Staff Notices: 21 - 25 September 2009

Table of Contents

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

Uni in the News

Lifting P-plate age will cut road toll

"Raising the provisional licence age to 18 and having a maximum speed limit of 80km/h during the first year of driving would greatly reduce the number of youth crashes," Craig Kloeden, from the Centre for Automotive Safety Research, said. He also believes young drivers should be made to spend more time on their learner's permit. Mr Kloeden's recommendations stem from the results of a CASR five-year study of 50,000 young drivers aged 16 to 19. The study found young drivers were twice as likely to have an accident during their first few months of driving on a provisional licence than they were after a year of driving experience. "It demonstrates that time spent behind the wheel is a very important determinant of crash risk," he said.
Many topics are covered in the University of Adelaide's 2009 CASR Seminar Series.

Source: The Advertiser (3 September 2009)

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General Information for Staff

Grading Working Party

In 2008 a Working Party was established to consider a number of issues including the University's grading schemes, the use of Conceded Passes and any changes that might be made to the schemes and processes. The Working Party has prepared a Consultation Draft Report which is available for comment.

The draft report is available at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/committee/gradingwp/report.pdf [UA only].

All staff are invited to provide comments on the draft report by email to Dr Miriam Collins, Major Projects by Friday 30 October.

Review of the Postgraduate Programs in Public Health and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences

The University is currently undertaking a review of the Postgraduate Programs in Public Health and OH&S offered by the Faculty of Health 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 19 October 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.

Review of the Bachelor of Finance and Bachelor of Finance (Honours) programs
offered by the Faculty of the Professions

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, Thursday 8 October 2009. All submissions remain confidential.

For further information please contact Stephen Jeisman, phone 8303 6346.

Daily Alumni updates

The University of Adelaide has partnered with Independent Weekly to provide daily Alumni updates in InDaily, Independent Weekly's online afternoon newspaper. InDaily offers a FREE and interactive way for alumni to keep up-to-date with the latest South Australian news - with subscribers receiving twice-daily updates sent direct to almost 20,000 inboxes around the world. Development and Alumni are always on the lookout for stories to include in InDaily, for example award-winning alumni, grants, scholarships, lectures and seminars, and the latest research and developments across the whole University. We would like your assistance in promoting the amazing work being done here at our University – in all areas of the University. If you have some news you'd like to share with our alumni, submit your news via email to Alison Harvey or phone ext 33693 for further information.

National Ride to Work Day 2009

Wednesday 14 October 2009
Goodman Lawns, North Terrace Campus

The University's annual National Ride to Work Day celebrations will kick off again this year with a breakfast event held on the Goodman Lawns, North Terrace from 8:00am, Wednesday 14 October 2009 — be early!

Come along and enjoy the fun at this event, sponsored by the Division of Services & Resources and the National Wine Centre, and led by the University's Ride to Work Ambassador, Paul Duldig.

There will be a FREE breakfast and prizes, as well as cycling information for riders!

To be part of the celebrations, you need to register to ride using the University's team code: 462825.

By registering to ride before 30 September you can win a host of national prizes and support us in the University Challenge.

Cycling is fun: it keeps you fit and is a sustainable way to travel. If you're a first time rider, the NTPBUG group can assist — ask about travelling with a 'Riding Angel'.

For further information visit the Ride to Work website or contact David Ladd or Libby Dowling.

City to Bay Prize Draw

Did you walk or run in this year's City - Bay? If the sense of achievement wasn't already enough for you, here's an opportunity to go into a draw to win some fantastic prizes courtesy of the Healthy University Wellbeing program!

Prizes will be drawn in two categories (First Time Participant and Veteran) and for each category will include:

• Stamford Grand Glenelg Absolute Escape Package – valued at over $300
• Bailetti Sports Voucher – valued at $250
• Spa Package Voucher at Deva – Aveda Concept Salon – valued at $100
• The Sports Hub 10 Visit Pass – valued at $65

To go into the draw you must be a staff member. Complete the attached entry form (pdf) and email to Louise Dunn (HSW Specialist, Injury Management & Wellbeing) by Friday, 9 October 2009. Prizes in both categories will be drawn on 14 October 2009 at the Global Corporate Challenge End of Event Presentation.

Exercise your Opinion and WIN a 6-month membership to the Sports Hub

The Sports Hub (Level 5, Union House) is the on-campus gymnasium at the University of Adelaide. The Sports Hub is currently undertaking a review of its operations with the aim of improving the range and quality of programs and services.

If you are not a member of the Sports Hub then we would value and appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete an online survey.

All respondents to the survey will be entered into a random draw to win one of five FREE 6-month memberships at the Sports Hub.

To participate please click on membership survey.

Thank you for your cooperation and feedback. It is important and valuable to us.

Management
The Sports Hub Inc

Electronic Recycling Week - unload it today

North Terrace and Waite Campuses
21 - 25 September

The University's first eRecycling Week runs from Monday 21 September until Friday 25 September, 2009.

Anything with a cord or battery can be recycled - our aim is to safely divert the University's electronic waste from landfill and to recycle it.

Safely disposing of e-waste is healthier for the environment and preserves our natural resources while decreasing pollution caused by the leaching of toxic materials. Join us in being proactive about eRecycling – Australia is one of only a few developed countries that allows e-waste to be dumped into landfill, and the University is running eRecycling Week as a vital part of its Environmental Management program.

To get involved, speak to your School Manager or contact Mathew Jeffrey, Environmental Projects Officer.

Drop Off Locations map (pdf 1MB).
Further information about the benefits of eRecycling and details about what can be recycled are on the eRecycling website.

Do You Want to Quit Smoking?

The University of Adelaide, as part of the Healthy University Wellbeing Program, is about to participate in the Quitober 09 Challenge and sponsor staff who wish to quit smoking.

Modelled on the Canadian Quit to Win Challenge (QuitChallenge.ca), Quitober is being piloted with four Australian universities. Participants are encouraged to quit smoking during the month of October and hopefully altogether!

To register and participate:

• Staff members need to signup online with Quitober using the promo code UA5353 - The University of Adelaide will pay the entire registration fee ($31) for participating staff.
• Participants will receive a Quitober information pack.
• During Quitober, participants will receive a daily newsletter with quitting tips and updates.
• Participants will also be invited to attend University-organised events during the month of October aimed at providing more information on ways to quit, overcoming challenges and quit-smoking aids.

For further information and to register, go to Quitober.com.

Invitation to participate in strategy in prevention of child abuse & neglect

An important initiative we are supporting over the next two months is the National Attitudinal Survey, an innovative community project designed to gauge Australia's attitudes on issues of child abuse and neglect.

Led by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) and supported by the Federal Government and universities, the short 15-minute survey will bring together Australia's public sector, business, communities and individuals to form one voice against child abuse and neglect.

Consider this:

• Over 30,000 children are abused or neglected in Australia every year.
• 1 in 3 girls are sexually abused before the age of 18.
• 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18.

How can you act right now? By logging on to:
preventingchildabuse.com.au

We hope you choose to support this vital survey.

Thank you

Tips for TRIMinising

The Trays Shortcut Bar is displayed on the left side of your TRIM screen.

Work Tray - Use the Work Tray to hold records that you frequently access. Use F3 to add records to your Work Tray.

Records In Tray - Displays all records that are currently booked out to you.

Records Due Tray - Displays records that have a current action assigned to you.

Records In / Due - Includes both records marked to you and any records with current actions assigned to you.

Documents Checked Out - Displays records that are currently checked out to you.

For further information please refer to TRIM Information Sheet Trays Shortcut Bar D2009/67204 or at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/records/trim/manuals/ [UA only].

If you require any further assistance: phone TRIM Helpdesk on 35334.

Vacant Positions

www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/

Events

2009 CASR Seminar Series

The Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) seminar series addresses major topics in the fight to reduce road trauma and highlights the latest research in the area.

Day & Time: Fridays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Art Gallery Auditorium, North Terrace

23 October
Pedestrian Impact Testing
Andrew van den Berg and Giulio Ponte

New technologies and designs are continually being introduced into motor vehicles to improve the safety for the occupants. Simultaneously, consumers are demanding more and expecting 5 star safety for the cars they buy and drive.

But what happens when you step outside of your car? How safe are the cars we drive, when we are not driving them and we are walking beside them or crossing the road in-front of them?

This seminar will introduce the audience to the Australian and European methods and techniques used to test and assess vehicles to determine how safe they are for pedestrians. Take a trip into pedestrian safety, with test footage and results from the only Impact laboratory of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, and see how safe your car is for pedestrians.

27 November
Medical Conditions as a factor in crash causation
Tori Lindsay

The extent to which medical conditions contribute to crash causation is not well understood. However there are indications they may play a significant role.

In recent In-Depth Crash Investigation of Metropolitan crashes it was identified that over 13% of active participants were involved in the crash as a direct result of a medical condition or acute medical event.

RSVP to Leonie Witter, phone 8303 4114.

Clay-Mahler Lectures on Mathematics

Three distinguished visiting mathematicians will give FREE lectures at the University of Adelaide.

Date: Friday 25 September
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus

Understanding hypersurfaces through tropical geometry
Speaker: Dr Mohammed Abouzaid, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Clay Lecturer.
Time: 12:10pm

Given a polynomial in two or more variables, one may study the zero locus from the point of view of different mathematical subjects (number theory, algebraic geometry). This talk explains how tropical geometry allows to encode all topological aspects by elementary combinatorial objects called "tropical varieties."

Stable commutator length
Speaker: Professor Danny Calegari, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Clay Lecturer.
Time: 1:40pm

Stable commutator length answers the question: "what is the simplest surface in a given space with prescribed boundary?" where "simplest" is interpreted in topological terms. This topological definition is complemented by several equivalent definitions - in group theory, as a measure of non-commutativity of a group; and in linear programming, as the solution of a certain linear optimization problem. On the topological side, scl is concerned with questions such as computing the genus of a knot, or finding the simplest 4-manifold that bounds a given 3-manifold. On the linear programming side, scl is measured in terms of certain functions called quasimorphisms, which arise from hyperbolic geometry (negative curvature) and symplectic geometry (causal structures).

School Colloquium

The proof of the Poincaré conjecture
Speaker: Professor Terence Tao, University of California (UCLA), Clay-Mahler Lecturer and 2006 Fields Medallist.
Time: 3:10pm

In a series of three papers from 2002-2003, Grigori Perelman gave a spectacular proof of the Poincaré Conjecture (every smooth compact simply connected three-dimensional manifold is topologically isomorphic to a sphere), one of the most famous open problems in mathematics (and one of the seven Clay Millennium Prize Problems worth a million dollars each), by developing several new groundbreaking advances in Hamilton's theory of Ricci flow on manifolds. This talk describes in broad detail how the proof proceeds, and briefly discusses some of the key turning points in the argument.

Download: Clay-Mahler Lectures (jpg).
School of Mathematical Sciences website: www.maths.adelaide.edu.au/news/

Research Tuesdays

Hard Sell
The Ethics of Marketing
Presented by Professor Pascale Quester, Executive Dean, Faculty of the Professions
& Asia Pacific editor for the Journal of Marketing Communications.

Date/Time: Tuesday 13 October 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.

Synopsis: If television's The Gruen Transfer, Choice magazine and the endless flow of on-line complaints are anything to go by, the marketing world is rife with unethical behaviour.

Indeed, a growing global body of research into corporate responsibility is revealing a deep undercurrent of public distrust. So how have we reached this point and, most importantly, can it change?

In this controversial presentation, University of Adelaide marketing and consumer behaviour expert Professor Pascale Quester will dissect the many ethical dilemmas faced by marketers on a daily basis.

She will also offer a variety of perspectives that could improve the morality of their decisions, and discuss the critical role to be played by "ethical consumers".

Now all Adelaide OnLion members can register online - visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysoctober to secure your seat!
For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ or phone 8303 3692.

Australian Institute of Physics (SA) and Women-In-Physics Public Lecture

"To planets or just to the shops, Plasmas pave the path"
Speaker: A/Prof Christine Charles, Plasma Research Laboratory, Australian National University

Date/Time: Wednesday 23 September, 7:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus
FREE Public Lecture. All welcome.

The Claire Corani Memorial awards will be presented at the lecture.

Plasmas have existed since the very first moments of the Universe. It is the stuff of stars. It fills the space between stars. It gives us the beautiful northern and southern aurorae. Our houses have plasma TV displays, plasma lights (fluorescent tubes). Everywhere we look, there is plasma. But we stand on solid earth and the solid state accounts for less than one percent of the total mass of the Universe. The rest is plasma, a hot ionised gas containing positive and negative charges (except, perhaps, for dark matter). By properly harnessing the plasma state we can make microchips for computers, we can make plasma engines (thrusters) to get to the planets and we can make fuel cells to take people just down to the shops.

Further details: www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/aip-sa

Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law & Religion (RUSSLR) - Public Lecture

The University of Adelaide's Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion invites you to a Public Lecture on:

"Islam and Moral Regulation in Indonesia: An End in Sight?"
Date/Time: Wednesday 21 October 2009, 1:00pm
Venue: Moot Court Room, Ligertwood Building, Law School

Speaker: Tim Lindsey is Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Asian Law Centre and Foundation Director of the Centre for Islamic Law and Society in the Melbourne Law School. He is also an ARC Federation Fellow, leading a 5-year research program titled "Islam and Modernity: Syari'ah, Terrorism and Governance in South-East Asia". He is Chair of the Australia Indonesia Institute and a founding editor of the Australian Journal of Asian Law.

Tim's recent publications include Indonesia: Law and Society, Corruption in Asia (with Howard Dick), Chinese Indonesians: Remembering, Distorting, Forgetting (with Helen Pausacker) and Law Reform in Developing and Transitional States.

Download: RUSSLR flyer (pdf).
No RSVP is required. Enquiries can be directed to Dr Paul Babie.

John Bannon: Downer and Kingston: SA themes of Federation

The Friends of the University of Adelaide Library invite you to a FREE author event with Hon Dr John Bannon AO.
Date/Time: Thursday 24 September 2009, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Exhibition Room, Barr Smith Library, North Terrace Campus
Seating is limited.

John Bannon will speak on Federation themes in South Australian political history with reference to his recent book Supreme Federalist: The political life of Sir John Downer and his doctoral research on Charles Kingston.

Both figures were highly influential in different ways on the State and the Nation, both held office as Premier of the State, and both took leading roles in Constitutional deliberations and the complex movements towards Federation.

John Bannon is an Adjunct Professor of Law specialising in constitutional history and federal/state relations. He was Premier and Treasurer of South Australia from 1982 to 1992.

Bookings by Tuesday 22 September to Robina Weir, phone: 8303 4064
Full details are on the University Library web site.

Latest news in national education policy -
Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC keynote at the 2009 AAIR forum

Hear industry experts discuss strategic challenges in the tertiary education sector at the 2009 Australasian Association for Institutional Research (AAIR) forum. The theme is "Turning water into wine: Institutional Research as an essential ingredient in strategic decision making for tertiary education." This year's conference includes keynotes from:

• Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC
• Policy expert Dr Gavin Moodie
• 2006 Young South Australian of the Year and climate change specialist Nick Palousis.

This conference is essential for those involved in supporting: strategic planning, student load planning, monitoring industry trends, business intelligence reporting, student surveys and economic and environmental sustainability.

Date: Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November, 2009
Location: InterContinental Adelaide (formerly Hyatt Regency Hotel)
Day registration: Early-bird before 22 September, $300 (members), $350 (non members)
Full 3-day registration: Early-bird before 22 September, $838 (members), $938 (non members)

Conference website: www.leishman-associates.com.au/aair2009/

Training & Development Opportunities

Leading and Managing People 17 & 18 November - Executive Education Unit

If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, your people skills as a manager are the key to inspiring and maintaining your team's commitment to achieving your objectives.

Leading and Managing People will enhance your management and leadership skills, and expand the range of options available to you when seeking to bring out the best in your people.

Discount: 10% discount for University staff.

For further information: Amanda Bramwell, Executive Education Unit, phone 8303 3268.

General Library Training Sessions for Students

The library is running sessions in October on general research skills for currently enrolled students. Topics include Advanced Google, Databases and RSS.

For further information, visit: General Library Training Sessions website. Bookings essential.

Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc - Professional Development Programs

Are you interested in furthering your career in the HE sector? If this sounds like you, then join us for our next ATEM professional development event:

'HE05 - HE07 Career Development' with keynote speaker Shard Lorenzo, HR Director, University of Queensland.

Date/Time: Friday 30 October 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Bradley Forum, UniSA City West campus, Level 5 Hawke Building, North Tce

Register here to be a part of this great event!

Online registration and payment now available!

Cost: $120 for members; $150 for non members; includes lunch.

For enquiries please contact Carol Sutherland, Conference Subcommittee, ATEM Central Region on 8302 0057.

You can reduce the cost of this event and other events throughout the year by becoming an ATEM member. JOIN HERE.

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education: Apply now for 2010

Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be reduced for up to 15 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Higher Education webpage.

Graduate Certificate in Online Learning: Apply now for 2010

Applications close: Monday 2 November 2009
For 2010, the full fees will be waived for up to 5 University of Adelaide staff.
For application forms and further information visit the Grad. Cert. in Online Learning webpage.

Maths Drop-In Centre closed this week

The Maths Drop-In Centre is closed for the first week of mid-semester break. It will re-open from Monday 28 September for the remainder of the semester, at the usual times, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

ALTC Grants

The Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Grants Scheme for 2010 begins with the first round of Competitive Grant applications.

These applications are due for submission on 2 November 2009.

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.

Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)

Upcoming Professional Development Courses

Project Management
Wednesday 23 September

MS Project
Thursday 24 September

Publishing Newsletters and eNewsletters
Friday 25 September

Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Development
Tuesday 13 October

Introduction to Policy
Thursday 15 October

Thinking on Your Feet
Wednesday 21 October

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

Research 2.0: a roadmap for eResearch in South Australia

Date/Time: Thursday 22 October 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide

eResearch opens the enormous potential of advanced computing and high-speed broadband networks to the practice of research.

Research 2.0: a roadmap for eResearch in South Australia is an event for all researchers. Our diverse panel of research leaders and thinkers will describe the current practice of eResearch in their discipline areas, and discuss its potential application to your work.

Our panel of speakers includes:

• Alan Noble, head of Google's research and development operations in Australia
• Dr Ross Wilkinson, Executive Director, Australian National Data Service
• Professor Richard Maltby, School of Humanities, Flinders University
• Professor Dave Adelson, School of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide
• Professor Robyn McDermott, Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
• Professor Tony Williams, Executive Director, Australian Research Collaboration Service

This will be one of the first events to be held at the Science Exchange, in Adelaide's former Stock Exchange building, and home to the Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus).

Visit: www.eresearchsa.edu.au/events to register, or email events@ersa.edu.au by 8 October 2009.
This event is brought to you by eResearch SA.

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.