Staff Notices: 23 - 27 August 2010
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Uni in the News
Monro, Lopez share SA Scientist of the Year honours
University of Adelaide scientists Professor Tanya Monro and Professor Angel Lopez have been jointly named as the South Australian Scientist of the Year, worth $50,000, at the 2010 SA Science Excellence Awards.
Professor Monro, an ARC Federation Fellow, Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the Director of the Centre of Expertise in Photonics, is a leading internationally regarded physicist specialising in research into new optical fibres and how they can be applied in industries, such as defence, health, environmental monitoring and food and wine.
Professor Lopez, an affiliate professor with the School of Medicine, is a medically trained biomedical scientist who leads an elite group of 180 researchers at the Centre for Cancer Biology, SA Pathology, working to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
Dr Helen Marshall, from the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service and Affiliate Lecturer in the Discipline of Public Health, won the Excellence in Research for Public Good award for her research into vaccines and immunisation, which aims to prevent deaths in young infants.
Professor Barry Brook from the Environment Institute was awarded the Community Science Educator of the Year for his work in communicating the effects and practical steps needed to address climate change.
The South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year award went to Dr Gabrielle Todd, NH&MRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Discipline of Physiology, for her research into Neurophysiology and Human Movement.
Sources: Channel 9 / in-business magazine (Media Partners), 13/17 August 2010
Uni full story: Adelaide researchers are Scientists of the Year
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General Information for Staff
Council News - 16 August meeting
Council news from the 16 August 2010 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2010/
Inter-Faculty Active Recreation (IFAR) Week
Adelaide University Sports is hosting Inter-Faculty Active Recreation (IFAR) Week from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 September. The week will boast a range of activities, including Frisbee, Badminton, Bocce, Jenga, Table Tennis, Mini Golf, Darts, a Bouncy Castle, radar gun/cage and the Vice Chancellor's Cup (a relay running race around the University grounds).
There may be some noise in the area of the Barr Smith Lawns between 11:00am and 2:00pm each day. There will also be some walkway restrictions around campus during the Vice Chancellor's Cup running race (commencing at 1:15pm). Bunting will be erected in the affected areas, however this will not restrict access other than for during the period of the race (1:15pm to 1:30pm).
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
For further information please contact John Pratt or Caitlin Stanley on 8303 5403 or: sdo@theblacks.com.au.
Core Business System (CBS) Project Update
CBS is now 'business as usual' for University Staff
The CBS (including Staff Services Online - SSO) went live last week and introduced a wide range of improvements and new services for the entire University community. CBS and SSO have generally been well received by staff. Remember that if you want to view your payslip, apply for leave or change any of your personal details in the HR system you should use SSO from now on.
Accessing CBS or Staff Services Online
The quickest way to log on to CBS or Staff Services Online is using the UoA Homepage, then select Quicklinks drop down, then under Current Staff.
Training
Training is available until 27 August, through Drop-In Sessions for that 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.
Go8 European Fellowships
The Group of Eight (Go8) offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months.
The 2011 Fellowships, worth $20,000 each to travel to Australia, are open to early career researchers from:
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Croatia.
Do you know any researchers from Europe? Tell them about the University of Adelaide.
Applications close on 22 October 2010. Details at: Group of Eight website.
Become A Host Family
PCE is looking for host families to accommodate visiting international university students who are studying English at the University of Adelaide.
Homestay accommodation is crucial to a student's success. Through their involvement in a home environment, students gain a realistic understanding of our Australian lifestyle and language. Students are either on short term study tour programs (4-8 weeks) or are studying longer English courses. For host families, the rewards include a greater knowledge of another culture and language, new friendships, and an opportunity to share Australian culture. We provide families with $220 per week to cover the costs of meals and other expenses. For further information please contact the Homestay Coordinator on 8303 4777 or visit our website.
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.
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/.
University Archives, Records and Collections TRIM User Forum
The third forum will be held Thursday 2 September 2010, 10:00am - 11:00am in the Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library.
The topic for the third TRIM User Forum is Security in TRIM.
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 30 August 2010.
TRIM Team
Launch into ORBIT!
Did you know that ORBIT has a quick reference guide for each of its modules that list the available reports, along with tips for manipulating your data within the presentation grid? Just click on the 'Help' icon in the top bar of your ORBIT screen to pop up the help menu, select Documentation Library from the left hand table of contents and click on the Quick Reference guide link.
For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 0391.
Vacant Positions
Events
Medicine 125th anniversary
The University's Medical School is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a number of activities, including one of the biggest gatherings of medical professionals in the State.
A specially commissioned art show, A Day in the Life of Medicine, will be held in Bonython Hall from 31 August to 2 September, featuring 59 portraits of outstanding medical personnel in South Australia, including a large percentage of our graduates.
World-renowned brain expert Baroness Susan Greenfield and Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, an internationally regarded liver disease specialist, will be special guests for the Med 125 celebrations, giving public lectures and also participating in the Faculty's Postgraduate Research Expo on 1 September.
On Saturday 4 September, a gala dinner will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre to mark the 125th anniversary, bringing together more than 300 of South Australia's best health professionals.
For more details about the Medicine 125 celebrations go to:
http://health.adelaide.edu.au/medicine125/
Northern Communities Health Foundation Inc. Public Lecture
'Alcohol - The UK's Increasingly Problematic Relationship with its Favourite Drug'
Speaker: Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Honorary Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK
Date/Time: Wednesday 8 September 2010, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Venue: Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School North, Frome Road, Adelaide
FREE Public Lecture.
RSVP by 6 September 2010 to: tim.murphy@adelaide.edu.au, phone 8222 2960.
Download: Gilmore flyer (pdf).
The Inaugural Innovation in Food Lecture
School of Agriculture, Food & Wine Named Lecture Series: Innovation in Food Lecture 2010
Speaker: Professor Jennie Brand-Miller, University of Sydney
Date/Time: Monday 6 September 2010, 4:00pm
Venue: Plant Research Centre Auditorium, Waite Campus
Are 'refined' carbohydrates worse than saturated fat?
Synopsis: The take home message from health authorities for the past three decades has been 'eat less fat, especially saturated fat'. Now a new paradigm is arising: that the processed carbohydrates which replaced the energy from fat, may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease more so than fat – a finding that has enormous implications for the Australian food and agricultural industry. Both quantity and quality of carbohydrate are relevant to the debate. The rate of digestion and absorption of carbohydrates is assessed as their 'glycemic index' (GI). This lecture will focus on well-designed studies demonstrating that carbohydrates that are slowly digested and absorbed (i.e. low GI carbs) are good for health and reduce risk factors associated with lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes. Improving carbohydrate quality is therefore a better approach to health and sustainability issues than 'ditching the carbs'. Professor Jennie Brand-Miller is recognised for her work on carbohydrates and diabetes. Her books under the series title The New Glucose Revolution have sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and appeared in 12 languages.
The inaugural Innovation in Food Lecture was established to recognise individuals making significant research advances in the areas of food, health and nutrition. The Lecture was named for the world class FOODplus Research Centre which is a joint venture between the Functional Food group at the University of Adelaide's Waite Campus and the Child Nutrition Research Centre at the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute. FOODplus is undertaking research linking sustainable agriculture, food and nutrition to improve human health. This research fosters economic relationships with industry and coal-face agriculture, creates research sustainability and translates nutrition research into food products with real health outcomes.
Contact Dr Amanda Able, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, phone 8303 7245.
HDA Data Linkage Forum
You are cordially invited to attend the HDA Data Linkage Forum... how data linkage can work for research.
Date/Time: Tuesday 14 September 2010, 9:15am - 2:00pm
Venue: State Library of South Australia, Institute Building Lecture Theatre
Our speakers will present various examples of data linkage used in the past, currently being used and future opportunities. The event is FREE so come along and learn more about data linkage.
For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer (pdf)
RSVP by Thursday 9 September via email to: Anne Jurisevic, Healthy Development Adelaide.
www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/
Australian Institute of Physics (SA) and Australian Optical Society (SA)
Laser Applications in Medicine
Speaker: Professor Jim Piper, Macquarie University
Date/Time: Thursday 30 September 2010, 7:30pm
Venue: Chapman Lecture Theatre, N158, Engineering North Building, University of Adelaide
All welcome.
Abstract: Professor Jim Piper has extensive and wide-ranging expertise in the development of laser sources and laser techniques for applications in medicine and public health. In this lecture he will introduce the way light interacts with living tissue and organisms, and show how this influences the way lasers are applied in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic techniques ranging from ophthalmology to the detection of pathogens in drinking water.
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).
Download: Piper flyer (pdf).
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).
Cancellation - Perpetual Limited Seminar Series
Perpetual Ageing Series Event 3 has been cancelled for Wednesday 1 September due to scheduling issues.
Training & Development Opportunities
Professional Management Program - Executive Education Unit
For middle to senior managers or professionals. This interactive program will help you to broaden and strengthen your management skills. It is presented over 12 months in 6 x 2 day modules.
The Professional Management Program commencing on 21 October is a non award program, suitable for graduates and non-graduates and carries status of 2 courses in the Adelaide MBA.
10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, contact: Rosemary Tanner, Executive Education Unit, phone 8313 4579.
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
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The Future of Learning
On behalf of the DVC&VP(A) and PVC(L&Q) 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; includes light lunch
Venue: Eclipse Room, Level 4, Union House
You can download the seminar flyer (pdf) from the CLPD website.
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.
Cultural Diversity 3: Internationalisation of the curriculum
An interactive workshop to support teaching staff in adjusting to the learning needs of students from different languages and cultures.
Date/Time: Monday 30 August 2010, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West.
Please book for the seminar via the University Course Booking System.
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.
Developing Your Teaching Portfolio
In this practical, hands-on course staff are assisted in developing and maintaining an up-to-date Teaching Portfolio. Bring your draft portfolio.
Date/Time: Thursday 16 September 2010, 9:00am - 11:00am
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West.
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.
Professional and Continuing Education
Professional and Personal Development Courses
Understanding and Using Statistics - Thursday 26 August
Handling Difficult Conversations Well - Wednesday 1 September
Relationship Marketing - Thursday 2 September
Captivating Communications in the Workplace - Friday 10 September
Moving from PA to EA - Tuesday 14 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.
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.
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.
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.
