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Staff Notices: 28 June - 2 July 2010
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Prime Minister Julia Gillard |
Gillard first female Prime Minister
The Hon. Julia Gillard successfully challenged and won the leadership to become Australia's first female Prime Minister.
Ms Gillard attended the University of Adelaide as a law/arts student in 1979. Still in her teens, she immediately became prominent in campus politics. She was President of the Adelaide University Union in 1981-82
before moving to Victoria, where she finished her law degree at the University of Melbourne in 1986.
Ms Gillard was elected to Parliament in 1998. Ms Gillard was the first female in Australian political history to become the Deputy Prime Minister in December 2007, and first foreign born woman to assume the acting-Prime Minister's role on 11 December 2007. Ms Gillard's numbers took her on the final step of her long march from the Deputy Prime Ministership to the top job — Australia's 27th Prime Minister.
Sources: ABC News, 24 June 2010
Focus and ambition drive her success, The Age, 24 June 2010
Uni full story: Australia's new PM pays tribute to her 'great education'
'Choosy' women set high standards for sperm
Research has found the female reproductive system may be rejecting sperm it doesn't find good enough to create a pregnancy.
Lead researcher Professor Sarah Robertson, from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute, said tests discovered that females have an in-built quality control system, that assesses if the male partner is quality enough to invest her reproductive energy in.
"We actually think that some women are more choosy than others, if you like," Professor Robertson said.
"We have discovered that sperm doesn't just fertilize an egg," she said. "It actually contains signalling molecules that are responsible for activating immune changes in women so they can accept a foreign substance in the body — in this case, sperm — leading to conception and a healthy pregnancy."
Sources: ABC News, 23 June 2010
Sperm Risks Attack by 'Choosy' Women's Bodies, Fox News (US), 23 June 2010
Uni full story: The mating game is far more complicated than X and Y
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General Information for Staff
SRE Survey 2: Last day TODAY
The last day of the SRE Survey 2 is today.
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research will place greater weight on the results of Survey 2 in determining the University's final funding allocation and it is therefore essential that all staff who are required to participate complete the survey online by COB tomorrow, Tuesday 29 June.
Staff who have been at a conference or visiting colleagues in relation to existing research should ensure they record this time in the appropriate research category (and not as time on leave). Learn more.
The SRE initiative will help the University secure major NEW FUNDING to be used exclusively in support of research.
For assistance, visit the SRE web site, call the SRE Helpline on 8313 1110 or email: sre@adelaide.edu.au.
Changes to access on Western Drive
To improve pedestrian safety during the construction period of the Hughes Plaza Learning Hub, vehicle access on Western Drive is being controlled between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, for the duration of the project. In the coming days a boom gate will be installed at Gate 20 on North Terrace and all vehicles will be escorted in and out of this area by University Security. A push button call system will be in place if vehicles are not seen by security, which will be diverted to a phone operated by a security officer.
Furthermore, as previously discussed, Western Drive roadway between the Hughes and Architecture buildings will be fully fenced off, permitting pedestrian access along the footpath only. To allow for a three metre pedestrian thoroughfare along Western Drive, the current footpath will be widened by moving the Art Gallery fence and building a temporary boardwalk.
We hope that this will minimise any pedestrian congestion in this area and thank you for being accommodating with the processes involved.
If you have any questions please contact Slavka Kovacevic on 33601.
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Golden Jubilee Reunion
Call for 1960 graduates
Did you graduate - or know someone who graduated - from the University of Adelaide in 1960?
We are seeking 1960 graduates (and staff from that era) to take part in our Golden Jubilee Reunion, to be held at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace Campus on Friday, 15 October 2010.
The Reunion activities include a Commemoration Ceremony with senior staff, graduates, family and friends held in Bonython Hall at 10:30am, followed by a Graduate Luncheon (ticket required) in the Mortlock Chamber, South Australian State Library.
All University staff and students are welcome to attend the Commemoration Ceremony - tickets are not required.
The Golden Jubilee Reunion is a rare opportunity for graduates, family and friends to renew acquaintances and to celebrate their 50 years as a graduate of one of Australia's finest universities. It has proven to be a highlight of the Development and Alumni program and has made a huge contribution to the life story, fabric and rich tradition of the University of Adelaide.
The commemorations were initiated by the former Alumni Association in 1986 to coincide with the Bonython Hall Jubilee and the sesquicentenary of the State. This year marks the 25th consecutive Golden Jubilee Reunion.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Pym on 8303 3317 or rebecca.pym@adelaide.edu.au, or visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/goldenjubilee.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook -
New HSW chapter for Consultation
The draft Biological Safety Management chapter of the handbook is now available for consultation at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/.
The consultation period ends on 9 July 2010.
Please provide any comments via the feedback form on the Draft Policies site.
Should you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Gerald Buttfield (ext 36079), Deb Coulls (ext 30174) or Jane Knipe (ext 34638).
2010 Unsung Hero Awards of SA Science
National Science Week (SA) and Australian Science Communicators (SA) are proud to jointly offer the 2010 Unsung Hero Awards of South Australian Science.
These awards aim to recognise those who have not yet received significant recognition for their contribution to science or science communication.
There are two awards: the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science and the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Communication.
Download: criteria details (doc).
Nominations close at 5:00pm on 2 July 2010. Awards will be presented during National Science Week, 14 - 22 August 2010.
Visit: www.scienceweek.gov.au
A number of prizes are awarded to University of Adelaide researchers and staff every year. In order to gain maximum media coverage and ensure marketing can promote successful outcomes, please ensure that all prize / award applications are sent to: prizes@adelaide.edu.au when submitting to the awarding authority.
University Archives, Records and Collections TRIM User Forum
The second forum will be held on Wednesday 7 July 2010, 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the Basten Room, Level 1, Mitchell Building.
The topic for the second TRIM User Forum is Action Tracking.
To register your interest please RSVP to: shannon.mcfarlane@adelaide.edu.au or tupp.carmody@adelaide.edu.au.
If you have any questions you would like addressed at the Forum, please advise Tupp or Shannon by COB Monday 5 July 2010.
TRIM Team.
Launch into ORBIT!
Have you had a message saying 'Neg Trans' appear where projection figures would normally display in the Project Summary section for your project in the ORBIT Project Reporting Module? This means that a negative income transaction has occurred against your project, which could cause its net available balance figure to be overstated if not addressed. Once the negative transaction has been accounted for, which can be done by anyone who has completed training and been granted Enter Projections access to the particular project, the projection figures will once again display.
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 1391.
Vacant Positions
Events
The Inaugural A.R. Hickinbotham Lecture
School of Agriculture, Food & Wine Named Lecture Series: The A.R. Hickinbotham Lecture 2010
Speaker: Louisa Rose, Yalumba
Date/Time: Monday 12 July 2010, 4:00pm
Venue: Plant Research Centre Auditorium, Waite Campus
Winemaking - A Continuum between Art and Science?
Synopsis: Most winemakers sit somewhere on the continuum between being pure artists or scientists. Arguably the best wines are made by those that sit somewhere between the two; knowing where to and when to rely on their instincts and experience and when to reach for the lecture notes, text book or phone. Without going into a debate on what is science, it's fair to say that winemakers have different needs of the scientific and research community that fall into three main types. The "Oh my gosh something has gone wrong and I need help" type; the "I wonder what I can do to make this more efficient or understand it better" type, and the "blue sky - I never would have thought! - pure research but sometimes revolutionary" type. This lecture will discuss these ideas and give examples where all have been or are relevant to current Australian winemaking.
The inaugural A.R. Hickinbotham Lecture is named in honour of the former Roseworthy Lecturer who is regarded as the father of Australian oenology (winemaking) education. This Lecture recognises individuals that have had an impact on the wine industry and are world leaders in the field of oenology. Alan Robb Hickinbotham (1898-1959) joined the staff at Roseworthy College in 1929 as a Lecturer in Physical and Chemical Sciences. In 1936, he established the nation's first winemaking course which evolved into the University of Adelaide's world-renowned Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology which is now run at the Waite Campus. Alan R. Hickinbotham remained at Roseworthy College until 1948. His research and writing on winemaking under Australian conditions laid the foundation for a technically advanced Australian wine industry. The Hickinbotham family continued their father's passion for wine through their ongoing interests in viticulture and wine production. The National Wine Centre has recognised the Hickinbotham family by naming its major function hall after the family while the Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory was established at the University's Waite Campus in 1998 with the family's support.
Contact Dr Amanda Able, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, phone 8303 7245.
School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
School Seminar Series
"Plant-fungal symbiosis: a structure-function study of genes controlling nutrient exchange interfaces"
Speaker: Dr Carolyn Schultz, Senior Lecturer, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Date/Time: Friday 30 July 2010, 1:00pm; lunch provided from 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All welcome.
Download: Schultz Seminar flyer (pdf)
If you would like to meet with Dr Carolyn Schultz - contact: Michael Lardelli, Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory, phone 8303 3212.
Field Geology Club of SA lecture
Stone Masonry in Ancient Egypt
By Michael O'Donoghue, School of Education, University of South Australia
Date/Time: Thursday 1 July 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.
Research Tuesdays
We're born like that
New research shows males and females approach risk-taking differently even in utero
Date/Time: Tuesday 13 July 2010, 5:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Synopsis: An incredible new chapter has been revealed in the still unfolding story of human in-utero development. Research at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute has shown the human fetus is able to deliberately slow and modify its development in response to a sub-optimal maternal environment, such as if the mother has a pre-existing disease or suffers extreme stress.
This increases its chances of survival. But remarkably, only female fetuses use the ability. Males instead "roll the dice" and attempt to continue growing at their normal rate, placing them at greater risk should further complications arise. Associate Professor Vicki Clifton discusses this fascinating growth mechanism and its possible implications for managing pregnancy.
Associate Professor Vicki Clifton is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and has been part of the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute, Department of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health since January 2008. She is also Director of Clinical Research at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide.
Adelaide OnLion members can register at: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysjuly
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
FREE Staff Learning and Development Programs for July and August 2010
The following FREE programs are currently available in July and August to support your development, attendance at programs should be linked to your PDR. Please discuss programs with your manager or supervisor prior to enrolling for a program online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/development/. Please bookmark the web site, as new programs will be added regularly.
Learning and Development Program 2010: July and August
| Date | Workshop | Overview | Who Should Attend |
| July 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 & 14 July | Essential Management Skills | Learn foundational management skills, with tips, tools and techniques in self-management and managing the performance of others in the workplace. | New managers or supervisors |
| 27 July | PDR for Managers | Learn the skills to conduct effective PDR discussions with your staff that result in clear and meaningful feedback and outcomes. | All managers and supervisors who are responsible for facilitating PDR discussions |
| 29 July | PDR for Staff | Learn about the benefits of PDR for you and how to be actively involved in the planning of your work and professional development. | PDR applies to all continuing staff on a fixed term contract of 12 months or longer |
| 23 & 29 July | Moving from Busyness to Effectiveness | This program will allow you to discover tools, techniques and strategies that you can use to prioritise and focus your time to become more effective. | All staff |
| August 2010 | |||
| 4 August | University Governance and Structure | Learn about the University's Governance model, Organisational Structure and key decision making bodies. | All staff |
| 17 August | Coaching in Challenging Situations - for Heads of School/Institutes/Branch and Directors | Attend this workshop and learn to maximise the potential of others by applying workplace coaching techniques. | Heads of School/Institutes/Branch and Directors |
| 25-26 August | Building Highly Effective Teams | This workshop focuses to providing skills, knowledge and tools that will enable you to build and sustain a highly effective team. | Managers and supervisors |
Thinking Strategically - 5 & 6 August 2010 - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior manager or professional, this program is intended to assist you to adopt a strategic mindset, in order to maintain your competitive advantage.
Thinking Strategically will equip you with the tools and frameworks for innovative strategic thinking, enhancing your leadership ability and allowing you to develop your skills to contribute on strategic issues relating to your division or faculty.
10% discount for University staff.
For further information, contact: Kateryna Katsman, phone 8313 3268.
Two day short courses to be presented soon
Leading and Managing People - 25 & 26 August
Understanding and Analysing Financial Information - 2 & 3 September
Risk Analysis and Management - 9 & 10 September
Teaching @ University in Semester 2: Places Available
The Teaching @ University course, available each semester in the CLPD, consists of eight half-day sessions. Assessment requirements include engagement in all eight sessions, online Discussion Board interactions with colleagues, the planning and development of a Learning and Teaching project, submission of a Project Report, Personal Learning Reflections, a Teaching Portfolio and a Report on a Peer Observation of your teaching. Academics are reminded that it is a requirement for tenure confirmation to provide evidence of completion of the Teaching @ University course, or an equivalent course or higher qualification.
In Semester 2, T@U is scheduled on Thursday afternoons from 29 July to 16 September.
For the Brochure/Enrolment Form or Guidelines for Exemption application, go to: www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/teaching/tau/.
For further information contact Irene Lee, phone 8303 7026.
Testing Today and Tomorrow: The Influence of Technology
The CLPD is proud to sponsor the seminar and demonstration by David Foster, Chief Scientific Officer, Kryterion; Member, International Test Commission. David will discuss how computer-based technology, including the Internet, has transformed all aspects of test development and test administration. He will introduce and demonstrate a few important innovations, discuss their effects, and indicate what we might expect to see going forward.
Date: Monday 12 July 2010, 11:00am - 2:00pm (includes light lunch)
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
You can download the seminar flyer (pdf) from the CLPD web site.
Please book for this seminar, as places are limited. To book for the seminar go to the University Course Booking System.
Maths Drop-In Centre: Mid-Year Break Opening Hours
The Maths Drop-In Centre provides FREE assistance to all students encountering maths and/or stats in their studies.
The Opening hours during the Mid-Year Break will be:
| Monday 28 June - Thursday 1 July | Open 10:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Friday 2 July - Friday 9 July | Closed |
| Monday 12 July - Friday 23 July | Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
| From Monday 26 July | Resumes normal hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm |
See the Maths Learning Service web site for further details.
Excellence in Education Expo Posters
The Inaugural University of Adelaide Excellence in Education Expo, held on Thursday 6 May 2010, celebrated the learning and teaching achievements of staff who received grant funding from the University of Adelaide's Learning and Teaching Grants or national Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Grants and Awards between 2007 and 2009.
The posters from the Expo can be viewed from the Teaching Awards & Grants web site.
Upcoming Awards and Grants 2010
Please note the following dates for submission of upcoming awards and grants applications.
| Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 July | Leadership Program proposals |
| Thursday 29 July | ALTC Priority Projects
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| University of Adelaide | |
| Monday 9 August | Excellence in Education Awards |
| Monday 11 October | Stephen Cole The Elder Awards Professional Staff Awards Higher Degree Awards |
For further information you can:
- Visit the Teaching Awards & Grants web site
- Email the Teaching Awards & Grants Office at: tagc@adelaide.edu.au or
- Phone the Teaching Awards & Grants Coordinator on mobile 0437 649 976.
Making Teaching Easier
Making Teaching Easier (MTE) is your gateway to important information, teaching approaches that colleagues have found useful, and resources to assist you in your work. MTE provides instant desktop access to a range of resources, both as introductory and ongoing support for new and experienced teaching staff. The content is sharply focused, generally as one or two-page guides to a teaching query or issue.
Making Teaching Easier focuses on the following seven areas:
- Teaching for Learning
- Using Technology in Teaching
- New to Teaching at Adelaide (downloadable booklet)
- Sessional Teaching Program
- Supporting Student Learning
- Researching Learning and Teaching
- Rewarding Teaching
Login to MyUni to access Making Teaching Easier.
Augmented Reality: Seeing Learning Through a New Light
This FREE 'Transforming Assessment' webinar will be presented by Professor Bruce Thomas, Wearable Computer Lab, UniSA. Professor Thomas, the developer of first outdoor mobile AR game 'ARQuake', will explore how augmented reality is and can impact on the learning process. Examples will be given to demonstrate the concept. Augmented reality (AR) is used to describe the direct or indirect view of a real-world environment in which elements are augmented by computer-generated images. Audience members are encouraged to participate and contribute.
Please RSVP by email to: info@transformingassessment.com so we can gauge expected numbers. Please use the subject line 'RSVP for TA webinar 4 Aug 2010'.
The live webinar session:
- Will be held at 4:30pm
- On Wednesday 4 Aug 2010
- Please ensure you plug in the headset, and
- Go to: http://192.160.71.198/launcher.cgi?room=transformingassessment.
Recordings of past events, further project information and participation/technical information can be found on the Transforming Assessment web site.
Professional and Continuing Education
Certificate IV in TESOL
If you are looking to teach English as a second language in Australia or overseas and wish to gain a qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), then this practical program is for you. The program is accredited as a Certificate IV within Australia and provides the minimum qualification required to teach ESOL. It provides essential training in the usage of communicative methodologies in teaching adult learners, including lesson planning and classroom practice. This program combines face-to-face delivery, self-study and group work. Participants will observe experienced ESOL teachers and participate in teaching practice with ESOL learners at various levels.
Full-time Intensive Program: 26 July - 20 August 2010
Part-time Program: 28 August - 11 November 2010
For further information, including selection criteria and fees, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/tesol/ or contact PCE on 8303 4777.
Professional and Personal Development Courses
Meeting Organisation and Minute Taking - Tuesday 20 July
Professional Communication in the Workplace - Wednesday 21 July
Improve Your Business Writing Skills - Thursday 22 July
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Management - Tuesday 27 July
Motivating and Inspiring Your Staff - Thursday 29 July
Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff.
You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our web site and follow the easy steps.
For further information visit our web site or phone 8303 4777.
Information for Researchers
Applications are now open for the 2011 Fulbright Scholarships
Valued at up to A$45,000, Fulbright Scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 - 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012.
As the largest and one of the most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world, Fulbright provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with US universities.
Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD, or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study. Applicants from every state and the Northern Territory are also encouraged to consider the state/territory specific Fulbright Scholarships that have now been established.
For further information and application forms, visit: www.fulbright.com.au. Applications close 31 August 2010.
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.
