StaffNews No. 384
Friday 20 November 2009
News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
CONTENTS
1. University elections reminder
2. Reply paid mail changes
3. Changes to postage accounts
4. Recruitment advertising: Christmas 2009 - New Year 2010
5. Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010
6. Australian participation in FP7
7. Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium on Teaching and Learning - last chance to register
8. Food for Families Christmas Appeal 2009
9. HR policy consultation - compliance with the NES
10. Invitation to contribute - Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy for the University of Melbourne
11. UniMelb Project Framework Training (1 day)
12. Last call for Graduate Certificate applications
13. Student System Project - reporting briefing
14. UpSkills short courses - presenters sought
15. MSGR New Supervisors' Skills Workshop
16. 2010 Cultural Collections desk calendars available
17. First aid training in December
18. Staff development
19. Older volunteers required for vision research
20. Travel Advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
21. What's On
22. Career opportunities
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1. University elections reminder
The electronic ballot for two professional staff members of Academic Board closes at 5:00pm on Friday 20 November. An electronic ballot to elect one Professor to University Council will take place from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December. Electronic ballots are at vote.unimelb.edu.au/ Information about the Council election is at www.unimelb.edu.au/Council/elections/index.html For further information, contact Steve Halliwell at hals@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Janet White, University Secretary]
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2. Reply paid mail changes
The University of Melbourne has a single reply paid account number with Australia Post, for all reply paid mail arrangements. Faculties/Departments using this account number have reply paid envelopes that include information which assists in directing charges to the correct Faculty/Department. Following recent problems with incorrect charging, the single reply paid account will be closed, effective COB 30 November. Faculties/Departments using the current reply paid account have been asked to set up individual reply paid accounts ASAP. There will be a "grace period", until 31 December, where reply paid mail bearing the current account number will still be delivered.
However, from 1 January 2010 this mail will be sent to the Australia Post Dead Letter Office. Further information - Manager, Facility Services on 8344 8221, 0408 994 507 / alans@unimelb.edu.au,
[Source: Chris White, Property and Campus Services]
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3. Changes to postage accounts
From 1 January 2010, all Departments will be responsible for their own postage costs. Any individual Australia Post accounts linked to the Postage GUC will be closed at the end of this year and it will be necessary for affected departments to open new accounts with Australia Post before the end of 2009. Affected departments will also need to set up new accounts for mail processed at the University Mailroom. THEMIS account numbers are to be supplied to Alan Smith, Manager Facility Services, ASAP, so that accounts can be set up and new mailbags prepared before the end of the year. Enquiries: Alan Smith, alans@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 8221.
[Source: Alan Smith, Property and Campus Services]
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4. Recruitment advertising: Christmas 2009 - New Year 2010
Important deadline dates for advertising -on the University of Melbourne and Seek websites, in order for ads to appear over Christmas- New Year, all documentation needs to be received in HR by 12 noon Friday
18 December. For The Australian (Higher Education) publication on Wednesday 9 December, all documentation needs to be completed and received in HR by 12 noon Monday 30 November. For The Age, for publication Saturday 12 December, all documentation needs to be completed and received in HR by 12 noon Monday 7 December. Closing dates for applications should be carefully considered for any advertising appearing during the Christmas-New Year period.
Enquiries: Staff should contact their HR Officer:
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/contact/cs
[ Source: Abigail Hector-Taylor, Human Resources Division ]
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5. Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010
The Australian Academy of Science, in association with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), offers Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan. Postdoctoral Fellowships are for a period of 12 to 24 months; Invitational Fellowships are either short term, for 14 to 60 days, or long term, for two to 10 months. Researchers in any field of natural sciences, including technology, engineering and medicine may apply. Applications in the humanities and social sciences are also accepted but ONLY for the Postdoctoral Fellowships. Medical doctors without a doctorate are not eligible to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Applications close on Friday 5 February 2010.For information and guidelines - Postdoctoral Fellowships:
www.science.org.au/internat/jspspd.htm
Invitational Fellowships (short term):
www.science.org.au/internat/jspsfst.htm
Invitational Fellowships (long term):
www.science.org.au/internat/jspsflt.htm
[Source: Rhonda Smithies, Melbourne Research ]
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6. Australian participation in FP7
Results from a Forum for the European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation (FEAST) survey, which looked at participation in European Commission Framework 7 (FP7), indicate a need to clarify the eligibility of Australian partners in FP7 in particular categories: For a full document outlining Australian eligibility in FP7 see:
www.research.unimelb.edu.au/rgc/grants/find/international
Enquiries: Alice Boland 90355727 / aliceb@unimielb.edu.au For information www.research.unimelb.edu.au/rgc/grants/find/international
[Source: Alice Boland, Melbourne Research]
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7. Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium on Teaching and Learning - last chance to register
Tuesday 1 December 2009, 9.00am - 3.00pm Sidney Myer Asia Centre. The Vice-Chancellor's Colloquium is an annual opportunity for the University community to celebrate achievements in teaching and learning and to showcase our award-winning teachers.
www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/academic_dev/vccolloquium09.html
Enquiries: Leanne Howard, l.howard@unimelb.edu.au/ 8344 6306
[ Source: Leanne Howard, CSHE]
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8. Food for Families Christmas Appeal 2009
Staff are invited to donate non-perishable food and toiletry items that will be distributed to families in need by the Wesley Mission leading up to Christmas. All items must be sealed and within the 'sell by' date.
Donations will be accepted until Monday 14 December at the Digital Print Centre (258 Queensberry Street), Campus Operations (215 Grattan
Street) and the DPC POD (Alice Hoy Building).
Enquiries: Linda, 8344 6105
[Source: Michelle Yarr, Digital Print Centre]
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9. HR policy consultation - compliance with the NES
The HR Division is seeking input from staff on various draft amendments to policy made to ensure University compliance with the National Employment Standards in the Fair Work Act 2009. Feedback will be received until 5:00pm, Wednesday 2 December. Staff members can review the draft amendments at www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/hr-
policies/consultation. Instructions on how they may provide feedback are available at this web site. All staff feedback will be considered.
Enquiries: Enquiries/ Feedback: hr-policy@unimelb.edu.au HR Policy
website: www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/hr-policies/consultation
[Source: Sarah Fowler, Human Resources]
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10. Invitation to contribute - Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy for the University of Melbourne
Property and Campus Services will hold a workshop on the development of a Campus Wide Infrastructure Sustainability Strategy, focussing on the management of energy, water, waste, smart building design, procurement and IT. Before the workshop staff input is required about activities being undertaken at a local level to achieve a sustainable campus, especially comments and ideas about activities the University and Property and Campus Services should consider for future action. All ideas and comments sent to the initial scoping and exploratory workshop will be considered. Provide information, ideas and comments to Danielle Rostan-Herbert, dmrostan@unimelb.edu.au by Friday 4 December.
[Source: Colin Reiter, Property and Campus Services]
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11. UniMelb Project Framework Training (1 day)
An introductory training course for 'Project Management Framework', will be held on 9 December. The training is aligned with PRINCE2 and international standards in Project Management and suited to staff who want an introduction to the flexible and scalable framework and tool- set. This training is offered at no cost to ITS staff who expect to use the framework to direct or manage projects. Other University staff are also welcome to enrol at a cost of $250 per person. Enquiries: Murray Parsons 9035 5764/parsonsm@unimelb.edu.au More information www.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/project-office/framework/training.html
[Source: Julian Loxston, Project Services]
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12. Last call for Graduate Certificate applications
Applications close in early December for the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (8 Dec.) and the Graduate Certificate in University Management (1 Dec.) Course information and application forms are available from the CSHE website. Further information:
www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/teaching_learning/award_courses.html
[Source: Leanne Howard, CSHE]
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13. Student System Project - reporting briefing
The Student System Project is holding a briefing on Tuesday 24 November from 1.00pm - 2.00 pm in the Basement Theatre, The Spot (Economics and Commerce Building - 198 Berkeley Street, Carlton). The briefing will provide academic and professional staff with an overview of the reporting functionality in the new student system, and will include a demonstration on how to extract data from the new student system. RSVP:
email ssp-info@unimelb.edu.au to register attendance.
[Source: Rebecca Mijat, Student System Project]
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14. UpSkills short courses - presenters sought
The UpSkills GR Program offers research higher degree students short courses, seminars and workshops on multiple topics including communication, eResearch, and career development. Melbourne School of Graduate Research seeks passionate presenters with experience in graduate-level research/teaching to present seminars or workshops in Academic Presentations, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques, Considerations Conducting Fieldwork and Cross Cultural Issues. Interested staff should contact Susan Dasya, UpSkills Coordinator, MSGR, sdasya@unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Susan Dasya, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]
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15. MSGR New Supervisors' Skills workshop
All staff new to supervising graduate research students are required to attend this intensive half-day workshop. Designed to introduce the key elements of supervision, the session covers a range of important topics.
Morning tea provided. Thursday 26 November, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Room 307 Alice Hoy Building. Enquiries: Dr Gail Ellis 8344 8468 / g.ellis@unimelb.edu.au Registrations essential:
events.msgr.unimelb.edu.au/
[Source: Christopher McBrearty, MSGR]
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16. 2010 Cultural Collections desk calendars available
The University Cultural Collections desk calendar features 16 removable
115 mm x 135 mm full colour cards displayed in a CD jewel case which converts to become an easel. The calendar is printed on Envirocare 100 per cent recycled paper and makes a beautiful gift that lasts until February 2011. The desk calendars are available from the Melbourne University Bookshop for $16.00 including GST, or bulk purchases of 20 units can be ordered by University staff by emailing c.garrivan@unimelb.edu.au. The calendar can be view at marcom1.unimelb.edu.au/merchandise/ Enquiries: C Garrivan
83448615 To view calendar: marcom1.unimelb.edu.au/merchandise/
[Source: Cathy Garrivan, Marketing and Communications]
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17. First aid training in December
First Aid Management and Training is offering CPR, First Aid Level 2 and First Aid Level 2 Refresher Training on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December and Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December in the Level 1 Executive Lounge, Alan Gilbert Building. There is a charge for attending this training so staff must ensure they have approval from their department to attend.
Departments will be billed directly through First Aid Management and Training.
Enquiries/Bookings anne@firstaidmanagement.com.au / 9894 1013
[Source: Julie Warden, Information Technology User Services]
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18. Staff development
Building Optimism and Resilience workshop will help develop a positive mindset, along with a resilient 'can do' attitude when faced with ongoing change and new challenges within work or personal environments.
Next sessions: 24 November, 4 and 10 December. Participants in Performance Development Framework for Staff will learn how the framework can be used to support their development and encourage them to reach their potential. Next session: 8 December. Enquiries: Liesbeth van Oijen 8344 8277 /vanoijen@unimelb.edu.au For more information www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/development/courses
[Source: Erin Guo, Human Resources]
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19. Older volunteers required for vision research
People aged 60-80 years are required for a research study assessing visual function. Participants must have normal vision (either with or without glasses) and have no health problems known to affect vision. One test session of 1.5 hours is involved. Testing will include an abbreviated clinical eye examination and computer-based testing of vision. Volunteers will be reimbursed $10 per session to assist with expenses incurred. (Human Research Ethics Committee approved study No.
0828553). Enquiries: Renee Karas 9349 7479 r.karas@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au
[Source: Renee Karas, Optometry and Vision Sciences]
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20. Travel advice from Environment Health and Safety Unit
The Environment Health and Safety Unit advises staff that DFAT has changed its information on travelling to: South Africa, Azerbaijan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Mali, Sierra Leone, Samoa, Serbia, French Polynesia, Brunei Darussalam, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Canada, Burkina Faso, Kosovo, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Chile, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Czech Republic and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
This most recent DFAT advice may be viewed at:
www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/
For further information on the University's Overseas Travel Policy refer
to:
www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/workplace_ehs/travel/
[Source: Belinda Rule, Environment Health and Safety Unit]
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21. What's On
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DANCE PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 18 November 8.00pm - Saturday 21 November 8.00pm, 'body space time', third-year Faculty of the VCA and Music dance students in their draduation season, performing works by Sue Healey, Antony Hamilton, Lina Limosani and Stephanie Lake. Gasworks Arts Park, Corner Graham and Pickles Sts, Albert Park. $20.50 / $15.50 Enquiries:
03 9699 3253. More information:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=32
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NEW FORMS OF DATA PUBLICATION IN CLIMATE SIMULATION: Monday 23 November 3.00pm - 4.00pm, Professor Andreas Hense of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University will present a Wiki-solution for researchers that enables collaborative creation of citable documents - a new form of creating and publishing research papers. Tutorial room Baillieu Library. Enquiries: Gaby Bright
03 8344 3768 /gbright@unimelb.edu.au
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EXHIBITION: Tuesday 24 November 10.00am - Sunday 29 November 5.00pm, Faculty of the VCA and Music School of Art Graduate Exhibition, with work from Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture and Spatial Practice undergraduate programs. Admission is free. Enter via Margaret Lawrence Gallery, 40 Dodds Street, Southbank Enquiries: 03
9685 9400 For information:
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/EventList.aspx?eventTypeID=4
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SEMINAR: IBES. Thursday 26 November 3.00pm - 4.00pm, "What Do Canadians Do With Broadband Networks: Applying Insights from the Canadian Internet Use Survey to the NBN" by Catherine Middleton, Ryerson University in the Brown Theatre, Electrical Engineering Building . Enquiries: Kate Cornick
8344 6692 / contact@broadband.unimelb.edu.au For information www.broadband.unimelb.edu.au
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SEMINAR: Thursday 26 November, 12noon - 1:00 pm, Centre for Classics and Archaeology. With Birger Stichelbaut, Ghent University - Prest Theatrette, Economics and Commerce Building. Enquiries to June McBeth (jmcbeth@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 5963)
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GRATTAN INSTITUTE LECTURE: Monday 30 November 5:30pm -7:00pm,
"Copenhagen: the most likely outcome; what it means for Australia and for international carbon trading", by Blair Comley, Deputy Secretary, Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, and Alex Wyatt, CEO of Climate Bridge. Treasury Theatre, Ground Level, 1 Macarthur St, Melbourne. Enquiries: Liz Cini 03 9035 5492 / events@grattaninstitute.edu.au Registration at www.grattaninstitute.edu.au/event_copenhagen.html
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GRATTAN INSTITUTE LECTURE: Tuesday 1 December 6:00pm - 7:00pm, "Governing Growing Cities - An international perspective," by Professor Duncan Maclennan, Professor of Economic Geography at the University of St Andrews. VicUrban, 710 Collins St Docklands VIC 3008. Enquiries: Liz Cini 03 9035 5492 / events@grattaninstitute.edu.au Registration at www.grattaninstitute.edu.au/event_maclennan.html
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BOOK LAUNCH: Thursday 3 December, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm, Nathalie Nguyen's "Memory is Another Country: Women of the Vietnamese Diaspora ". Yasuko Hiraoka Room, Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. RSVP by 27 November to June McBeth jmcbeth@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 5963
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CONFERENCE: Friday 4 December 10.00am-1.00pm, the Celebrating the Twenty Year Anniversary for the United Nations Convection on the Rights of the Child (19890 (UNCRoC) presents Moving the Children's Rights Agenda
Forward: An Interdisciplinary Australian Perspective. Using the UNCRoC as the starting point, the conference will investigate what a children's rights focus looks like in the Australian context within the different disciplines. Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre. To register contact Anne Farrelly annef@unimelb.edu.au by Wednesday 25 November.
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RESEARCH SEMINAR: Tuesday 8 December 5.30pm, "Young Learners' Project:
Understanding the Dynamics of Early Literacy Assessment" by Esther Chan (PhD Candidate, Assessment Research Centre, MGSE). Room 4.21, 234 Queensberry Street. To reserve a place as seats are limited:
p.firth@unimelb.edu.au Further information:
www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/arc/about/newsandevents.html
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WELLBEING WORKSHOP: Tuesday 8 December 1.00pm - 2.00pm, Lyndell Kohut from the Counselling Service will present a workshop for staff who would like to create meaningful events that balance expectations, communication with significant others, self care and flexible planning.
Enquiries: Lyndell Kohut 8344 6927 lek@unimelb.edu.au To register:
cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/wellbeing/staff/calendar
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22. Career opportunities
www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/
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