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Staff Notices: 17 - 28 March 2008Table of Contents
Uni in the NewsFat chaps get a stiff warningSex talk could actually help save lives. Telling men what obesity will do to their sex lives has more impact than warnings about heart disease, scientists have discovered. Professor Gary Wittert from the University of Adelaide, Australia, said men often brush off advice that extra weight can lead to cardiac problems. But they shed pounds when they're warned that being overweight can cause impotence. Professor Wittert, Head of School of Medicine, said most men were oblivious to the fact their weight could cause erectile dysfunction, but this link could be the key to fighting the fat epidemic. "It's becoming well known that there are high levels of obesity in Australian men and this has significant consequences for chronic diseases, both physical and psychological," he said. Sources: The Sun (UK) - Sun health (12 March 2008)
General Information for StaffCall for applications for Academic Promotion to Levels B and CStaff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) are now invited to submit their applications. Applicants should refer to the Policy, Guidelines and Toolkit, and the appropriate Position Classification Standards when preparing their application. An application should be made on the approved application form and ONE full printed copy submitted to the Manager, Employee Services, by 5:00pm Friday 2 May 2008. No supplementary information will be accepted from applicants after the closing date for applications, unless requested by the University. Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their own referees by forwarding their application, the appropriate position classification standard and the form letter requesting that the report be sent to Manager, Employee Services by Friday 16 May 2008. The Policy, Guidelines and the toolkit applicable to the submission of applications are available for viewing at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/polbrowse/prom_class/academic-promotions-toolkit/. Election of Three Graduates to the University of Adelaide CouncilIn accordance with the University of Adelaide Act 1971 nominations for the election of Three Graduates to the Council of the University of Adelaide for a term of two (2) years from 6 September 2008 to 5 September 2010 are hereby called from 17 March 2008. The retiring Graduates are Professor Simon Maddocks, Dr Michael Penniment and Dr John Radcliffe AM. They are eligible for re-election. Who is eligible to nominate? When and how do I nominate? Graduates who are considering standing for election and who, if elected, will exceed the 12 year limit during their term of office must lodge an application seeking a resolution of Council under section 12A sub-section (6) of the University of Adelaide Act 1971, giving reasons why they should be permitted to nominate, with the Returning Officer by 5:00pm on 31 March 2008. Nomination forms may be downloaded at: www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/elections/ or obtained from the office of the Council Secretariat (phone 8303 5668). University Policies and ProceduresUpdated procedures: Draft policy for preliminary comment: Learning & Teaching Grants 2008Applications are now being called for University Implementation Grants for Learning and Teaching Enhancements 2008. The focus of the grants will be improving the performance indicators associated with learning and teaching. Grants are available to continuing and contract staff whose contract extends to the end of the implementation period. Casual, sessional and adjunct staff are not eligible to be the designated leader but are encouraged to participate in project teams. HR Senior AppointmentsHuman Resources welcomes the following staff to its team: Elysia Ryan joined the team on 18 February as the new Associate Director, Client Services. Josie Vartuli joined the team on 25 February as the new Associate Director, Organisation Development and Strategy. Gerald Buttfield joined the team on 25 February as Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Monique Roberts will join the team on 25 March as the Manager, HR Consulting. Vacant Positions
EventsEarth Hour 2008The University of Adelaide will do its bit for Earth Hour on Saturday, 29 March 2008 by turning off most of the lights on its four campuses for one hour at 8:00pm. Some lighting will be maintained on each of the campuses to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff and the public. The University is one of thousands of institutions and businesses around Adelaide, Australia and the world to take part in the "lights out" global event. Earth Hour is a symbolic gesture to encourage communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Further details at: Earth Hour. Healthy Development Adelaide Thematic EveningChildren's Wellbeing: Are we doing enough? CHAIR: Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Adelaide. Download the program details or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events. Research Tuesday with Professor Alan CooperUsing ancient DNA to study climate change, mass extinctions, and human evolution Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692. Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar SeriesHas the Archbishop of Canterbury opened a can of worms? Date/Time: Wednesday 9 April 2008, 4:00-5:00pm "Archbishop calls for Islamic law in Britain." This was the special report from London in early February. Archbishop Rowan Williams told BBC radio that this incorporation of Islamic law or sharia could help improve Britain's flagging social cohesion. This paper will endeavour to establish limits and boundaries for such an enterprise. It maintains that, historically, approaches to secular ethics have been based on differing perspectives on the attainment of order within a cultural system. It will maintain that, likewise, religious ethics are based on approaches to the attainment of ultimate order. Ethical systems, secular and religious, will have commonalities but essentially they are incommensurable. This has ramifications for secular law. Download: attached flyer University of Adelaide Theatre Guild & Creative Writing programFirst Time Out Season Two Dates/Time: 10-12 April, 7:30pm page #1, Scene#1 ... the end and other stories is the second of two "First Time Out" new work productions in the Theatre Guild's 70th anniversary season. Special offer for University of Adelaide AlumniKEATING! "the musical we had to have" Holy Week - St Peter's Cathedral & Elder ConservatoriumHoly Week Recitals Mozart Requiem Appreciating Chinese PaintingAn artist talk and demonstration with Professor Zhao Qiuping Classical Association Centenary LectureTo mark the founding of the association in 1908, a special centenary lecture will be given by Associate Professor Chris Mackie, University of Melbourne. Gallipoli 1915: Encounters with Antiquity Visit: www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/humanities/classics/association/
Training & Development OpportunitiesUnderstanding and Analysing Financial Information 3 & 4 April - Executive Education UnitIf you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, this program will support your decision making, by providing an increased understanding when analysing and interpreting accounting and financial information. Understanding and Analysing Financial Information introduces you to basic accounting methods and concepts and shows you how and when to apply them to a range of business situations. 10% discount for University of Adelaide staff. Academic Literacies (AkaLit) ProgramThe Language and Learning Service (LLS) will be trialling a semester long program in Academic Literacies for Postgraduate Coursework (PGCW) students in Applied Linguistics, Gastronomy and International Studies programs. These seminars are designed to familiarise PGCW students with the writing, reading and research skills particular to their discipline area. Student Academic Development ServicesThe CLPD Language and Learning Service (LLS) provides seminars and assistance for students on writing, speaking and general study skills at University. The CLPD Maths Learning Service (MLS) provides a drop-in centre and resources on maths and stats for students at University. Professional & Continuing EducationProfessional Development programs available in March/April: Writing Effective Job Advertisements Community Engagement and Facilitation Introduction to Media and Public Relations Critical Thinking Designing the Perfect Corporate Occasion 5% discount for University of Adelaide staff. For further information or to enrol please email Marziah Zarazillah or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
Information for ResearchersAdelaide Research & InnovationThe latest 'commUNIcate RESEARCH' newsletter is available online. Research BranchSee 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. |
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