Staff Notices: 11 - 15 May 2009

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Emerging leaders - Science

Showcasing 10 of Australia's emerging leaders who are investing their talents in science, The Weekend Australian Magazine has named three University of Adelaide people:

Professor Tanya Monro, Director of the new Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, and Chair of Photonics.
Her research - into the field of science and technology that allows the generation and control of light using glass optical fibres - leads the world. The winner of the 2008 PM's Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year said that "physics is an elegant and powerful way of understanding our world. That is not about remembering dry and isolated facts, but of constantly discovering how ideas fit together, and how often the more you learn, the simpler and more beautiful our world appears."

Associate Professor Sarah Robertson, Co-Director of the Research Centre for Reproductive Health at the Robinson Institute, and NHMRC Senior Research Fellow.
Her latest focus is male sperm and how it transmits information at a molecular level that influences the female partner's ability to become pregnant. In return, the female uses this information in a "quality control" process to evaluate the male's suitability as a father. Sarah and her team "hope eventually to use this information to provide new treatment options for people having difficulty getting pregnant."

Professor Mark Tester, Federation Fellow at the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, and Director of the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility.
He names as his next goal "generating salt-tolerant crops that will reliably provide increased yield on poor-quality soils out in the farmers' fields." Mark also oversees research into plants at the molecular level, identifying precisely why some plants thrive in poor and challenging conditions. He hopes his work will improve the sustainability of food production and "contribute to the global challenge of increasing the quantity and quality of food in the face of unprecedented and rapid global environmental change".

Source: The Australian, 4 May 2009
Uni full story: The Weekend Australian puts spotlight on Adelaide scientists

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General Information for Staff

New Web Directory for Business & Community Partners

A new page has been added to the University website bringing together information relevant to business, government and community partners. Access the page through the link 'Business & Community' on the homepage or directly at: www.adelaide.edu.au/collaborate/.

The new directory was compiled by the University's 'Smarter Engagement' project team. Requests for updates to the page should be directed to Renee Hakendorf.

Council News - 4 May meeting

Council news from the 4 May 2009 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2009/

Draft Revised Policy for Consultation

Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) Policy
SELT surveys are designed to be an indicator of learning and teaching practices from the student perspective. They are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. The purpose of this policy is to implement the University's commitment to collecting, analysing and responding to student feedback to improve student learning experiences and outcomes.

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

The consultation period ends on 1 June 2009.

Applications open for the 2010 Fulbright Symposium

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its programs for educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States in 2010, and will offer a grant of $30,000 to an organisation selected to host the special Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium.

The Fulbright Symposium centres around a current topic of bi-national interest between Australia and the United States and engages leading speakers from both countries. The aim of the Fulbright Symposium is to publicly demonstrate the Fulbright Commission's mission of promoting mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Australia through educational and cultural exchange.

For the 60th anniversary year the topic needs to be of special significance for the Australia-United States relationship and relate to the global objectives of the Fulbright program - to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby increase the chance that nations will learn to live in peace. Suitable topics could relate to, but are not restricted to, a theme of global sustainability for peace with imaginative policy and strategic responses to issues such as energy security and energy conservation; improving the efficient use of natural resources; and/or addressing poverty, health and quality of life for disadvantaged communities.

The Fulbright Symposium is to be held between 1 March and 30 September 2010 and will be identified as the Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium in all publicity. The grant is a contribution towards the cost of organising the Symposium and may be applied to any cost elements at the discretion of the organisers.

Applications close on 31 July 2009

For selection criteria and more information please visit:
www.fulbright.com.au/events-and-media/2010FulbrightSymposium.html

Contact: Dr Joe Hlubucek, Executive Director
Australian-American Fulbright Commission

PO Box 9541
DEAKIN ACT 2600

Phone: (02) 6260 4460, Fax: (02) 6260 4461 or email executivedirector@fulbright.com.au.

Human Resources Branch Update

1. Salary packaging portable laptops, notebook computers or multiple function electronic devices

Salary packaging provides flexibility to staff by maximising take-home pay. Through salary sacrificing, staff may restructure their salary package to reduce cash salary by taking a non-cash benefit of the same value, thereby reducing taxable income.

The University allows salary sacrifice of:

• Increased Member Contributions to UniSuper
• Voluntary pre-tax contributions to UniSuper Investment Choice Plan (ICP)
• Voluntary pre-tax contributions to UniSuper Award Plus Plan (APP)
• Motor Vehicle Novated Lease
• Child Care Fees
• Car Parking Fees
• Portable Laptop, Notebook Computer or Multiple Function Electronic Device

The Salary Packaging Portable Laptop, Notebook Computer or Multiple Function Electronic Device Guidelines and Form have recently been amended to reflect the changes announced by the Government on 13 May 2008 to tighten the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for certain work-related items by ensuring the exemption only applied where these items would be used primarily for work purposes.

Refer to the Salary Packaging Portable Laptop, Notebook Computer or Multiple Function Electronic Device Guidelines at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies for more information.

2. Changes to Payroll Deductions

In the past, the University has offered staff access to a personal bill and deduction service through its payroll system. This service was offered before direct debits and internet banking were commonly available and accepted forms of payment. The number of people accessing the payroll deduction service has declined in recent years.

The University will implement a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in 2009. It is important that the new system is able to be maintained efficiently and at the same time meet business needs.

Given the declining use of the payroll system for the payment of personal bills and deductions combined with the need to minimise customisations in the new HRIS it has been decided that the payroll service will cease. A HRIS Reference Group, comprising a cross section of Faculty and Division staff have met and discussed the most appropriate way to manage the impacts of this change.

This change only affects staff that have existing personal deduction arrangements in place, and does not apply to staff salary packaging arrangements or deductions required by current commercial contract.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are confident the change can occur with minimal disruption. We will write to anyone affected by this change in the next week (letters will be sent to staff mailing addresses) to explain the situation and to offer our assistance in setting up new direct debit arrangements. Direct debit forms and reply paid envelopes will be provided where possible to assist in the change.

Payroll deductions will stop on 19 June 2009 to coincide with the final pay period for the financial year, and to allow current deductions to be appropriately summarised on staff payment summaries.

3. Labour Component Form no longer in use

Effective from 11 May 2009, due to Audit findings, the Labour Component Form will no longer be used within the University. This form has been used variously to make payments to staff. Human Resources has worked directly with areas using the form to determine alternative methods to authorise payments and the Labour Component Form has now been replaced with a number of forms for specific purposes as follows:

• The Casual Payment Form (Academic Staff)
  The existing Casual Payment Form has been amended to allow payment for casual hourly work where the category of work is not already covered by piece work rates in the Collective Agreement. This is likely to be particularly relevant for casual research. The piece work rates in the Collective Agreement should always be used where relevant.
  
  
• Consulting Funds Payment Form
  This form is used to pay existing fixed-term or continuing academic staff from consulting funds. Payment over $5,000 must be approved by the relevant Executive Dean. Such funds can only be sacrificed to superannuation if this sacrifice was elected prior to the work being performed.

These new forms are available at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/policies/formsatoz.

Contact Us
Should you have any queries in respect of salary packaging arrangements, the cessation of payroll deductions, or the elimination of the Labour Component Form, please contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 or email hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.

The HR Service Centre is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm on weekdays.

Safe Steps Campaign

Daylight saving has passed and the nights are getting darker as winter approaches. Leaving the campus alone at night can be dangerous and we encourage you to take precautionary actions to ensure you travel safely to your car, bus, train or taxi.

To make sure you get home safely please follow these Safe Steps at all times:

• Follow the most open and well-lit public path.
• Whenever possible, walk with a friend or in a group or contact Security to arrange an escort if you are walking alone after dusk.
• If alone, stay alert and be aware of your surroundings - confidence deters attackers.
• Carry a personal alarm or whistle and be prepared to call for help
• Avoid undergrowth and be wary of strangers.
• Move your car closer during the day if you are planning on staying on campus after dark.

Use these FREE after hours campus security services:

Escort Service: www.adelaide.edu.au/security/students/escort.html

If you have to walk to a parked car or near-campus residence after dark where no alternative means of secure transport is available and you have concerns for your safety please contact your Security Service's after-dark Security Escort Service. Please call the Service well before you need to leave the building to arrange a time and place to meet.

Shuttle bus service (North Terrace): www.adelaide.edu.au/security/students/bus.html

During term, an air-conditioned shuttle bus service runs hourly from the Security Office in Hughes Plaza between 5:15pm - 11:00pm to take students and staff up to 2.5km from the University. A map of the bus route is located in the North Terrace Security Office.

Store these phone numbers in your mobile, diary or wallet:

Campus Security Emergency - 830 35444
Campus Security Escort (North Terrace) - 830 35990
Campus Security Escort (Waite) - 830 37200
Campus Security Escort (Roseworthy) - 830 37999
Campus Security Escort (Thebarton) - 830 34471
Campus Security Escort (National Wine Centre) - 830 37999

Download: Safe Steps flyer.

The University of Adelaide Volunteer Program

Formally established in 2003 under the patronage of Mrs Lindsay McWha, the University of Adelaide Volunteer program continues to grow. In 2008, over 1600 volunteers contributed more than 156,000 volunteer hours. Using the nominal fee calculated by Volunteering SA, of $22.08 cents per hour, the dollar contribution to the University amounted to almost $3,450,000.

Information about University areas currently involved in the Volunteer Program can be found on the Volunteer website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/volunteers/opportunities/. University areas wishing to develop new programs are encouraged to contact the Volunteers Committee Secretariat on 8303 6356.

Volunteering provides an integral link between the University and the wider community. It also adds to the richness of university life by involving a diverse range of people in a variety of activities.

Review of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Programs offered by the Elder Conservatorium of Music through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The University is currently undertaking a review of the undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs offered by the Elder Conservatorium of Music through the Faculty of Humanities and Social 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, Friday 15 May 2009. All submissions remain confidential.

Submissions may either be emailed to Stephen Jeisman or sent to Quality and Reviews, Level 1, 233 North Terrace, University of Adelaide. For further information contact Stephen Jeisman, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality and Reviews on 8303 6346.

Semester 2, 2009 Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Participants are offered the opportunity to develop a knowledge based business idea as a core project within the Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship or Science & Technology Commercialisation which received a scholarship and a broad range of financial and in-kind support valued at approximately $10,000 - to pay course fees or use as a living allowance for a six-month period. In addition, successful candidates may apply for office accommodation within an incubation environment to assist their business development ventures for a 12-month period. Applications close on Friday 15 May 2009.

Contact Megan Llewellyn-Gabell, Manager, Graduate Entrepreneurial Program or 8303 4159.

Chocolate hamper up for grabs!

Staff have a chance to win a $100 Haigh's chocolate hamper and enjoy a selection of their premium range of mouth-watering chocolates. Haigh's are pleased to be in partnership with the University of Adelaide to provide this special competition - drawn 31 May, so get in quick! For more information on how to enter, check out the Alumni Privilege Package at: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/privileges.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

Education Research Group of Adelaide - Honours Workshop

Workshop by Dr Margaret Kiley, Australian National University on:

The Role of Honours in Contemporary Australian Higher Education
Date/Time: Friday 22 May, 9:00am-12:00noon
Venue: N218, Level 2, Engineering North Building - ref. F11 on the University of Adelaide map

The Education Research Group of Adelaide (ERGA) and the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Honours Project Team invite you to attend this interesting workshop. Dr Kiley will present the major findings and resources produced by the project, and then facilitate discussion between the participants. The event provides an opportunity for cross-institutional, intra-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary conversations on Honours. The team is inviting all universities in the region to participate and would like to see all levels of colleagues with a stake in Honours represented.

Download: ERGA flyer.
Limit of 50 places available. If you wish to attend, email Said Al-Sarawi or phone 8303 4198.

Further details at: www.adelaide.edu.au/erga/.

2009 Australian Innovation Festival - FREE Events on Campus

The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) is participating in the 2009 Australian Innovation Festival and offering diverse events focused upon various aspects of innovation.

Topics of upcoming events are:

Event 3: Sustainable Construction - A Systems Approach to Issues Analysis - 12 May

Event 4: Foresight for Social & Technological Change - 20 May

Event 5: Reinvest in Yourself - the Best Asset You've Got! - 26 May
An ECIC information and careers presentation.

Download: ECIC flyer.

Registration is essential at: www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au/industry-comm/aif.html.

SA History Week - FREE Workshop

University Archives, Records & Collections will present a free workshop as part of the University's contribution to SA History Week. "Thanks for the Memories: Preserving your family treasures" will provide general advice on measures you can take to protect your personal and family records, photographs, artworks and artefacts from loss or damage over time.

Date/Time: Monday 25 May 2009, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
All Welcome.

Download: History Week flyer.

ATEM Conference

The ATEM Central Region Committee invites you to attend our one day regional conference focussing on key issues affecting higher education professionals.

This year the program includes:

• Higher Education and the outcome of the Bradley Review
• Academic and Professional staff roles in a changing environment
• Wellbeing and the Global Financial Crisis
• Transforming Education from the Inside Out

Date/Time: Wednesday 20 May 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: The Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg

Addressing the theme of Surviving Change, the speakers are:

• Professor Vin Massaro, Professorial Fellow, L.H. Martin Institute, University of Melbourne
• Dr Judy Szekeres, University of Adelaide
• Associate Professor Betty Leask, University of South Australia
• Mr Michael McGregor, Davidson Trehaire
• Professor Shelda Debowski, Director, Organisational and Staff Development Services, University of Western Australia

Register now to be a part of this great event and be eligible for some fantastic door prizes!

Online registration and payment.

Cost: $250 for members, $300 for non members; includes refreshments, lunch, after-conference drinks and conference pack

For enquiries please contact Ms Lesley Grady, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region at lesley.grady@unisa.edu.au or mobile: 0407 975 116.

Research Tuesdays

It takes two. How analysis of mum's and dad's DNA can predict and enhance pregnancy success
Presented by Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Senior Research Fellow, Research Centre for Reproductive Health & leads the Placental Development Laboratory in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Date/Time: Tuesday 12 May 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Room G04, Napier Building
FREE. All welcome.

Synopsis: The University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute is on the brink of enabling a quantum leap forward in the care of pregnant women and their babies.

The Institute's research has revealed that subtle variations in specific gene sequences in a mother, father or their baby indicate the mother is more likely to suffer pregnancy complications.

As a result, work is underway to create a genetic test that will - for the first time - identify a couple's risk of complications before symptoms arise, allowing potentially life-saving tailored antenatal care.

In this fascinating presentation, A/Prof Claire Roberts will explain her team's exciting progress, as well as discuss many other known pregnancy risk factors.

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

Healthy Development Adelaide - Thematic Evening

HDA is holding its first Thematic Evening for 2009 on:

"Vaccination - more than just a shot in the arm"
Date/Time: Thursday 28 May, 4:15pm-7:00pm
Venue: Union House (Level 4, Eclipse Room), North Terrace campus
FREE. All welcome.

Speakers include:

• Professor James Paton, Director: Research Centre for Infectious Diseases, University of Adelaide on 'Pathogenesis and prevention of pneumococcal disease'.
• Professor Geoffrey Davidson, Senior Gastroenterologist: Centre for Paediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology, Women's and Children's Hospital on 'The rotavirus story - from discovery to oblivion'.
• Professor Eric Gowans, Executive Director: Women's and Children's Health Research Institute on 'Problems in HIV and HCV vaccine design'.
• Dr Helen Marshall, Director: Paediatric Trials Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital on 'Vaccination trends for Australian children and adolescents'.

Chair:
A/Prof Claire Roberts, Research Centre for Reproductive Health, Robinson Institute.

Download: invitation flyer for further details and speaker profiles.

HDA's events are open to all including researchers, students, health service, education, government and community sectors.

RSVP by Friday 22 May to Anne Jurisevic, phone 8303 8222.
Visit HDA website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/hda/events/

The Underpants

By Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin
A University of Adelaide Theatre Guild production
Dates: Tuesday to Saturday 12-16 May & 19-23 May 2009, 7:30pm
Venue: Little Theatre, The Cloisters, University of Adelaide
Tickets: $25 Full Price; $20 Concession
Special Uni Tuesdays: $15 staff and students on Tuesday performances, 12 & 19 May, subject to availability.
Bookings on 8303 5999 or online at: www.adelaide.edu.au/theatreguild.

Dusseldorf, 1910: Louise is at the King's street parade. And then it happens: her underpants fall down. In that instant - that fleeting fluttering of delicate fabric - Louise's life changes. Her small-minded husband is outraged, and a succession of amorous men start beating a path to Louise's door, hoping for another glimpse. Suddenly, the mousey Louise is a star - famous, desired and stuck in the middle of a swirling cauldron of celebrity.

The much-loved American comedian Steve Martin has adapted Carl Sternheim's 1911 naughty, rollicking ride of slapstick and gags, Die Hose. But underneath the trademark Steve Martin hilarity are subtle touches of the examination of fame, fidelity and anti-semitism.

Download: The Underpants flyer.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia & Healthy Ageing Research Cluster - Workshop

HARC is pleased to be supporting an upcoming ½ -day workshop at the University of Adelaide on:

"Ageing in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges"
Presented by: Professor Sara Czaja, Director, Centre for Research and Education on Ageing and Technology Enhancement (CREATE), University of Miami
Date/Time: Wednesday 3 June 2009, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $220
Reduced rate $160 for HARC & HFESA Members
Students (full-time) $80.

This event will be of interest to:

• Ergonomists and human factors specialists
• Occupational health and safety professionals and practitioners
• Social planners and policy makers
• Human resources professionals
• Safety management professionals
• Designers, architects and facility planners
• Healthcare researchers and practitioners
• Engineers (manufacturing, product and design, safety)

Download: registration form & workshop flyer

RSVP to HFESA Secretariat: secretariat@ergonomics.org.au
Fax registration form to (02) 9680 9027. Enquiries: (02) 9680 9026

WPDN Book Club - FREE Author Event

WPDN Book Club is open to all members of the University - Staff and students, male and female, professional and academic. Book Club is an opportunity to network with other members of the University: meet someone new, form a friendship, and share through the power of story telling.

Guest Author: Dr Peter Goldsworthy

Date/Time: Thursday 4 June 2009, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Eclipse Room, Level 4, Union Building

Do NOT miss this! Author of novels Maestro, Honk if you are Jesus, Wish, Three Dog Night, Keep it Simple Stupid and Everything I Knew (some of which have been adapted for the stage), Peter Goldsworthy has fast become a South Australian living legend. Born in Minlaton and growing up in various country towns, he graduated in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1974 and has since divided his time equally between medicine and writing. His books have been translated into many European and Asian languages. And we cannot fail to mention the many plays, opera, poetry and short prose he has penned.

Book Now! Strictly 200 seats only. RSVP to Allayne Webster.
All Welcome. Unfortunately due to venue constraints, no food is permitted.

Women's Professional Development Network (WPDN)

Lunchtime Networking Forum: Women and Finance - what you need to know about managing your finances

Date/Time: Wednesday 27 May, 12:00noon - 1:00pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Guest Speaker: Debra Long, Manager Westpac Women's Markets SA

Would you like to know more about financial matters but don't know where to start? Would you like to know more about options to help you increase your financial security? Do you ask yourself - where does all my money go? Do you have investments but want to know more or diversify?

Getting good information about financial management and planning is an excellent place to start.

This lunchtime session provides a general overview of financial issues that specifically impact women and some tips on key financial matters women should concern themselves with.

For more information, visit the WPDN website: www.adelaide.edu.au/wpdn/events.html#MayLNF.

RSVP for this event by Tuesday 26 May to Linh Tran.

Register your interest in future events like this and suggest topics to Jo Carrick.

Field Geology Club of SA - Public Lecture

The Field Geology Club of SA presents a lecture on:

A Walk along the Dorset Coast - Ammonites and an Oilfield
By Professor Richard Hillis, Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide.

The lecture will describe the geology and scenery of the Dorset coast, UK including: the ammonites of Lyme Regis, an unusual tombolo and how it helped smugglers, an island that is not an island and was used to build Buckingham Palace, a fossil forest, burning cliffs and a half billion barrel oilfield.

Date/Time: Thursday 14 May 2009, 7:45pm
Venue: Mawson Lecture Theatre, Mawson Laboratories (near corner of Victoria Drive and Frome Road)

Visitors are warmly invited to attend. For further details contact Frances Williams on 0403 153 726 or Paul Curnow on 0402 079 578.

Training & Development Opportunities

Asia-Pacific Forum for Educational Integrity

The University has taken out institutional membership of the Asia-Pacific Forum for Educational Integrity for 2009. For University of Adelaide staff attending the 4th Asia Pacific Conference on Educational Integrity a members discount of 15% applies to their Conference Registration.

Visit the APFEI website or email Ursula McGowan for further information.

4th Asia Pacific Conference on Educational Integrity
28 - 30 September 2009, University of Wollongong

Call for one-page proposals: closes 31 May 2009.

Visit the APFEI Conference website for more information.

Cultural Awareness - CLPD

Specifically tailored cultural awareness session available for groups of staff or students. These can be held in Divisions, Faculties, Schools or Disciplines. Deans, Heads of Schools or Course Coordinators are invited to contact the CLPD to request specific workshops.

Email Ursula McGowan to arrange a session.

Talking with Aussies - More Volunteers Needed

The CLPD runs a program to help international students improve their spoken English and learn more about the local culture. The students meet informally with volunteer locals for an hour or so each week and mostly just chat.

Currently there are more students than volunteers available to talk with them, so more volunteers are needed.

More information and application forms are available at www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/all/intntnl/ or you can email the coordinator Kerry O’Regan or phone via mobile: 0408 881 617.

Spoken Language Strategies for staff from non-English speaking backgrounds

This is a course for staff from language backgrounds other than English, who may have concerns, or have had feedback, that their spoken English is difficult for students to understand.

Dates: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 18, 19 & 20 May
Venue: CLPD, Level 2, Schulz Building West

Visit the CLPD website for more information. Email CLPD to enrol in this course.

Professional & Continuing Education

Certificate IV in TESOL

If you are looking to teach English as a second language in Australia or overseas and wish to gain a qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), then this practical program is for you.
The program is accredited as a Certificate IV within Australia and provides the minimum qualification required to teach ESOL. It provides essential training in the usage of communicative methodologies in teaching adult learners, including lesson planning and classroom practice. This program combines face-to-face delivery, self-study and group work. Participants will observe experienced ESOL teachers and participate in teaching practice with ESOL learners at various levels.

4 Week Intensive Program - 20 July 2009
Part-time Program - 22 August 2009

For further information, including selection criteria and fees, visit our website at: www.adelaide.edu.au/pce or contact PCE on 8303 4777.

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Introduction to Policy
Thursday 14 May

Time Management
Friday 15 May

Practical Cross Cultural Communication
Tuesday 19 May

Cost and Management Accounting
Friday 22 May

Confident and Persuasive Presentations
Tuesday 26 May

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

2009 SA Science Excellence Awards

The SA Government supports the South Australian Science Excellence Awards as a means to highlight the diversity of scientific research in this State, and facilitate a better understanding of the ways in which research is linked to the development of new technologies and products.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are encouraged to nominate for these prestigious awards.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• South Australian Scientist of the Year
  One will be awarded receiving prize money to the value of $50,000.
  
  
• South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year
  One will be awarded receiving prize money to the value of $15,000.
  
  
• Excellence in Research:
  • Commercialisation
  • Public Good
  • Collaboration
  One will be awarded in each category receiving prize money to the value of $10,000.

• Science Educators of the Year:
  • School
  • Tertiary
  • Community
  One will be awarded in each category receiving prize money to the value of $10,000.

Further information and nomination forms are available from:
www.innovation.sa.gov.au/education/award_programs/south_australian_science_excellence_awards.

Closing date for nominations: 5 June 2009

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.