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Staff Notices: 5 - 9 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
Justice Robyn Layton plans Sept exit
South Australian Supreme Court Justice Robyn Layton will retire on 3 September, having spent more than five years on the bench of the state's highest court. Justice Robyn Layton will pursue her international career in the field of judicial education and professional development.
Educated at the University of Adelaide, The Hon. Justice Layton worked extensively in all areas of the law for 35 years.
She was made Queen's Counsel in 1992 and served as an Industrial Court judge.
Justice Robyn Layton was the first Australian appointed to the Committee of Experts for the United Nations' International Labour Organization.
In her 2003 Child Protection Review, Robyn Layton QC recommended a Commissioner for Young Persons and Children.
Robyn Layton QC was also the keynote speaker at Alumni's Cornell Chapter - Annual Dinner of that same year. (Adelaidean, Oct 2003)
Source: The Advertiser, 2 July 2010
Eating chocolate 'as good for your heart as 30 minutes exercise'
Dark chocolate can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by up to 20 per cent, though the effect is only seen in people who already have high blood pressure. Research at the University of Adelaide, published in BMC Medicine, found that dark chocolate "significantly" decreased blood pressure in those with hypertension. Eating flavanol-rich cocoa foods could have an effect on blood pressure equivalent to that produced by 30 minutes of exercise. But the study stopped short of recommending the replacement of hypertension drugs with a chocolate diet. "The practicability of chocolate or cocoa drinks as long-term treatment is questionable," said researcher Dr Karin Ried, from the University's Discipline of General Practice. "There have, however, been conflicting results as to the real-life effects of eating chocolate," she said.
Source: Telegraph (UK), 29 June 2010
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General Information for Staff
CBS Project Update (coming weekly until Go-Live)
July Newsletter
The Core Business Systems (CBS) Project is progressing well against schedule
in preparation for Go-Live on Monday, 16 August 2010. For recent progress
and activities, click here for the
July 2010 project newsletter.
Training
Have you enrolled for training? Training is highly recommended to prepare
you for the changes coming from the upgrade of PeopleSoft Student
Administration, Human Resources and rollout of Staff Services Online. For
details, visit: CBS Project Training or email: cbs.training@adelaide.edu.au.
If you still have a question, contact the project on 8303 3442 or email: Change Team Lead.
Council News - 28 June meeting
Council news from the 28 June 2010 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2010/
$2.3m donations to provide research boost
June was a busy and productive month for the University's Development and Alumni office.
In that month, the office recorded more than $2.3 million in gifts to the University, with the majority directed to research activities.
Also in June, our online alumni community, Adelaide onLION, passed the 15,000 member mark.
Both of these milestones reflect a growing engagement with the University from its alumni and the broader community, and are a credit to the hard-working Development and Alumni team. If you would like to know more about giving to the University of Adelaide or the Development and Alumni office, please visit our web site.
Robyn Brown
Director, Development and Alumni
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 July 2010.
Review of the Centre for Learning and Professional Development
in the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
The University is currently undertaking a review of the Centre for Learning and Professional Development in the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic). 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 web site at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pvclq/reviews/current/.
Submissions can be sent via email to: Susie Smith or via mail to:
Quality Assurance Officer (Reviews)
Quality and Reviews
University of Adelaide SA 5005
The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Friday 13 August 2010. All submissions remain confidential.
For further information please contact Susie Smith, Quality Assurance Officer, Reviews on 8303 8393.
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that you can set yourself a reminder against a project in the ORBIT Project Reporting Module? Simply enter a comment in the Comments & Documents tab, check the Set/Remove Reminder box and enter a date/select one from the drop down calendar option. You will now receive an email containing your comment text from ORBIT on the specified date. A great way to remind yourself of upcoming tasks and milestone deadlines!
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 1391.
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.
TRIM Team.
Vacant Positions
Events
What does our energy future look like?
Two FREE public seminar series run by the University's Centre for Energy Technology are:
Thinking Critically About Sustainable Energy
Organised in conjunction with the Royal Institution of Australia, this six-part seminar series strongly encourages public participation and will help the audience to critically assess energy options for the state. The first seminar in this series is on the future of fossil fuels.
Date/Time: Wednesday 7 July 2010, 6:00pm
Venue: The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Adelaide
All welcome. Registration required at: www.riaus.org.au
Energy Futures
Organised in conjunction with the University's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, this 12-part series will look at a range of clean energy technology options for the future. The first seminar in this series is on climate change.
Date/Time: Wednesday 28 July 2010, 5:00pm
Venue: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide
All welcome. No registration necessary for this series.
The Centre for Energy Technology is part of the Environment Institute and the Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources at the University of Adelaide.
ATEM Central Region - Process Mapping
Registrations Now Open
Date/Time: Friday 20 August 2010, 8:45am - 1:00pm
Venue: Bradley Forum, Hawke Building, UniSA, City West Campus
Cost: $130 for members, $160 for non members; includes lunch, morning tea
Don't miss out! REGISTER for this event now!
For enquiries, please contact ATEM Central Region Secretariat: centralregion1@atem.org.au.
DVE Business Solutions Pty Ltd - ATEM Central Region Secretariat: info@dvesolutions.com.au.
'Bush Dance' at Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Date/Time: Saturday 28 August, 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Make up a group or join a group: easy to follow dances for couples and groups with instruction provided. Casual clothes. BYO supper and drinks.
Adults $25, Students/Children $15. (Children 8+yrs only)
Contact: bill.wallace@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8379 1905 for more information or to make a booking.
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.
Training & Development Opportunities
Hit The Ground Running Training
Overview
The Hit The Ground Running online form represents a streamlined approach to the on boarding process for new starters. Over 14 forms have been redesigned and replaced by the new online Hit The Ground Running form. The approval process for new starters and their essential services has also been redesigned to match University policy, simplify the steps involved and speed up the process. The University currently has a poor record of providing essential services for their new starters on day 1, and it is planned that this new form and process will turn this around.
The Hit The Ground Running form incorporates the following current paper based forms:
*Appointment Form *Prospective Employee Commencement (PEC) Form *Visitor Access to IT Form *Title Form *Nomination/Application for a visiting Academic *Offer of Casual Employment *Data and Voice Request Form *Request for University Mobile Phone &/or Porting to University Account *NDS Account for Creation *Phone Directory Amendment Form *Request for Photo Identification Card *Shared Network Folder Request Form *Oracle Calendar Access *Access Request Form
Target Audience
All University staff who are involved in completing, processing and approving appointment forms (Continuing / Fixed, Casual, Title Requests and Visitors) as well as organising essential services for new starters such as computers, staff card, building access, IT account, phone etc.
Register
To register to attend Hit The Ground Running training please go to: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/.
If you experience difficulties in booking into a course please contact: christie.borg@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 6509.
Take Control of Your Email
Do you spend too much of your precious time on email? Do you feel like email is controlling you, not you controlling it? Nowadays we receive much of our work through email, so come along and experience first hand how you can save time and effort and get your email working for you. Those who have attended the course report they are saving 42 minutes per day.
So give yourself the gift of time and register for a session through the Technology Services Online Course Booking System:
https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/
Audience: All staff, it's FREE but places are limited, so get in quick!
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 |
Understanding and Analysing Financial Information - 2/3 September - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, this program will support your decision making, by providing an increased understanding when analysing and interpreting accounting and financial information.
Understanding and Analysing Financial Information introduces you to basic accounting methods and concepts and shows you how and when to apply them to a range of business situations.
10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, contact: Kateryna Katsman, Executive Education Unit, phone 8313 3268.
Other two day short courses to be presented soon
Thinking Strategically - 5 & 6 August
Leading and Managing People - 25 & 26 August
Risk Analysis and Management - 9 & 10 September
Leading and Shaping Effective Teams - 21 & 22 September
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.
A Web 2.0 Workshop for Educators
A CLPD Learning & Teaching Workshop with Associate Professor Matthew Allen from Curtin University of Technology and Professor Geoff Crisp from the University of Adelaide. Both are current ALTC Fellowship recipients: Matthew's project is titled Learning in Networks of Knowledge (LINK), while Geoff's is Rethinking assessment in the participatory digital world – assessment 2.0.
The session will include demonstrations and discussion on the educational opportunities afforded by Web 2.0 technologies and allow participants to explore options for student activities. Information will also be provided on the developing outcomes arising from the work of both ALTC Fellowships.
Date: Monday 26 July 2010, 9:00am - 2:00pm (includes light lunch)
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Please book early as places are limited.
To book for the seminar go to the University Course Booking System.
Teaching Awards at the University of Adelaide
Does one of the following describe you?
- you have not yet won a University or national teaching award, but may have won a Faculty award
- you successfully combine online and face-to-face teaching
- you teach successfully wholly online
- you are renowned for innovative assessment and excellent feedback to students
- you are involved in outstanding outreach for the University, Faculty or your discipline
- you have contributed significantly to curriculum planning and implementation
- you are an excellent mentor to other teachers
Then now is your chance to be recognised for your contributions with an Excellence in Education Award.
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.
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.
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 5 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.
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 August 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
Language Courses
Are you a Beginner?
Try your hand at learning a new language with our 10 week Introductory courses. Suitable for complete beginners, these 'taster' courses will provide a practical introduction to the language of your choice. These are beginner level courses and ideal for simple communication for business or travel. These courses will give you the confidence to interact in basic social situations and enhance your socio-cultural understanding.
Languages offered: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
Do you already have some language skills?
Do you want to continue your language study now and not wait until the next scheduled start of the course? Or perhaps looking for a refresher before starting on your next level of study? Then our Mid-Year entry option into the Full Year program is what you need! If you already have some language skills you can join our full year languages midway in July. A range of languages and levels available.
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, email Rupert Irudayaraj or phone 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
Business Essentials - New 3 Day Course! 6 August, 20 August & 3 September
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.
