StaffNews No 315
Friday 4 July 2008
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
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CONTENTS
1. Internal communications and Information flow within the University
2. Computer equipment recycling
3. Car pooling
4. MUWIRELESS decommission on the Parkville Campus
5. Mental Health Training continues with new training dates - July, August and September
6. Mid year enrolment information
7. University’s Information Centre closed for renovations
8. OPeN Update 4
9. Dreamweaver and the University Templates
10. Introduction to Themis Self Service Training
11. CSHE Issues and Ideas in Higher Education Seminar Series
12. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
13. Staff Development opportunities
14. What’s on highlights
15. Newsmakers
16. Career Opportunities
17. Contributing to StaffNews
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1. Internal communications and Information flow within the University
The Marketing and Communications Division is conducting some research amongst University staff members in order to better understand staff needs and expectations about internal communications and information flow within the University.
Interested members of staff are invited to participate in a one hour focus group session, on either Thursday 10 July at 12.30pm or Friday 11 July at 12.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided, and participants will receive a $50 University Bookshop voucher as a token of appreciation. There will be eight participants in each group, selected at random from received expressions of interest.
Staff who would like to have some input on internal communications and information flow within the University should email Anne-Maree Butt (ambutt@unimelb.edu.au) before 2pm Tuesday 8 July, indicating their Faculty and Position in the email.
[Source: Daniel Tobin, Marketing and Communications]
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2. Computer equipment recycling
Departments with equipment to dispose on the next computer equipment recycling day should contact their Facility Services Zone Leader by 9 July to arrange collection by a Building Supervisor - advising the type, quantity and location of equipment to be collected, and a convenient date and time for collection. Relevant LITEs should be contacted for any IT matters to be addressed prior to collection.
This arrangement applies only to the Parkville Campus and those off-campus locations serviced by a Building Supervisor.
Contact details for the Zone Leaders (who manage the Building Supervisors), which also details the buildings they are responsible for, can be found at: www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/propertyandbuildings/whereis.php3?subcat=7
Choose “by campus map”.
Enquiries and more information: Belinda Rule (brule@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 3050).
[Source: Sam Montalto, Environmental Health and Safety Unit]
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3. Car pooling
As the cost of petrol continues to rise, car pooling and/or expense sharing has become more attractive to staff across the University, with expressions of interest having been received from staff traveling from Cranbourne, Point Cook, Research and Werribee.
Stephen Fox from Financial Operations (8344 2984 / slfox@unimelb.edu.au) is helping to connect staff travelling from the same locations. Suggestions of more locations are most welcome.
[Source: Stephen Fox, Financial Operations]
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4. MUWIRELESS decommission on the Parkville Campus
With the implementation of UniWireless nearing completion on the Parkville campus, the end of life, MUWIRELESS infrastructure is now scheduled for decommission. Commencing on 2 July MUWIRELESS will be switched off on a building by building basis across the Parkville campus with the final building switched off by the end of July.
After 31 July MUWIRELESS will only be available in buildings where MUWIRELESS existed before 28 April and where the building is still awaiting new infrastructure migration.
Rollout of UniWireless at regional campuses is dependant on the VERN project schedule, and as such MUWIRELESS will also continue to be broadcast at existing regional sites.
All students and staff using MUWIRELESS are advised to transition to UniWireless as soon as possible in order to avoid disruption to wireless services.
Documentation on how to configure laptops can be found at:
www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/knowledgebase/wireless/config.html
Enquiries: Marino Cattapan, Project Manager (marino.cattapan@unimelb.edu.au).
More information:
[Source: Marino Cattapan, Information Services]
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5. Mental Health Training continues with new training dates - July, August and September
Wellbeing services continues to offer mental health training to all staff at the University of Melbourne during semester two.
A range of training options are available. Offerings range from a three hour Introduction to Mental Health course to the two day Mental Health First Aid Course which usually costs approximately $200 to attend but is being offered at no cost to University staff.
Mental health problems covered in Mental Health First Aid are Depression, Anxiety disorders, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder and participants will learn the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. Crisis situations covered are suicidal behaviours, acute stress reactions, panic attacks and acute psychotic behaviour.
Tailored sessions are also available with trainers happy to negotiate specific sessions for departments and work units.
More information: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel
More information: Sue Durham (shdurham@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 6927) or Bryan Jeffrey (bjeffrey@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 6927).
[Source: Sue Durham, Counselling Service]
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6. Mid year enrolment information
The peak for mid-year enrolment will occur 21-25 July, with International Student Briefings and Academic Advice Day to be held 21 July. Local students have been enrolling online since early May. For the first time, Student Centres will be responsible for supporting students through the online enrolment process and delivering the transactional services including provision of student cards. Enrolment Management Services staff will provide support and guidance to Student Centre staff during the enrolment period. Students should be directed to their Student Centre should they have any queries regarding enrolment.
[Source: Gloris Willoughby, Enrolment Management Services]
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7. University’s Information Centre closed for renovations
The University’s Information Centre, located on the corner of Masson Road and Swanston Street, will be closed for renovations from Monday 7 July until Monday 14 July.
Online and telephone services will continue without interruption, however during this time the public walk-in enquiries service will be temporarily relocated to the Information Desk on the ground floor of Union House.
[Source: John Paul Collins, Marketing & Recruitment Onshore]
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8. OPeN Update 4
Volume 4 of the Office of the Provost E-Newsletter (OPeN) is now online at:
www.provost.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/87370/OPEN_Number_4_2008_.pdf
Coordinated by the Office of the Provost, this monthly newsletter is aimed at academic and professional staff of the University of Melbourne.
Contact Maryrose Cuskelly (maryrosecuskelly@internode.on.net) or Gioconda Di Lorenzo (gdlo@unimelb.edu.au) with any questions about the E-Newsletter.
[Source: Gioconda Di Lorenzo, Provost Office]
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9. Dreamweaver and the University Templates
Learn about constructing web pages using Dreamweaver and the latest university templates in a course taking participants from very basic to mid-level skills. No previous knowledge is required. Topics include site management, FTP, the use and customisation of University templates, construction of web pages, making links, inserting images (including some use of Adobe Photoshop). The course fully covers the use of the new University templates and updating an old site to the new templates.
The one day course will be held 5 August and 12 August at 780 Elizabeth Street. Booking is through Themis online and there are a maximum of 10 people per course. The tutor is Dr Marcus Bunyan. Cost is $125. Booking for these courses closes on 31 July and 5 August.
Enquiries: Dilpreet Jaswal [dilpreet@unimelb.edu.au]
[Source: Dilpreet Jaswal, Information Services]
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10. Introduction to Themis Self Service Training
The Documentation and Training Services team from Enterprise Applications is offering introductory training for Themis Self Service on Tuesday 22 July. Training is offered as a 1.25 hour Introduction to Themis Self Service class (9:45am) that can be completed as a stand alone module or in conjunction with the 1hour Introduction to Themis Research (11am) run by the Melbourne Research Office
Introduction to Themis Self Service will focus on the functionality available in Staff Self Service. This is suitable for new staff who have had limited or no exposure to Themis.
Introduction to Themis Research provides an overview of functions in the Themis Research module, and is suitable for academic staff and research administrators who are not yet familiar with Themis Research.
Training will be held at the ITC Labs, Level 1, 780 Elizabeth Street.
More information: www.themis.unimelb.edu.au/training/courses/
Registration: ea-training-doco@unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Jane Kiddell, Documentation and Training Services]
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11. CSHE Issues and Ideas in Higher Education Seminar Series
Conor King of Victoria University will speak on ‘A Review to remember? A Review to forget? Ensuring we make the most of the Bradley review, for the next in the CSHE Issues and Ideas in Higher Education Seminar Series on Monday 14 July from 12.30-2pm in the Barbara Falk Room, 1st Floor, CSHE Building.
More information: www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/research/res_seminars.html
Registration: Adeline Sze, CSHE (asze@unimelb.edu.au).
[Source: Michelle Segal, Centre for the Study of Higher Education]
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12. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
The Environment Health and Safety Unit advises that DFAT has changed its information on traveling to: Ghana, Ecuador, Mongolia, Zimbabwe, East Timor and China.
View the most recent DFAT advice at:
www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/
More information on the University's Overseas Travel Policy:
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/workplace_ehs/travel/
[Source: Belinda Rule, Environment Health and Safety Unit]
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13. Staff Development opportunities
Places are still available in the following staff development programs. For full details, please see www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/programs
*PDF for Supervisors - This workshop will assist supervisors in creating an environment where each person knows how they contribute to the achievement of business area/department goals. Designed for: Supervisors who are new to the University or staff who are new to the supervisory role. Commencing: Wednesday 30 July (1-5pm). 5 places still available. Apply via Themis Self Service by: 26 July
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/programs/pd/performance-planning
* Leadership Inside-Out - This stimulating program draws on current models of influential leadership and provides participants with opportunities to draw from their experience, to reflect on their personal style, and to look at how they may apply their leadership skills and behaviours in the University’s rapidly changing work environment. Designed for: HEW 8-10 Professional staff and Levels C and D Academic staff, Structure: 5 full days and 2 half days. Course fee: $750 per participant. Commencing: Wednesday 6 August. 8 places still available. Apply via Themis Self Service by: 16 July
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/programs/leadership/leadership-inside-out
[Source: Amy Bugeja, Human Resources]
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14. What’s on highlights
events.unimelb.edu.au/
SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES CONFERENCE: Private and Public Lies: The discourse of despotism and deceit in the ancient world is a conference scheduled for 7-10 July. Program info and registration: www.historical-studies.unimelb.edu.au/events. Enquiries: Dr Andrew Turner, Centre for Classics and Archaeology (ajturner@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 5680).
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Professor Jonathan M Hall of the University of Chicago will give a lecture on ‘Autochthonous Autocrats: the Tyranny of the Athenian Democracy’ on Tuesday 8 July at 6.30pm in the Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre. Enquiries: KO Chong-Gossard, Centre for Classics and Archaeology (8344 4078 / koc@unimelb.edu.au).
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Professor John Rich of the University of Nottingham will give a lecture on ‘Lies, Deception and Economy with the Truth: Augustus and the Establishment of the Principate’ on Wednesday 9 July at 6:30pm in the Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre. Enquiries: KO Chong-Gossard, Centre for Classics and Archaeology (8344 4078 / koc@unimelb.edu.au).
SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES BOOK LAUNCH: The book ‘Political Tourists: Travellers from Australia to the Soviet Union in the 1920s - 1940s’ will be launched by Hon Dr Barry Jones on Thursday 10 July at 5.30pm in the Faculty Function Room, 5th Floor John Medley Building. Enquiries: Gabrielle Murphy, School of Historical Studies (8344 5961 / g.murphy@unimelb.edu.au).
MURDEROUS MELBOURNE EXHIBITION: An exhibition celebrating Australian crime fiction is on at the Leigh Scott Gallery in the Baillieu Library 10 June - 7 September, featuring items from the University’s extensive collection of Australian crime fiction. It showcases work by architecture and landscape architecture students, who have used Australian crime fiction as a creativity and design exercise. The results include a Centre for Australian Crime Fiction influenced by June Wright’s UoM-based novel ‘Faculty of Murder’ and stage props for SH Courtier’s outback crime novels See Who’s Dying and Murder’s Burning.
ASIALINK EVENT: HE Mrs Sujatha Singh, Indian High Commissioner will look at ways for Australia and India to enhance cooperation and grow strategic partnerships, both from a policy perspective and from people to people links at an event called "People & Policy: Connecting India–Australia Interests" on Wednesday 16 July at 1pm in Theatre 1, ICT Building, 111 Barry Street. To reserve a seat, email events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au with “Indian High Commissioner” in the subject line.
GRADUATE HOUSE EVENT: Staff are invited to attend a celebration of ‘Mid-Winter’s Night with a touch of Christmas’ and Wine Appreciation Dinner on Thursday 17 July at 7 for 7.30pm at Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street. The dinner features Delatite Wines and a special five course dinner prepared by Michelin 2 star chef Robert Goodman. Cost is $60 (members): $75 (guests).
ASIALINK EVENT: Nam Le, author of best-seller “The Boat” will appear in conversation with Cate Kennedy. on Thursday 17 July at 6.30PM in the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room – Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. Melbourne-born Nam le is causing an international sensation with his first book The Boat attracting rave reviews across the literary world. To reserve a seat, email events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au with “Nam Le” in the subject line.
[Events taking place in the week following each edition are prioritised. Other events will be included where there is sufficient space].
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15. Newsmakers
Selected University of Melbourne staff in the news:
Peter Scott (Veterinary Science) has commented on the quality of Australian poultry. ABC Northern Tasmania, 2 July and widely reported in national print and broadcast media.
Peter Attiwill (Botany; Historical Studies) has commented on bushfires and prescribed burnings. Stock and Land, 3 July.
Rachel Weaver (Culture and Communication) has been interviewed about an anthology of colonial Australian crime fiction. ABC 774, 1 July.
Peter Brukner (Physiotherapy) was interviewed about Graham Polak’s health condition. ABC 774, 30 June.
Ken Polk (Behavioural Science; Political Science, Criminology and Sociology) has commented on the rising trend in art fraud. Weekend Australia, 28 June.
[Newsmakers is a small, representative selection of University staff comment reported in the news media. Daily media monitoring reports may be obtained from the Media Unit by emailing: news@media.unimelb.edu.au]
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16. Career Opportunities
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/
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