Staff Notices: 16 - 20 August 2010
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Uni in the News
How menstrual cycles change the brain's processes
Experts say period pain may change the way women's brains work and how they deal with aches throughout the body, even when they are not experiencing the monthly cramps that often accompany the menstrual cycle.
Taiwanese research published in PAIN journal found a natural system that works in a woman's brain to block pain changes when she is menstruating. The brain can stop blocking some pain altogether, following continual menstrual aches.
University of Adelaide Professor of Clinical Pharmacology Professor Paul Rolan, Senior Consultant at the Royal Adelaide Hospital's Pain Management Unit, said that repeated cycles of pain made people more sensitive towards aches.
"This study shows very small changes in the way the brain processes the way you feel about pain," he said. "This shows there are reasons we can't control why we experience pain."
Sources: The Advertiser, 11 August 2010
Menstrual pain changes brain's workings, experts say, IBTHealth (Hong Kong), 12 August 2010
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General Information for Staff
Draft/Revised Policies for Consultation
Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
This policy is intended to codify the credit arrangements in academic
programs and replaces the credit arrangements listed in various program
rules.
Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy
This policy is to replace the current detailed Admissions policy with a high
level enabling one. This version of the policy will also be submitted to
the next Coursework Entry Committee meeting scheduled for 7 September.
Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
This policy has undergone minor revisions following its first year of
operation.
Coursework Academic Programs Policy
This policy is to replace a number of policies including the policy on
Academic Program Structures, the Study Load policy, Parallel Teaching in
Postgraduate Coursework Programs policy and the Establishment of Combined
and Double degree Programs policy.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA access only]
The consultation period for draft/revised policies ends on 3 September 2010. Enquiries may be
directed to
Dr Miriam Collins, Senior Project Officer (Major Projects & Development).
Review of the Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Media (Hons) Programs
The University is currently undertaking a review of the Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Media (Hons) Programs. 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/. The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Monday 6 September 2010. All submissions remain confidential. Submissions can be sent by email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au.
For further information please contact Stephen Jeisman, Quality and Reviews on 8303 6346 or email: stephen.jeisman@adelaide.edu.au.
Review of the Undergraduate Molecular and Biomedical Science Programs
The University of Adelaide is currently undertaking a review of the undergraduate programs in Molecular and Biomedical Science offered by the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science 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/. The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Monday 6 September 2010. All submissions remain confidential.
Submissions can be sent via email to: melinda.m.dodd@adelaide.edu.au or via mail to:
Quality Assurance Officer (Reviews)
Quality and Reviews
Level 1, Security House, 233 North Tce
University of Adelaide SA 5005
For further information please contact Melinda Dodd on 8303 0109 or email: melinda.m.dodd@adelaide.edu.au.
On-Line Election of Three Graduates to the University of Adelaide Council
Voting in this election closed at 10:00am on 13 August 2010. The following candidates have been elected:
Dr Susie O'Connor
Simon Maddocks
Dr John Radcliffe
The declaration of result and details of the tally can be viewed at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/elections/.
CBS is Now Available
The upgraded University Core Business System (CBS) is now live. Access is available for system (PeopleSoft) users for Human Resource, Payroll, Student Administration functions, and to all staff for Staff Services Online. The completed CBS upgrade also means system access is restored for Access Adelaide and ORBIT.
Accessing CBS or Staff Services Online
For instructions on how to log on to the CBS or Staff Services Online, click here. CBS system users of Human Resource, Payroll or Student Administration functions can also refer to the Go Live Information Pack delivered last week, (also available here).
Training
Training is available until 27 August, including Drop In sessions for additional coaching if you have attended training and want some extra help or guidance. These are 1-hour, hands-on sessions supported by a trainer, booked through the Course Booking System: select CBS Project then Drop In Sessions.
Help
For help visit CBS Frequently Asked Questions or CBS Help.
Shifting Positions in Legal & Risk
We are pleased to announce that Joe Di Pinto (former Manager Compliance) has accepted the position of Manager Insurance, Legal & Risk.
Joe brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked at Allianz Insurance for more than 12 years. Joe is situated in room G12, Mitchell Building along with Tom Pontt (Insurance Officer) and can be contacted by phone on 8303 4535 or via email: joseph.dipinto@adelaide.edu.au.
We are also pleased that Richard Boyer is the new Manager Compliance. Richard is situated in room G07, Mitchell Building and can be contacted by phone on 8313 0482 or via email: richard.boyer@adelaide.edu.au.
Attention all teaching staff of First Year Students!
The ALTC-funded 'Student and Staff Expectations and Experiences' Project aims to create a greater understanding of staff and student expectations and experiences at the three South Australian Universities in order to develop a more cohesive and productive learning environment for all.
We want to know what YOU expect of new students entering university, about YOUR experiences teaching first year students and what YOU think of their expectations of and preparedness for tertiary study.
Contribute to this research by completing a 15 minute anonymous survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UniversityTeachers.
For more information about this research, please visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/altc/expectations/.
September 2010 Graduation Ceremonies: Invitation to attend
Staff (particularly academic staff) are invited and encouraged to attend the September 2010 graduation ceremonies. Five ceremonies will be held, two on Monday 27 September, two on Tuesday 28 September and one on Wednesday 29 September. For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/graduations/gradceremony_dates/.
As a show of support for the graduating students, and to promote the desired community feel at such an important event, academic staff from each relevant faculty are invited to take part in the Academic Procession at each graduation ceremony.
If you would like to attend, please notify the Graduations Office by completing the online form available on the Graduations website in the Staff Information section: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/grad_tickets/.
Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Tuesday 17 August 2010.
Tips for TRIMinising
Registered documents that require no further changes can be finalised in TRIM.
This means no further revisions can be created. Documents being sent externally should always be finalised in TRIM.
Use the Final icon located in the top toolbar and declare document as Final.
If you require a finalised document to be "unfinalised" please contact the TRIM Help Desk on 35334.
For further TRIM Information Sheets please refer to the TRIM webpage - https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/.
Vacant Positions
Events
Perpetual Limited Seminar Series
Seminar Three: Ageing / Estate Planning / Wills
Date/Time: Wednesday 1 September 2010, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
Presentation by Professor Graeme Hugo on "The Demography of Ageing in South Australia" and Peter Whitehead on "Estate Planning - When is the right time to make a Will?"
Download: Invitation (pdf).
Register early - as seats are limited for this FREE seminar.
RSVP by Wednesday 25 August to: Susan Fox, Development and Alumni Office, phone 8303 3234.
School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
School Seminar Series
"Genetics of the Epilepsies: From families to basic mechanisms"
Speaker: Professor Sam Berkovic, Director, Epilepsy Research Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Austin Health
Date/Time: Friday 20 August 2010, 1:00pm; Lunch provided from 12:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All welcome.
Download: Berkovic Seminar flyer (pdf).
If you would like to meet with Professor Sam Berkovic - contact: Michael Lardelli, Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory, phone 8303 3212.
"Entering the matrix of neurogenetic disorders: gene and drug discovery strategies with zebrafish"
Speaker: Professor Pierre Drapeau, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of Montreal, Canada
Date/Time: Tuesday 24 August 2010, 12:00pm; Morning Tea provided from 11:30am
Venue: Seminar Room 5.01, Level 5, Molecular Life Sciences Building
All welcome.
Download: Drapeau Seminar flyer (pdf).
If you would like to meet with Professor Pierre Drapeau - contact: Michael Lardelli, Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory, phone 8303 3212.
Energy Futures 2010 – A 12-part public seminar series
Organised in conjunction with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, this 12-part series held each Wednesday in second semester will look at a range of clean energy technology options for the future.
Integrated Energy Systems
Date/Time: Wednesday 18 August 2010, 5:00pm
This seminar will be convened by Professor Gus Nathan.
Clean Combustion
Date/Time: Wednesday 25 August 2010, 5:00pm
This seminar will be convened by A/Professor Bassam Dally.
Venue: Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus, University of Adelaide
FREE public seminars. All welcome. No registration required.
The Centre for Energy Technology is part of the Environment Institute and the Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources at the University of Adelaide.
For further information about the series visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/cet/events/energyfutures.html
Australian Institute of Physics (SA) and Australian Optical Society (SA)
Lasers: 50 years young with a brilliant future
Speaker: Professor Hans-Albert Bachor, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics (ACQAO)
Date/Time: Tuesday 17 August 2010, 7:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
All welcome.
This is a FREE public lecture for Laserfest (celebrating the 50th anniversary of the laser) organised by the Australian Institute of Physics and the Australian Optical Society (SA branches); a National Science Week Event.
Further details: www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/aip-sa
Download: Bachor flyer (pdf).
Australian Institute of Physics (SA) and Women-in-Physics Group
Mini Black Holes at the Large Hadron Collider
Speaker: Professor Elizabeth Winstanley, University of Sheffield (UK)
Date/Time: Wednesday 18 August 2010, 7:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
Supper provided following the lecture. All welcome.
This is a FREE public lecture, The Claire Corani Memorial Lecture, as part of the Women-in-Physics Lecture Tour by the Australian Institute of Physics and Women-in-Physics Group; a National Science Week Event.
Further details: www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/aip-sa
Download: Winstanley flyer (pdf).
Friends of the University of Adelaide Library and Art & Heritage Collections
Driven to Diffraction
The Friends of the University Library with the University's Art & Heritage Collections invite you to a FREE joint event based around the documentary film Driven to Diffraction which tells the story of the Adelaide-based physicists, William Henry and William Lawrence Bragg.
Date/Time: Thursday 19 August 2010, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Bragg Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus
Bookings by Tuesday 17 August to Robina Weir, phone 8303 4064.
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Helen Garner: Death and Friendship
The Friends of the University Library invite you to a FREE author event with Helen Garner.
Date/Time: Wednesday 25 August 2010, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Renowned author, Helen Garner, will speak about her book The Spare Room, a story of compassion, humour and rage, and her first novel in fifteen years.
Bookings by Monday 23 August to Robina Weir, phone 8303 4064.
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Adelaide Law School Public Seminar
Multilateral Development Bank Accountability Mechanisms: Fixing Problem Projects
Presented by: Suresh Nanwani, Asian Development Bank
Date/Time: Friday 27 August 2010, 1:30pm
Venue: Moot Court Room, Ligertwood Building, Adelaide Law School
Download: Law flyer (pdf).
‘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.
Cost: $25 Adults; $15 Students/Children (Children 8+yrs only)
Contact: bill.wallace@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8379 1905 for further information or to make a booking.
Training & Development Opportunities
Lean Six Sigma - Executive Education Unit
Yellow Belt (Advanced) - 3 & 4 November
Green Belt Module 1 - 30 November - 2 December
Green Belt Module 2 - 2-4 February 2011
If you are a middle to senior level manager, Lean Six Sigma will introduce you to the concepts, methodologies tools and techniques by which business excellence can be maintained in your Faculty, School or Division. These methodologies are currently used by the University's Service Excellence Team.
The program is presented in a modular format to support varying needs in the implementation of improvement strategies. Lean Six Sigma will assist you in initiating and progressing improvement projects.
10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, contact: Kateryna Katsman, Executive Education Unit, 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
Leading and Shaping Effective Teams - 21 & 22 September
Project Management - 15 & 16 November
Postgraduate Coordinators Forum
Floundering in a mass of HDR paperwork? Everybody else's problems turning up on your desk? Need to workshop some solutions? Then the Postgraduate Coordinators Forum may be just what you need.
This forum is specifically designed to enable Postgraduate Coordinators from across the University to come together to address common challenges, and to share innovative solutions to the dilemmas that directly impact on this demanding role. It provides an opportunity for you to meet in person with the Dean of Graduate Studies and AGC staff, and to receive updates on the latest Graduate Centre & HDR program developments.
Next Forum:
Date/Time: Thursday 9 September, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6 / 115 Grenfell St.
Register for workshop via the University Course Booking System.
More information: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/pgc/.
Further enquiries: Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043.
FREE Staff Learning and Development Programs August - September 2010
The following FREE programs are currently available in August and September 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/. If the program you would like to attend is fully booked please contact the HR Service Centre to be placed on the waiting list.
Learning and Development Program 2010: August - September
| Date | Workshop | Overview | Who Should Attend |
| August 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August | Coaching in Challenging Situations - for Heads of School/Institutes/Branch and Directors Part One |
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 |
| 26 August | Connecting the Dots | Attend this workshop to learn how to recognise and respond to legal and risk issues in the workplace. | All Staff |
| September 2010 | |||
| 1 September | Creating Safe Workplaces | Safety is an important issue in the workplace, this workshop will clarify how, and where to start. | Managers and supervisors |
| 7 September | Coaching in Challenging Situations - for Heads of School/Institutes/Branch and Directors Part Two |
Attend this workshop and learn to maximise the potential of others by applying workplace coaching techniques. | Heads of School/Institutes/Branch and Directors |
| 8 September | Mastering Presentation skills | Discover the elements of effective presentations and receive step-by-step guidance on creating and delivering truly engaging presentations. | Heads of School, senior managers and staff required to give frequent presentations |
Spoken language strategies for NESB staff
A course for staff from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand.
Dates: Monday 6, Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 September 2010, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West.
Please book for the seminar via the University Course Booking System.
The Changing Face of Education
Register now for the ERGA 2010 Conference on 23-24 September.
This year's keynote speakers will be Associate Professor Karen Nelson, Director, First Year Experience, Queensland University of Technology and Professor Beverley Oliver, ALTC Fellow, Director of Teaching and Learning, Curtin University.
Visit the ERGA website for registration details.
The Future of Learning
The CLPD is pleased to host this seminar by Bror Saxberg, Chief Learning Officer, Kaplan Inc. Bror is responsible for the research and development of innovative learning strategies, technologies and products across Kaplan's full range of educational services offerings. He also oversees future developments and adoptions of innovative learning technologies and maintains consistent academic standards for Kaplan's products and courses.
Date/Time: Tuesday 31 August 2010, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
A light lunch will be provided for participants.
You can download the seminar flyer (pdf) from the CLPD website.
Please book for the seminar via the University Course Booking System.
Strategies for Online Learning: Online Administration
This seminar will focus on strategies for managing large classes, communicating with students, online office hours, generic MyUni courses and student view, Grade Center, MyGrades, adaptive release, tracking and statistics, as well as setting up online groups.
Date/Time: Wednesday 1 September 2010, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West.
For more information go to the MyUni Support website.
Please book for the seminar via the University Course Booking System.
Assessment and problem-based scenarios
A FREE 'Transforming Assessment' webinar presented by Dr Terry Stewart, Massey University, New Zealand. Terry has been using problem-based scenarios in teaching for many years and more recently with scenario-based lesson development with 'SBL interactive'. SBLi is an authoring and delivery tool specifically for problem-based scenarios. Terry will discuss some example lessons that illustrate different assessment techniques.
Please RSVP by email to: rsvp@transformingassessment.com so we can gauge expected numbers. Please use the subject line 'RSVP for 8 sep webinar'.
The live webinar session:
- Will be held at 4:30pm
- On Wednesday 8 September 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 website.
Professional and Continuing Education
Professional and Personal Development Courses
Report Writing - Wednesday 18 August
Contract Management - Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 August
Understanding and Using Statistics - Thursday 26 August
Handling Difficult Conversations Well - Wednesday 1 September
Relationship Marketing - Thursday 2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, or email: researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
Intellectual Property & Commercialisation - Module 4
Date/Time: Tuesday 24 August, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
A comprehensive introduction to IP and commercialisation. At the completion of this module you should have developed an understanding of the process, which will enable you to participate in your university's research commercialisation.
Register for workshop via the University Course Booking System.
Financial Resource & Risk Management - Module 5
Date/Time: Tuesday 31 August, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
As a future research leader you will need to exercise financial control over your projects. This module will assist you in becoming financially literate and will provide you with a clear understanding of the financial processes associated with research projects.
Register for workshop via the University Course Booking System.
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.
