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Staff Notices: 28 September - 2 October 2009
Table of Contents
- Uni in the News
- General Information for Staff
- Events
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Information for Researchers
Uni in the News
Scientists uncover how bugs evade capture
Microbiologist Dr Connor Thomas, of the University of Adelaide, commented on findings in the US about how the deadly bacteria listeria spreads from cell to cell without being exposed to the body's immune system. Once inside a cell the bacteria develops a protein tail to help it move, Dr Thomas said. Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne pathogen that enters the body through cells in the intestines. Dr Thomas said listeria is commonly found in foods such as cheese and meat, which causes harm to some people who are immuno-compromised or pregnant women. Thomas said the paper, published in Nature Cell Biology, is a big breakthrough in the current understanding of intercellular bacteria movement.
Source: ABC Science (21 September 2009)
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General Information for Staff
University of Adelaide Building Program Update: Invitation to Staff and Students
Staff and students are invited to a meeting on Friday 2 October to hear about the next steps in the University's four-year $400 million building program to provide first-class research and teaching facilities across its campuses.
The building program has already seen the development of several major new facilities including the Wine Innovation Cluster and the Plant Accelerator buildings at Waite Campus, the new Vet School at Roseworthy, the Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences building on the North Terrace Campus, and the redevelopment of 10 Pulteney Street.
In January 2010 we will begin developing a new science precinct on the lower level of the North Terrace Campus.
A new building incorporating our new Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), a 420-seat lecture theatre and additional teaching and research facilities will be developed on the site currently occupied by Union Hall. This will help accommodate our urgent demands for increased space as well as housing a world-leading centre for science.
While this is an exciting long-term project that will have many benefits for staff and students, the University acknowledges that the construction phase will cause some disruption to normal academic life and that the loss of Union Hall may have significance for some people in the community.
Please come to the meeting to hear the University's plans for the building development and process management.
Location: G03, Napier Building
Date: 2 October 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
If you can't attend the briefing and would like more information about this project, you can read a Frequently Asked Questions document on the University's Building Life Impact webpage: www.adelaide.edu.au/space.
1959 Golden Jubilee commemoration ceremony
Staff are encouraged to attend one of the highlights of the University's alumni calendar, the Golden Jubilee commemoration ceremony, being held at Bonython Hall on Friday 16 October.
The ceremony will celebrate those alumni who graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1959, many of whom travel from interstate or overseas to attend.
For further information, visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/goldenjubilee
Venue: Bonython Hall
Date/Time: Friday 16 October, 10:30am – 11:30am
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'.
See R2WK Day Flyer (doc)
For further information visit the Ride to Work website or contact David Ladd or Libby Dowling.
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
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
Events
Cancer Research in Australia
Health, Disability and Lifespan Development Research Group (HDLD), School of Psychology hosts:
Cancer Research in Australia: Developments, Future Directions and Opportunities
Presentation by: Professor David Roder, General Manager, Research, Cancer Council SA & Dr Vikki Knott, Senior Project Officer, Cancer Support, Cancer Council SA
Date/Time: Tuesday 20 October 2009, 12:15pm - 2:00pm (refreshments 1:30pm)
Venue: Room 526/527 Hughes Building
David Roder will provide an overview of the development of Cancer Registries in Australia and will highlight strengths, weaknesses and dilemmas linked with the collection of Registry data. David will also highlight future directions and potential opportunities for research and development in epidemiology and health services research.
Vikki Knott will outline the range of projects Cancer Council SA has sponsored in 2009 and will highlight priorities and opportunities for funding for research focused on the psychosocial aspects of cancer care. Vikki will also describe the importance of engaging with consumers when preparing proposals for funding.
Download: HDLD flyer (pdf).
RSVP by Friday 16 October via email to: Susan Gravier, phone 8303 3452.
'Games Day - Fun in 1901' at Urrbrae House, Waite Campus
Date/Time: Thursday 8 October, 1:00pm - 4:30pm.
A unique experience for 7-13 year old schoolchildren during the school holidays.
Play indoor and outdoor games from the Victorian era and see Keith Preston's Punch and Judy Puppet Show. Afternoon tea provided.
Admission: $12 children; $6 Adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enquiries and Bookings: 8303 7497 or email Bill Wallace.
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.
2009 James Crawford Biennial Lecture
The Common Law and International Law
A Dynamic Contemporary Dialogue
Presented by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Justice of the High Court of Australia
Date/Time: Wednesday 14 October 2009, 7:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building, The University of Adelaide
The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG was appointed as a Justice of the High Court of Australia in February 1996 retiring on 2 February 2009. In addition to his distinguished career at the national level, for many years he has enjoyed a high profile at the international level and has served as an ambassador for Australia through his contributions to the International Commission of Jurists, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization and the United Nations.
For further information: Professor Judith Gardam, Law School, phone 8303 5554.
Download: Law flyer (pdf).
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.
Training & Development Opportunities
Effective Change Management 15/16 October - Executive Education Unit
If you are a middle to senior level manager or professional, involved in managing change this program will provide the essential skills for being a stronger and more effective leader which means being an effective change agent.
Effective Change Management will provide you with the key skills involved in managing change. These skills revolve around communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, team skills, networking and process skills.
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.
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
Meeting the Challenge of Leadership and Development
Tuesday 13 October
Introduction to Policy
Thursday 15 October
Thinking on Your Feet
Wednesday 21 October
Cost & Management Accounting
Wednesday 28 October
Improve Your Business Writing Skills
Thursday 29 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
Future Research Leaders Program
The Future Research Leaders program has been developed collaboratively by the Go8 universities, and is delivered in full each semester for the benefit of the research community of the University of Adelaide. The program is aimed at current and aspiring research leaders, and seeks to build a range of skills and knowledge critical to successful research leadership and management.
There are eight modules in the program, together with a researcher orientation module. Modules are undertaken by a combination of online study, independent research and a face-to-face workshop. Do just one module, or do as many as you like. "It's up to you. And it's all free!"
More about the program at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/frlp/
Register for workshops at: www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/rep/staff/enrolment/
Further enquiries: Dr Ian Green on 8303 6035 or Dr Cally Guerin on 8303 3043, email researchereducation@adelaide.edu.au.
Intellectual Property & Commercialisation
Module 4
A comprehensive introduction to IP and commercialisation. At the completion of this module you should have developed an understanding of the process, which will enable you to participate in your university's research commercialisation.
Register for Workshop
Date/Time: Wednesday 7 October, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: AGC Seminar Room, Level 6, 115 Grenfell St.
Working lunch and afternoon tea provided.
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.
