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Staff Notices: 16 - 20 March 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Mums' habits echo down the ages, University of Adelaide finds
What a mother does while she is pregnant can have health consequences for her children up to 30 years later, a study by the University of Adelaide has found. Results of a cross-generational study of over 1000 women aged 30-33 indicate possible links between smoking during pregnancy and obesity and reproductive dysfunction in the next generation. Lead researcher Associate Professor Michael Davies said the study also identified links between maternal obesity and, in their daughters, obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome. Identifying which aspects of health are determined by nature and which are influenced by nurture is "the biggest challenge" the study faces, he said. "There are knock-on effects that can last across generations." This research is part of the work of the University's new Robinson Institute, which will focus on reproductive health and regenerative medicine.
Source: The Advertiser (10 March 2009)
Uni full story: Advancing health across generations
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General Information for Staff
University Support for Harmony Day
The Vice-Chancellor and President writes:
The Diverse Australia Program is an Australian Government initiative for dealing with cultural, racial and religious intolerance by promoting respect, fairness and a sense of belonging for everyone. A key event in the program is Harmony Day, celebrated annually on 21 March. Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation, and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity.
Since Harmony Day began ten years ago, thousands of schools, community groups and organisations across Australia have hosted Harmony Day events. Many people within the University community are involved in these events, especially those run by schools, and I encourage you to check the website to see what events are on in your area.
One event I am especially happy to promote is the Smith Family's celebration at the Elizabeth Vale Primary School from 11:00am-1:00pm on Friday 20 March. The University's support of the Smith Family's Learning for Life program in the last three years has facilitated access to university for around 200 students who would otherwise face financial barriers to study. The 20 March event will include Multicultural Arts, Multicultural Performers and Multicultural food tastings, and attendees will include the Governor of South Australia and leaders in Federal, State and local Government.
I encourage you to support this event, as I encourage you all to celebrate the cohesive and inclusive nature of our country, and to promote the considerable benefits of cultural diversity within our community.
Professor James A McWha
Vice-Chancellor and President
Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President
Members of staff are advised that Donna Glase, Executive Assistant to Professors Taplin and Lohmann within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), has been seconded to the position of Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor effective Monday 16 March during Jill Miller's absence on maternity leave. The contact details and other arrangements in respect of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President are unchanged, as follows:
| General Telephone | 8303 5780 |
| General Fax | 8303 4343 |
| Direct Telephone | 8303 5201 |
| Direct Fax | 8303 4354 |
Email: vice-chancellor@adelaide.edu.au
Call for applications for Academic Promotion to Level B & C
Staff and titleholders wishing to apply for promotion to Level B or Level C only are now invited to submit their applications.
Promotion is an important way that the University of Adelaide recognizes outstanding performance. We would encourage all staff who believe they meet the relevant promotion criteria to submit an application in 2009.
If you require assistance in determining eligibility, it is suggested you discuss your potential application with your Head of School or Head of Discipline. A workshop will be scheduled and advertised in the near future to assist you, both in determining your eligibility as well as to assist you in the application process.
Applicants should refer to the Policy, Guidelines and Toolkit, and the appropriate Position Classification Standards when preparing their application.
An application should be made on the approved application form and ONE full printed copy submitted to Lucy Maynard - Manager, Recruitment Services by the deadline of 1 May 2009.
No supplementary information will be accepted from applicants after the closing date for applications, unless requested by the University.
Please note that applicants are responsible for contacting their own referees by forwarding their application, the appropriate position classification standard and the form letter requesting that the report be sent to Lucy Maynard - Manager, Recruitment Services, Human Resources Branch by the deadline of 15 May 2009.
The Policy, Guidelines and the toolkit applicable to the submission of applications are available for viewing at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/polbrowse/prom_class/academic-promotions-toolkit/
Offshore Graduation Ceremonies April 2009
The University of Adelaide is holding its offshore graduation ceremonies on Saturday 25 April at 10:30am and 3:00pm, at the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre in Singapore.
Graduation ceremonies are an important event in the University's calendar and graduands and their families particularly value the involvement of academic staff in these celebrations. Any staff members who are travelling overseas at that time might like to consider arranging their itinerary in such a way as to include an offshore graduation ceremony. Further information is available from the Graduations Office on 8303 4218, and you may notify your intention to attend via email to Natalie Boffa.
Vote Earth
Your Light Switch is Your Vote
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world's first global election, between Earth and global warming.
On Saturday 28 March at 8:30pm, the University of Adelaide will take part in Earth Hour 2009. Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, this is an inspiring event and an opportunity for the University to contribute to the fight against climate change.
By turning off all non-essential lighting for one hour at our locations and facilities across Adelaide, we will join millions of concerned citizens and corporations throughout the world in calling for action to save our planet for future generations.
To help ensure that lights actually do go out on 28 March, we ask all staff to switch off office lights and unplug non-essential equipment before leaving work on Friday 27 March. In addition, we'd like to encourage everyone to participate in Earth Hour by turning off their lights at home during the event.
Australia led the world with Earth Hour. To sign up for the event, visit: www.earthhour.org/signup/.
The University of Adelaide through its Sustainable Adelaide program has committed to managing and improving the environmental impact of our operations. The University has set a number of reduction targets related to water, energy and paper consumption across our campuses.
We're excited about Earth Hour and hope you are too. Don't forget—switch off lights and non-essential equipment when you leave work on Friday 27 March, and switch off at home on Saturday 28 March at 8:30pm!
Adelaide onLION
Staff are invited to join Adelaide onLION, the University's exclusive online community - it's fun, it's free, and it's a fantastic opportunity to engage with the wider alumni community! Visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/adelaideonlion
Vacant Positions
Events
School of Population Health & Clinical Practice - Visiting Academic Seminar
The Maternal Health Study: investigating complex causal pathways for maternal morbidity
Presented by Associate Professor Stephanie Brown, Healthy Mothers Healthy Families,
Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
Date/Time: Tuesday 17 March 2009, 3:30pm-5:00pm; afternoon tea provided.
Venue: Robson Lecture Theatre, Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Download Stephanie Brown flyer.
RSVP to Gabriele Matzke, phone 8303 3884.
Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion (RUSSLR) - Public Lecture
The University of Adelaide's Faculty of Professions, Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion is pleased to announce its first Public Lecture for 2009.
"The Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933: Was it Genocide?"
Presented by: Professor Roman Serbyn, Université du Québec à Montréal (Canada)
Date/Time: Tuesday 24 March 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre One, Law School (Ligertwood Building)
Download: RUSSLR flyer.
No RSVP is required. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Paul Babie.
A Night at the Opera - with the Adelaide Youth Orchestra
Date/Time: Monday 6 April 2009, 8:00pm
Venue: Elder Hall
Tickets: Adult $20, Concession $15, Student $10.
SPECIAL OFFER: Our graduates and staff can obtain the Alumni 20% discount by ringing BASS 131 246 and quoting "onLION."
Traverse the world of opera - love, happiness, romance and death with the lyrics and sensuous music of Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. See the full range of exclusive alumni privileges at: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/adelaideonlion.
Stella Miles Franklin: the South Australian dimension
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE author event with Professor Jill Roe AO.
Date/Time: Thursday 19 March 2009, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library
Seating is limited.
Miles Franklin became an international publishing sensation at the age of 21 with the publication of her novel, My Brilliant Career. She was also a journalist, nationalist, feminist, larrikin, and founder of the prestigious Miles Franklin Award.
In her new book, Stella Miles Franklin: a biography, Jill Roe AO, Professor Emerita of History (Macquarie University), rediscovers for us a life of enormous range never before examined in its totality.
Bookings by Tuesday 17 March to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Adelaide and its Water Future
Friends of the Waite Arboretum AGM
Date/Time: Monday 6 April 2009, 7:30pm
Venue: Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
It will be followed at 8:00pm by a talk presented by Professor John Argue, Adjunct Professor of Water Engineering, Urban Water Resources Centre (UniSA) on:
"Water in Adelaide: understanding the crisis"
Abstract: The current 'water crisis' has assumed a place of prime importance for political and community leaders across the nation, and in the media. Adelaide, in common with all other major population centres south of the Tropics, is subject to water restrictions which are set to continue until substantial rains occur in our local catchments and in those of the Murray-Darling Basin. We are informed that we are experiencing "...the worst drought since records have been kept" or that it is, perhaps, the "once in 1,000 years drought" that has spelt the doom of the River Murray lower lakes. Then there is El Nino and climate change to contend with...
Download: Registration Form or phone 8357 1679.
School of Mathematical Sciences - Fluid Mechanics Seminar
Understanding optimal linear transient growth in complex-geometry flows
Speaker: Associate Professor Hugh Blackburn (Monash University)
Date/Time: Friday 27 March 2009, 3:00pm
Venue: Napier, LG29
All welcome.
Further information about the Fluid Mechanics Seminar series can be found at: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/events.php?fluids.
Enquiries to Jim Denier.
Training & Development Opportunities
Project Management 2 & 3 April - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, this program will help you to improve your project management skills.
Highly competent project managers execute decisions on time, on budget and in line with specific performance targets. Project Management will provide you with the principles of a systematic approach, allowing you to methodically, efficiently and consistently achieve your objectives.
Discount: 10% discount for University staff.
For further information: Amanda Bramwell, Executive Education Unit, phone 8303 3268.
Creating Rubrics for Efficient Feedback in Humanities & Social Sciences
Date/Time: Thursday 19 March 2009, 9:45am-12:00noon
Venue: Room 210, Level 2, Napier Building
Visit the RSD workshops page to get a detailed workshop flyer.
ERGA Teaching Prizes Workshop
If you are interested in applying for faculty teaching prizes, Stephen Cole the Elder Awards or an ALTC citation, then you should come along to the ERGA prizes seminar. ERGA members who have successfully applied for these types of prizes will provide you with tips, examples and other useful information on how you can maximise your chances of success when you next apply.
Date/Time: Thursday 26 March 2009, 10:10am-12:00noon
Venue: Culver Room, N134, Engineering North Building
Bring along your CVs or any applications you may be working on because this will definitely be a hands on experience.
Please email Edward Palmer to register.
Managing Inappropriate and Difficult Behaviour
This workshop is for Heads of School, Unit Managers and supervisors and provides the opportunity to develop and practice skills in effective handling of difficult behaviour and harassment issues. In the workshop you will be provided with relevant and practical methods for initiating difficult conversations addressing behaviour and it will aid you in fulfilling your responsibilities, managing risk in relation to fair treatment issues and maintaining good collegial and working relationships.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop you will have a good understanding at a practical level of:
- Why Fair Treatment is important
- Why early intervention is important
- Techniques to assist you to intervene and to handle complaints
- How to talk with alleged sender of negative social behaviour at work
This workshop is for managers and supervisors.
Date/Time: Wednesday 25 March 2009, 9:00am-1:00pm
Please email Janet Hart or phone 8303 3130.
Professional & Continuing Education
Language Courses
Open to all adult learners, the University of Adelaide's Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a wide range of language courses catering for beginners to the more advanced. Full year courses commence in late March and run for 30 weeks, one evening a week.
Languages offered:
Arabic
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Discount: 5% discount for University of Adelaide staff and students.
For further information or to enrol please email Rupert Irudayaraj or phone 8303 4777, or visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce to view our extensive program offering.
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Confident and Persuasive Presentations
Tuesday 24 March
Understanding and Using Statistics
Friday 27 March
From Team Member to Team Leader
Wednesday 1 April
Community Engagement and Facilitation
Thursday 2 April
Discount: 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 Bulletin for the latest news on major grant rounds & information sessions, a selection of competitive grants, prizes & funding opportunities now open.
