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Staff Notices: 27 - 31 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
Rust resistant genes found in grass
Genes found in wild grasses could help crops resist rust pathogens. University of Adelaide researchers have identified new sources of stem and leaf rust resistance in wild grass relatives of wheat sourced mostly from the Middle East. Project supervisor Dr Ian Dundas, of Cereal Cytogenetics in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, said the project was part of a concerted global effort helping to underpin the sustainability of wheat cultivation. "Australia is in an excellent position to combat the threat of cereal rust," Dr Dundas said. "This is one of many projects under the Australian Cereal Rust Control Program developing new sources of rust resistance for growers.
Source: ScienceAlert (22 October 2008)
Uni full story: Researchers find rust resistance genes in wild grasses
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General Information for Staff
December 2008 Graduation Ceremonies: Invitation to attend
Staff (particularly academic staff) are invited and encouraged to attend the December 2008 graduation ceremonies. Twelve ceremonies, two per day, will be held over six days, Tuesday 16 December until Tuesday 23 December.
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 should be present in the Academic Procession at each graduation ceremony.
If you would like to attend, please notify the Graduations Office by completing and returning the Ticket Reply Slip ![[secure]](/global/images/nav/lock_micro.gif)
(secure login).
Ticket requests must be lodged with the Graduations Office no later than Friday, 28 November 2008.
University Christmas Cards
The University's 2008 Christmas Card is now available for purchase by areas at a cost of $1.10 per card (including envelope). To see an image of the card, and to order cards online, go to: www.adelaide.edu.au/msc/merchandise/xmas-cards/.
What's your preference on merchandise?
Marketing & Strategic Communications Office is reviewing the current range of approved University merchandise that is available for faculties, schools and branches to purchase. As a University employee, you have been identified as a possible user of the new merchandise catalogue. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey in one session. The results will be returned to us automatically via the web.
The merchandise survey is open until Thursday 30 October. With thanks in anticipation of your response.
Review of the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science
in the Faculty of Sciences
The University is currently undertaking a review of the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science in the Faculty of 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, Monday 24 November, 2008. All submissions remain confidential.
For further information contact Wayne Pritchard, Manager, Quality and Reviews on 8303 5902.
Services & Resources Awards for Excellence
Nominations are now open for the Services & Resources annual staff awards event, recognising excellence in teamwork and customer service across the Division.
Award Categories:
- Most effective team player (individual)
- Leadership in customer service (individual)
- Most effective work unit (group)
- Most successful project (group)
To nominate a group or individual from the Division of Services & Resources, simply complete the online form available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/services/awards/. Nominations are encouraged from any division of the University. The final closing date is Thursday 6 November.
The Awards will be announced on Wednesday 19 November at the National Wine Centre, from 1:30pm. For further information contact Renee Conley.
Council News - 13 October meeting
Council news from the 13 October meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2008/
Christmas/New Year Close Down of Advertising Positions Vacant
Information for Managers & Supervisors
Please note that the University will not be advertising positions vacant during the Christmas/New Year close down. Please note the dates below for cut-off periods.
| Last days to advertise before Christmas | |
|---|---|
| Advertising paperwork needs to reach HR by | Advertisement will then appear in the newspaper or online on |
| 4 December 2008 | 13 December 2008 17 December 2008 (Aust HES only) |
Any paperwork received after this time will not be processed until the New Year.
Those with ads appearing on 13 or 17 December 2008 must ensure you account for the fact that the University will be closed until 5 January 2009 and therefore ensure you specify this in the advertisements or adjust the closing date of the advertisements to allow for this, you must also ensure you will still be able to acknowledge applications in a timely manner.
| First days to advertise in the New Year | |
|---|---|
| Advertising paperwork needs to reach HR by | Advertisement will then appear in the newspaper or online on |
| 8 January 2009 | 17 January 2009 21 January 2009 (Aust HES only) |
Close down over Christmas/New Year occurs because there is generally a limited response to advertisements during this time.
Advertising will resume again as per normal from 8 January 2009 with the deadline for HR to receive paperwork being Close of Business Thursday of each week for your position to be advertised at the end of the following week.
Enquiries: Jessica Moses, phone 8303 3809.
Recruitment Services Team
Human Resources Branch
Vacant Positions
Events
Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion
Official Launch & Lecture + Roundtable Workshop
RUSSLR is based in the Faculty of the Professions, and is the first centre or institute in Australia to study the relationship between society, law and religion - putting it at the leading edge in Australia of what is already a major research area worldwide.
Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide, Professor James McWha, invites you to attend the Official Launch of RUSSLR to be held at the National Wine Centre on Thursday 13 November 2008, 1:00pm-2:00pm. It will include a keynote lecture on "Law and Religion" by Dr Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney.
The Launch will be followed by a one-day Workshop titled "The Relationship between Law and Religion in Contemporary Society" at the Moot Court Room, Law School on Friday 14 November 2008, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Download: RUSSLR flyer.
RSVP by Monday 3 November to the Director, RUSSLR: Dr Paul Babie, phone 8303 5521. Contact Dr Babie to discuss RUSSLR and its research areas, or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/lawandreligion/.
Healthy Development Adelaide's
final Thematic Evening 2008
A recipe for transgenerational health: pregnancy, nutrition and development
Date/Time: Thursday 20 November, 4:15pm-7:00pm
Venue: Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room), University of Adelaide
Presentations will include:
- New roles for zinc in pregnancy
- Vitamin D: a pregnancy and early development perspective
- Dietary omega-3s: effects on early development
- Probiotics and bowel health throughout development
The event is FREE and open to researchers, students, government and the general community to attend.
RSVP by Friday 14 November to: Anne Jurisevic, phone 8303 8222.
Download: attached flyer with details and speaker profiles, or visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/.
Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
The Rise and Fall of Vioxx: Unethical behaviour or system failure
Presented by: Professor Michael James, Professor, Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide
Chief Medical Scientist, Rheumatology Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Date/Time: Tuesday 11 November 2008, 3:30pm-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.
Innovation Conference 2008
Building South Australia's Innovation System
Friday 7 November
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha, will be a guest speaker on Research and Innovation in South Australia. The keynote speaker is Dr Terry Cutler, Chair of the National Innovation System Review and author of Venturous Australia: building strength in innovation, 2008. Other keynote speakers include The Hon Paul Caica MP, Minister for Science & Information Economy and Dr Catherine Livingstone, former Chair of CSIRO.
The conference is an opportunity for industry leaders, academics and government to explore and exchange ideas for advancing growth and development in innovation.
Conference web site: www.innovation.sa.gov.au/innovation_conference_2008.
Professor Brian Castro
Arrested Motion and Future Mourning
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE public talk with Professor Brian Castro.
Date/Time: Thursday 30 October 2008, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.
Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide, Brian Castro, will discuss hybrid writing as it covers skin and ideology, authenticity and tradition, form and reception.
Brian's recent research has focussed on the fugue, in both its psychological and musical forms. He is currently engaged in research on melancholy and its relationship to creativity. His latest novel, The Bath Fugues, is due out in October 2008.
Bookings to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Training & Development Opportunities
ALTC Competitive Grants deadline draws near
Note that Expressions of Interest or Full Proposals for the ALTC Competitive Grants are due on 6 November, and must be signed off by the DVC&VP(A) or his representative before that date to ensure submission.
For further information about preparing or submitting a Competitive Grant application, email: Barbara Brougham or phone 37421.
Wanting a University Teaching Qualification?
Fee-waived places are still available in the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education and the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning for 2009.
Applications close Monday 3 November.
Visit the CLPD website for application forms:
Performance Excellence Implementation - Planning, Development and Review training
As part of the University of Adelaide's Performance Excellence project workshops are being held for managers and supervisors responsible for holding PDR conversations with staff.
Managers and supervisors are encouraged to attend one of the following training sessions. The sessions are designed to provide you with an overview of the changes to PDR, your responsibilities and preparing for PDR conversations.
Training for Managers & Supervisors responsible for PDR
Wednesday 29 October, 9:00am-1:00pm
Thursday 30 October, 9:00am-1:00pm
Friday 31 October, 9:00am-1:00pm
Monday 3 November, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday 4 November, 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday 12 November, 9:00am-1:00pm
For more information and to enrol please email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3130.
Preparing for Exams Seminar
An Academic Learning and Language Seminar to help students prepare for their end of semester exams. Students who would like to attend should bring: course outlines, information about the kind of exam they'll be sitting and past exam papers.
Performing well in exams - multiple choice and short answer questions
Wednesday 29 October, 1:10pm
Visit the Academic Learning and Language website.
CLPD Staff Development Workshop
Understanding the Media
Thursday 4 December, 9:00am-12:00noon
Bookings online via: Development Workshops and Seminars.
Professional & Continuing Education
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Introduction to Policy
Wednesday 5 November
Workload Management for Supervisors and Managers
Thursday 6 November
Professional Telephone Skills
Friday 7 November
Developing a Marketing Plan
Thursday 13 November
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 !mpact Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2008 ARI !mpact Awards. A total of $30,000 prize money is available (3 x $10,000 prizes) for University of Adelaide researchers, titleholders and affiliates who have achieved excellence in Research2Business Engagement.
The Awards recognise the creation and application of research outcomes through successful knowledge transfer, where a significant and novel research advantage has delivered (or has the potential to deliver) major benefits to the community including educational, environmental, health, industrial, technological and commercial benefits. In addition to the cash prizes, ARI will also be presenting accolades to significant contributors in the University community, recognising those that facilitate and enable technology transfer and applied research activities.
Staff members of the University of Adelaide (full-time or part-time) including staff of hospitals and other institutions who are clinical or affiliate titleholders pursuing applied research activities (research involving industry) through Adelaide Research & Innovation are eligible for nomination. Eligible engagement activities include contract research/consulting and technology transfer. Anyone can nominate an eligible applicant for an Award (as long as the applicant is aware of the nomination and consents).
Nominations close Monday 3 November. Forms are available online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl/impactawards.
The Awards will be presented on Thursday 20 November at the Adelaide Festival Centre. For more information contact your Commercial Development Manager at ARI.
ARI News
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.
