Staff Notices: 14 - 18 April 2008

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Wind turbines set to power homes

Wind turbines on the roof or in the backyard are set to rival solar panels as a viable source of home energy, according to a group of University of Adelaide students. As part of their Mechanical Engineering honours project, the group of 10 students will design, build and test three types of wind turbines that are cutting edge in technology, aerodynamics and construction. They will be affordable and easy to install. "It would help to take financial pressure off home owners from ever-increasing power bills and it would take some pressure off the state's power grid," said Technical Director, Ashby Allinson-Martin. He said the team expects each turbine to produce a peak 500W of energy. This will be compared with typical domestic usage, looking at quality and consistency of power.

Source: The Advertiser (3 April 2008)
Uni full story: Switched on students take new look at wind power

General Information for Staff

Council News - 7 April meeting

Council news from the 7 April meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2008/

Policies Under Review

Funding from the Tobacco Industry Policy
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA Staff only]

Review of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care Programs

Members of the University community are invited to contribute to the review of the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care programs.

The University is currently undertaking a review of the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma & Master of Grief & Palliative Care programs. Staff, students and members of the 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/.

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

The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Monday 28 April, 2008. All submissions remain confidential.

New motorcycle parking spaces

Adelaide City Council advises that more than 100 new motorcycle parking spaces have been installed on Frome Road, Victoria Drive and Kintore Avenue for staff and student use. This upgrade is in response to public demand for more on-street parking spaces for motorcycles and scooters, with particular attention given to identifying suitable locations near the University campus.

Official name for the University of Adelaide Online Community

The Development and Alumni office of the University of Adelaide is replacing its existing alumni database with a fully integrated Online Community in 2008.

We are pleased to announce the official name of our Community - Adelaide onLION.

The inspiration behind the name is the Bonython Hall lion, an icon of the University's tradition and 134-year heritage. Together with the name Adelaide onLION, the lion graphic will be a unique identifying symbol, giving the community a distinctive look and instant familiarity. Early in the implementation process, it was determined that our Online Community required a name that remained consistent with the strong branding of the University, but would give the Community its own identity.

As we countdown to the launch of this new and exciting way of engaging alumni, you can keep in touch with the latest information at: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/community/.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Australian Institute of Physics (SA) Lecture

The Big Bang - Physics of the Beginning of our Universe
Speaker: Professor Harald Fritzsch, Chair of High Energy Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (Germany)

Date/Time: Thursday 1 May, 8:00pm
Venue: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
All welcome.

Abstract: Modern cosmology started with the discovery of the redshift of the distant galaxies by E. Hubble in Pasadena around 1929 and the discovery of the 2.7 degree radiation, interpreted as a relict of the hot Big Bang. Particle Physics and cosmology became strongly related fields. The particle interactions are today described by the Standard Model, i.e. quantum chromodynamics for the quarks and the electroweak theory for the electromagnetic and weak interactions. Grand unification implies that all interactions are unified at a high energy scale. The proton is unstable, but this implies the possibility of matter creation at the Big Bang. Inflation immediately after the Big Bang leads to the homogenous universe we observe.

Further details: www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/aip-sa/ website.
Email: aip-sa@physics.adelaide.edu.au.

Classical Association of South Australia

Identities in Antiquity: What it meant to be Greek, Roman or Barbarian
Speaker: Dr Danijel Dzino, Visiting Research Fellow, Discipline of Classics

Date/Time: Monday 19 May, 8:00pm
Venue: Council Room, 7th Floor, Kenneth Wills Building, University of Adelaide
All welcome.

The cultural and ethnic stereotypes we know from antiquity as 'Greek', 'Roman' or 'Barbarian' are now viewed more as discursive constructions that were hiding the plurality of different identities rather than factual categories. Written sources from antiquity show us Graeco-Roman colonial and imperial perspectives that used certain ethnic and cultural stereotypes in order to depict identities, rather than disclose what it really meant to be Greek, Roman or Barbarian in certain periods. This paper will discuss the construction and negotiation of different identities in the ancient world.

Enquiries to Ron Newbold on 8303 5227.

UniSuper Seminar Program 2008

Staff are invited to attend these FREE seminars presented by UniSuper:

Salary sacrifice
Date/Time: Thursday 17 April 2008, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Making before-tax contributions is often a tax-effective way of building your super. This seminar includes:

• How to build a bigger benefit and save on tax at the same time
• How co-contributions may affect your decision to salary sacrifice
• Tips and traps
• Practical examples of how salary sacrifice works for members on different income levels

Transition to retirement
Date/Time: Tuesday 22 April 2008, 12:00noon-1:00pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

There are alternatives to retiring that may be more suitable for you than leaving your job. This seminar explores:

• Transition to retirement - a government initiative that lets you take some of your super in the form of a pension (that you cannot cash in) without having to retire or finish work.
• How you can remain in full-time employment, commence a transition to retirement pension and salary sacrifice the excess income back into super.

You'll discover the impact that these approaches may have on your retirement planning, retirement lifestyle, and final benefit.

To register your attendance for these seminars please visit the UniSuper website at: www.unisuper.com.au/members/seminars. You must supply your email address on registration to receive reminder emails and the hand out information prior to the seminar.

Don Dunstan Foundation forum with Premier Mike Rann

The Don Dunstan Foundation is pleased to invite you to its upcoming event:
Social Inclusion Initiative - 6 years on...

Date/Time: Monday 21 April 2008, 7:15am for 7:30am start
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost: Individual $80; DDF Subscriber/Concession/Student $65; includes full breakfast

The Opening Address by the Honourable Mike Rann provides an insight into major achievements to date. Speakers Monsignor David Cappo and Professor Fran Baum will talk about the South Australian Social Inclusion Initiative model, why it has been successful and the lessons to be learnt. There will also be an opportunity for questions.

Registration for this event is now open. For more detailed information and to register, visit: www.dunstan.org.au/events/socialinclusionforum.html.

Fridays Uncorked Autumn '08

Dates: Thursday 24 April, 9 May, 23 May, 6 June, 20 June 2008
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
Wine: From $4.50 per glass
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia

Offering a vibrant Friday night venue to the Adelaide business community to wind down their week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from our cocktail menu, relax to the sound of fine musicians and immerse yourself in the atmosphere at this unique Adelaide icon.

Download: attached flyer.
www.wineaustralia.com.au/news/

Training & Development Opportunities

Leading and Managing People 29/30 April - Executive Education Unit

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 department 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, please contact: Mary Quinless, Executive Education Unit on 8303 3268.

Test Generator and Test Bank Editor Information Session

You are invited to an information session on Pearson Education's 'TestGen' software for editing test banks and creating online or printable tests and quizzes. This session will be of particular interest to staff who are using text books published by Pearson Education as they have free access to associated test banks.

Date/Time: Wednesday 23 April, 10:00-11:00am
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building
Morning tea will be available.

Please email Marilyn Purdy at CLPD to register your interest, or phone 8303 5771.

Information for Researchers

Commercial Accelerator Scheme

Up to $250,000 research funding provided by Adelaide Research & Innovation

The University of Adelaide aims to put more of its research discoveries on the path to commercialisation with a new $2 million fund for researchers.

The fund, launched in August last year by Adelaide Research & Innovation, aims to make more research projects "investment ready". It addresses a recognised gap in funding known as the "valley of death" between traditional research funding and venture capital or other paths to market.

Under the Scheme, researchers at the University of Adelaide can receive up to $250,000 per project to establish proof-of-concept or reach a development milestone necessary to attract a commercial partner. The Scheme complements Government schemes already available in South Australia.

Through the Commercial Accelerator Scheme we hope to be able to continue to increase the number of successful commercial ventures at the University.

Contact your Commercial Development Manager on 8303 5020 for more information:

• Health Sciences: Dr Elaine Stead & Dr Matthew Chong
• Molecular & Biomedical Sciences: Dr Paul Tolstoshev
• ECMS & Physics: Steve Hood
• Agriculture, Food & Wine: Dr Justin Rigden
• Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mining & Resources: Dr Jane Rathjen
• Humanities, Social Sciences & Professions: Damian Hockley

2008 Round 1 Applications: drafts due 24 April, final submission 9 May.

Visit www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl for an application form.

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.