Staff Notices: 16 - 20 November 2009

Table of Contents

• Uni in the News
• General Information for Staff
• Events
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Information for Researchers

Uni in the News

Barry Brook - Follow Britain's lead on nuclear power

Professor Barry Brook, from the University of Adelaide's Environment Institute, wrote in his column:

Whether you are primarily concerned about climate change, or energy security, the British Government's choice to build 10 new large nuclear power stations by 2025 should come as welcome news.
Nuclear power is the only proven electricity generation technology that can simultaneously meet reliable baseload demand, anywhere, and yet emit no carbon dioxide when operating.
Along with hydropower from dams, it is the only clean energy technology that has been shown to be scalable.

Worldwide, in 2008 nuclear power avoided 2.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, compared to what would have been emitted if coal-fired stations had instead been used.
Cheap uranium energy is a much more secure proposition than gas, which is best reserved to meet occasional peak power demands, not baseload needs.
Australia - It's time to go nuclear green.

Source: The Advertiser, 10 November 2009

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General Information for Staff

City to Bay Prize Draw Winners

This year, University of Adelaide staff who participated in the City - Bay were given the opportunity to enter a draw for some fantastic prizes courtesy of the Healthy University Wellbeing Program.

The competition was drawn on 14 October 2009 by Gerald Buttfield (Manager HSW) with the help of attendees at the Global Corporate Challenge End of Event presentation.

Congratulations to all our winners and to everyone who participated in this year's event.

Launch into ORBIT!

Did you know that there is extensive help information available within all ORBIT modules? Simply click on the 'Help' icon in the top bar of your ORBIT screen to pop up the help menu, and select from the left hand table of contents to view descriptions of search and data fields, step by step instructions and even short instructional videos.

For further assistance, contact the ORBIT helpdesk at: orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 0391.

https://orbit.adelaide.edu.au

Win Double Cinema Passes from Indaily

Indaily has great news for you! Adelaide's new digital daily newspaper, Indaily, is offering Alumni (and that includes staff!) FREE subscription and the chance to win cinema double passes, and is giving away 100 double passes every week in November. Indaily is a new format e-newspaper sent to your inbox each morning, and updated in the afternoon - it contains local news, reviews and information, keeping you in touch with what is happening in Adelaide. Sign-up today and go into the draw!

www.indaily.com.au

Thebarton Campus
Space available for use by University Faculties and Divisions

The Thebarton Campus is located 4km from the city on the banks of the River Torrens. The campus is well serviced by public transport including the new tram line extension. The campus is close to shops and restaurants along Henley Beach Road while the Entertainment Centre and Hindmarsh Stadium are within a short walk. In addition the proposed redevelopment of the Clipsal Site will add further dimensions to Thebarton.

The campus has a mix of University Faculties including Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Health Sciences, School of Psychology and the Sports Association. The campus also houses the University's Business Incubator. In addition there are a range of commercial tenants involved in a variety of high tech business activities.

There are several sites currently available for University use. These include:

• First Floor Office Space located in building 1 "The Office Block" comprising approx 512 sqm. Combines open floor area of 156sqm suitable for division into internal office space. A total of 18 offices (ranging in size from 12sqm to 34sqm) face onto the open floor area. Air conditioned and carpeted. This makes a perfect location to relocate to; close to the city with FREE car parking, an excellent office environment awaits, set amongst gum trees on the banks of the River Torrens.
• Individual Office Space. The Campus occasionally has small individual office space available located in various buildings on campus. Again, car parking and location to the city make this the site to relocate to if you are looking for a small office space.

For further enquiries please contact the Property Managers, on 8223 4450.

The University's 2009 Christmas Card

The University's 2009 Christmas Card (pdf) is available to order via Corporate Express online ordering tool Net Express. This is the same system that is used to purchase approved University merchandise and stationery. This year the limited edition card features stunning imagery of Bonython Hall lit up for the 2008 Northern Lights exhibition.

Cards come in packs of 12 (including envelopes) at a cost of $11.12 plus GST. Please quote product number 8728 1513 when placing your order online.
If you do not have access to Net Express please speak with your local area administrator when you are ready to place an order. They will have an existing username and password to access this system.

Review of the Undergraduate Programs in Dentistry offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences

The University is currently undertaking a review of the undergraduate programs in Dentistry offered by the School of Dentistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The review is taking place in the context of the accreditation process for those programs by the Australian Dental Council and is closely following on from the visit by the accreditation panel in early October. The review panel will be having regard to the outcomes of that process. 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, Thursday 26 November 2009. All submissions remain confidential. Submissions can be sent by email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au.

For further information please contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality and Reviews on 8303 5902.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Handbook -
Second Suite of Chapters for Consultation

The University has committed to a full review of all existing OHS policies, procedures and guidelines and to replace the 36 documents with:
(1) One overarching policy; and
(2) One HSW Handbook (a series of chapters on a range of HSW processes/activities).

As each group of chapters is ready for consultation, they will be available on the University Policy development site.
Five chapters are available for consultation at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/

1. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Action Plan
2. First Aid
3. Schedule of Programmable Events
4. Children on Campus
5. Internal Auditing

Please provide any comments via the feedback form on this site.

The consultation period ends on Monday 23 November 2009.

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).

Tips for TRIMinising

Documents that have already been saved to the shared folders can be easily saved to TRIM using the Drag & Drop method.

To assist you in registering documents from the shared folders please refer to TRIM information sheet "Dragging & Dropping Documents to TRIM" [D2009/87321] or go to:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ under the heading Registration / Editing.

If you require any further assistance please call the TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.

TRIM Team.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc - 'End of Year Traditional'

Here is your chance to enjoy a night of fun, networking, drinks and nibbles.

This night is for all who have enjoyed the year of learning and who have gained knowledge from our guest speakers throughout the year.

Our guest speaker for this event will be Mr Paul Duldig, Vice-President (Services and Resources), University of Adelaide who will provide an insight into the future of the University.

We welcome all members and non-members alike to come along.

Date/Time: Monday 23 November 2009, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Staff Club, Hughes Plaza, University of Adelaide, North Tce Campus
Cost: $35 for non members; includes drinks and nibbles
FREE for members.

Register your interest

For enquiries please contact Judy Szekeres or Jessica Raeburn, ATEM Central Region.

Santos Tour Down Under 2010 - Mutual Community Challenge Tour

The Mutual Community Challenge Tour (22 January 2010) is the official recreational ride of the Santos Tour Down Under. Participants are given the opportunity to ride any of the Stage 4 legs, departing only hours before the Pro Tour official race start!

The Healthy University Wellbeing Program would like to encourage our own amateur cyclists to take part and will be forming a staff team with the cost of registration covered by the University. Each Faculty / Division will have a limited number of places up for grabs and more information will be provided soon.

Information about the event can be accessed on the official Santos Tour Down Under website:
www.tourdownunder.com.au/getinvolved/mutualcommunitychallengetour

or contact Louise Dunn (HSW Specialist, Injury Management & Wellbeing).

The Derrick Rowley Lecture - Friday 27 November

"Stem Cells Meet Immunity - Overcoming Confrontations & Developing Synergies"
Speaker: Professor Richard Boyd, Director of Monash Immunology & Stem Cell Laboratories, Head, Immune Regeneration Laboratory, Monash University
Date/Time: Friday 27 November 2009, 1:00pm - 2:00pm; Lunch provided from 12:30pm in foyer
Venue: Napier Lecture Theatre 102, Level 1, Napier Building, North Tce Campus
All Welcome.

Roundtable - 'A Judicious Life? Judicial and Political Biography'

The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL), together with the Adelaide Law School, are delighted to announce the release of the complete program for a stimulating roundtable to be held at the University of Adelaide on Friday 4 December 2009, 'A Judicious Life? Judicial and Political Biography'.

Our outstanding presenters have published biographies on legal and political figures including the great 18th century English lawyer and judge Sir William Blackstone, South Australian suffragette Catherine Helen Spence, 20th century legal and political figures including Sir Owen Dixon, Lionel Murphy, Sir Ronald Wilson, and the two great political adversaries Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser.

Venue: Napier Building LG 28, North Tce Campus
Cost: Full registration $90
AACL member registration $80
Full-time student or unwaged $50

The program & registration form (pdf) is available at: www.law.adelaide.edu.au, and registrations are still being accepted. For further information contact Matthew Stubbs or phone 8303 3530.

Training & Development Opportunities

Staff Learning & Development

The Human Resources Branch is offering the following workshop FREE to staff and senior students in December.

Understanding the Media

Do you get approached by the media to speak about your area of expertise, or do you have a good research story to tell the world? If so, you may find this workshop very helpful.
The introductory workshop is designed to provide you with an insight to the 'world' of media. You will gain an understanding of how to prepare for interviews and deal with challenging questions. The three hour session will provide practical skills and the opportunity to learn from a guest speaker.
Who will benefit from attending: PhD students, early career researchers and staff who engage with the media.
Date/Time: Wednesday 2 December, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Facilitators: Robyn Mills and Candace Gibson, Marketing & Strategic Communications

Limited spaces available, please book online at:
https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/training/courses/10011.
For enquiries contact Lisa van Ruth, phone 8303 3130.

Teaching Awards & Grants 2010: Expressions of Interest

With the 2009 teaching award, grant and fellowship round drawing to an end, it is time to begin thinking about next year. Accordingly, the Teaching Awards and Grants Office is now requesting expressions of interest from individuals who would like to participate in any of the following activities with deadlines during the first half of academic year 2010.

The awards, grants and fellowships are all offered by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC).

ALTC Awards Information

• Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
• Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning (Student Support)
• Awards for Teaching Excellence

ALTC Grants Information

• Competitive Grants
• Leadership Program
• Priority Projects

ALTC Fellowships Information

• National Teaching Fellowships
• Teaching Fellowships

Participants lodging an expression of interest will receive assistance from the Teaching Awards and Grants Office to help them develop their application.

Please email Barbara Brougham by Monday 30 November 2009 indicating which awards or grants interest you most or if you would like to apply for a fellowship.

For further information please contact Barbara on 8303 7032 or (mobile) 0437 649 976.

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)

Language Courses at Roseworthy Campus

The University of Adelaide's Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) is offering select introductory language courses at Roseworthy Campus. Held in the evenings, Introductory courses start in February and run weekly for 10 weeks. Suitable for complete beginners, these 'taster' courses will provide a practical introduction to the language of your choice. Ideal for travellers, as well as simple communication for business or pleasure, these introductory courses will give you the confidence to interact in basic social situations and enhance your socio-cultural understanding.

Languages offered include: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French and German

University of Adelaide staff are offered a 5% discount on PCE language courses. For further information or to enrol, email Rupert Irudarayaj, phone 8303 4777 or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Voice Training
Friday 20 November

Confident & Persuasive Presentations
Tuesday 24 November

From Team Member to Team Leader
Wednesday 25 November

Dealing with Difficult, Angry or Aggressive Customers
Thursday 26 November

Critical Thinking
Tuesday 1 December

Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff

You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
www.adelaide.edu.au/pce

For further information visit our website, email Joanna Carrick or phone 8303 4777.

Information for Researchers

Adelaide Research & Innovation

The latest commUNIcate RESEARCH news is available online.

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.