Staff Notices: 3 - 7 November 2008

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Research links red meat, dairy and bacterial infections

University of Adelaide researchers say they have found a link between diets rich in red meat and dairy foods, and bacterial disease. Professor James Paton, Head of Microbiology & Immunology, says the study found high levels of a sugar called Neu5Gc in red meat and dairy foods makes human cells susceptible to strains of E.coli bacteria. Professor Paton says the findings should help people avoid gastrointestinal upsets and kidney failure. "It's clear that if your diet is high in red meat and dairy products then you're in theory exposed to an increased risk of disease from this particular source and so therefore it's very important to ensure that... red meat is properly cooked."
Research collaborators included Dr Adrienne Paton, Prof James Paton, PhD student Damien Chong and Ursula Talbot of the University of Adelaide.

Source: ABC News (30 October 2008)
Uni full story: Human diet gives deadly bacteria a target

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General Information for Staff

On-line Elections to the University Council

Undergraduate Student Members
Postgraduate Student Members
Academic Staff Members
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/elections/

The ballot closes at 10:00am on 7 November 2008.

Draft Policies for Consultation

Fees for Award Programs and Courses Policy
Student Debtors Policy
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA access only]

The consultation period closes on 12 November 2008.

Are you preparing a Course Handbook for 2009?

Download 2009 information & contact details for Academic Learning and Language and the Maths Learning Service at CLPD, or request via email to Peter Murdoch.

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 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/.

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 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.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Research Tuesday with Professor Ann Brooks

"The 'Commercialization of Intimacy' Are Women still left holding the Baby?"
Date: Tuesday 11 November, 5:30pm
Venue: Room 102, Napier Building
FREE Public Seminar.

Ann Brooks is Professor of Gender, Work and Cultural Studies and Head of the School of Social Sciences.

Changing patterns of caring and intimacy traditionally seen as the domain of the family are being increasingly commercialized as single parents and couples transfer emotional labour demands from the home to professional agencies. Do these changes mark a democratization of gender relations in relation to caring obligations? Do they mean improved career opportunities for women and men? This lecture presents a range of cases from Australia, the US and Asia and looks at the impact on women's and men's careers.

Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
Further details at: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/.

WPDN 10th Anniversary Mentoring Dinner - Wednesday 12 November

Celebrations! Networking... and professional development at the same time!
Date/Time: Wednesday 12 November, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Venue: Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room), University of Adelaide

The Women's Professional Development Network will be holding a dinner to celebrate 10 years of its very successful Mentoring Program. We are seeking past and present participants or staff who would like to be a part of the program in the future. Sandy Pitcher, Director of Office for Women, South Australia will be the guest speaker.

The 10th Anniversary is a chance to recognise the achievements of the Program, including over 200 mentoring 'matches', as well as a great professional development and networking opportunity and a chance to celebrate one of the University's success stories.

For further information, visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/wpdn/mentoring.html#dinner.

School of Mathematical Sciences Colloquium Series

Oceanographic Research at the South Australian Research and Development Institute: opportunities for collaborative research
Speaker: A/Prof John Middleton
Date/Time: Friday 21 November, 3:10pm
Venue: G04, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
All welcome.

Abstract: The Oceanography Program currently leads two major research projects, both of which involve numerical and applied mathematical modelling of oceanic flow and ecosystems as well as statistical techniques for the analysis of data. The first is the implementation of the Southern Australian Integrated Marine Observing System (SAIMOS) that is providing data to understand the dynamics of shelf boundary currents, monitor for climate change and understand the phyto/zooplankton ecosystems that underpin SA's wild fisheries and aquaculture.

The second major project involves measuring and modelling the ocean circulation and biological systems within Spencer Gulf and the impact on prawn larval dispersal and on the sustainability of existing and proposed aquaculture sites.

For further information, visit: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/
Enquiries: Jonathan Tuke.

Healthy Development Adelaide - 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)

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, 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.

Training & Development Opportunities

Teaching@University - Enrol Now for 2009

Enrolments are now being accepted for places in the 2009 Teaching@University courses.

Visit the Teaching@University website for further information or to download the brochure, which includes the application form.

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 5 November, 1:10pm

Visit the Academic Learning and Language website.

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 12 November, 9:00am-1:00pm

For further information and to enrol, visit the PDR website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/orgdev/pdr/, email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3130.

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

Workload Management for Supervisors and Managers
Thursday 6 November

Professional Telephone Skills
Friday 7 November

Report Writing
Tuesday 11 November

Managing Stress in the Workplace
Tuesday 18 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

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.