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Staff Notices: 16 - 20 June 2008
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Uni in the News
$300,000 Grant
Rice research
A University of Adelaide scientist has been awarded nearly $300,000 to increase the iron content of rice and other cereal grains. Dr Alex Johnson will work to improve the delivery of iron from the leaf to the seed. "Iron content is quite low in cereal grains because although iron is present in a plant's leaves, very little of that iron is transported to the seed, which is the part that is consumed by humans," he said.
Source: The Advertiser (12 June 2008)
Uni full story: Worldwide mission to solve iron deficiency
General Information for Staff
ITS Hot Tips
Do you wonder what the difference is between your U:, S: and R: drives, and where your files are stored? An overview of file storage at the University is available on the ITS Online Services web site.
To open Windows Explorer (My Computer) press the 'Windows' key and E simultaneously.
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 at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/grad_tickets.html.
Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Thursday 17 July 2008.
HR tops Award
Kelly Voelker, a University of Adelaide employee within the Human Resources Branch recently won the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Award for the most outstanding student in the Foundations of Human Resource in the Bachelor of Management (Human Resource Management) Program at UniSA.
Fulbright Scholarships
Looking to build research links with leading US institutions?
Considering sabbatical second semester 2009 or first semester 2010?
Applications are now open for the 2009 Fulbright Scholarships
Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 - 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
As the largest and one of the most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world, Fulbright provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with US universities.
Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD, or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.
Further information and application forms at: www.fulbright.com.au.
Applications close 31 August 2008.
Work-life balance at the University of Adelaide
Achieving a healthy work-life balance contributes to the improvement of quality of life and the health and welfare of employees. Alternatively, work-life imbalance can have negative consequences that affect the individual, their family and perhaps the wider community. An opportunity now exists to provide feedback on your views about work-life balance at the University of Adelaide and ways that you believe that work-life balance initiatives could be improved. This involves completion of an anonymous on-line questionnaire, at:
www.psychology.adelaide.edu.au/expts/worklife.html
A trial of the questionnaire showed that it can be completed in as little time as 7 minutes, with the average time of completion being 14 minutes.
The questionnaire is part of an Honours Project in the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. One of the study's goals is to help inform current work-life balance initiatives at the University, together with making a contribution towards future work-life balance frameworks. For further information on the study, please contact Mardi Webber (Honours Student) on 0417 872 993 or Dr Aspa Sarris (Supervisor) on 8303 6144. For any concerns in regards to the ethics of this request, please contact Dr Paul Delfabbro on 8303 4936.
Australian Universities "Lecturer of the Year" Competition
Nominations are now open for Lecturer of the Year 2008!
The Lecturer of the Year competition is one way that University staff and students can show their appreciation of our University lecturers by nominating for their favourite lecturers of 2008. It gives an opportunity to say thank you and let our educators know their work is greatly valued and recognized throughout Australia.
In 2007, over 20,000 nominations were placed and over 2,000 lecturers nominated for the title.
In 2008, awareness and participation of this competition has soared with already more than 11,000 nominations placed since the beginning of April.
Nominations can only be placed via the website: www.lectureroftheyear.com.au by current Australian University staff and students. To be eligible for nominations, staff must be current lecturers for the year of 2008. Users may only nominate a certain lecturer once, however, they are also able to nominate as many different lecturers who they believe to be deserving of the title.
Nominations close 30 November 2008. The overall winner and individual University winners will be announced on 14 December 2008.
Download: competition news release.
Enquiries to: chantelle@lectureroftheyear.com.au or phone (03) 9596 0008.
Vacant Positions
www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/
Events
Water Wednesday forum
Presented by the Water Research Cluster of the University of Adelaide.
Date/Time: Wednesday 2 July, 5:30-6:45pm
Venue: Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School North
Speakers on our Water Future include Mr Ian Kowalick, Independent Commissioner, Murray-Darling Basin Commission; Mr Rod Naylor, Executive Director, Veolia Water Australia; Mr John Ringham, Chief Operating Officer, SA Water; and Professor Randy Stringer, University of Adelaide.
RSVP to Kate Reinfeld by Friday 27 June.
Download: Water Wednesday flyer.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/events/water/
Research Tuesday with Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan
Some pathways toward a more sustainable energy future
Date/Time: Tuesday 8 July, 5:30pm
Venue: G04, Napier Building
FREE public lecture.
As Deputy Director of RIsCCS, Gus seeks to establish partnerships with industry and government to adopt multi-disciplinary approaches to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Synopsis: There is growing consensus of the need to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, both in South Australia and the rest of the world. However there are many perspectives as to which technology options to pursue toward this goal, given our present heavy reliance on fossil fuels and substantial investment in capital intensive plant to utilise them.
The lecture will assess some of the challenges and opportunities emerging to this end, both locally and internationally, as we seek to manage the transition to a more sustainable future.
Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
Further details: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/.
School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium Series
Computational Methods for Phase Response Analysis of Circadian Clocks
Speaker: Professor Linda Petzold
Date/Time: Friday 18 July, 3:10pm
Venue: G04, Napier Building
All welcome.
Abstract: Circadian clocks govern daily behaviours of organisms in all kingdoms of life. In mammals, the master clock resides in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus. It is composed of thousands of neurons, each of which contains a sloppy oscillator - a molecular clock governed by a transcriptional feedback network. Via intercellular signaling, the cell population synchronizes spontaneously, forming a coherent oscillation. This multi-oscillator is then entrained to its environment by the daily light/dark cycle.
Visit: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/
Enquiries: Jonathan Tuke.
Un-wined Fridays @ Waite
Dates: 27 June, 11 July, 25 July & 8 August
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
Wine: From $4.50 per glass
Venue: Waite Campus Lirra Lirra Café
Offering a vibrant Friday night venue to the Waite Community to wind down their week, taste fine wines from selected regions, enjoy a selection from our cocktail menu and relax to the sound of fine music.
Download: attached flyer (pdf 129kB).
Further details: www.wineaustralia.com.au/lirralirra.html
Training & Development Opportunities
Thinking Strategically - 30 June & 1 July - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior manager or professional, this program is intended to assist you to adopt a strategic mindset, in order to maintain your competitive advantage.
Thinking Strategically will equip you with the tools and frameworks for innovative strategic thinking, enhancing your leadership ability and allowing you to develop your skills to contribute on strategic issues relating to your division or faculty.
10% discount for University staff.
For further information, please contact: Mary Quinless, Executive Education Unit on 8303 3268.
ERGA Conference 2008: Call for Papers
The 2008 ERGA Conference will be held 24-25 September at the University of Adelaide. The aim of the conference is to bring together colleagues from the higher education sector to discuss best practice and new approaches in the tertiary environment. The conference theme for 2008 is Motivating and Engaging Students. Our keynote speaker will be Professor Kerri-Lee Krause from Griffith University. Prof Krause's research expertise spans across higher education policy areas, with a particular focus on the quality of the student experience in higher education and implications for learning, teaching and policy.
For full details and submission deadlines please visit the ERGA website.
Teaching @ University: Enrol for Semester 2
There are still vacancies in the Semester 2 Teaching @ University course for academic staff.
Please visit the Teaching @ University webpage to download an enrolment form.
Spoken Language Strategies for NESB Staff
This is a course for staff from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand.
Date: Monday 18, Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 August, 4:00-6:00pm
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West
Email: Ursula McGowan for further information and bookings.
Professional & Continuing Education
Upcoming PCE Courses
PCE, through the English Language Centre, offers a 10-week part time course English for Professionals, designed for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who want a successful professional career in Australia. They may be a skilled migrant, a current or past overseas student or working as a professional. The course further develops general language proficiency and focuses on the skills and strategies required to advance in an Australian professional career.
The next course commences: 19 August 2008
Classes are held on Saturdays 10:00am-2:30pm and two evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30pm each week.
Further information: www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/engprof/
Women in Charge
Thursday 19 June
Financial Management and Budgeting
Wednesday 25 June
Introduction to Policy
Thursday 26 June
Practical Cross Cultural Communication
Tuesday 1 July
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.
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