Staff Notices: 8 - 12 September 2008

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Investment restrictions might have hidden cost

Policy makers should not kid themselves that locking out investment capital from our most important trading partner, China, will be without cost. Professor Chris Findlay, Head of School of Economics at the University of Adelaide, and Peter Drysdale of the Australian National University present the first detailed academic critique of the contradictions and policy departures of Australian investment policy this year. They present their paper, Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Australia: Policy Issues for the Resource Sector, at the ANU. "FDI in the resource sector offers a number of advantages to the host country including the provision of capital, technology, know-how and access to markets," professors Findlay and Drysdale said.

Source: The Age (1 September 2008)

General Information for Staff

Christmas Close Down and Payroll Processing Arrangements 2008

In accordance with the usual practice the University will close down during the Christmas break from close of business Wednesday 24 December 2008 to Friday 2 January 2009. Staff not taking leave will return to work on Monday 5 January 2009.

Public Holidays
The public holidays to be observed during this period are Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December 2008), Proclamation Day (Friday 26 December 2008), University Holiday (Monday 29 December 2008) and New Years Day (Thursday 1 January 2009).

Annual Leave Deduction
Annual leave will be deducted from staff credits for Tuesday 30 December 2008, Wednesday 31 December 2008 and Friday 2 January 2009. Staff wishing to make alternative arrangements for these days must submit their request through their Head of School/Branch. All requests must reach Human Resources by Tuesday 9 December 2008.

Close Down Arrangements
Staff rostered for duty during the close down period, the usual conditions apply for the performance of this work as established by past custom and practice. Supervisors should forward notification of staff required to work to Employee Services by Tuesday 9 December 2008.

Payroll Processing Arrangements for End of Year 2008
All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 5 December 2008 must reach Human Resources by the usual deadline of 12:00noon, Tuesday 25 November 2008.

All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 19 December 2008 must reach Human Resources by 12:00noon, Friday 5 December 2008. Anticipation of casual hours up to and including Friday 5 December 2008 is allowed providing the School/Area takes responsibility for all monies paid.

Payroll Processing Arrangements for first pay in 2009
All variations to payroll, overtime/shift loading and casual forms for payment on Friday 2 January 2009 must reach Human Resources by 12:00noon, Monday 15 December 2008. Please note that this is before the Christmas Closedown and anticipation of casual hours up to and including 19 December 2008 is allowed providing the School/Area takes responsibility for all monies paid.

Trish Hughes
Director, Human Resources

Review of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework programs related to electrical and
electronic engineering offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

Staff, students and members of the University 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/. The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm, Thursday 2 October, 2008. All submissions remain confidential.

For further information please contact Stephen Jeisman, phone 8303 6346.

Writing Centre Relocated

The Centre for Learning and Professional Development has relocated its Writing Centre service for Undergraduate students to the Barr Smith Library. CLPD staff will be available in the BSL, Room 346a, during semester between 2:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday-Thursday.

Please note that Writing Centre assistance for Postgraduate students will remain in the CLPD (Level 2, Schulz Building West) on Mondays from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

For further information, email the CLPD.

Draft Policies and Procedures for Comment

Contracts and Agreements Policy
Contracts and Agreements Procedures
Legislative Compliance Policy
Risk Management Policy

These policies/procedures affect all staff and managers across the University - your feedback would be appreciated. Consultation ends 15 September 2008.

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA access only]

ITS Hot Tips

Did you know that staff and students travelling to other universities can access the wireless network through eduroam? Users connect to the eduroam wireless network using the same username and password they would use if they were at their home institution. The eduroam site has more information on how to take advantage of this facility.

The Nettie Palmer Prize for Non-fiction: Winner and Shortlist 2008

The judges felt that the standard was very high in several sub-categories of 'non-fiction', and that the collection overall accurately reflected community attitudes and concerns.

Judges: Judith Armstrong (Convenor), Stephen Armstrong, Peter Cochrane, Mary Dalmau and Jenny Lee

The winner of the 2008 Nettie Palmer Prize for Non-fiction is:

The Ferocious Summer: Palmer's Penguins and the Warming of Antarctica by Meredith Hooper (Allen & Unwin)

Meredith (nee Rooney) is a graduate of this university and lives in London. She has written extensively on Antarctica.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

UniSuper Seminar Program 2008

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

Investing for your future - an introduction
Date/Time: Wednesday 1 October 2008, 11:30am-12:30pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

This seminar will help you understand investment risk and which investment option best suits your level of risk. The introduction to investing for your future seminar has been created to explain some basic investment principles, focussing primarily on the risk and return relationship. We are also able to introduce our investment 12 investment options in light of the risk versus return principle.

Your benefits when you leave
Date/Time: Wednesday 1 October 2008, 12:45pm-1:45pm
Venue: Johnson Labs, G29 Rennie Lecture Theatre, North Terrace Campus

Whether you're leaving your job or retiring from the workforce, you will have to decide what to do with your superannuation benefits. This seminar gives you a wealth of information on:

• Keeping your super in UniSuper
• what happens when you leave?
• when can you access your super?
• your 'leaving work' UniSuper benefits
• Tax on your super benefits.

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.

School of Economics Seminar

Climate Change Policy - Driving Transformational Change
Presented by: Dr Martin Parkinson, Secretary of The Department of Climate Change

Date/Time: Friday 12 September, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Venue: Room LG24, Lower Ground Napier Building

In December 2007 Dr Parkinson was appointed Secretary of the Department of Climate Change. His appointment follows appointments as Deputy Secretary in Treasury with responsibility for domestic and international macroeconomic issues and as Deputy Secretary of the Climate Change Group in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet with responsibility for leading and coordinating implementation of the emissions trading scheme and coordinating climate change policy.

Download: seminar flyer - Word flyer
RSVPs are crucial as space is limited - Luke van Trigt by Tuesday 9 September, phone 8303 7372.

HDA Thematic Evening

'Wheezes, Itches & Bellyaches: Allergies in Maternal and Child Health'
Date/Time: Thursday 9 October 2008, 4:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room), University of Adelaide

Speakers include A/Prof Vicki Clifton from Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Dr Imme Penttila and Dr Debbie Palmer from Women's and Children's Health Research Institute.
The event is FREE and open to researchers, staff, students, government and the general community to attend.

RSVP by Friday 3 October to: Anne Jurisevic on 8303 8222.

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

Barr Smith Discovery Series

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE author event with Kristin Weidenbach.

Rock Star: the story of Reg Sprigg
Date/Time: Thursday 18 September, 1:05pm-2:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.

Reg Sprigg discovered the great Cooper Basin oil and gas fields, helped found SANTOS and launched Arkaroola Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Australia's first eco-tourism resorts.

Kristin Weidenbach, author of the best-selling Mailman of the Birdsville Track, will talk about her recent book, Rock Star: The Story of Reg Sprigg - an Outback Legend.

Bookings by Tuesday 16 September to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.

Live Music Fest, 8-13 September

Presented by Radio Adelaide 101.5fm, 228 North Tce.
Over 400 musicians flock to North Terrace Campus for Radio Adelaide's annual Live Music Fest, 8-13 September. With over 80 acts from local, national and international artists, there's music for everybody. Radio Adelaide 101.5fm invites the University of Adelaide community to the station to collect a Festival guide and to be part of a live broadcast on Saturday 13 September when Radio Adelaide presents a FREE world-beats party at the Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre from 7:15pm, featuring acclaimed local artists: Adam Page, Expresiones, Nice Verde, DJ Joe and Djef Djel.

The range of local stars include audio-visual artists Supermarket presenting an installation live on North Terrace, the Adelaide Youth Orchestra live from the Madley Dance Space, legendary folk singer Eric Bogle, Indigenous reggae group The Merrg, highlights from the Elder Conservatorium's production of Dido and Aeneas and daily performances from Elder Conservatorium students and alumni.

For further information, contact: Kat McGuffie, phone 8303 5000 or visit: www.radio.adelaide.edu.au/lmf/.

Jane Goodall & AGSM Lunch Forum

The woman who redefined man, defines leadership.
Date: Tuesday 7 October
Lunch: 12:00noon-2:15pm
Registration: 11:15am-11:45am
Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia

A rare opportunity to share Dr Jane Goodall's unique insight into human organisational behaviour based on her life's study of chimpanzees in the wilds of Africa.

Dr Goodall will be joined by Andrew O'Keeffe of Hardwired Humans who works with organisations to align leadership strategies with human instincts. Together they will share their insights into how leaders can consciously leverage the power of instincts to avoid the common frustrations to organisational performance.

All profits from the lunch will be donated to the Jane Goodall Institute.

Download: Jane Goodall flyer
To register contact (02) 9211 7403 or visit: Jane Goodall Lunch Tour website.

Un-wined Fridays @ Waite

Dates: 19 September, 3 October, 17 October & 31 October
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
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 640kB).
Further details: www.wineaustralia.com.au/lirralirra.html

Law 125 Prestigious Speakers Series

To Commemorate its 125th Anniversary the Law School of the University of Adelaide is pleased to announce a Public Lecture:

Roma the First: A biography of Dame Roma Mitchell
Speakers: Adjunct Professor Susan Magarey AM and Dr Kerrie Round, Discipline of History, University of Adelaide
Date/Time: Monday 22 September 2008, 1:00pm
Venue: Moot Court Room, Law School (Ligertwood Building)

Download: Magarey & Round flyer
No RSVP is required.
Enquiries: Dr Paul Babie.

Training & Development Opportunities

Understanding and Analysing Financial Information - 27/28 October 2008 - Executive Education Unit

If 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.
For further information, contact: Mary Quinless (phone 8303 3268).

Considering Applying for an ALTC Competitive Grant?

On November 6 applications close for the next round of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Competitive Grants Scheme. Between now and the end of October the Committee for Learning and Teaching Awards through the CLPD will be hosting grant writing workshops to assist you in applying for one of these valuable grants aimed at:

• Innovation in learning and teaching, especially in relation to new technologies;
• Strategic approaches by higher education providers to increase recognition of the importance of teaching in higher education, both within institutions and within the wider community;
• Research and development focused on issues of emerging and on-going importance (e.g. the nexus between teaching and research; performance indicators for learning and teaching in higher education);
• Strategic approaches to addressing the implications of the changing cohort in higher education.

The dates and times of the workshops will be announced soon. The ALTC grants are an excellent opportunity to pursue research and projects related to teaching in the tertiary sector. Funding to the value of more than $200,000 is available. Examples of the sorts of projects the ALTC will fund can be found on the ALTC Exchange website.

For further information, contact Barbara Brougham, Project Coordinator: Promoting Excellence Initiative, phone 8303 7421 or mobile: 0437 649 976.

CLPD Staff Development Workshops

The following staff development workshops are available:

Managing Inappropriate and Difficult Behaviour in the Workplace
Thursday 11 September, 9:00am-1:00pm

Understanding the Media
Tuesday 16 September, 9:00am-12:00noon

Women in Management (2-day course)
Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September, 9:00am-5:00pm

Senior First Aid (2-day course)
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 October, 9:00am-5:00pm

Further information and bookings: Development Workshops and Seminars.

University Policy Management
Tuesday 7 October, 10:00am-12:00noon

Further information and bookings: University Management Practices.

Leap Into... Research Skill Development

Visit the Leap Into... Research Skill Development webpage if you are interested in finding out more about developing and assessing undergraduate research skills using the Research Skill Development Framework.

Special Entry and STAT

PCE provides a series of 3 x 3 hour workshops to assist mature age students in completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test and provide guidance in preparing their personal competency statement. Mondays, 6:00pm-9:00pm on 13, 20 & 27 October 2008.
For further information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce/stat.html or phone PCE on 8303 4777.

Professional & Continuing Education

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Financial Management & Budgeting
Wednesday 10 September

Moving from PA to EA
Thursday 11 September

Improve your Business Writing Skills
Thursday 18 September

Risk Management
Tuesday 23 September

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.

Women's Professional Development Network (WPDN) Bookclub

It is organised by the WPDN Steering Committee as a networking event, mostly for female professional staff - however, it is now expanded to include academic women. There is an invited author at each event, and two staff are invited to talk for five minutes each about their favourite book.

The next WPDN Bookclub is being held on Friday 10 October at 1:00pm in the Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, and you're welcome to attend. We have invited Carol Lefevre to present her book, If You Were Mine.

Further information: WPDN Bookclub website.

Information for Researchers

Research Leaders: Networking & Cocktail Session

All researchers are warmly invited to the Future Research Leaders Networking & Cocktail Session. This session counts as the induction module of the Future Research Leaders Program, but is recommended generally for all current and aspiring research leaders. This module provides the latest updates on strategic directions from the University's senior research managers and affords opportunities for researchers to build their networking and develop collaborations.

Date/Time: Thursday 18 September, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Venue: Equinox Room, Union House
To register: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/
Further information: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Enquiries: Dr Ian Green, phone 8303 6035.

Future Research Leaders: Intellectual Property & Commercialisation Workshop

Covering material pertinent to established & early career researchers, this interactive workshop presents a comprehensive overview of IP and Commercialisation. Working with experts in the field, and sharing your experiences with colleagues, you will develop skills and knowledge that should enable you to more effectively participate in research commercialisation activities.

Date/Time: Tuesday 16 September, 12:30pm-5:00pm
Venue: Seminar Room, Adelaide Graduate Centre, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St.
To register: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/
Further information: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Enquiries: Dr Ian Green, phone 8303 6035.

Adelaide Research & Innovation

The latest commUNIcate RESEARCH news 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.