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Staff Notices: 29 September - 3 October 2008
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Hello sunshine!
The dangers of excessive sun exposure are drilled into Australians from an early age. Associate Professor Brendon Coventry, Discipline of Surgery at the University of Adelaide, acknowledges that skin cancer remains an "incredible burden" in Australia, making up 80 per cent of all primary cancers. However sun exposure is a double-edged sword. "Some of the scare campaigns have been so effective that people have avoided the sun's rays completely," he said. "The real truth is that we need some sun for good health, because the sun is necessary for vitamin D production in the skin. Avoiding the sun altogether can lead to vitamin D deficiency and cause osteoporosis, bone fractures and even contribute to other cancers."
Source: The Courier-Mail (21 September 2008)
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General Information for Staff
Corporate Information moves to the Library
From 1 October, Corporate Information will be transferring to the portfolio of the University Library from Prudential Services. This realignment acknowledges common business functions across Corporate Information activities with core Library functions.
The three business units of Corporate Information - Records Management Office, including TRIM administration and support, the University Archives and Art & Heritage Collections - will continue with their current activities and explore closer collaboration with the Library in areas such as service provision to academic colleagues, digital information management, exhibitions and preservation.
This change constitutes a new reporting alignment, there is no change to the physical location and all contact details for Corporate Information staff remain the same.
| Key Contact Numbers: | Art & Heritage ext 34031 |
| TRIM Helpdesk ext 35334 | |
| University Archives ext 35184 |
Library Rules
Council approved the revised Library Rules, effective 8 September 2008. The revised rules affect all users of the University of Adelaide's libraries:
www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/252?dsn=policy.document;field=data;id=257;m=view
Once in a lifetime award
Professor Robin Graham, Affiliate Professor in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, was awarded the CM Donald Medal by the Australian Society of Agronomy at its recent meeting in Adelaide. The medal is named after Professor CM Donald, Professor of Agronomy at the Waite Agricultural Research Institute (1954-1973) to honour Professor Donald's contribution to agricultural science. The medal recognises the lifetime achievement of an Australian agricultural scientist. It was awarded to Robin Graham to recognise his contribution to plant nutrition and to agricultural science in Australia and internationally.
Roseworthy features on show
Channel 9 Postcards program has filmed a segment on Roseworthy's past and present to coincide with the Roseworthy Campus 125th Celebration Open Day on 2 November 2008.
Watch this show air on Sunday 26 October from 5:30pm-6:00pm.
2008 Confucius Institute China Study Tour
Registrations now open to study Chinese in Shandong, northeast China + Shanghai and Beijing.
Date: end November 2008 to mid January 2009
The Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide and Shandong University are jointly running a tour for all those keen to study Mandarin, from novices who want to explore one of the most interesting and useful languages in the world to those who would like to extend upon and consolidate skills they have already acquired. Participants undertake 5 weeks of intensive language study which is broken up with one week touring around Shandong, Beijing and Shanghai.
Language classes are in the mornings with experienced teachers from Shandong University. In the afternoons you can study or explore the city.
Participants do not have to be currently enrolled at the University of Adelaide. The course is open to all staff and is an excellent opportunity to brush up on some Mandarin whilst being immersed in the culture and enjoying the sights.
Cost: approx. $2000-$2600 includes tuition, accommodation, tours and transport in China (excludes international airfares)
For further information or to register your interest, contact the Executive Officer of the Confucius Institute, Glen Stafford, phone 8303 5819.
Download: China Study Tour flyer (pdf 149kB)
www.confucius.adelaide.edu.au
Vacant Positions
Events
2008 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture
The University of Adelaide's Research Centre for Reproductive Health presents the following lecture:
'Inhibins and activins in reproduction. Clinical lessons from biological conversations.'
Professor Euan Wallace, Monash University
Date/Time: Thursday 2 October 2008, 5:30pm-6:30pm (Drinks and nibbles prior)
Venue: Queen Victoria Lecture Theatre, Women's and Children's Hospital
Abstract: The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß) superfamily comprises a diverse group of hormones and growth factors that share structural homology. TGF-ß members play key roles at all stages of reproduction from the generation of oocytes and sperm, to preparation of the uterus for pregnancy, development of the early embryo and the placenta, regulation of the maternal responses to pregnancy through to maintaining fetal health and the onset of labour and birth.
In particular, over the past 20 years our group has focused on the roles of inhibins and activins - a distinct group of TGF-ß peptides - in a variety of aspects of human reproduction. Through a series of "in parallel" basic and clinical studies we have sought to explore the functions played by inhibin and activin in male and female fertility, in early pregnancy events, in fetal wellbeing and in parturition. By gaining insights into basic inhibin biology in reproduction, we have strived to develop predictive tests to assist clinical management or to introduce novel clinical therapies. In this lecture I will explore selected aspects of inhibin/activin biology in fertility, pregnancy and birth, highlighting where the understanding of basic biology has led to advances in clinical management. Future applications of inhibins and activins in reproductive medicine will also be discussed.Download: Lloyd Cox Invite.
RSVP by Tuesday 30 September 2008 to Virginia Furness, phone 8303 4552.
www.adelaide.edu.au/rcrh/
National Walk to Work Day
Friday 3 October 2008 is National Walk to Work Day organised by the Pedestrian Council of Australia.
Walking to work (even part way) provides many health and environmental benefits.
If you would like to participate, register for FREE at: www.walk.com.au/WTW/pledge.asp?PageID=219
For those who live far from the University consider one of the following:
- Park your car at the edge of the parklands and walk in (Victoria Park has all day FREE parking)
- Get off the train at Ovingham or Bowden and walk in along the Torrens
- Get off the tram at Greenhill Rd and walk in across the parklands
- For those at Waite, Roseworthy or Thebarton try parking a kilometre or two from the campus. Staff who participate can go into a draw for a prize.
Entry is by emailing Deb Coulls after you participate in the event letting us know how far you walked and/or the time taken. Entry to the prize draw closes 5:00pm Friday 10 October.
Ochre and Rust
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE public talk with Philip Jones.
Date/Time: Thursday 2 October, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library
Philip Jones will speak about how his award-winning book Ochre and Rust developed, and how he approached the material. He will take as a specific focus the way in which a Waramanga man of the Tennant Creek area, Dick Cubage, found himself in Adelaide as a guest of the Lindsay family and Sir Samuel Way during the late 1880s.
Philip is a graduate of the History Department and Law School of the University of Adelaide. Ochre and Rust: Artefacts and Encounters on Australian Frontiers has been short-listed for the NSW and Queensland Premiers' literary awards, it won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction (2008) and the Melbourne University Press Publishing Award.
Bookings by Tuesday 30 September to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064.
Full details are on the University Library web site.
John Rennie Short: Globalisation & the Summer Games
The Discipline of Geographical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Adelaide in conjunction with the School of Natural & Built Environment at UniSA and the School of Population, Geography & Environmental Management at Flinders University are sponsoring the Adelaide visit of Professor John Rennie Short. He is a leading theorist on cities and globalisation and will be delivering the following Public Lecture:
'Globalisation and the Summer Games'
An exploration of the relationship between the Olympics and globalisation and a discussion of the urban impacts of hosting the Games.
Date/Time: Thursday 9 October 2008, 5:30pm
Venue: Room GO4, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
National Ride to Work Day
Ride Free - Join the Commuter Evolution
Date/Time: Wednesday 15 October 2008, 8:00am
Venue: Breakfast on the Goodman Lawn, North Terrace Campus
The University of Adelaide has a strategy to engender a culture that values employee health and ensures environmental sustainability as fundamental components of the work environment.
National Ride to Work Day is a catalyst to encourage more people to choose cycling as their normal active transport option.
Get involved with the North Terrace Precinct Bicycle User Group (NTPBUG).
Register by 30 September 2008 to go in the national and local prize draw pool.
Register online at: www.ride2work.com.au
Please use NTPBUG Team Code 370424 when you register.
Download: Ride to Work Day.
Email: david.ladd@adelaide.edu.au or visit University of Adelaide bicycle information page: www.adelaide.edu.au/ps/services/bicycles.html.
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.
Fun in 1901: A program for families
"Fun in 1901", a unique school holiday event for children aged 7-13 with parents / grandparents' supervision. Croquet, quoits and other Victorian games and crafts, copperplate writing and 'Punch and Judy' show. Afternoon tea in the grand Dining Room of Peter and Matilda Waite's 1891 home.
Date/Time: Thursday 9 October, 1:00pm-4:30pm
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Entry: Children $9, Adults $6
Bookings essential. Email: Amanda Jackson or phone 8303 7497.
www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/urrbraehouse/whatson/
Fridays Uncorked Spring '08
Dates: 10 October, 24 October, 7 November, 21 November, 5 December
Time: Commences 4:30pm fortnightly
Entry: FREE including cocktail food
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: Uncorked flyer.
www.wineaustralia.com.au/news/
Training & Development Opportunities
Leading and Managing People 29 & 30 October - 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 area 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.
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education: Apply now for 2009
Applications close: Monday 3 November 2008
For 2009, the full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.
Graduate Certificate in Online Learning: Apply now for 2009
Applications close: Monday 3 November 2008
For 2009, the full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.
Considering Applying for an ALTC Competitive Grant?
Applications close for the next round of ALTC Competitive Grants on November 6. If you would like to attend a grant writing workshop to assist you in applying for one of these valuable grants please contact the Project Coordinator: Promoting Excellence Initiative, Barbara Brougham on 8303 7421 or mobile: 0437 649 976.
CLPD Staff Development Workshops
The following staff development workshops are available:
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
Thursday 23 October, 10:00am-12:00noon
Further information and bookings: University Management Practices.
Professional & Continuing Education
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Project Management
Wednesday 1 October
Project Management & MS Project
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 October
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Development
Monday 13 October
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Wednesday 15 October
Practical Cross Cultural communication
Thursday 16 October
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 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.
