StaffNews No 150
Friday 8 April 2005
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
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CONTENTS
1. Faculty copyright awareness program 2005
2. Seminar on teaching and learning issues for
students from Asia
3. MU Bookshop seeks books for Tsunami Appeal
4. Seminar on wealth creation
5. Salary packaging lap-top computers
6. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
7. Open forum on DEST Research Quality Framework (RQF)
8. Courseware Design and Development Program -
concept development session
9. History of medicine at the University
10. Staff Achievements
11. Staff development opportunities
12. AWCUM April 2005 event
13. Newsmakers
14. What’s on - on campus?
15. Positions vacant
16. Contributing to StaffNews
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1. Faculty copyright awareness program 2005
As part of the University's Copyright Compliance Program, the
Copyright Office provides information sessions for each faculty
to ensure they are up to date with changes to Copyright Law,
and to advise any administrative requirements that apply to
the Educational Sector.
The Copyright Office staff is available to run an interactive
information session for each faculty during first semester.
All faculties are asked to contact the Copyright Office to
arrange a suitable time.
These information sessions are important for all new academic
and general staff (sessional, casual, permanent or part-time),
and anyone involved in creating on-line content, or putting
material on-line for teaching purposes.
Contact Jenny Ellis to arrange a training session
(8344 5243 / copyright-office@unimelb.edu.au).
Information is also available at ,
and there is an on-line form for specific questions or copyright
registrations, at .
[Source: Stephen Young, University Copyright Officer]
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2. Seminar on teaching and learning issues for
students from Asia
Interested University staff are invited to attend a briefing for
the Faculty International Unit (MDHS) seminar series entitled
“Students from Asia: Teaching and Learning Issues at the
University of Melbourne”.
The briefing follows on from a mid-2004 report presented to
the Academic Board, which identified University-wide issues
related to the teaching of students from Asia. The report
included a literature review plus an analysis of a consultation
with more than 40 staff across the University. The Report's
recommendations were accepted by the Board and included
in the 2005 Teaching and Learning Plan. This seminar
will present and discuss the literature review and
key findings of the report.
The seminar presentation is scheduled for Tuesday 19 April
at 1-2 pm in Lecture Theatre 3 of the School of Medicine
Building.
RSPV to Louisa Remedios (louisjr@unimelb.edu.au)
before 12 April to indicate an intention to attend.
[Source: Louisa Remedios, Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences]
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3. MU Bookshop seeks books for Tsunami Appeal
At the end of May, Melbourne University Bookshop will hold
a “giant” new and used book sale to raise money for charities
working in areas affected by the recent Tsunami and earthquakes.
The Bookshop is now seeking donations of appropriate,
saleable titles from all members of the University Community
to join its own stock in the sale. Donations can be dropped
off in the designated area of the Bookshop
(in the Baillieu Library Building).
Visit www.bookshop.unimelb.edu.au for
more details and updates.
[Source: Simon Strong, Melbourne University Bookshop]
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4. Seminar on wealth creation
A lunchtime seminar on wealth creation is scheduled for
Tuesday 26 April in Theatre C, Old Arts Building. This seminar
focuses on the topic of lifetime savings and investment and
explores the issue of adequacy in retirement savings.
Staff wishing to attend the seminar should register on-line at:
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/unisuper-seminar/
(Please use Microsoft Internet Explorer)
[Source: Pauline Shi, Human Resources]
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5. Salary packaging lap-top computers
HR asks staff to note that when forwarding documentation to
HR for packaging lap-top computers it is essential that the
following paperwork is supplied in order to meet Australian
Taxation Office requirements:
* Original Invoice (photocopies are not suitable)
* Original receipt as proof of purchase (ie credit card docket)
* HR32c form.
Unless the above paperwork is provided it will not be
possible to package through Payroll.
It is not possible to package software or any items external to
the lap top. Please refer the following web site
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/frp-computer/ for more details.
[Source: Mike Brown/Grant Bell, Human Resources]
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6. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Bio21 Australia Ltd seeks expressions of interest from researchers
in biomedical fields (including bioinfomatics) in offering positions
to undergraduate students through the UROP scheme.
UROP gives students experience in “real-life” research.
Students are employed by the host laboratory as casuals for
eight hours per week during semester and full-time during all
or part of the long vacations. Bio21Australia Ltd co-ordinates
recruitment and selection of students. Students will be available
to commence placements during the winter recess. Funds are
not available from Bio21 to support student positions.
Closing date for expressions of interest is 22 April.
More information and application forms are available from
Elizabeth Johnson (8344 2199 / e.johnson@unimelb.edu.au)
or online at: http://www.bio21.com.au/education.asp
[Source: Elizabeth Johnson, Bio21 Australia Ltd]
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7. Open forum on DEST Research Quality Framework (RQF)
In addition to a general call for comments (in writing) on the
RQF Issues Paper released by the Minister for Education,
Science and Training, all interested staff and students of the
University of Melbourne are invited to an open forum on
Wednesday 20 April at 12.30pm - 2.00pm, at
200 Berkeley St (Physiotherapy Theatre, Level 2, Room 219)
to discuss the RQF and participate in shaping
the University's response.
For further information, please see MRIO's 'Hot Topics'
website at http://www.research.unimelb.edu.au/hot.html
[Source: Glenn Swafford, Melbourne Research and Innovation Office]
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8. Courseware Design and Development Program - concept
development session
A 'concept development' workshop for those interested in
submitting an application to the Courseware Design and
Development Program will be held at 9.30-11.30 am on
Thursday 14 April in the Seminar Room on the Ground
Floor of the Elisabeth Murdoch Building.
To register interest and book a place in the 'Concept
Development' session go to:
http://www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/telars/cds/cddp_register/
For more information see:
http://www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/telars/cds/cddp.html
Or contact: David Hirst (8344 7569 / d.hirst@unimelb.edu.au),
Matthew Riddle (8344 7579 / matthew@unimelb.edu.au),
Claire Brooks (8344 4558 / c.brooks@unimelb.edu.au)
or David Adam (8344 5992 / d.adam@unimelb.edu.au).
[Source: David Hirst, Information Division]
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9. History of medicine at the University
The transcript of the Witness seminar on the history of the
University's Department of Paediatrics at the Royal Children's
Hospital is now available on the web at
http://www.cshs.unimelb.edu.au/programs/jnmhu/witness/seminars.html
Several other seminars that relate to the history of the University's
role in Australian medicine are in the process of going live on the
web, and deal with venom research in Australia, the first 30 years
of the University’s Department of Medicine at St Vincent's
Hospital, and the Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery
at St Vincent's Hospital.
[Source: Dr Ann Westmore, Australian Science and
Technology Heritage Centre at the University of Melbourne]
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10. Staff Achievements
Congratulations to Professor Colin Duckworth, who has
translated and adapted Albert Camus’ novella L’Etrangere /
The Outsider into a one-man stage play, starring Matt Kelly
and directed by Laurence Strangio. It is showing at the
Stork Hotel Café, 504 Elizabeth Street from April 27 15 May.
For bookings and information telephone 9663 6237.
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11. Staff development opportunities
**Managing Change and Transition - 26 April.
(21 places available). Apply on-line by 15 April.
Assists managers to understand the context, impact and
opportunities of change in the University and to identify the
key roles, tools and processes required for successful
workplace change.
**Team Leadership - 19 April. (10 Places available).
Apply on-line by 12 April.
Assists managers to understand and apply a range
of principles, characteristics and elements of high
performance teams.
** Stress Management: Theory into Practice - 22 April.
(8 places available). Apply on-line by 13 April.
** Report Writing - 5 May. (5 places available).
Apply on-line by 14 April.
**Time Management for You and your staff - 22 April.
(15 places available). Apply on-line by 12 April.
** Working With Asian Names - 27 April.
(5 places available). Apply on-line by 13 April
Note that when applying for courses your supervisor's
comments are an integral part of the selection process.
(Refer to page 10 of the 'Development Opportunities for
University Staff 2005' for more information). If there are
no comments from supervisors, there is a risk applicants
will not be selected for a course.
More information:
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/scheduled-programs/
[Source: Kirsty Waring, Human Resources]
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12. AWCUM April 2005 event
The Association of Women on the Campus of the University of
Melbourne will hold its April event, a talk, titled "Your changing
shape as you age" to be delivered by Margaret Sherburn, a
part-time lecturer and course coordinator for the women’s
health curriculum within the School of Physiotherapy.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday 13 April from
1pm to 2pm in the Jim Potter Room of the Old Physics
Building. Cost is $6 for AWCUM members, and $12 for
non-members. A sandwich and juice lunch will be provided.
RSVP for catering purposes to Julie Warden
(8344 7552 / j.warden@unimelb.edu.au).
The AWCUM website is at:
http://www.awcum.unimelb.edu.au/
[Source: Julie Warden, Human Resources]
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13. Newsmakers
Selected University of Melbourne staff in the news:
Newsmakers is a representative selection of University staff
members whose comment is reported in the news media.
It is compiled from daily media monitoring reports (print
and broadcast). It is by no means comprehensive. Daily
media monitoring reports may be obtained
from the Media Unit.
Dr Jianfei Zhu, Architecture, Building and Planning, on
housing in China and the contribution of Australian architects.
ABC Radio National, 12 March.
Vice-Chancellor Glyn Davis, on a three-point plan for change
in higher education. Australian Financial Review, 4 April.
Ian Harper, Melbourne Business School, on an expected
economic slowdown over the next 12 months.
Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April.
Mark Halsey, Criminology, on tackling the
problem of graffiti. 5AA, 6 April.
Dvir Abramovich, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, on the
death of the Pope. Herald Sun, 6 April.
Tim Lindsey, Law, on whether Schapelle Corby is
likely to be freed. The Age, 7 April.
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14. What’s on – on campus?
http://events.unimelb.edu.au
** SEMINAR: Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at
Victoria University (NZ), Dr Marion Maddox, will give a
presentation on “Religion and public life: new configurations?”
on Friday 15 April at 1pm-2pm in Room 519 of the
John Medley Building. The presentation is part of a new
series for the Politics Department exploring issues in
between religion, the public and the private.
** LECTURE: Jennie Brand-Miller, Professor of Human
Nutrition at the University of Sydney will talk on the subject,
"The glycemic index: implications for lifelong health" on
Thursday 21 April at 4pm-5pm in Lower Theatre of the
Faculty of Land and Food Resources. This free seminar
is sponsored by the ARC centre of Excellence for
Integrative Legume Research and School of Agriculture
and Food Systems.
** AUSTRALIA-JAPAN FORUM: Interested staff are
invited to attend a panel discussion on Australia's relationship with Japan from both a contemporary and historical
perspective on Thursday 14 April at 6.30pm to 8.00pm in
the Basement Theatre of the Sidney Myer Asia Centre.
More information is available from Asialink.
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15. Positions vacant
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/
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