Staff Notices: 26 - 30 May 2008

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Cultural Revolution: The Russians who nurtured ballet in Australia

The Australian Ballet, the University of Adelaide and the National Library of Australia are undertaking a four-year joint research project, "Ballets Russes in Australia: Our Cultural Revolution". The Ballets Russes companies had a lasting effect on the arts in Australia, following three highly successful tours in the 1930s. Those visits have been called the greatest theatrical events in our cultural history. They brought 47 works to Australia, 20 of them from the original Serge Diaghilev repertoire. A symposium on the Ballets Russes at the University of Adelaide in May takes a detailed look at this cultural revolution, and how it continues to influence Australian dance today.

Source: The Australian (23 May 2008)
Uni full story: Dance that sparked a cultural revolution

General Information for Staff

Council News - 19 May meeting

Council news from the 19 May meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2008/

Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Level E

Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Professor (Level E) are now invited to submit their applications.

Applicants should refer to the Policy and Guidelines, 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 11 July 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 1 August 2008.

The Policy, Guidelines and the toolkit applicable to the submission of applications are available for viewing at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/148/.

TRIM User Group [TUG] Meeting

The next TUG meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 May from 12:30-1:30pm in the Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library. There will be a presentation from Gwen Lally, Tower Software about a module of TRIM - Meeting Manager - which may be of interest to many university staff.

Mary Barrow, School of Chemical Engineering will also speak about how the School has transferred its recordkeeping to TRIM.

All welcome. If you have not used TRIM before or would like to learn more about how to get the best out of your software, please come along.

Further meetings will be held on 28 July, 1 October and 24 November 2008.

Enquiries to the TRIM helpdesk on ext 35334.

Review of Computer Science and related programs

Members of the University community are invited to contribute to the Review of the Computer Science and related programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

The University is currently undertaking a Review of the Computer Science and related 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, Thursday 5 June 2008. All submissions remain confidential.

Draft Policies/Procedures for Consultation

IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
IT Security Procedures
Access and Accounts Procedures

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA Staff only]

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Reconciliation Week Free BBQ

Reconciliation Week offers people across Australia the opportunity to focus on reconciliation, to hear about the culture and history of Australia's Indigenous people, and to explore new and better ways of meeting challenges in our communities. Over recent years the University of Adelaide has devoted significant time to ensure that reconciliation initiatives permeate throughout teaching and employment within the University.

In the spirit of Reconciliation Week, the Vice-Chancellor and President, the Gender, Equity and Diversity Committee and the Centre for Australian Indigenous Research and Studies, Wilto Yerlo, invite all staff and students to celebrate the occasion at a free BBQ.

Date/Time: Thursday 29 May, 11:45am-2:00pm
Venue: Goodman Lawns, North Terrace Campus

The event includes a screening of the Prime Minister's National Apology speech and live music by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).

Download: BBQ Invitation

Research Tuesday with Professor Stephen Lincoln

"21st Century: Present and Future Challenges"
Date: Tuesday 10 June, 5:30pm
Venue: Theatre 102, Napier Building
FREE public seminar.

Stephen Lincoln is a professor in the School of Chemistry and Physics and in the Research Institute for Climate Change and Sustainability. His major research areas are molecular science, and understanding and retaining a sustainable planet as is evidenced by his prize-winning book "Challenged Earth" (2006).

The beginning of the 21st century presents the interwoven challenges of climate change, rapid population growth and increasing freshwater, food and energy pressures. These challenges will be discussed as will the manner in which humanity has sought to meet them so far and is likely to do so in the future.

Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
Further details at: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/.

Global Eyes talk by Vibeke Sorenson

The series of industry talks that SIGGRAPH Asia has lined up in cities in Asia and Australia are designed for practitioners, creators, and researchers across the field of computer graphics.

An Evening with Vibeke Sorensen
Date/Time: Thursday 29 May, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start
Venue: Flentje Theatre, Level 3 Architecture Building, University of Adelaide

In her talk "Global Eyes" Vibeke Sorensen will discuss several transdisciplinary and transcultural media projects and their relationship to visual culture.

Download: Global Eyes flyer.
To be added to the SIGGRAPH Asia mailing list, email: siggraph_asia@koelnmesse.com.sg.
Enquiries: Dr Dean Bruton - Director: Master of Design in Digital Media, on 8303 4038.

2008 SA Short Animation Festival

Call for entries for the South Australian Short Animation Festival (SASAF) awards
$1200 prize awards include: School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design's Virtual Built Environment Prize $200; Jury Prize $200; Audience Prize $200; MRC Best Emerging Animator Prize $200; IDrawFast Architectural Animation Prize $100; StormFX Best FX Prize $300.

Competition Entry Fee: $10
Deadline for all entries: 10 June 2008

The judges' picks will be screened at the Best of the Awards public screening before the Awards Presentation.
Date: Thursday 19 June
Venue: Flentje Theatre, Level 3 Architecture Building
Tickets at the door: $10; $9 concession.

The SASAF awards will be presented in partnership with the University of Adelaide, a key centre for animation and digital media production in SA and other major industry partners.

Download: competition flyer.
RSVP for seating by 18 June 2008 to: Dr Dean Bruton on 8303 4038.

Law 125 Prestigious Speaker Series

To Commemorate its 125th Anniversary the Law School of the University of Adelaide is pleased to announce two Public Lectures on consecutive days:

The Mystery of Global Governance
Speaker: Professor David Kennedy, Brown University and Harvard Law School, USA
Date/Time: Wednesday 28 May, 1:00pm
Download: Kennedy flyer

Mapping Imperial Legal Connections: Toward a Comparative Historical Sociology of Colonial Law
Speaker: Professor Russell Smandych, University of Manitoba, Canada
Date/Time: Thursday 29 May, 1:00pm
Download: Smandych flyer.

Venue for both lectures: Moot Court Room, Law School (Ligertwood Building)
No RSVP is required. Enquiries: Dr Paul Babie.

Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series

Exclusions from research: when is sex-specific research appropriate?
Presented by: Associate Professor Wendy Rogers, Department of Medical Education, Flinders University

Date/Time: Tuesday 10 June, 3:30-4:30pm
Venue: Scots Centre (next to Scots Church), cnr North Tce and Pulteney St.
FREE public seminar. All welcome.

Download: attached flyer
Please RSVP to the Centre Coordinator, Vicki Hattam on 8302 4817.

4th Annual HDA Oration

Work + Life Balance? How Changing Patterns of Work affect Health and Wellbeing in Australia
Date/Time: Thursday 12 June, 5:15pm for 5:30pm start
Venue: State Library of South Australia, Institute Building Lecture Theatre

Professor Barbara Pocock will be presented with the Healthy Development Adelaide Award for 2008.

RSVP for seating by 6 June 2008 to: Anne Jurisevic on 8303 8222.

Download: HDA Oration.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/

Training & Development Opportunities

Professional & Continuing Education

Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a wide selection of language courses catering for beginners through to the advanced. Look out for these introductory courses starting in July:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

Suitable for beginners, the introductory courses are ideal for travellers as well as simple communication for business or pleasure.

PCE also offers advanced language courses and mid-year entry options into full year courses.

5% discount is extended to all current university staff.
For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce or phone 8303 4777.

Negotiation for Success - 23 & 24 June - Executive Education Unit

If you are a middle to senior manager or professional, this program will help you to improve your negotiation skills.

Effective negotiators understand the importance of preparation, which includes an understanding of the needs of the other party before the negotiation begins. Highly successful negotiators know how to deal with conflict, use influential language; and understand the key elements of negotiation; and they negotiate for mutual gain.

www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/execed/mdp/negotiation/

10% discount for University of Adelaide staff.
For further information, contact: Mary Quinless, Executive Education Unit on 8303 3268.

Planning and Development Review

As part of the University of Adelaide's staff development program, the CLPD is running a training session for staff in Planning and Development Review (PDR). The PDR process provides a framework for discussion between managers/supervisors and staff members. Staff on continuing and fixed-term contracts of 12 months or more should attend training.

Date/Time: Wednesday 4 June, 9:00am-12:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

For more information and to enrol visit Planning and Development Review.

SCoPE Wine and Cheese Seminar

SCoPE, established in 2007, aims to promote an active community of educators interested in exploring situational learning, with a particular emphasis on online role-play and scenario-based learning. Seminars will continue to be run throughout 2008 to introduce as well as implement the concepts and skills and to keep the networks going.

Date/Time: Wednesday 4 June 2008, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

For more information on the seminar visit Situational Learning or email Judi Baron.

Postgraduate Coursework Student Development Seminar

Designed to help postgraduate (PG) coursework and honours students develop their academic writing skills. Open to all students at the University of Adelaide.

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

Visit the LLS web site for further information on academic development seminars and resources, or email the CLPD.

Writing a Research Report for Students

Designed to help students develop research report writing skills. Open to all students at the University of Adelaide.

Time: 1:10pm-2:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

Visit the LLS web site for further information on academic development seminars and resources, or email the CLPD.

Organisational & Professional Development Workshops

Building Resilience
Date: Wednesday 28 May & Wednesday 11 June, 9:00am-1:00pm
Venue: WP Rogers Room, Union Building

Managing Inappropriate and Difficult Behaviour in the Workplace
Date: Thursday 5 June, 9:00am-1:00pm
Venue: Margaret Murray Room, Union Building
For more information and to enrol visit Development Workshops & Seminars.

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.