Staff Notices: 5 - 9 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

Record entry for medical studies
A record number of South Australians start their medical degrees at the University of Adelaide this year. Ninety-four of the 144 students enrolled are local students, which is 30 more than last year. Professor Justin Beilby, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, said a new entry process, the 40 extra places and increased tertiary transfers had all helped. "Different sets of strategies are all contributing to the trend," Professor Beilby said. There are 60 extra medical places in SA universities this year, 40 of which went to Adelaide.

Source: The Advertiser, 27 February 2007
Uni full story: Healthy result for South Australia

General Information for Staff

Council News - 26 February meeting
Council news from the 26 February meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2007/

Learning and Teaching Grants
Sourced from the Carrick Institute News Update: 28 February 2007

Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program 2007
Applications for the 2007 Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program close on 19 March 2007. To assist those preparing an application, a Leadership Project Planning Checklist and other recommended reading are now available.

Discipline-Based Initiatives Funding Schemes open
Applications for funding under the three areas of the Discipline-Based Initiatives Scheme, Discipline Based Investigation Funds, Higher Education Enterprise projects and Common Curriculum Issues, are now open for applications.

Discipline-Based Initiatives Scheme Funded projects
Summaries of the projects currently funded by the Discipline-Based Initiatives Scheme are now available. These include the Pilot Disciplines and projects funded by the Discipline Based Investigation Funds in 2006.

For further information visit the Carrick Institute online at: www.carrickinstitute.edu.au

Volunteers wanted for Blood Pressure + Chocolate and Tomato-extract Study
Is your blood pressure in the high-normal = pre-hypertensive range: 120 - 139 mm Hg systolic and/or 80 - 89 mm Hg diastolic?

Would you like to participate in our 6-month study testing either chocolate or tomato-extract and the effect on blood pressure?

You need:

• to be 20 years or over
• not to be taking any kind of medication that lowers blood pressure.

For more information please contact: Nicky Bennett or Dr Karin Ried, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital - phone 8303 3460.

International Office news
The International Office recently launched an intranet (restricted to University staff only), which contains information that may be useful for Faculty staff involved with international student recruitment, such as 2007 International Office student recruitment plan; regional summaries for key recruitment markets; information on Adelaide Impact Week (Agents' Week); recruitment trip reports; admission statistics; and links to international prospectuses.

All staff involved in international student recruitment activities are encouraged to visit the site at: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/staff_only/.
Feedback, or suggestions for inclusion in future releases of the intranet, may be provided to Alison White in the International Office.

The International Office has also been producing a regular newsletter for the University's international education agents since December 2006. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this newsletter, or have suggestions for future editions, please contact Alison White in the International Office.

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 http://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, on 8303 5177, Human Resources.

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

Events

Careers Expo
Date: Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 March, 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: Bonython Hall & Goodman Crescent Lawns

The University of Adelaide Careers Expo will involve graduate recruiters and HR representatives from private companies and the government sector on campus to promote a range of employment options available to students as part of their graduate recruitment campaigns.
Whilst some organisations will be targeting students from all disciplines, a majority of employers attending on Tuesday 13 March will focus on Arts, Commerce, Finance, Engineering and Maths career opportunities.
Wednesday 14 March will focus on IT, Science, Maths and Engineering and again some organisations will be targeting students from all disciplines.

A speakers program has been organised for both days and presentations from industry specialists will cover online applications, dress expectations for interviews, interview advice and voice techniques. ALCAN will be launching their new Plan A graduate program and company presentations will be given by BAE Systems, Dept of Defence, Chevron and Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The speakers program will be hosted in a marquee on the Goodman Crescent Lawns:

• 11:00am-3:30pm Tuesday 13 March
• 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 14 March

This is the best opportunity students have to talk to a range of employers on campus and gain a competitive edge for the position they really want to achieve after graduating.
Careers staff would appreciate the assistance of all University employees in promoting this event to the student population, and welcome your attendance at the Expo.
For further information please contact Amber Jones, Careers Service, on 8303 8196 or amber.jones@adelaide.edu.au or visit our web site at: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/careers/fairs.html.

Don Dunstan Foundation Program, March/April 2007
Corporate Responsibility: How successful businesses around the world are operating for people, profit and planet with David Grayson CBE
Date: Thursday 15 March, 5:15pm for 5:30pm
Venue: Enterprise House, 136 Greenhill Road
Cost: $50 inc. GST (includes light refreshments)

Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change through Green Productivity with Heinz-Werner Engel
Date: Tuesday 3 April, 5:15pm for 5:30pm
Venue: Room 102, First Floor, Napier Building, University of Adelaide

Food Justice in South Australia: From the ground up with Professor Fran Baum and Zannie Flannagan
Date: Thursday 19 April, 5:15pm for 5:30pm
Venue: Radford Auditorium, Art Gallery of South Australia
Cost: $20 inc. GST (includes light refreshments)

For more information please visit www.dunstan.org.au. For bookings please call Josie on 8303 3364 or josie.covino@adelaide.edu.au.
Mention this notice from Inside Adelaide and receive a 10% discount!

A Roadmap to Sustainability
Date: Tuesday 6 March, 7:00pm
Venue: Plant Research Centre Auditorium, Waite Campus

The issue of human population numbers is bound up with the sustainability of natural resource use. Yet in many quarters in Australia it remains an untouchable topic, other than in the context of endless population growth being desirable.

This Tuesday evening, hear eminent Queensland scientist and commentator, Professor Ian Lowe, speak on this subject in an address titled 'A Roadmap to Sustainability'.
Introduction by former SA Senator Dr John Coulter.

Contact: Peter Martin, Weeds CRC, Waite Campus on 8303 6693.

HERDSA 2007 Conference, Adelaide, 8-11 July
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) annual conference
Date: Sunday 8 - Wednesday 11 July
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Adelaide

Keynote speakers at HERDSA 2007 will be Professor Simon Marginson (Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne), Professor Sue Clegg (Carnegie Research Institute, Leeds Metropolitan University) and Dr Andrée Sursock (Deputy Secretary General of the European University Association).

The conference theme is "Enhancing Higher Education, Theory and Scholarship" and will provide opportunities for you to engage with critical issues associated with higher education theory and scholarship and focus on how enhancements to teaching and learning activities might translate into an enhanced student experience. You are encouraged to bring your differing perspectives to these discussions - disciplinary expertise, academic development, learning support, research education and policy development. The focus of explorations may be from a transition perspective, undergraduate or postgraduate experiences, or from involvement in research education.

Important date: 23 March 2007 - absolute deadline for all submissions and proposals for presentations.

Further details including information on accommodation and registration can be found on the conference web site at: http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2007/. The conference committee can be contacted by email at: herdsa2007@adelaide.edu.au.

NHMRC Career Development Awards & Training Awards Workshop
Date: Tuesday 27 March, 3:00-5:30pm
Venue: Union House, level 4 (Equinox Room)

Come and join experts from recent career development and training awards assessment committees that will highlight strategies on how to apply for NHMRC Career Development Awards and Training Awards.

An ideal workshop for PhD students, early-mid career researchers and supervisors to gain the competitive edge in putting together the best possible grant application.

Please see attached flyer for further details or visit HDA web site: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/.
RSVP by Friday 16 March to Anne Jurisevic, phone 8303 8222.

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 8303 8222.
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.

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

Training & Development Opportunities

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.

MyUni Support web site
The MyUni Support web site has recently been updated to reflect the University corporate web template and to improve access to resources. It merges the previous Instructor and Student sites into one integrated site. Please update your bookmarks.

You can view the new site at: www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/

Teaching Courses for Higher Education
The fourth cohort of University of Adelaide staff have commenced studies in the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, and the second cohort commenced the Graduate Certificate in Online Learning (Higher Education). Start considering now if you will apply for one of a limited number of fee-reduced places in the 2008 intake (applications open October 2007).

Leading and Managing People 28/29 March - Adelaide Graduate School of Business
If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, your people skills as a manager are the key to inspiring and maintaining your team's commitment to achieving your branch or faculty's objectives.
Leading and Managing People will enhance your management and leadership skills, and expand the range of options available to you when seeking to bring out the best in your people.

10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, email: Mary Quinless or phone 8303 3268.

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

Introduction to Policy
Wednesday 7 March

Behavioural Interviewing for Staff Selection
Thursday 8 March

How to Benchmark Services and Organisations
Friday 16 March

Contract Management
Tuesday 20 March & Wednesday 21 March

For further information or to enrol please email Nicolle Kelly or phone 8303 7502, 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.