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Staff Notices: 24 - 28 August 2009
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Uni in the News
Real-life gifts win scientist $50,000 prize
Professor Robert Norman, Director of the University's Robinson Institute, was named South Australian Scientist of the Year at the 2009 SA Science Excellence Awards. "My major contribution is taking the discoveries from reproductive biology and making them into real-life gifts for human beings," he said. Prof Norman was one of the first in the world to make a baby using the sperm injection IVF technique. Winners also included Professor Alastair MacLennan (Excellence in Research for Public Good), Healthy Development Adelaide (Excellence in Research Collaboration Award) and Professor Holger Maier (Tertiary Science Educator of the Year).
Tallest poppy battles risks in childbirth
Dr Alice Rumbold, who works in reproductive health at the University of Adelaide, was named South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year. One of Dr Rumbold's responsibilities as a Tall Poppy is to communicate her research and enthusiasm for science to high school students. "I've particularly enjoyed my work with Aboriginal people," she said. Tall Poppy winners also included Dr Joanne M Bowen, Dr Travis Elsdon, Dr Hugh Harris, Dr Christopher Sumby and Dr Nam Nguyen, all from the University.
Source: The Advertiser (21 August 2009)
Uni full story: Adelaide researchers dominate science awards
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General Information for Staff
Council News - 17 August meeting
Council news from the 17 August 2009 meeting is available at:
www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/council/meetings/2009/
Staff Services Online - YOUR information, ONE place, ACCESS anytime
The University is currently in the process of implementing a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) which will replace the current payroll system. Implementation of the new HRIS will commence late October this year.
One of the modules this new system will deliver is Staff Services Online (SSO). This online facility will allow University Staff to apply for leave online, access payslips and to update their banking and personal information in the one place, at any time via the Internet, using their standard University username and password.
Some of the Staff Services Online benefits to University staff include:
- Easy access to personal data.
- Applying for leave from anywhere via Internet.
- Greater visibility to check leave balances and leave requests.
- Greater visibility for Managers to view staff leave balances.
- Reduction in the use of paper (the University currently manually processes over 17,000 paper leave forms per annum).
- Reduction in 'lost' or 'missing' leave forms.
Between now and October you will receive additional information about Staff Services Online. Frequently Asked Questions around SSO are also available at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/cbs/hr/SSO/.
If you have any other queries please feel free to contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 or at: hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.
Trish Hughes
Director Human Resources
Legal & Risk Newsletter
The third edition of the Legal & Risk newsletter - UNIlink - is now
accessible from our webpage: www.adelaide.edu.au/legalandrisk.
UNIlink provides updates on our major projects, and general material to help increase understanding of legal and risk issues across the University.
In this issue of UNIlink, we give you the low-down on the Trade Practices Act and let you know how the latest amendments to the Act could affect you. We offer some tips on how to get the most out of Legal and Risk, and how to get the maximum benefits when taking out University travel insurance. We look at a recent legal case which could have Freedom of Information implications for the University in the future, and we provide some points to consider if undertaking work in your personal capacity, outside the University.
We hope you find this edition informative and we look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions.
New Policies
"Brand and Visual Identity Policy"
At its meeting on Monday 17 August, the University Council approved the new Brand and Visual Identity Policy, which supersedes the
Trade Mark and Brand Assets Policy.
The purpose of the Brand and Visual Identity Policy is to ensure the University benefits from the consistent and coherent promotion
of the University's brand and to minimise risk from the misuse of the brand. An application form for the use of a University Brand
Asset or Trademark is included.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/680/
"Responsible Conduct of Research Policy"
At its meeting on 5 August, Academic Board endorsed the "Responsible Conduct of Research Policy". The Vice-Chancellor and President
approved the new policy, on behalf of Council, on 14 August 2009.
The Responsible Conduct of Research Policy formally adopts the principles embodied in the Australian Code for the Responsible
Conduct of Research [the Code] and needs to be read in conjunction with the Code:
www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/r39syn.htm. This Policy is predicated on the principle that researchers associated
with the University are committed to high standards of professional conduct, and that they will ensure their work enhances the good
name of the University and the profession to which they belong. Like the Code it adopts, the Policy simply formalises principles
that naturally flow from such a commitment to excellence.
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/96/
Draft Proposal - For Consultation
"Revocation of Leave of Absence Policy"
The University introduced a Student Leave of Absence Policy in December 2005, with the stated aim of enabling the University 'to
better manage student load in response to provisions of the Higher Education Support Act'.
The policy requires coursework students to apply for leave of absence from their program if they intend to take a break from their
studies for any reason. Students are required to complete a paper-based application form, which must be approved and signed by a
Faculty officer, who then puts a Leave of Absence row on the Program Record in the Student System. There is no longer a need for a University-wide policy of this nature, and it is proposed that it be revoked.
The consultation period ends on 7 September 2009.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA staff only]
Draft Policy For Consultation
"Research Grants, Contracts and Consultancies Policy"
Staff are encouraged to secure external research funding in support of their research and the University's strategic vision. External funding includes research grants, contract research and consultancies, and is a critical part of the University's activity. Funds from most research activity can be reported to the Commonwealth Government as part of the University's annual research income return, thus generating additional infrastructure funding for the University. This Policy sets out the principles and procedures that apply to the process of seeking and expending external research funding.
The consultation period ends on 31 August 2009.
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/drafts/ [UA staff only]
Graduate Entrepreneurial Program 2010
The Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC), has 4 scholarships for Postgraduates + 2 scholarships for a technology based idea + 2 scholarships for PhDs near completion to support the development of an innovative entrepreneurial business idea.
If you have a desire to develop your own business, whilst studying via our sponsored Graduate Entrepreneurial Program (GEP) then register now! During the course of the scholarship you will obtain a Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Science & Technology Commercialisation whilst being supported in a fully furnished office at the Thebarton Incubator.
Applicants may apply from a broad range of backgrounds, good business ideas come in all shapes and sizes.
Applications close on Wednesday 2 September 2009 so get your idea to paper and apply NOW!
For further information visit: www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au/gep or contact Megan Llewellyn on 8303 4159.
Tips for TRIMinising
Did you know you can customise the record details displayed in both halves of your screen?
The View Pane is located in the bottom half of the TRIM screen and displays detailed information about the record that you have selected.
To add or remove fields to the View Pane, right click within the View Pane and select Customise. Additional fields can be selected and these will be displayed in the View Pane for this record type. You will need to repeat this for each individual record type – e.g. Student Record, Document, File.
The List Pane is the top half of your TRIM screen and can be customised by right clicking on the Column Header. Right click on Column Header, select Format Columns and add or delete columns from the Available or Displayed Columns list.
Please refer to TRIM 6R2 Information Sheet - Customise View Pane and List Pane on Document & File Record type D2009/43906 or at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ - TRIM 6R2 Information Sheets
If you require any further assistance please call the TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.
TRIM Team.
Review of the Programs in Petroleum Engineering offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
The University is currently undertaking a review of the Programs in Petroleum Engineering offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical 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 7 September 2009. All submissions remain confidential. Submissions can be sent via email to: qualityandreviews@adelaide.edu.au.
For further information please contact Karen Burke, Quality Assurance Officer (Reviews), Quality and Reviews on (08) 8303 6814.
Vacant Positions
www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/
Events
2009 Florey Lecture - Climate Change and Health
The Florey Medical Research Foundation presents a FREE Public Lecture:
Climate Change and Health, Present and Future Risks: A Core Issue for 'Sustainability'
Speaker: Professor Anthony J McMichael, MBBS, PhD, NHMRC Fellowship at the Australian National University
Date/Time: Monday 21 September, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: The Florey Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide
This event is open to all.
The eminent journal The Lancet recently announced that "Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century". A bold statement, but indicative of emerging evidence. On current form we are moving towards a more precarious and health-unfriendly world.
Download: Florey Lecture flyer.
Contact: 8303 3995 or 8303 5211
Distinguished Social Sciences Public Lecture Series
Research Assessment: Encouraging Excellence or Undermining Quality? Lessons from the British Experience
Speaker: Professor John Scott, The University of Plymouth (UK)
Date/Time: Tuesday 15 September 2009, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Napier LG23, Napier Building, University of Adelaide
Research Assessment, pioneered in the UK, has become a global trend, advocated by Governments as a means to improve the quality of research and encourage a framework of excellence. Funding decisions are increasingly tied to decisions made by assessment panels and to measures of performance. What are the consequences of this for academic careers and publication? The lecture will draw on experience from participation in two Research Assessment Exercises and participation in the planning of a new Research Excellence Framework to consider how academics in Britain and Australia should respond to these developments.
Download: Lecture flyer.
Contact: Catherine Strahle, School of Social Sciences, phone 8303 5731.
HDA Thematic Evening - Keeping our Genes Healthy
Keeping our Genes Healthy: epigenetics, nutrigenomics and pharmacogenomics
Date/Time: Thursday 17 September, 4:15pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Level 4 Eclipse Room, Union House, University of Adelaide
This event is open to all including researchers, students,
health service, education, government and community sectors.
RSVP by 14 September via email to: Anne Jurisevic.
For further details and speaker profiles, download: HDA flyer.
Barr Smith Discovery Series
David Malouf: A Body of Work - The Making of it
The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE Author Event with David Malouf.
Date/Time: Thursday 27 August 2009, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Union Hall, University of Adelaide
Seating is limited.
David Malouf's new novel Ransom engages with enduring questions posed by the ancient Greeks, in particular with Homer's Iliad and the relationships of King Priam and Achilles and of Hector and Patroclus. Malouf will consider Ransom with reference to the development of his work as a whole.
Malouf has won numerous prizes for his work, including the Miles Franklin Award in 1990.
Bookings by Tuesday 25 August to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.
Confucius Institute - China Briefing 2/09
Is the Chinese Stimulus Package working? What does it mean to Australia?
Join the Confucius Institute and the South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) as leading speakers in their fields discuss these issues of vital importance for Australia and Australian businesses.
Presented in cooperation with SACES, The University of Adelaide.
Sponsored by Ernst & Young and supported by the Australia-China Business Council SA chapter.
Welcome speech by Angus Blackwood, Ernst & Young, Head of Transactions Advisory Services Adelaide.
Speakers: Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific Editor, The Australian newspaper
Professor Cui Zhiyuan, Tsinghua University
Professor Christopher Findlay AM, School of Economics, The University of Adelaide
Date/Time: Thursday 27 August 2009, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (including refreshments)
Venue: Ernst & Young Building, Level 12, 121 King William St, Adelaide
This event is FREE. Registration essential by Wednesday 26 August 2009.
Download: China Briefing.
Contact: confucius.institute@adelaide.edu.au, phone 8303 5819 or visit: www.confucius.adelaide.edu.au/news/events.html.
Asian Studies Workshop Series 'Thinking about Asia'
Additional Workshop Session
Speaker: Professor Cui Zhiyuan, Tsinghua University
Date/Time: Thursday 27 August 2009, 1:10pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Ligertwood Room 529, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Workshop.
According to Professor Niall Ferguson of Harvard University, "Nowhere better embodies the breakneck economic expansion of China than the city of Chongqing. Far up the River Yangtze, it is the fastest growing city in the world today. I had seen some spectacular feats of construction in previous visits to China, but this put even Shanghai and Shenzhen into the shade". What is the "Chongqing Development Model"? What is the significance of it for the next stage of the Chinese economic and social development? This is the topic to be explored in this talk.
Distinguished guest speaker Professor Cui Zhiyuan is from the School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing. He is the 2008 Anthony W & Lulu C Wang Distinguished Visiting Professor at Cornell University Law School (USA).
Contact: Dr Shoko Yoneyama, Centre for Asian Studies, phone 8303 5187.
Concert in the Ballroom, Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Arbor Wind Quintet
The program will include works by Reicha, Prokofiev and Nielsen.
Date/Time: Sunday 20 September 2009, 2:00pm
Tickets: $15 (including refreshments). Pay at the door.
Please note that the Ballroom is accessible only by stairs.
Seats are Limited. Bookings & enquiries: 8357 1679 or Dr Jennifer Gardner.
Download: Arbor Wind Quintet.
Ethics Centre of SA - Central Seminar Series
Donation of Human Embryos to Stem Cell research: a view from the UK
Presented by Sarah Franklin, Professor of Social Studies of Biomedicine, London School of Economics
Date/Time: Thursday 3 September 2009, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Scots Centre (next to Scots Church), cnr North Terrace & Pulteney St, Adelaide
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.
Synopsis: Tissue donation in the reproductive setting raises unusual and in some respects unique issues
for patients, professionals and regulators. These become more complex when, for example, IVF
patients are asked to consider donating 'spare' or 'surplus' embryos to stem cell research, since
any hES lines derived from their embryos are potentially immortal. Although the UK has devised
consent procedures specific to this context of donation, many issues remain unresolved and are
the subject of ongoing discussion, including conditional consent, donor screening, and feedback
to patients. This presentation addresses these and other issues from an anthropological
perspective that attempts also to engage with wider questions of the changing 'reproductive
value' of human embryos now that they are increasingly used for regenerative purposes.
Download: Ethics flyer.
RSVP essential to: Vicki Hattam.
Training & Development Opportunities
Lean Six Sigma - Executive Education Unit
Yellow Belt - 8/9 October
Green Belt - 23/25 November
If you are a middle to senior level manager, Lean Six Sigma will introduce you to the concepts, methodologies, tools and techniques by which business excellence can be maintained in your Faculty, School or Division. These methodologies are currently used by the University's Service Excellence Project Team.
The program is presented in a modular format to support varying needs in the implementation of improvement strategies. Lean Six Sigma will assist you in initiating and progressing improvement projects.
Discount: 10% for University of Adelaide staff
For further information: Amanda Bramwell, phone 8303 3268.
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Grants
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Grants Scheme funds three grant programs each year:
- Competitive Grants
- Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
- Priority Projects
In the last round of funding, the University of Adelaide was successful in attaining five grants, each worth more than $200,000, that will enable the staff involved to investigate issues in learning and teaching over the next two years.
The Grants Scheme for 2010 begins on 2 November 2009 with the first round of Competitive Grant applications due for submission.
If you want to know more about the ALTC Grants Scheme, email Barbara Brougham in the Teaching Awards and Grants Office, in the CLPD, or phone 0437 649 976.
University Awards for Teaching, Supervision & Service Excellence
A reminder that applications for Stephen Cole Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision and Award for Enhancing the Student Experience (for Professional Staff) are due by COB on Friday 11 September.
Submission details for all awards can be found on the Teaching Awards and Grants website.
Announcing a new University Learning & Teaching Award
As part of the Excellence in Education Project, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) has recently approved the introduction of a new learning and teaching award.
The University of Adelaide Excellence in Education Award has been designed to recognise and reward academic staff who demonstrate a significant contribution to the enhancement of the student experience.
The five awards of $2,000 each with Certificates of Achievement will be presented annually (one per faculty). The Awards provide an opportunity for a range of contributions to be recognised, for example: contributions to innovative teaching practice; curriculum development; professional development; or new strategic initiatives related to improving the student experience. The Awards will be presented towards the end of September at the Excellence in Education project launch.
Winners will receive a certificate recognising their accomplishment and a grant for $2,000, to be paid through academic units and used by the winners to assist with their professional development. Successful applications will be made available on the Excellence in Education website as examples of best practice.
For nomination forms and guidelines, email Barbara Brougham, Executive Officer, Teaching Awards and Grants Committee. Only three nominations will be accepted from each Faculty.
Nominations are due, via email, by COB on Friday 11 September.
Enhance your Award Chance: Pre-submission Advice
If you are considering applying for any University award, and would appreciate some advice about award application preparation, the Teaching Awards and Grants Office (TAG Office) can help you!
Email Barbara Brougham a draft of your application for any University award between September 1-4, and you will receive feedback and advice from the TAG Office by Wednesday 9 September.
Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)
Upcoming Professional Development Courses
Understanding and Using Statistics
Wednesday 26 August
Minute Taking and Meeting Organisation
Thursday 27 August
Supervisor Development Program
Tuesday 1 September
Festival and Event Design and Management
Friday 4 September
Moving from PA to EA
Tuesday 8 September
Discount: 5% for University of Adelaide staff
You can now enrol and pay online! Visit our website and follow the easy steps.
www.adelaide.edu.au/pce
For further information visit our website, email Joanna Carrick or phone 8303 4777.
Information for Researchers
Study of retaining Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students into academia: facilitators and barriers
The Human Resources branch of the University has provided a grant for a survey to identify some of the factors that are relevant to HDR students when they consider their professional careers. Current HDR students who have some proportion of their enrolment in either the Faculty of Sciences or the Faculty of Health Sciences are invited to complete this survey. It will take between 10 - 20 minutes to complete and you will go into a draw to win an iPod Shuffle.
To complete the study, please visit: http://snipurl.com/hdrsurvey before 8 September.
Attention: Academic and Research Staff
Higher Degree by Research Students
Group of Eight Librarians: Survey of information resources
I am pleased to invite you to participate in a cost-benefit study aimed at assessing the value for academic communities of information resources made available to them by the University of Adelaide.
The libraries of the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) universities (www.go8.edu.au) have commissioned Outsell, Inc (www.outsellinc.com) to carry out the online survey, which is being conducted at three universities - The University of Adelaide, The Australian National University and The University of Queensland.
In particular, the Go8 Librarians are interested in obtaining feedback from researchers and teachers concerning:
- the 'investment' in terms of money and time which researchers/teachers currently make in using information resources;
- the cost which researchers/teachers would have to incur in terms of direct financial cost and time spent if information resources were not made available free at the point of use by their universities;
- qualitative judgments of the benefit/value to researchers/teachers of the information resources.
I would be pleased if you would take a few moments from your busy research and teaching schedule to participate in this important survey - it should take you about 15 minutes to complete online. Your input and perspective as a researcher/teacher are extremely important in providing responses which will help to influence the future of information provision for research in the Go8 universities.
A summary of the aggregated results of the survey for each institution will be available to members of the research community (from December 2009).
The Library, with generous support from UniBooks, is making available ten book vouchers (value of $100 each) for a draw after the conclusion of the survey period. All respondents to the survey will be included in the draw - but the survey responses will remain anonymous.
Also, if you are prepared to be involved in a follow-up interview, or focus group, please indicate in the appropriate place on the survey.
For further information, or if you have difficulty accessing the survey, contact me directly at: ray.choate@adelaide.edu.au or if you have any concerns or questions about this online survey, you can also contact David Powell, Director & Senior Consultant, Outsell UK: dpowell@outsellinc.com.
To participate in the survey, please visit: www.digisurvey.com/adelaide
Thank you
Ray Choate, University Librarian
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.
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