon by COB Monday 10 May.
TRIM Team.
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can enter income and expenditure projections, enter expenditure limits (to enable tracking of expenditure limit variance) and add general details for a project in the ORBIT Project Reporting Module? You just need to complete the 1.5 hour data entry training course in the ITS training suites and submit an authorised access request form to gain access to this functionality. Click on this link to view upcoming training sessions: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/courses/10088
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 1391.
Vacant Positions
Events
School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
School Seminar Series
"Towards Antibacterials Without Resistance"
Speaker: Professor Jenny Martin, ARC Australian Laureate Fellow, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland
Date/Time: Friday 14 May 2010, 1:00pm; lunch provided from 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All Welcome.
Antibiotic resistance is developing at an alarming rate, while the number of new antibiotics in the pipeline has slowed to a trickle. Drugs with new mechanisms of action are required urgently. This presentation focuses on our approach to develop antibacterial drugs that target bacterial virulence rather than viability.
Download: Martin Seminar flyer (pdf)
If you would like to meet with Prof Jenny Martin - contact: Dr Briony Forbes, phone 8303 5581.
Asian Studies Workshop Series
'Thinking about Asia' Workshop 11
Civil Societies in Asia (2)
Lots of Civil Society in India, but not much Social Capital
Speaker: Associate Professor Peter Mayer, Politics, University of Adelaide
Civil Society in a Constrained Environment
Speaker: Professor Andrew Watson, Economics, University of Adelaide
Date/Time: Friday 14 May 2010, 1:10pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Ligertwood Room 529, North Terrace Campus
Download: Asian Studies flyer (pdf).
Registration is recommended to secure seats - contact: Niki Pavlidis, phone 8303 5815.
Further information - contact: Dr Shoko Yoneyama, Centre for Asian Studies, phone 8303 5187.
Field Geology Club of SA - Public Lecture
The Field Geology Club of SA presents a lecture on:
Measuring Scenery: a case study from the Flinders Ranges
Presented by: Dr Andrew Lothian, Scenic Solutions
In his talk Andrew will describe how scenic quality may be measured and mapped, and the evolution of methods and results from various surveys he has conducted. He will particularly concentrate on his survey of the Flinders Ranges. As this survey has been used in the Government's report Seeking a Balance, Conservation and Resource Use in the Northern Flinders Ranges, he will comment on this and on criticisms of his survey.
Date/Time: Thursday 6 May 2010, 7:45pm
Venue: Mawson Lecture Theatre, Mawson Laboratories (near corner of Victoria Drive and Frome Road)
Visitors are warmly invited to attend. For further details contact Frances Williams on 0403 153 726 or Paul Curnow on 0402 079 578.
History of Science, Ideas & Technology Group
Navigation and Mining Technology
Telegraph Todd and the Time Ball
Speaker: Lesley Abell
Spain's Rio Tinto Mines: Ancient and Modern
Speaker: Ian Schomburgk
Date/Time: Saturday 8 May 2010, 2:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Download: Meeting details (pdf).
For further details contact Bob Major on 8352 8949 or contact: Dr Pauline Payne, phone 8303 4464.
Research Tuesdays
A World of Hurt
The true global death count of environmental degradation
Presenter: Professor Corey Bradshaw, Professor of Ecological Modelling, University of Adelaide's Environment Institute
Date/Time: Tuesday 11 May 2010, 5:30pm
Venue: Napier Building, Lecture Theatre G04, North Tce Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Synopsis: It's no secret that environmental degradation has been shown to have damaged people's health, often fatally, in many specific cases. Now, however, world-leading research at the University of Adelaide has linked the two on a staggering global scale.
Using data from over 100 countries, Professor Corey Bradshaw has examined the relationships between key indicators of human health and environmental quality and discovered a clear correlation, with dire implications. As only one example, his findings indicate just a 10% overall reduction in water quality would raise infant deaths by 35.5 million per year.
It's vital information for people and planet. And in this important presentation Professor Bradshaw will reveal the full story.
Adelaide onLION members can register at: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysmay.
Non members: RSVP is essential. Please fill in the registration form.
Further enquiries: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au, phone 8303 3692.
Translating research into publications
Date/Time: Wednesday 19 May 2010, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: State Library of South Australia, Institute Building Lecture Theatre
Join us for a HDA Forum on 'translating research into publications'. Our speakers all research in areas of healthy development, but from different perspectives - basic science, clinical research, and population/public health research. They will present their views on how best to translate research into good publications. An ensuing panel discussion will focus on the questions and issues you wish to raise.
This is a FREE event, which should prove useful for postgraduate students and early career researchers. All welcome.
For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer (pdf)
RSVP by Thursday 13 May via email to: Anne Jurisevic, Healthy Development Adelaide.
www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/
Cellar Wine Sale 2010
The National Wine Centre of Australia would like to invite you to the Wine Centre's first ever:
Cellar Sale
Date/Time: Saturday 8 May, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: The Gallery Room, Level 1
Want to get more off our already discounted wines? 5% off any 6 or more wines - 10% off any 12 or more wines!
The cellar sale will be open exclusively to all University of Adelaide employees on Friday 7 May, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, The Gallery Room, Level 1.
(Prior to the sale being opened to the general public on Saturday)
Be the first to take advantage of this unique opportunity!
Download: Cellar Wine Sale 2010 (pdf)
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!
ATEM Central Region 2010 Annual Conference
Future Directions for Tertiary Education
Thinking big and making it real: challenges and opportunities beyond 2010
The region has been fortunate to secure a number of nationally recognised speakers who will take attendees on a journey from the current tertiary education context to a range of possible futures. The conference program will also offer tertiary education managers and staff the opportunity to reflect on how we respond to the current challenges as well as possible futures.
Date/Time: Wednesday 26 May 2010, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Adelaide Pavilion
Download: ATEM Conference flyer (pdf)
Training & Development Opportunities
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Competitive Grants
Round 2 of the ALTC Competitive Grants for 2010 closes on 3 June. If you are currently developing an ALTC competitive grant, you should contact the Teaching Awards and Grants Office in the CLPD on or before Friday 7 May.
Email Barbara Brougham or Janet Hart or phone Barbara on mobile 0437 649 976 to make an appointment to discuss your proposal.
Cultural Diversity Modules in May
Three cultural diversity modules are being offered by the CLPD in May. These support the University's commitment to equity in the workplace and are designed to complement each other; you may choose to attend one or more sessions, according to your needs.
Dates/Time: Monday 10, Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 May, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Please book online via the University Course Booking System.
For further information please see the CLPD website.
Team-Based Learning (TBL) workshop series
The Education Research Group of Adelaide and the University of Adelaide Business School are pleased to present Team-Based Learning: a workshop series by Jim Sibley, Director, Centre for Instructional Support at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
The four-workshop series will run over two days, Wednesday 5 May & Thursday 6 May.
Team-Based Learning is a teaching approach designed specifically for large classes. It uses student teams to create active and dynamic learning in lectures and seminars, and to put an emphasis on student accountability for learning. It positions the lecturer as an expert guide available to students as they engage with core concepts in preparatory readings and then in discussion and activities in class.
This is a rare opportunity to attend one or more workshops by someone who is regarded as one of the leading exponents of TBL in the world. Spaces are strictly limited, so it would be best to register your attendance by email to Kerrie LeLievre as soon as possible.
For more information please download the TBL workshops flyer (pdf) from the ERGA website.
Transforming Assessment Webinar
A free webinar (web based seminar), the first in the 2010 series titled 'Transforming Assessment', will be led by Professor Geoffrey Crisp, Director of the University of Adelaide's Centre for Learning and Professional Development. Geoff will present on the changes in the student learning environment afforded by Web 2.0 and virtual worlds and lead an interactive discussion with participants on why assessment practices need to change in response to these new learning environments.
To participate in the seminar you will need to:
- have an Internet connected computer;
- have a headset (mic and speakers/earphones);
- have run the Setup Wizard prior to the session time.
To run the Setup Wizard please go to: http://192.160.71.198/launcher.cgi?room=transformingassessment.
The live webinar session:
- Will be held at 4:30pm
- On Wednesday 12 May
- Please ensure you plug in the headset, and
- Go to: http://192.160.71.198/launcher.cgi?room=transformingassessment.
- The event will be recorded and an archive made available on the Transforming Assessment website for reference.
More information about the seminar series can be found at: http://www.transformingassessment.com/events.php.
FREE Staff Learning and Development Programs
The 2010 staff learning and development programs are listed on the Human Resources website. All programs are offered FREE to staff and new programs will be added regularly so please bookmark the site.
There are several new interesting and tailored programs available to support the development needs of academic and professional staff - learn how to improve your communication skills, master presentations or be a better leader. The programs support a number of the University's strategic goals, and this year the focus is on four key themes:
Leading @ Adelaide - developing the University's leadership and management capability. These programs are ideal for those who find themselves with new levels of responsibility.
Excelling @ Adelaide - sustaining a high performance culture.
Growing your career @ Adelaide - building careers.
Working @ Adelaide - understanding how to work more successfully at the University.
Once you have identified your development needs with your manager and agreed on programs aligned with your PDR, then enrol online.
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.
Professional and Continuing Education
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Negotiation Skills
Wednesday 5 May
Increasing Your Professional and Personal Effectiveness
Thursday 6 May
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Tuesday 11 May
Writing for the Web
Wednesday 12 May
Financial Management and Budgeting
Thursday 13 May
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
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.
