Staff Notices: 2 - 6 June 2008

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Brendan's star is on the rise

University of Adelaide graduate Brendan Lim, 23, will soon join the alma mater of former US Presidents — and study at Yale Law School. Winner of a 2008 General Sir John Monash Award, Mr Lim is heading to the US next month to undertake a Masters of Laws, followed by a Doctor of the Science of Law at Yale University. His degrees include a Bachelor of Music (First-class Honours), First-class Honours in Law and he has been awarded the inaugural Most Outstanding Honours Graduate at Elder Conservatorium. "I've met too many people, particularly in the legal profession, who'll say to me that they 'used to' play an instrument and I really don't want to end up in that boat," said Mr Lim, who is a Judge's Associate in the Federal Court in Adelaide while also working professionally as a jazz pianist. "I just want to keep a number of doors open and make decisions as I go," he told the Adelaide* magazine. At Yale, Brendan will examine the role of law in securing stable government.

Source: The Advertiser (28-29 May 2008)
Uni related story: Piano players scoop major Jazz Awards

General Information for Staff

August 2008 Graduation Ceremonies: Invitation to attend

Staff (particularly academic staff) are invited and encouraged to attend the August 2008 Graduation Ceremonies. Five ceremonies will be held, two on Monday 4 August, two on Tuesday 5 August and one on Wednesday 6 August in Bonython Hall.

As a show of support for the graduating students, and to promote the desired community feel at such an important event, academic staff from each relevant faculty are invited to take part in the Academic Procession at each graduation ceremony.

If you would like to attend, please notify the Graduations Office by completing and returning the reply slip available on the graduations website in the Staff Information section:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/graduations/staff_info/.

Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Thursday 17 July 2008.

Launch of the HR Service Centre

In response to the 2006 Your Voice Staff Survey, which reported that staff feel that HR needs to improve how it handles staff queries, the Human Resources Branch is launching a Service Centre to make it easier for University Staff to contact HR with a question or an issue.

From Monday 2 June 2008, between 8:30am and 5:00pm, you will be able to contact the HR Service Centre on (831) 31111 or by email at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.

Download: HR flyer

Postgraduate Coursework Programs Working Party

The Postgraduate Coursework Programs Working Party has prepared a consultation draft and appendices on the University's Postgraduate Coursework Programs and developments for the future which are available for comment until 27 June at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/committee/pcpwp/.

The Working Party welcomes feedback via email to: dvca.auqa@adelaide.edu.au.

At the conclusion of this consultation phase the Working Party will then finalise its Report.

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/.

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.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Project Officer (Reviews)

Job Reference Number: 14949
The University wishes to enhance its review and evaluation activities, as part of its quality assurance processes. To this end, there is an opportunity for a six-month secondment to the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), at HEO7(A), for a highly motivated and well-organised person to support the University's reviews of academic organisation units. The successful applicant will be directly responsible for organising review panels, preparing for the panel visits and providing executive support to panels, drafting the review report and facilitating post-review implementation planning. The position is available from July 2008. The Duty Statement and Selection Criteria for the secondment position can be found at: www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/internal/.

Expressions of interest that briefly address the Selection Criteria should be sent to: Dr Don Longo, Director, Quality, by Friday 20 June 2008.

Events

Night with the Museum lecture

The Field Geology Club of SA and the Royal Society of SA present a lecture titled:

"Stories in Stone: Provenancing Geoarchaeological Artifacts"
Speaker: Dr Suzanne Miller, Director, South Australian Museum

Date/Time: Thursday 12 June, 6:15pm for 7:00pm start
Venue: Mawson Lecture Theatre, Mawson Building, North Terrace Campus
All welcome.

If an archaeologically interesting object is made of stone, geological clues can enable the source of that stone to be determined. Dr Miller's research into such clues and their subsequent unravelling provides a fascinating geoarchaeological detective story, with some surprising results!

Geological surveys of Roman, Pictish and late medieval sculptured stones, from a number of sites across Scotland, form the basis of an ongoing research project to assess the geological make-up of the sculptures and identify possible source areas for raw materials and show a changing pattern of stone procurement over time.

Enquiries to (the Publicity Officer) Paul Curnow, mobile: 0402 079 578.
The Field Geology Club of SA is associated with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

The Claire Corani Memorial Lecture

The Australian Institute of Physics (SA branch) and the Women-in-Physics Group present a FREE Public Lecture:

"Medical Physics: Exposure to radiation is not all bad news!"
Speaker: Associate Professor Eva Bezak, Chief Physicist - Department of Medical Physics, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adjunct Lecturer - School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Adelaide

Date/Time: Thursday 5 June, 7:30pm
Venue: Napier 102 Lecture Theatre, Napier Building

Download: Eva flyer
Further details at: AIP-SA website.

Research Tuesday with Professor Stephen Lincoln

"21st Century: Present and Future Challenges"
Date/Time: 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/.

Author event with Dr Graham Willett

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library and the History Trust of South Australia invite you to a FREE author event with Dr Graham Willett:

Duncan's Dead But We're Alive: Lesbian and Gay Activism in South Australia in the Seventies
Date/Time: Thursday 12 June, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.

Adelaide was at the centre of Australian lesbian and gay politics. From the murder of Dr Duncan and the nation's first (and second!) attempt at homosexual law reform and the Third National Homosexual Conference, Adelaide had it all.
Dr Graham Willett is Deputy Director of The Australian Centre, University of Melbourne.

Bookings by Tuesday 10 June to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details at: University Library website.

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.

Training & Development Opportunities

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.

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.

Upcoming PCE Courses

Working with Asian Names
Friday 6 June

Moving from PA to EA
Tuesday 10 June

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Wednesday 11 June

How to Avoid Negative Stress
Thursday 12 June

Women in Charge
Thursday 19 June

5% discount for University of Adelaide staff.

For further information or to enrol please email Jo Carrick or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website 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.