Staff Notices: 26 February - 2 March 2007

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Flagship barley tipped to be new summer crop
Malting barley could become a summer crop, with a new variety called flagship barley developed by the University of Adelaide. It was planted in early December and is due to be harvested towards the end of March. Dr Jason Eglinton, Barley Breeding Programme, said "It's very sensitive to day-length so it responds to a December planting time by really rapidly going through its growth cycles."

Source: ABC Rural News, 20 February 2007

General Information for Staff

Offshore Graduation Ceremonies April 2007
The University of Adelaide holds a number of its annual graduation ceremonies offshore in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. The dates for the 2007 offshore ceremonies are:

Graduation ceremonies are an important event in the University's calendar and graduands and their families particularly value the involvement of academic staff in these celebrations. Any staff members who are travelling overseas at that time might like to consider arranging their itinerary in such a way as to include an offshore graduation ceremony. Further information is available from the Graduations Office and you may notify your intention to attend by email to: sonia.osborne@adelaide.edu.au.

Special Studies Program (SSP)
Special Studies commencing January - December 2008
Applications are now invited for programs of Special Studies for the period January 2008 - December 2008.

Application forms can be downloaded from the HR webpage at www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/career/ssp/ and must be returned through the Head of School/Area, to your Special Studies Program Coordinator (as below) no later than 31 March 2007.

Your entitlement for Special Studies can be found on your payslip. For further information regarding SSP, please see the online SSP information or contact Julie Raeck, ext 35177, Human Resources.

Universities' HR Benchmarking Program - HR Performance Indicators for the University of Adelaide
The report is a summary of key findings from the Universities' results for the HR Benchmarking program and provides an outline of the trends and patterns that have occurred in the survey results.

It is available to all staff at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/managers/wkpl-strategy/.

For further information, contact Staff Planning and Strategy, Human Resources on 830 34845.

Self defence courses for staff and students
Security Services runs free self defence courses for University staff and students, with the first course for 2007 starting in March.

For further information, download the attached flyer.

Individual Schools and Disciplines are welcome to make separate group bookings for staff. To find out about group bookings, please contact Voula in Security Services on 830 35990.

Introduction to Aikido at Sports Hub
Learn effective self defence, develop your confidence and fitness through Aikido. The Japanese art of Aikido enhances your creativity, positivity and emotional intelligence, essential ingredients for personal and career development. Suitable for everyone. No kicking, punching or experience necessary.

'Taster' session on Thursday 1 March. Introductory course starts on Thursday 8 March for 8 weeks. Class hours: 4:00-6:00pm.
Location: Irene Watson Room, Level 5, Union House.
Please purchase your passes at the Sports Hub - phone 830 36999. Dress in comfortable clothing.
For more information email: aikiit@bigpond.net.au

Launch of Online Situational Learning Project
The Online Situational Learning Project has been established to promote and develop online situational learning at the University of Adelaide. It is funded by a University of Adelaide Learning & Teaching Funding Grant and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. The project is being managed and supported by the Centre for Learning and Professional Development (CLPD).

Date: Thursday 29 March 2007, 4:00-5:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Bldg, North Terrace campus (map).
RSVP: email Ann Davenport by Monday 26 March.

Project Manager Ann Davenport will be running workshops and seminars and also promoting a 'community of practice' for staff interested in developing situational learning approaches within their teaching programs.
For further information, visit the University Situational Learning web site.

Vacant Positions
www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

2007 Scholarships Ceremony
Date: Tuesday 27 February, 11:00am-12noon
Venue: Bonython Hall

To celebrate the achievements of some of our 2007 scholarship recipients, the University will officially award their scholarships at a presentation ceremony on Tuesday 27 February 2007 at 11:00am.

Scholarships to be awarded on the day include:

• The University of Adelaide South Australian Merit Scholarships
• The University of Adelaide South Australian Principals' Scholarships
• The Adelaide Undergraduate Scholarships
• The Andy Thomas Scholarship
• The Adelaide Vietnam Scholarship
• The Adelaide Outstanding Achievers International Scholarships
• The Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor & President of the University of Adelaide, Professor James McWha, will be in attendance to welcome guests and present recipients with a certificate commemorating their award.

Attendance by invitation only. RSVP to Karen Pichlmann, Prospective Students Office, phone: 830 33225 or email: karen.pichlmann@adelaide.edu.au

Healthy Development Adelaide - Early Childhood Research Seminar
'Informing and defining directions in early childhood research in South Australia'.
Date: Tuesday 13 March, 4:30-6:30pm
Venue: State Library Lecture Theatre
Speaker: Dr Fraser Mustard, Companion of the Order of Canada, Founding President and Fellow, The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

A current Adelaide Thinker in Residence, Dr Mustard will be presenting an overview of his first visit last year, the current status of early childhood research in SA, and where the agenda for SA should be heading.

Final program: download attached flyer.
RSVP by Wednesday 7 March to Anne Jurisevic, phone 830 38222.
HDA web site: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/
A limited number of seats are left.

School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium Series
Title: Alberta Power Prices
Date: Friday 9 March, 3:10pm
Venue: G08, Mathematics Building
Speaker: Professor Robert Elliot, University of Calgary (Canada)
All welcome.

Further information on School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium webpage: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/events.php
Enquiries to Jonathan Tuke.

History of Science, Ideas and Technology Group - Meeting
The Global Elimination of Brain Damage due to Iodine Deficiency
Date: Monday 26 February, 7:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Speaker: Emeritus Professor the Hon. Dr Basil Hetzel AC, University of Adelaide

Iodine deficiency is recognised as the most common preventable cause of brain damage in the world today.
At our February Meeting we will hear about a programme of prevention, dating from 1990, that has been developed within the United Nations system with Australian initiative, involving the use of iodised salt.

The talk will be followed by discussion.
Supper: Gold coin donation. Visitors welcome. Contact Dr Pauline Payne, President, on 8361 8040 or Bob Major, Secretary, on 8352 8949.

Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
Understanding globalisation of pharmaceutical consumption: order without laws?
Date: Tuesday 13 March, 3:30-4:30pm
Venue: Scots Centre, Cnr North Terrace and Pulteney Street
Free public seminar. All welcome.
Speaker: Dr Nick Fox, Reader in the Sociology of Health and the Body, University of Sheffield (UK)

Governance of science and technology has traditionally been a matter for national bodies, but the rise of both transnational companies and supranational governments such as the European Union has challenged this.
Meanwhile the Internet has enabled technology consumption across national boundaries. In this seminar, Dr Nick Fox, will explore how governance needs to be understood in this post-national order, with specific reference to pharmaceutical production and consumption.

For further information, download the attached flyer.
RSVP to Robert Crotty, Director, ECSA or phone 8463 6198.

About ECSA: www.ecsa.edu.au or www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news8492.html

Beyond Oil SA regular meeting and film screenings
Date: Tuesday 27 February, 6:00pm
Venue: Rennie Lecture Theatre

Beyond Oil SA will have regular meetings at 6:00pm and free film screenings from 6:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month. On 27 February we will screen the films "Crude Impact" (which describes how oil influences all aspects of our lives) followed by "The Power of Community - How Cuba Survived Peak Oil". Come and see the important story of how one nation's people met the challenge.
This is a community-based public interest group, with some representation of University staff.
For more information, contact Dr Michael Lardelli or phone 830 33212.

Training & Development Opportunities

Virology Masterclass 2007 - University of Adelaide
Date: 18-29 June 2007

The 2006 course was very popular and is being run again in 2007 by the South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association.
Register your interest NOW! 2007 Program is available at the SAPMEA web site: www.sapmea.asn.au/conventions/virology2007/
To have an application considered please register on-line and then forward a one page CV to: virology2007@sapmea.asn.au, that includes academic training, job history and current interests. The course will be slanted toward key areas of interest.
The course managers will review all applications and then invitations to attend will be forwarded along with the registration details.

Student Academic Development Workshops
One-hour workshops for students on writing, speaking and general study skills at University including:

Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building
For further information, visit the Language and Learning Service web site.

Designing Assessments in MyUni
The first in the Effective Use of MyUni series of workshops for 2007, it will focus on techniques for developing assessments in MyUni.

Date: Thursday 1 March, 2:00-4:00pm
Venue: SITTS 1, Level 2, 10 Pulteney St
For further information, email: Judi Baron or phone 830 36040.

Professional Management Program - Adelaide Graduate School of Business
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 PMP is a non award program, suitable for graduates and non-graduates and carries status of 2 courses in the Adelaide MBA.

5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, email: Rosemary Tanner or phone 8303 4579.

PCE Short Courses
Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) are offering the following Professional Development Courses:

How to Avoid Negative Stress
Tuesday 27 February

Coaching Skills for Enhanced Performance
Thursday 1 March

Confidently Say What You Really Want to Say!
Friday 2 March

Report Writing
Monday 5 March

Introduction to Policy
Wednesday 7 March

Behavioural Interviewing for Staff Selection
Thursday 8 March

For further information or to enrol please email Nicolle Kelly or phone 830 37502, or visit our web site at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.

Information for Researchers

Adelaide Research & Innovation
The latest 'commUNIcate RESEARCH' newsletter is available online.

Research Branch
See the Research Branch newsletter for the latest information on major grant rounds and information sessions, a selection of competitive grants and prizes now open for application and other research-related news.