Staff News

News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne

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CONTENTS

1.       Council election ballot required
2.       Swanston Street closure this weekend
3.       Fair trade at the University
4.       Superannuation concessional caps
5.       IDM services outage
6.       Subject Experience Survey (SES) – Semester 1 surveys
7.       Library Information Forum – Research collections at ERC Library
8.       Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) information session for staff
9.       Information Awareness Month
10.    Equity Innovation Grants
11.    Travelling Scholarships open for application
12.    Launch of Service Star Awards
13.    Start of Career Researchers flagship workshop
14.    Future Research Leaders Program
15.    Research Cloud Forum
16.    Staff Development
17.    Media training
18.    iPad content creation workshop
19.    Introduction to mental health – workshop
20.    MSGR New Supervisor Training – 11 May
21.    MSGR and MDHS Austin Hospital Supervisor Training – 24 May
22.    New Up-Close podcast available
23.    Unidentified funds in University bank account
24.    Menopause study: Women with hot flushes
25.    Year 10-12 male adolescents needed for sleep study
26.    Participants needed: Overweight 12-17 year olds
27.    What’s On
28.    Career opportunities

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1.    Council election ballot required

Shiralee Poed, Robert Scholten and Frederik Vervaet have been
nominated for election to Council by academic staff who are not
professors:. An electronic ballot will be held between 21-25 May.
Candidates’ election statements are available at:
 http://www.unimelb.edu.au/Council/electi….

Only one nomination was received for election to Council by the
professors. Professor Stephen Harrap of MDHS is therefore elected
unopposed for a term of office from 1 July 2012 to 31 December
2014. For further information: Steve Halliwell 8344 6398 /
 hals at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Steve Halliwell, University Secretary's Department]

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2.    Swanston Street closure this weekend

Swanston Street will be closed to traffic between La Trobe Street
and Victoria Street on 5 and 6 May. A’Beckett Street and Franklin
Street will be closed to traffic heading east-west across Swanston
Street. For information about permanent changes to authorised
vehicle access and parking permits on Swanston Street: 9658 9658
or www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/swanstonstreet. All Swanston Street
trams heading towards the University will terminate at Stop 8
(Melbourne Central). A tram replacement bus service will operate
between Stop 8 and Stop 113 (Lytton Street and Lygon Street).
Buses will operate via La Trobe, Elizabeth, Lonsdale, Russell and
Lygon Streets in both directions. For more information: PTV 1800
800 007 (6am-midnight), www.yarratrams.com.au, or follow Yarra
Trams on Twitter for the latest disruption information
@yarratrams.

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3.    Fair trade at the University

The University is increasing the use of fair trade products,
becoming a ‘Fair Trade University’. To celebrate, student groups
will be holding a Fair Trade Fair on the Concrete Lawn (next to
Union House) on Wednesday 9 May from 12pm to 2pm. A wide range of
fair trade products will be available to sample and buy. Lunch can
be purchased in support of Live Below the Line. For more information:
 fortunas at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Sarah Fortuna, Office of the Vice-Chancellor]

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4.    Superannuation concessional caps

Staff should check their superannuation contributions are in line
with ATO caps or seek independent financial advice regarding this
matter at www.ato.gov.au. The concessional contribution caps for
2011/12 are $25,000 or $50,000 if aged 50 and over. Concessional
contributions are made up from pre-tax deductions and employer
contributions. Superannuation contributions (aggregate of all
superannuation funds that an individual has contributed to) made
within the above limits in the same financial year are taxed at a
concessional rate of 15 per cent. Contributions above these limits
will attract additional taxes which are advised by the ATO in the
following financial year. Consequently, these excess contributions
cannot be reversed by University’s HR office. Staff should review
their superannuation arrangements in line with the caps. Staff may
contact Unisuper: 1800 331 685 or www.unisuper.com.au. Staff who
want to make changes to their superannuation should contact the
Superannuation team on  hr-super at unimelb.edu.au. For more
information: http://www.unisuper.com.au/home. Enquiries: Damien
Zanic 8344 6075 /  hr-super at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Damien Zanic, Human Resources]

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5.    IDM services outage

Due to the Themis outage scheduled from 3pm Friday 4 May until
Monday morning 7 May, the following IDM services will be impacted
or unavailable for the duration of the Themis outage: password
resets, account provisioning, account de-provisioning and account
updates/changes. From 9am Monday 7 May, the IDM team will
endeavour to resolve any issues with failed account provisions/
de-provisions/ updates; however, all failed password resets will need
to be re-processed. If any new staff begin on 7 May, their accounts
provisioning may be delayed.

[Source: Kristopher Nielsen, Identity Management Services]

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6.    Subject Experience Survey (SES) – Semester 1 surveys

Semester 1 Subject Experience Surveys will soon be available. The
standard survey period is from 14 May to 3 June, however some
variation will occur between subjects. Specific surveying details
will be provided to staff by nominated Faculty SES representatives
who can also answer questions. As teaching staff are influential
in ensuring a high response rate, they are asked to promote the
survey to students in the lead up to and during the survey period.
Materials to help with survey promotion and names of Faculty SES
representatives are available on the SES website:
 http://www.feedback.unimelb.edu.au/SES/. Enquiries: SES
Coordination Team /  ses-support at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Anna Rutter, Learning Environments]

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7.    Library Information Forum – Research collections at ERC Library

The University Library invites staff to participate in an
Information Forum about the proposed relocation of a significant
part of the Research Collections housed on Levels One and Two of
the ERC Library. In the mid-semester break, the Architecture,
Building and Planning Library will be temporarily relocated to
Level Two of the ERC for the duration of building works for the
new ABP building. This requires a review of major collections’ locations,
especially the B Collection. The Library is keen toimprove long-term
accessibility and ease of discovery. Proposals will be presented and
feedback will be invited from members of theUniversity community.
The forum will take place on Wednesday 9 May 1pm – 2pm, Theatre D,
Old Arts. Enquiries: Jenny Ellis (Deputy University Librarian) 8344 5243
/  j.ellis at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Jenny Ellis, Scholarly Information]

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8.    Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) information session for staff

There will be an information session for staff about the Student
Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), re-instated in 2012. This
session is open to all staff but is most relevant to student-
facing staff. Thursday 10 May 1pm – 2pm at James Hardie Theatre,
Level 2, Architecture Building. Enquiries: Heather Thomas 9035 3926.

[Source: Heather Thomas, Enrolment Management Services]

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9.    Information Awareness Month

May is Information Awareness Month with the theme ‘information on
demand’. Staff can learn more about good information management
and win prizes, including an iPad, e-book readers and more. Activities include
tours of library and data centres to see resources, collections and facilities, an
‘orienteering online’, an activity that shows how to find and manage information.
Staff will also be encouraged to update their contact details. For more information:
 http://imas.unimelb.edu.au/info_awarenes….

[Source: Sally Newton, University Library]

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10.    Equity Innovation Grants

Applications are sought for the Office of the Provost Equity
Innovations Grants. The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Participation and
Engagement, has allocated $400,000 under the Higher Education
Participation and Partnership Program to encourage initiatives
that focus on attracting students from low socio-economic status
backgrounds to higher education and enhancing mechanisms that
support their participation at the University. Applications are
open for amounts up to $70,000 due Wednesday 30 May. For more
information:
 http://participationandengagement.unimel….

Enquiries: Margot Eden 8344 6388 /  m.eden at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Angela Mamalis, Office of the Provost]

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11.    Travelling Scholarships open for application

The Rae and Edith Bennett Travelling Scholarship enables students
and graduates to undertake postgraduate study/research in the
United Kingdom. The W.E.J. Craig Travelling Scholarship enables
students and graduates to undertake postgraduate study/research in
animal husbandry overseas. Applications close 30 June. For more
information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/xx6. Enquiries: Cindy Ho /
 c.ho at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Cindy Ho, Melbourne Scholarships]

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12.    Launch of Service Star Awards

The Service Star Awards for staff in student-facing roles have
been launched. Anthony Koesasi of the Arts Student Centre has won
for the month of March following his nomination by a colleague. He
received two gold class cinema tickets and a $75 dollar food and
drink voucher. Staff can nominate a colleague or view the winners:
 http://www.servicecommitment.unimelb.edu….

Enquiries: Tammy Fitzgerald 0424 791 795 /  tammyf at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Tammy Fitzgerald, Associate Director, Student Service Delivery]

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13.    Start of Career Researchers flagship workshop

Applications are open for Planning the Foundations, the flagship
workshop of the Start of Career Researchers series. It provides
professional development and practical advice on a range of issues
important for Start of Career Researchers. The intensive two-day
program is designed to support late candidature (final six months)
graduate researchers and academic staff within two years of
graduate degree conferral. Topics covered include: developing a
strategic academic career plan, grant seeking, publishing and
research communication beyond the academy and work-life balance.
The workshop is offered twice a year. For more information and the
application form for the June workshop:
 http://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/progr….

Enquiries: Peta Freestone 8344 8468 /  petaf at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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14.    Future Research Leaders Program

The Future Research Leaders Program (FRLP) is designed by the
Group of Eight universities to develop the skills and knowledge
neeed for successful research leadership. The FRLP comprises eight
modules that explore the principles and effective practice of
research leadership. Each module involves a web-based and
component and a face-to-face workshop. Modules 1-4 will run during
June-July. Enrolment for those modules will open on Friday 4 May
for academic and research staff who match the target participant
criteria. Places are limited. Details of the module content, who
should attend, workshop dates and how to enrol through Themis:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/w7c.

[Source: Jane Pontikis, Melbourne Research]

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15.    Research Cloud Forum

The forum aims to help researchers get the most out of the NeCTAR
research cloud. Two topics will be discussed on Thursday 10 May
3:30pm – 4:30pm: ‘Hosting your desktop remotely on a computer in
the cloud’ and ‘How to secure your computer in the cloud’. For
more information:
 http://www.its.unimelb.edu.au/research/c….

Enquiries: Sara Ogston /  sogston at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Sara Ogston, Project Services]

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16.    Staff Development

Recruitment and Selection Skills Sessions

Interviewing Skills for Panel Members – 10 May (3.5 hours): This
activity-focused session provides opportunities to practise
interviewing skills, including asking effective and probing
questions, building rapport with candidates, rating responses and
other tips for panel members.

PDF Skills Sessions – 23 May (3 hours): Managing Unsatisfactory
Performance (for Supervisors): Designed to enhance the capability
of supervisors to manage unsatisfactory performance confidently
and effectively in accordance with University policies with the
aim of assisting underperforming staff to develop and achieve the
required level of performance.

Providing Feedback – 23 May (2 hours): From Informal to Difficult
Conversations (for Supervisors): This practical, interactive
skills session is provided to enhance manager and supervisor
capability to deliver feedback and hold effective conversations
around performance at all stages of the Performance Development
Framework.

Enrol via Themis. Enquiries: Beti Talevski 8344 4277.

[Source: Beti Talevski, Human Resources]

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17.    Media training

Places are available for media training sessions scheduled for
Tuesday 1 May and Friday 11 May (repeat sessions) from 9am – 1pm.
Training is for staff who can expect to be interviewed about their
research, learning and teaching activities. Cost is $350 per
participant. Professional media trainer Doug Weller will give a
general introduction to the media, with advice on interview
techniques and direct experience of being interviewed in front of
a camera. Participants will also be introduced to the on campus TV
studio. For more information: Nerissa Hannink
/  nhannink at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Nerissa Hannink, Marketing and Communications]

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18.    iPad content creation workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to experience how to transform
learning with new tools for creating, curating and deploying
content using iPads. Explore apps, interactive books, and Multi-Touch
textbooks. Stephen Atherton from Apple Education will show how
to create interactive Multi-Touch books with Mac and iBooks Author.
Thursday 17 May 9:00am – 12:30pm. For more information and to register:
 http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/ipad_work….

Enquiries: Deborah Jones 8344 5600 /  djones at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Deborah Jones, Learning Environments]

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19.    Introduction to mental health – workshop

This free half-day workshop includes an exploration of common
mental health disorders, their impact on work, study or general
functioning, issues of privacy, confidentiality and duty of care
and available services and supports. Thursday 31 May 9:30am -
12:30pm. Enrol through Themis. For more information:
 http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/wellb…. Enquiries:
Allison Macdonald 8344 6927 /  macda at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Orania Tokatlidiis, Counselling and Psychological Services]

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20.    MSGR New Supervisor Training – 11 May

New Supervisor Workshops have been designed for supervisors new to
the University or new to supervision of graduate research (RHD)
students. The workshops fulfil the new supervisor training
requirements as listed in the PhD Handbook. All staff new to
supervising graduate researchers are required to attend this
intensive half-day workshop. The workshop introduces the key
elements of supervision and covers a range of topics. Morning tea
will be served. For more information:
 http://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/staff….

Enrolment through Themis is essential: http://bit.ly/xaOlhQ.
Enquiries: Sylvia Schaffarczyk 8344 8664 / msgr-events@ unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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21.    MSGR and MDHS Austin Hospital Supervisor Training – 24 May

This experienced supervisor refresher takes place on-site at the
Austin Hospital and is specifically for MDHS staff who supervise
Research Higher Degree candidates. Experienced Supervisor
workshops augment successful supervision of graduate researchers
by providing updates and introducing new information on key
responsibilities of academic supervisors at the University. All
supervisors are expected to attend at least one skill development
workshop every five years, as stated in the PhD Handbook. For more information:
 http://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/staff….

Enrolling through Themis is essential: http://bit.ly/s4YugK. Enquiries:
Sylvia Schaffarczyk 8344 8664 /  msgr-events at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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22.    New Up-Close podcast available

Freer and fairer: Growing political transparency and citizens’
engagement in the Middle East. Dr Charles W. Dunne, Director of
Middle East and North Africa Programs for Freedom House, speaks
about the efforts of his organisation and others like it in providing
political education and training on the ground in the Middle East.
With host Jacky Angus.

The current and every past episode of Up Close is available at
 http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au.

[Kelvin Param, Marketing and Communications]

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23.    Unidentified funds in University bank account

There is a listing available of unidentified funds the University
has received in its bank account. Staff looking for missing funds
should check the Finance and Planning Group’s website:
 http://www.fpg.unimelb.edu.au/cf/interna…. The
listing is updated monthly. Staff who believe any of the items on
the listing belong to their department(s) should email finance-
 bankrec at unimelb.edu.au with the details. Enquiries: Van Do 8344
2944 /  finance-bankrec at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Van Do, Finance and Planning]

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24.    Menopause study: Women with hot flushes

Researchers are seeking women aged 40-60 who are going through
natural menopause with hot flushes or night sweats for a minimum
of 10 times per week. This is a joint project between the
University and the Royal Women’s Hospital, aiming to investigate
the relationship between hot flushes and women’s psychological
wellbeing. Participants will be asked to fill in some
questionnaires and wear two small portable devices that measure
hot flushes and sleep. RWH HREC 11/35. For more information and
to register: http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/856994/Men….
Enquiries: Dr Christina Bryant, Dr Bei Bei 8345 3906 / 8344 4911 /
 christina.bryant at thewomens.org.au.

[Source: Bei Bei, Psychological Sciences]

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25.    Year 10-12 male adolescents needed for sleep study

Researchers are seeking Year 10-12 male adolescents for sleep
research. This project will help researchers understand how young
people sleep and how sleep affects their moods. Participants will
be asked to fill in online surveys and wear a small watch-like
device that monitors sleep and wake patterns. All participants
will receive a report on their sleep as well as two movie
vouchers. HREC number 1035080.  For more information and
parent/guardian sign-up form:
 http://sleepwellbeing.guardianconsent.sg…. Enquiries:
Dr Bei Bei 8344 4911 /  beib at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Bei Bei, Psychological Sciences]

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26.    Participants needed: Overweight 12-17 year olds

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute at the Royal Children’s
Hospital is running a randomised clinical trial of an online
weight management program for overweight adolescents in metro
Melbourne. Participation involves completing height, weight, blood
pressure and waist circumference measurements and an online
questionnaire at baseline, three, six and 12 months. Parents are
also invited to participate. Every three months, there will be a
draw for a $100 voucher for participants who have kept their
appointments. For more information:
 http://www.rch.org.au/cah/research.cfm?d….

Enquiries: Karly Cini 9345 6954 /  karly.cini at mcri.edu.au.

[Source: Libby Hughes, Paediatrics]

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27.    What’s On

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STALL BOOKINGS: Saturday 5 May 11:00am – 3:00pm at North Court.
Garage Sale Trail in partnership with the City of Melbourne, the
Student Union and the Sustainability Unit. To register your own
stall:  ecocityfoum at melbourne.vic.gov.au. For more information:
 ruth.hentschel at unimelb.edu.au.

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SEMINAR: Tuesday 8 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm. ‘Democracy, liberty and
displacement of the prerogative’ by Ben Saunders, Research Fellow
at Melbourne Law School (MLS). Hosted by The Centre for
Comparative Constitutional Studies. Room 920, Level 9, MLS, 185
Pelham St, Carlton. For more information:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/69c. Registration is essential: http://cccs.law.unimelb.edu.au.
Enquiries: 8344 1011 /  law-cccs at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Tuesday 8 May 4:00pm – 5:00pm. ‘Adult cardiac-resident
MSC-like stem cells: Biology, origins and niche modulation’, by Professor
Richard Harvey, Deputy Director and Head, Developmental and Stem
Cell Biology Division, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, UNSW.
Enquiries: Jennifer Kendall 9035 7656 /  jkendall at unimelb.edu.au.

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SCREENWRITING PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES: Tuesdays 8 and 15 May
6:00pm. Internationally celebrated film development consultant, Stephen
Cleary, discusses Aristotelian principles such as catharsis, ethos and
mythos and their use and abuse in contemporary screenwriting.
Federation Hall, VCA, Southbank. For more information:
 http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/events?id=336.

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LECTURE and EXHIBITION: Tuesday 8 May 7:00pm. MSD Dean’s Lecture
Series – PARKKIM Landscape Design, ‘Alternative Nature’, by Yoonjin
Park and Jungyoon Kim. Basement, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. An
exhibition of recent projects by PARKKIM will be held in the Wunderlich
Gallery, 7 – 18 May. For more information and to register:
 http://abp-unimelb.com/engage/events/dea….

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THEATRE PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 9 May 6:15pm ‘Plurality,
diversity, profit: Probable and possible theatre futures’ by Dr
John Freeman. Venue TBA. For more information:
 http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/events?id=364. Enquiries: Dr. Paul
Monaghan /  pmonag at unimelb.edu.au.

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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME FORUM: Thursday 10 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm, A
series of forums on ‘Occupy’. ‘Occupy the Church’ by Stephen Ames
and Simon Moyle on  implications for the church. All are welcome
to attend. Seminar room 124, 1st floor, Arts West (building 148). Enquiries:
Wes Campbell (chaplain) 8344 6034 / 0431 847 278 /
 wesleyc at unimelb.edu.au. Chaplaincy website:
 http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/chapl….

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AWCUM EVENT: Friday 11 May 5:00pm. Current members and those
interested are welcome for drinks with the Association of Women on
Campus for drinks at the Woodward Centre, Level 10, Melbourne Law
School, Pelham St, Carlton. Attendees should wear something
purple. RSVP:  jane.bourke at unimelb.edu.au. AWCUM website:
 http://www.awcum.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries: Jane Bourke 8344
5622.

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DEAN’S LECTURE: Wednesday 16 May 6:30pm. ‘Journalism,
enlightenment and citizenship: A historical perspective on the
future of news’ by Associate Professor Margaret Simons. Public
Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. For more information and to register:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/marg….

Enquiries: Tamsin Courtney 8344 8985 /  tamsinc at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 16 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘The early
Christian-Byzantine monastery of Aghios Lot at Deir Ain Abata in
Jordan’ by Dr Konstantinos D. Politis. Theatre A, Elisabeth
Murdoch Building. For more information and to register:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/poli…. Enquiries:
Dr Frederik Vervaet 8344 7496 /  fvervaet at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Thursday 17 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘You wouldn’t
read about it: Everything you haven’t been told about media
accountability and the Finkelstein Inquiry’ by Professor Matthew
Ricketson. Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. For more
information and to register: www.caj.unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries:
Lucy Chancellor-Weale 8344 7637 /  lucycw at unimelb.edu.au.

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SEMINAR: Wednesday 23 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm (light lunch provided
from 12:30pm). ‘Money in the 2012 American presidential elections’ by
Professor Richard Pildes, New York University. Room 609, Level
6, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham St, Carlton. Hosted by the
Electoral Regulation Research Network  (ERRN, VIC) and the Centre
for Comparative Constitutional Studies (CCCS). Registration is essential:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/n9c. For more information:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/a9c. Enquiries:  law-cccs at unimelb.edu.au
or  law-errn at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 23 May 5:30pm – 7:00pm. 2012 Gerard
Crock Lecture: ‘The eye is a window to your health’ by Professor
Tien Wong, Director of Singapore Eye Research Institute. Lecture
Theatre 230, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton. For more information:
 http://www.cera.org.au. Bookings (essential for catering purposes):
 cera-rsvp at unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries: Emily Woodhams
1300 737 757.

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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Thursday 24 May 2:00pm – 5:15pm. ‘Inspiring communities:
Research and action with refugee youth’ by Dr Arnold Zable. Yasuko Hiraoka
Myer Room, Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre. For more information and to register:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/v9c. Enquiries: Sara Wills 8344 9975 /  s.wills at unimelb.edu.au.

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SEMINAR: Friday 25 May 9:30am – 5:30pm. ‘Religion in the
University’. A seminar to explore religious studies in the secular
University, with an aim to form a support network or association.
Speakers include Brian Howe, Marcia Langton, Abdullah Saeed and
Graeme Davison. Venue: Newman College. For more information:
 https://register.eventarc.com/event/view….

Enquiries: Wes Campbell (chaplain) 8344 6034 / 0431 847 278 /
 religionandtheuniversity at gmail.com.

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MELBOURNE CONFERENCE ON CHINA: Wednesday 30 May 8:30am -
Thursday 31 May 5:00pm. A two-day conference hosted by Asia Institute,
Centre for Advanced Journalism and Radio Australia (the ABC). The
conference theme this year is ‘Global media and public diplomacy in Sino-Western
relations’. Sidney Myer Asia Centre. For more information and to register:
 http://www.chinastudies.unimelb.edu.au/c…. Enquiries:
Ramila Chanisheff 8344 3559 /  ramilac at unimelb.edu.au.

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WORKSHOP: Thursday 31 May 9:00am – 4:30pm. ‘Developing
interventions to bring about change in primary care’. This
workshop aims to assist participants develop skills in
implementing evidence-based practices into primary care settings.
It will bring together a community of implementation scientists to
provide a forum for information sharing. For on-line booking:
 http://ecommerce.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/def….

Enquiries: Dr Simon French 8344 5536 /  s.french at unimelb.edu.au.
For more information:
 http://www.gp.unimelb.edu.au/news_and_ev….

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SYMPOSIUM: Thursday 31 May 9:30am – 12:30pm. RMH Academic
Centre 2012 Symposium – Outcomes Research. At the Charles LaTrobe
Theatre. For more information:
 http://rmh.unimelb.edu.au/documents/RMH%…

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 13 June 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘Fashioning
the colonial girl: “Made in Britain”- Femininity in the Imperial
Archive” by Associate Professor Cecily Devereux. Theatre A,
Elisabeth Murdoch Building. For more information or to register:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/ceci….

Enquiries: Sarah Mathers 8344 5506 /  smathers at unimelb.edu.au.

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28.    Career opportunities
 http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/

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News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne

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CONTENTS

1.      New Provost starts Monday
2.      Gate 6 closed to traffic
3.      Themis upgrade
4.      Staff salary increase
5.      Council elections – Final reminder
6.      Equity Innovation Grants
7.      Grants to stage Diversity Week events
8.      CAL Copyright Monitoring Survey starts Monday
9.      OLT Grant information session
10.    GO8 Germany Joint Research Exchange
11.    Scholarship for postgraduate studies in English literature
12.    Print Management Unit
13.    Beware of phishing scams
14.    University philanthropy history revealed
15.    Media training
16.    Staff Development
17.    New Up Close podcast available
18.    Unidentified funds in University bank account
19.    Participants needed: Overweight 12-17 year olds
20.    What’s On
21.    Career opportunities

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1.    New Provost starts Monday

On Monday 30 April, Professor Margaret Sheil will start her work as
University Provost. Professor Sheil was the Chief Executive Officer of
the Australian Research Council and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Research) at the University of Wollongong. The Provost Division
leadership group will return to their usual roles, having been in
acting positions since the start of 2012. For more information:
 http://www.provost.unimelb.edu.au/leader…. Enquiries: Sandra Ross
8344 7290 /  s.ross at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Tom Stringer, Office of the Provost]

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2.    Gate 6 closed to traffic

From Monday 30 April, Gate 6 will be closed to vehicular traffic in
line with the University Parkville Master Plan 2008 to promote a more
sustainable and pedestrian-friendly campus. All delivery vehicles will
be required to enter and exit Gate 8. Gate 6 will be closed to all
vehicles except emergency services. Enquiries:
 anh.castles at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Anh Castles, Property and Campus Services]

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3.    Themis upgrade

Themis will be unavailable from 3:00pm Friday 4 May. It will be back
online on Monday morning 7 May. During this period, Themis will be
upgraded to the latest technology and security patches to prepare for
end-of-year legislative payroll changes. Should the upgrade work
completed earlier, Themis will be made available. Enquiries: Marlena
Axel 8344 2858 /  axelm at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marlena Axel, Application Services, ITS]

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4.    Staff salary increase

The four per cent salary increase payable from 14 April 2012 to all
staff covered by the University of Melbourne Collective Agreement 2010
will be reflected in salary payments today for fixed term and
continuing staff and on 3 May for casual staff. The increase is part of
the 16.5 per cent total increase in salary payable between April 2009
and the nominal expiry date of the current Agreement on 30 June 2012
and recognises staff contributions to the achievement of the
University’s objectives. Enquiries should be directed to faculty or
budget division HR staff: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/aboutus/con….

[Source: Ellise Pearson, Human Resources]

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5.    Council elections – Final reminder

Nominations for election to Council of one professor and one academic
non-professor close at 5:00pm today. Nomination forms are available at:
 http://www.unimelb.edu.au/Council/electi…. Enquiries and further
information: Steve Halliwell 8344 6398 /  hals at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Steve Halliwell, University Secretary's Department]

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6.    Equity Innovation Grants

Applications are sought for the Office of the Provost Equity Innovation
Grants. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Participation and Engagement) has
allocated $400,000 under the higher education participation and
partnership program to encourage initiatives that focus on attracting
students from low socio-economic status backgrounds to higher education
and enhancing mechanisms that support their participation at the
University. Applications are open for amounts up to $70,000 due
Wednesday 30 May. For more information:
 http://participationandengagement.unimel….

Enquiries: Margot Eden 8344 6388 /  m.eden at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Angela Mamalis, Office of the Provost]

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7.    Grants to stage Diversity Week events

The University will celebrate Diversity Week (Monday 6 – Friday 10
August) with events organised by staff and students. Successful
applicants will receive grants of up to $300 for their activity, which
should support this year’s theme, Celebrating Diversity: Engage,
Experience, Connect. Events can take the form of a single function, can
run across a part or all of Diversity Week, can be organised for after
5pm or be coordinated with external parties. For more information and
online application:
 http://participationandengagement.unimel…. Enquiries:
Katie Ewing,  diversity-info at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Katie Ewing, Office of the Provost]

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8.    CAL Copyright Monitoring Survey starts Monday

The CAL Copyright Monitoring Survey starts on Monday 30 April and will
continue until 22 July. For more information and a list of departments
and coordinators: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/copyright/copy….

[Source: Astrid Bovell, Copyright Office]

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9.    OLT Grant information session

This seminar is for academics developing applications for funding in
the next round of Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Grants. The
seminar will provide opportunities to discuss proposals and insights
into preparing OLT applications. Tuesday 22 May 12:30pm – 2:00pm,
Barbara Falk Room, CSHE, Level 1, 715 Swanston Street. For full details
about the OLT grants scheme:
 http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/recop/OLT…. Registration:
 hsuri at unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries: Dr Harsh Suri 9035 3288.

[Source: Michelle van Kampen, Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE)]

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10.    GO8 Germany Joint Research Exchange

This scheme is a joint initiative of the Group of Eight (Go8)
universities and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), which
supports exchanges for Go8 researchers to spend time at partner
institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to
work at Go8 universities. Applications must involve an ECR.
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 30 June to
 mheron at unimelb.edu.au and via Themis Submissions. For more information:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/5yc.

[Source: Melinda Heron, Melbourne Research]

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11.    Scholarship for postgraduate studies in English literature

The Amy Gaye Cowper Tennent Memorial Scholarship has reopened.
Applications now close Monday 21 May. This scholarship of up to $7,207,
open to graduates of the University of Melbourne who are pursuing
postgraduate studies in English Literature in the Department of
English. For further details and to apply: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/7yc.
Enquiries: Janita Westbury 9035 4317 /  artsprizes-info at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Janita Westbury, Arts]

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12.    Print Management Unit

Two print consultants have been appointed to the Print Management Unit
(PMU). They will help with planning, technicalities and job placement
with suppliers. Staff should check to see if they are in the PMU system
by sending contact details to  info-pmu at unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries:
Grag Kranz 9035 9749.

[Source: Greg Kranz, Property and Campus Services]

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13.    Beware of phishing scams

Staff are advised not to respond to unexpected emails or phone calls
requesting sensitive information, like passwords or account numbers. Be
wary of unexpected emails or phone calls purporting to be from the
University, financial institutions or other organisations. Communicate
sensitive information using secure means, after verifying the identity
of the opposite party. Report phishing attempts or spam email at the
Service Desk website, http://servicedesk.unimelb.edu.au/ or call the
Service Desk at 834 40888. Users’ passwords are self-managed at the
University’s webpage: https://accounts.unimelb.edu.au/.

[Source: George Ng, ITS]

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14.    University philanthropy history revealed

The History of the University Unit’s website now includes the History
of Philanthropy to the University. The website records the long history
of philanthropy at Melbourne, with important information on donors,
appeals, scholarships and facilities. This is a valuable archive
containing rare and recently-discovered sources which illustrate the
University’s past. More information is available:
 http://www.huu.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries: Chris Weaver 9035 5070.

[Source: Chris Weaver, Advancement]

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15.    Media training

Places are available for media training sessions scheduled for Tuesday
1 May and Friday 11 May (repeat sessions) from 9am – 1pm. Training is
for staff who can expect to be interviewed about their research,
learning and teaching activities. Cost is $350 per participant.
Professional media trainer Doug Weller will give a general introduction
to the media, with advice on interview techniques and direct experience
of being interviewed in front of a camera. Participants will also be
introduced to the on campus TV studio. For more information:
Nerissa Hannink /  nhannink at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Nerissa Hannink, Marketing and Communications]

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16.    Staff Development

Manager As Coach (8 May) – This full-day workshop is designed for
academic and professional staff managers who have responsibility for
developing and managing staff performance. The course enables managers
to use coaching as a technique to develop a supportive and
collaborative management style that builds trust and facilitates
improved performance in the workplace.

Recruitment and Selection Skills Sessions (10 May) – Interviewing
Skills for Panel Members (3.5 hours). The session is highly activity
focused, providing opportunities to practise interviewing skills,
including asking effective and probing questions, building rapport with
candidates, rating responses and other tips for panel members.

PDF Skills Sessions (23 May) – Managing Unsatisfactory Performance (for
Supervisors) – (3 hours) Designed to enhance the capability of
supervisors to manage unsatisfactory performance confidently and
effectively in accordance with University policies with the aim of
assisting underperforming staff to develop and achieve the required
level of performance.

Enrol via Themis: http://www.themis.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries:
Beti Talevski, 8344 4277.

[Source: Beti Talevski, Human Resources]

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17.    New Up Close podcast available

Diagnostics overkill: Are we screening for cancer too frequently?
Epidemiologist Professor James Hanley scrutinizes the standard practice
of frequent screening for many types of cancer and suggests optimal
testing intervals may mean less screening overall. Presented by science
host Dr Shane Huntington. The current and every past episode of Up
Close is available at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Kelvin Param, Marketing and Communications]

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18.    Unidentified funds in University bank account

There is a listing available of unidentified funds the University has
received in its bank account. Staff looking for missing funds should
check the Finance and Planning Group’s website:
 http://www.fpg.unimelb.edu.au/cf/interna…. The listing is
updated monthly. Staff who believe any of the items on the listing
belong to their department(s) should email  finance-bankrec at unimelb.edu.au
with the details. Enquiries: Van Do 834-42944 /
 finance-bankrec at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Van Do, Finance and Planning]

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19.    Participants needed: Overweight 12-17 year olds

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute at the Royal Children’s Hospital
is running a randomised clinical trial of an online weight management
program for overweight adolescents in metro Melbourne. Participation
involves completing height, weight, blood pressure and waist
circumference measurements and an online questionnaire at baseline, 3,
6 and 12 months. Parents are also invited to participate. Every three
months there will be a draw for a $100 voucher for participants who
have kept their appointments. For more information:
 http://www.rch.org.au/cah/research.cfm?d…. Enquiries: Karly
Cini 9345 6954 /  karly.cini at mcri.edu.au.

[Source: Libby Hughes, Paediatrics]

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20.    What’s On

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ARTISTS BOOKING SERVICE: The service is an on-campus agency for
professional performing artists from the Faculty of the Victorian
College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. The service
offers feature entertainment and background music for private and
corporate events including graduations, launches, weddings and
conferences. For more information: http://vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/abs.
Enquiries: Angela Flood 9035 9080 /  vcamcm-abs at unimelb.edu.au.

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MIEGUNYAH PUBLIC LECTURE: Friday 27 April 6:00pm. ‘Understanding and
engaging artists and musicians in the 21st century’ by Dr Susan
O’Neill, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Director of
Research for Youth, Music and Education (RYME), Simon Fraser
University, Canada. To register:
 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/31866002….

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ART AND PSYCHOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: Saturday 28 April 12:30pm – 4:30pm.
‘The Psychology of Portraiture’. Inner Worlds and Hide and Seek exhibitions.
MC Amanda Smith, Radio National and artist Mike Parr. The Dax Centre
and the Ian Potter Museum of Art. Tickets: $25. For more information
and to register: http://www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries: Amanda
Morris 8344 3113 /  potter-events at unimelb.edu.au.

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FREE MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EVENT: Saturday 28 April 4:30pm.
‘Inuksuit’ is a rare performance of John Luther Adams’ epic composition
for 9-99 percussionists, already considered 21st Century masterwork for
percussion. South Lawn, Parkville Campus. For more information:
 http://content.mso.com.au/metropolis-201…. Enquiries: Katherine Loftus
9035 5976 /  keloftus at unimelb.edu.au.

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BLOOD BANK VISIT: Monday 30 April, Tuesday 1 May, Wednesday 2 May,
9:30am – 3:30pm in the Grand Buffet Room, first floor of the Union
Building. To make an appointment, call 13 14 95 or email
 dpallen at redcrossblood.org.au.

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MASS ON CAMPUS: Monday 30 April – Thursday 31 May at 1:15pm. Mass on
campus runs from Tuesday to Friday throughout the semester. It is
celebrated in the Old Physics Conference Centre. All are welcome. For
more information: www.unimelbchaplain.net. Enquiries: Fr Thinh Nguyen
9419 9777 /  thinhn at unimelb.edu.au.

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ROSARY ON CAMPUS: Tuesday 1 May – Thursday 31 May 1:45pm – 2:15pm.
Rosary after Mass on Campus during the month of May at 1:45pm in the
Old Physics Conference Centre. All are welcome. For more information:
 thinhn at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC DISCOURSE: Tuesday 1 May 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Melbourne University
Buddhist Studies Society, ’21st Century Bodhisattva: Awakening being in
the midst of complexity’ by Ven. Tarchin Hearn. Griffin Gallery, 1888
Building. Enquiries: Dr Bill Genat 0411 471 183 /  bgenat at unimelb.edu.au.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mubss.

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SCREENWRITING PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES: Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 May, 6:00pm.
Film development consultant Stephen Cleary discusses Aristotelian
principles such as Catharsis, Ethos and Mythos and their use (and
abuse) in contemporary screenwriting. Federation Hall, VCA, Southbank.
Free admission. For more information:
 http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/events?id=336.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 2 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. New News Event: ‘Fair
Shake of the Source’, moderated by Margaret Simons. Theatre A,
Elisabeth Murdoch Building.  Enquiries/Bookings:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/9yc. Enquiries: Lucy Chancellor-Weale 8344
7637 /  lucyw at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 2 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘Why the stoics think
there is no right way to grieve’ by Professor Dan Russell. Public
Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. Enquiries/Bookings:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/danr…. Enquiries: Tamsin
Courtney 8344 8985 /  tamsinc at unimelb.edu.au.

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STAFF WELLBEING PROGRAM: Thursday 3 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Strategies for
Better Sleep: A free lunchtime workshop that will explore the causes of
poor sleep and give strategies to get a better night’s rest. Graduate
Centre, 1888 Building, Multi-function Room. No booking required.
Enquiries: Paula Hayes 8344 6927 /  pmhayes at unimelb.edu.au.

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SHORT COURSE: Wednesday 9 May 9:00am – Friday 11 May 4:00pm. ‘Scoping
the Evaluation’, Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics,
Melbourne School of Population Health. For more information:
http://go.unimelb.edu.au/9cc.  Enquiries: Joy Yeadon 8344
0710 /  j.yeadon at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 9 May 6:00pm – 7:00pm. ‘The role of
informatics in personalised medicine and participatory health’ by
Professor Fernando Martin-Sanchez. Sunderland Lecture Theatre, Medical
Building. For more information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/6bc.
Enquiries: Lucrezia Sofia 8344 9800 /  mdhs-rsvp at unimelb.edu.au.

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ORATION: Thursday 10 May 5:30pm – 7:00pm. International House
International Affairs Oration, ‘Australia in the Asian Century’, by
Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AO QC. For more information:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/IHOr…. Enquiries: Tamra
Keating 9345 7558.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 16 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘The Early Christian-
Byzantine Monastery of Aghios Lot at Deir Ain Abata in Jordan’ by Dr
Konstantinos D. Politis. Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building.
Enquiries/Bookings: http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/poli….
Enquiries: Dr Frederik Vervaet 8344 7496 /  fvervaet at unimelb.edu.au.

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DEAN’S LECTURE: Wednesday 16 May 6:30pm – 8:30pm, ‘Journalism,
enlightenment and citizenship: A historical perspective on the future
of news’ by Associate Professor Margaret Simons. Public Lecture
Theatre, Old Arts Building. Enquiries/Bookings:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/marg…. Enquiries: Tamsin
Courtney 8344 8985 /  tamsinc at unimelb.edu.au.

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STAFF WELLBEING WORKSHOP: Thursday 17 May 9:00am – 1:00pm. Emotional
Intelligence Workshop. This half-day experiential workshop will explore
the components of Emotional Intelligence and how we can benefit from
using them in our interpersonal relationships and everyday life.
Delivered by Counselling and Psychological Services. Enrolment via
Themis is essential. Enquiries: Gabrielle Perversi 8344 6927 /
 gper at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Thursday 17 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm, ‘You wouldn’t read
about it: Everything you haven’t been told about media accountability
and the Finkelstein Inquiry” by Professor Matthew Ricketson. Public
Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. Bookings: http://www.caj.unimelb.edu.au/.
Enquiries: Lucy Chancellor-Weale 8344 7637 /  lucycw at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Thursday 24 May 2:00pm – 5:15pm. ‘Inspiring
communities: Research and action with refugee youth’ by Dr Arnold
Zable. Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre.
Enquiries/Bookings:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/insp…. Enquiries:
Sara Wills 8344 9975 /  s.wills at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 13 June 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘Fashioning the
colonial girl: ‘Made in Britain’ femininity in the imperial archive’ by
Associate Professor Cecily Devereux. Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch
Building. Bookings:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/ceci…. Enquiries: Sarah
Mathers 8344 5506 /  smathers at unimelb.edu.au.

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21.    Career opportunities
 http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/

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News of interest to staff of the University of Melbourne
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CONTENTS

1.    EPSC services to be reintegrated into faculties
2.    University sustainability survey
3.    Council elections reminder
4.    The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award
5.    Print Management Unit consultants available
6.    ATEM Conference 2012- Wellbeing: People and Places
7.    Base Funding: National Seminar
8.    New Melbourne School Graduate Research website – going live on 23 April
9.    MSGR special seminar: Building capacity through research
10.  Fulbright Scholarship information session
11.  Equity innovation grants
12.  AIRC Centennial Prize
13.  Subscribe for news of Information Futures Forums
14.  Assistance for new international RHD students
15.  New Up Close podcast available
16.  Media training for staff
17.  Staff Development
18.  Seeking researchers for Themis usability study
19.  MSGR New Supervisor Training – 11 May
20.  MSGR and MDHS Austin Hospital Supervisor Training – 24 May
21.  First Aid training dates for April-June
22.  Unidentified funds in University bank account
23.  Year 10-12 male adolescents needed for sleep study
24.  Menopause study: Women with hot flushes
25.  Glaucoma volunteers required for vision research
26.  Acupuncture for hot flush study
27.  What’s On
28.  Career opportunities

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1.    EPSC services to be reintegrated into faculties

Services offered by the Eastern Precinct Student Centre (EPSC)
will be reintegrated into custodial faculties by the end of 2012.
The decision follows discussions between key faculties and senior
University management. The EPSC has achieved several important
advances since January 2010 and the Acting Provost would like to
acknowledge the excellent work of the staff and thank them for
their many accomplishments. Details will follow as they are
finalised. For information, refer to the EPSC Reintegration page:
 https://www.provost.unimelb.edu.au/intra….

[Source: Tom Stringer, Office of the Provost]

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2.    University sustainability survey

Sustainability Unit staff are interested in hearing staff views on
sustainability at the University. Those who complete the survey
enter into the draw to win an iPad. The survey can be accessed at:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/w4c. Enquiries: Anne-Maree Butt 8344 7081
/  ambutt at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Danielle Rostan-Herbert, Property and Campus Services]

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3.    Council elections reminder

Nominations are called for election to Council of one professor
and one member of academic staff who is not a professor. The term
of office is from 1 July 2012 to 31 December 2014. Nominations
close at 5:00pm on Friday 27 April. Details and nomination forms
are available: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/Council/electi…. For
more information, contact Steve Halliwell:  hals at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Steve Halliwell, University Secretary's Department]

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4.    The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award provides
financial support for Australian undergraduate and postgraduate
students in any field of study to undertake study or research in
Asia. Stage one of the award is a full-time study or research
component of up to 12 months (one semester or six months minimum).
Stage two is an internship component. The total value of the
scholarship is up to $53,500 for undergraduate students and up to
$63,500 for postgraduate students. Applications for 2013 close 30
June. For more information and application instructions:
 http://mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outbound/….

Enquiries: Joran Monteiro 9035 7868 /  joranm at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Joran Monteiro, Melbourne Global Mobility]

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5.    Print Management Unit consultants available

Two print consultants have been appointed to the Print Management
Unit. They will help with planning, technicalities and placing
jobs with the right supplier. Staff should check to see if they
are in the PMU system by sending contact details to
 info-pmu at unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries: Grag Kranz 9035 9749.

[Source: Greg Kranz, Property and Campus Services]

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6.    ATEM Conference 2012- Wellbeing: People and Places

The Association for Tertiary Education Management (ATEM) Bass
Region Conference will be held on 11 May at Oaks on Collins St.
The conference will identify and explore what universities do to
value their staff and ensure their wellbeing.  It will also look
at the wellbeing of ‘place’ and the challenges this brings. Places
are still available for interested staff and ATEM members. For
more information: http://www.atem.org.au/conferences/regio…
conferences. Enquiries: Mary-Louise Huppatz 8344 6427 /
 mhuppatz at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Mary-Louise Huppatz, Faculty of Architecture, Building
and Planning]

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7.    Base Funding: National Seminar

Base Funding for higher education: Exploring possibilities. The
CSHE will host a one-day national seminar on Monday 30 April
addressing the issues of the purpose of public funding for higher
education and the meaning of changes to base funding in light of
the recent review of base funding for universities. In Theatre
G08, Melbourne Law School. For more information and registration:
 palmern at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Michelle van Kampen, Centre for the Study of Higher
Education (CSHE)]

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8.    New Melbourne School of Graduate Research website – going live on 23 April

MSGR’s new website will be launched Monday 23 April. Regular pages
will be easily found, including pages on handbooks, forms, policy
information, committee papers, contact details, MesSenGeR and the
MSGR intranet. New features to the site include permanent links to
recruitment information and scholarships. Some of the site’s URLs
have changed, so staff will need to re-bookmark some pages. MSGR
homepage:  http://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au. Enquiries: Rebecca
Hobden /  rhobden at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Rebecca Hobden, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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9.    MSGR special seminar: Building capacity through research

Seminar: ‘How might we build capacity and capability through
postgraduate research?’ by Julie Trafford, The University of
Auckland. The concepts of capacity and capability will first be
discussed and debated in the context of the supervisory
relationship. Then there will be discussion on how the capacity
and capability building potentialities might be maximised to
(re)position graduates for academic and non-academic careers in
the ‘new era of research’. One possible framework for research
capacity-capability building and critique its effectiveness in
different supervision contexts will be proposed.  Thursday 26
April 1:00pm – 2:30pm at Foundation Life Members’ Room,
Graduate Centre. Registration essential as numbers are
limited: http://bit.ly/ITJH0D.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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10.    Fulbright Scholarship information session

An information session will be held for postgraduates and
academics who are interested in study or research in the United
States with the Fulbright Scholarship Program. Venue: Yasuko
Hiraoka Myer Room (Floor 1), Sidney Myer Asia Centre, from 3pm -
4pm on Tuesday 24 April. 20-25 Fulbright Scholarships
(A$25,000-A$45,000) are annually granted to Australian
postgraduates, senior scholars, postdoctoral and professional
scholars, while a similar number of Postgraduate and Senior
Scholarships for Americans to study in Australia. For more
information: www.fulbright.com.au. Enquiries: Edwina Buckley 8344
9562.

[Source: Edwina Buckley, Melbourne Scholarships]

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11.    Equity Innovation Grants

Applications are sought for the Office of the Provost Equity
Innovation Grants. The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Participation and
Engagement, has allocated $400,000 under the higher education
participation and partnership program to encourage initiatives
that focus on attracting students from low socio-economic status
backgrounds to higher education and enhancing mechanisms that
support their participation at the University. Applications are
open for amounts up to $70,000 due Wednesday 30 May. For more
information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/u8c. Enquiries: Margot Eden
8344 6388 /  m.eden at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Angela Mamalis, Office of the Provost]

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12.    AIRC Centennial Prize

In conjunction with the Faculty of Business and Economics, the
Faculty of Arts is now seeking applications for the Australian
Industrial Relations Commission Centennial Prize (AIRC). The prize
is valued at approximately $500. Applications close Monday 28 May.
The prize is open to research students (undergraduate and
postgraduate) who have undertaken study at the Faculty of Arts or
Business & Economics and completed research in the area of
Industrial Relations or Labour History. Selection of the best
research work will be based on the quality of the essay or thesis
and relevance of the research to the AIRC and the community. To
be eligible, the thesis or essay must have been submitted in 2011
or be ready for submission by the application deadline. Incomplete
work will not be considered. Interested students should submit an
application form, including a copy of their research work, to
their Faculty. For more information and the application form:
 http://go.unimelb.edu.au/8tc. Enquiries: Janita Westbury (Arts)
9035 4317, Leonie Slavin (Business and Economics) 9035 4962 /
 artsprizes-info at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Janita Westbury, Arts]

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13.    Subscribe for news of Information Futures Forums

Hosted by the University Library, the Information Futures Forum
series features presentations by national and international
thought-leaders in the fields of library and information sciences,
e-learning, research data management, scholarly communication and
areas of information management. Those interested can subscribe to
the email announcements service for advance notice and invitations
to forthcoming events. To subscribe:
 http://informationfutures.unimelb.edu.au….

Enquiries:  info-futures at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Margaret L Ruwoldt, University Library]

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14.    Assistance for new international RHD students

International Student Services (ISS) offers the following help to
commencing international RHD students arriving outside the
standard Orientation periods: (1) Orientation briefings for new
international RHD students each Tuesday at 10am at the John Smyth
Building. Topics include:  health, safety, visas, student rights,
University support services, support for families in Australia and
more; (2)New international RHD students can also register to
receive mentoring after arrival (for one occasion, up to two
hours) from a current graduate student. For more information or to
register:
 http://cms.unimelb.edu.au/studentservice…,

visit the ISS reception at the John Smyth Building, or contact
 iss-info at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Lauren O'Brien, International Student Services]

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15.    New Up Close podcast available

Blame it on their youth: Generational differences in the evolving
Middle East

Political economist Professor Emma Murphy examines the social
conditions that confront young Arabs in the Middle East, and
argues that the youth of today will ultimately remake and redefine
the region. Presented by Jacky Angus. Emma Murphy is Professor of
Middle East Political Economy at Durham University.

The current and every past episode of Up Close are available at
 http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au.

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16.    Media training for staff

Places are available for media training sessions scheduled for
Tuesday 1 May and Friday 11 May (repeat sessions) from 9am-1pm.
Training is for staff who can expect to be interviewed about their
research, learning and teaching activities. The cost is $350 per
participant. Professional media trainer Doug Weller will give a
general introduction to the media, with advice on interview
techniques and direct experience of being interviewed in front of
a camera. Participants will also be introduced to the on campus TV
studio. Enquiries: Nerissa Hannink, Media Unit,
 nhannink at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Nerissa Hannink, Marketing and Communications]

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17.    Staff Development

Manager as Coach- 8 May

This full day workshop is for academic and professional staff
managers who have responsibility for developing and managing staff
performance. The course enables managers to use coaching as a
technique to develop a supportive and collaborative management
style that builds trust and facilitates improved performance in
the workplace.

PDF Skills Sessions

Communicating PDF Policy to Staff (for Supervisors) – 24 April (2
hours): This practical, interactive skills session is provided to
enhance supervisor capability to communicate policy and principles
that underpin the Performance Development Framework and respond
confidently to staff questions around PDF.

Writing Performance Objectives and Indicators (for Supervisors) -
24 April (2 hours): Designed to enhance supervisor capability to
coach staff in writing performance objectives and indicators
within the context of the Performance Development Framework.

Managing Unsatisfactory Performance (for Supervisors) – 23 May (3
hours): Designed to enhance the capability of supervisors to
manage unsatisfactory performance confidently and effectively in
accordance with University policies with the aim of assisting
underperforming staff to develop and achieve the required level of
performance.

Enrol via Themis: www.themis.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries: Beti
Talevski 8344 4277.

[Beti Talevski, Human Resources]

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18.    Seeking researchers for Themis usability study

The Themis Improvements Program is looking for researchers who
are interested to participate in a one-on-one usability study. A
session will go for up to 90 minutes. Researchers must submit
details to participate: http://goo.gl/SpPur. Enquiries: Scott
Rippon 9005 4928 /  scott.rippon at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Scott Rippon, ITS]

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19.    MSGR New Supervisor Training – 11 May

New Supervisor Workshops have been designed for supervisors new
to the University, or new to supervision of graduate research (RHD)
students. The workshops fulfil the new supervisor training
requirements as listed in the PhD Handbook. All staff new to
supervising graduate researchers are required to attend this
intensive half-day workshop. The workshop introduces the key
elements of supervision, and covers a range of topics. Morning tea
will be served. Enrolment through Themis is essential:
 http://bit.ly/xaOlhQ. Enquiries: Sylvia Schaffarczyk 8344 8664 /
 msgr-events at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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20.    MSGR and MDHS Austin Hospital Supervisor Training – 24 May

This experienced supervisor refresher takes place on-site at the
Austin Hospital and is specifically for MDHS staff who supervise
Research Higher Degree candidates. Experienced Supervisor
workshops augment successful supervision of graduate researchers
by providing updates and introducing new information on key
responsibilities of academic supervisors at the University. All
supervisors are expected to attend at least one skill development
workshop every five years, as stated in the PhD Handbook. For more
information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/8aw. Enrolling through
Themis is essential: http://bit.ly/s4YugK. Enquiries: Sylvia
Schaffarczyk 8344 8664 /  msgr-events at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Marcus Liddle, Melbourne School of Graduate Research]

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21.    First Aid training dates for April-June

First Aid Management and Training is offering one-day First Aid
Level 2 training on  Thursday 26 April, Friday 4 May, Tuesday 8 May,
Friday 25 May, Monday 4 June, Thursday 21 June,  in the Level 1
Executive Lounge, Alan Gilbert Building. Preparation homework is
required. CPR training is also available from 9am-12pm.There is a
charge for attending so staff must have approval from their
department, which will be billed directly – CPR $60 and First Aid
Level 2 $150. Enquiries: Anne Parker 9894 1013. For enquiries and
bookings:  anne at firstaidmanagement.com.au.

[Source: Ira Tedja, FMDHS]

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22.    Unidentified funds in University bank account

There is a listing available of unidentified funds the University
has received in its bank account. Staff looking for missing funds
should check the Finance and Planning Group’s website:
 http://www.fpg.unimelb.edu.au/cf/interna…. The
listing is updated monthly. Staff who believe any of the items on
the listing belong to their department(s) should email finance-
 bankrec at unimelb.edu.au with the details. Enquiries: Van Do 8344
2944.

[Source: Van Do, Finance and Planning]

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23.    Year 10-12 male adolescents needed for sleep study

Researchers are seeking Year 10 – 12 male adolescents for sleep
research.  This project will help researchers understand how young
people sleep and how sleep affects their moods. Participants will
be asked to fill in online surveys and wear a small watch-like
device that monitors sleep and wake patterns. All participants
will receive a report on sleep as well as two movie vouchers. HREC
number 1035080. For parent-guardian sign-up and more information:
 http://sleepwellbeing.guardianconsent.sg…. Enquiries:
Dr Bei Bei 8344 4911 /  beib at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Bei Bei, Psychological Sciences]

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24.    Menopause study: Women with hot flushes

Researchers are seeking women aged 40-60 who are going through
natural menopause with hot flushes or night sweats for a minimum
of 10 times per week. This is a joint project between the
University and the Royal Women’s Hospital, aiming to investigate
the relationship between hot flushes and women’s psychological
wellbeing. Participants will be asked to fill in some
questionnaires and wear two small portable devices that measure
hot flushes and sleep. RWH HREC Nr 11/35. For more information and
to register: http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/856994/Men….
Enquiries: Dr Christina Bryant, Dr Bei Bei 8345 3906 / 8344 4911 /
 christina.bryant at thewomens.org.au.

[Source: Bei Bei, Psychological Sciences]

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25.    Glaucoma volunteers required for vision research

People aged 45-75 years who are being treated for glaucoma are
required for a study investigating new tests for vision loss due
to glaucoma.  Volunteers should have relatively good vision with
no other eye or health problems known to affect vision. Two test
sessions of two hours each are involved. These include an
abbreviated clinical eye examination and computer-based testing.
Volunteers will be reimbursed $20 per session to contribute to
travel expenses. HREC 1136795.1 Enquiries: Jia Jia Lek 9035 9979 /
 j.lek at student.unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Jia Jia Lek, Optometry and Vision Sciences]

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26.    Acupuncture for hot flush study

The Department of General Practice is looking for healthy
postmenopausal women who have not had acupuncture in the past two
years and who can attend ten free sessions of acupuncture (either
real or placebo) as part of this study on acupuncture for hot
flushes. Volunteers must be over 40, having regular hot flushes
and not menopausal as a result of surgery, radio- or chemotherapy.
Treatments are provided by experienced acupuncturists located in
Melbourne CBD, St Kilda, Bentleigh, Coburg, Rosanna, Mount
Waverley, Ringwood, Bundoora, Melton, Malvern, Mornington and
Echuca. Treatments last for 30 minutes, except for the first
treatment, which is 45 minutes. HREC 1135293. For more information
and to check eligibility: www.gp.unimelb.edu.au/acupause.
Enquiries: Carolyn Ee, 9035 5018 /  gp-acupause at unimelb.edu.au.

[Source: Carolyn Ee, General Practice]

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27.    What’s On

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FREE FITNESS: Melbourne University Sport is offering free Friday
Group Fitness classes for all in the Sports Centre as well as free
five-day memberships at its newest facility (Lincoln Square
Fitness at 183 Bouverie and the corner of Pelham Street). Details
on both opportunities are on the MU Sport website:
 http://www.sport.unimelb.edu.au/faciliti….

Enquiries: Melbourne University Sport 8345 9942.

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MTC’S AUSTRALIA DAY: 21 April – 26 May. Australia Day by Jonathan
Biggins, starring Geoff Morrell of ABC’s Grassroots fame. Playing
at Arts Centre Melbourne (Playhouse) To book: www.mtc.com.au or
8688 0800.

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STAFF VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Mondays at 1:10pm. Cello player needed to
play continuo in a future concert with the vocal ensemble and
other string players. Staff are invited to join the vocal ensemble
which rehearses on Mondays in the Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building,
Parkville. Good sight reading skills are preferred, but staff with
strong musicianship skills are also welcome. Enquiries: Gloria
Gamboz /  g.gamboz at unimelb.edu.au.

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GSBE OPEN DAY: Saturday 21 April 9:00am – 1:30pm. Graduate School
of Business and Economics Open Day, the Spot 198 Berkeley Street.
For more information: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/5dc. Enquiries/
registrations: Caitlin Lohman 9035 4212 /
 clohman at unimelb.edu.au.

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CONCERT: Saturday 21 April 7:30pm. KROUMATA Percussion Ensemble
(Sweden). This performance will feature percussion repertoire,
including works by Xenakis, Ligeti and Steve Reich. At Melba Hall,
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. For more information:
 http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au…. Enquiries:
 mcm-concerts at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Monday 23 April 11:00am – 12:00pm. ‘Gender and
harm reduction: Meeting the needs of women who use drugs in
Vietnam’ by Dr Martha Morrow. Room 302, Level 3, 207 Bouverie St,
Carlton. Enquiries: Cathy Vaughan 9035 6670 /
 c.vaughan at unimelb.edu.au.

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SEMINAR SERIES: Monday 23 April 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Low Carbon
Living CRC Seminar: ‘MUtopia’, presented by Dr Tuan Ngo, Senior
Lecturer, Department of Infrastructure Engineering. At the
Japanese Room, Level 1, Architecture Building. MUtopia is a design
tool comprising an integrated visualisation and a simulation
platform. The seminar series will present opportunities for funded
trans-disciplinary research through the Low Carbon Living CRC.
Enquiries: Jessica Bird 8344 9174 /  jessica.bird at unimelb.edu.au .

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SEMINAR: Monday 23 April 1:00pm – 2:00pm. ‘Why learn and why
work?’ by Dr Peter Adam. A discussion of the Christian
justification for learning, teaching and work more generally, with
opportunity for questions. Alice Hoy Room 101. Light refreshments
provided. Enquiries: Sandy Clarke 8344 6797 /
 sjclarke at unimelb.edu.au. For more information:
 http://www.simeonnetwork.org/events.

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JAZZ CONCERT: Monday 23 April 8:00pm. The Contemporary Music
Performance stream at the VCA presents a special concert of
original student works and arrangements at Melbourne’s Bennetts
Lane Jazz Club. For more information:
 http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/events?id=…. Enquiries: vca-
 musicconcerts at unimelb.edu.au.

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CSHE BREAKFAST SEMINAR: Tuesday 24 April 8:30am – 9:30am.
‘Providing quality feedback’ by Dr Michael Lew and Professor Julie
Willis. By the Centre for the Study of Higher Education. At the
Barbara Falk room, CSHE, level 1, 715 Swanston St, Carlton. For
information and to register: www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/breakfast.
Enquiries: Caterina Ho 9035 5689.

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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Tuesday 24 April 12:00pm – 1:00pm. McCaughey
Seminar- PhD Confirmation presented by Ms Rachel Boak: “Australian
public policy to promote healthy eating: Potential to equitably
impact parental choices for 0-2 year old children”. At 207 Bouverie St,
Room 515.

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PERFORMANCE SEASON: Tuesday 24 April 7:30pm – Saturday 28 April
7:30pm. ‘Article 1′, a new devised work based on ‘Antigone’ by
Sophocles by Bagryana Popov with Acting Company 2012 and Third
Year Production students. For bookings and event information:
 vcam-perfarts at unimelb.edu.au.

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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME FORUM: Thursday 26 April 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
‘”Occupy”: Indigenous experience living in their land occupied by
others’, by Dr Garry Deverell. This is one forum in a series
exploring the challenge of the Occupy movement. Hosted by
Ecumenical Chaplain Wes Campbell. Arts West, Room 124. For more
information: http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/radicalchurc…. Enquiries:
Wes Campbell, 8344 6034 / 0431 847 278 /  wesleyc at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Thursday 26 April 5:30pm – 7:00pm. ‘Ethnicity in
Burma: The end of crisis?’ by Dr Nicholas Farrelly (ANU). Brown
Theatre, ground floor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Building (193). To register:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/nich…. Enquiries:
Erin Eades 8344 6564 /  eveades at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Thursday 26 April 5:30pm – 8:00pm. ‘Immunology
research: Your life depends on it!’ Talks by Dr Glen Westall,
Professor Sharon Lewin and Professor Jim McCluskey to celebrate
the 2012 International Day of Immunology.  Melbourne Brain Centre
Auditorium, Kenneth Myer Building. To register and for more
information: http://www.dayofimmunology.org.au. Enquiries:
Claerwen Jones 8344 9595 /  cmj at unimelb.edu.au.

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SEMINAR SERIES: Friday 27 April 12:00pm – 1:00pm. Natural Disaster
Management Research Initiative Seminar Series, Seminar 9: ‘Going
from Information to Knowledge to Action with Bushfires’ by
Associate Professor Kevin Tolhurst. This is the ninth in a series
of seminars related to Natural Disaster Management which will be
presented in the same time-slot. E-zone Lecture Theatre, Level 1,
Architecture Building. For more information,
 http://ndmri.research.unimelb.edu.au/.

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MIEGUNYAH PUBLIC LECTURE: Friday 27 April 6:00pm. ‘Understanding
and engaging artists and musicians in the 21st century’ by Dr
Susan O’Neill, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Director
of Research for Youth, Music and Education (RYME), Simon Fraser
University, Canada. To register:
 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/31866002….

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ART and PSYCHOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: Saturday 28 April 12:00pm – 4:45pm,
‘The Psychology of Portraiture: Hide and Seek and Inner Worlds’.
The Kenneth Myer Theatre, the Dax Centre and the Ian Potter Museum
of Art. For bookings and more information: www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au.
Enquiries: Amanda Morris 8344 0327 /potter-events@unimelb.edu.au.

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CONCERT ON SOUTH LAWN: Saturday 28 April 4:30pm. Inuksuit is a
rare performance of John Luther Adams’ epic composition for 9-99
percussionists. Performed by members of Speak Percussion,
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, eighth blackbird (USA), Kroumata
(Sweden) and the 2012 Speak Emerging Artists. For more
information: http://content.mso.com.au/metropolis-201….

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Tuesday 1 May 4:30pm. ‘Climate change science and
impacts on Australia: Where are we now?’ by Professor David
Karoly. Burnley Campus, Burnley Hall, Main Building. Enquiries:
Sascha Andrusiak 9250 6831 /  andrsm at unimelb.edu.au.

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BOOK LAUNCH: Tuesday 1 May 6:00pm – 7:30pm. ‘The Mystery of the
Ten Lost Tribes’ by Associate Professor Ziva Shavitsky. To be
launched by Sam Lipski AM. The Executive Lounge, Level 1, Alan
Gilbert Building. Registration is essential by 23 April:
 ziva at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 2 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘Why the stoics
think there is no right way to grieve’ by Professor Dan Russell. Public
Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building. Enquiries/bookings:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/danr….

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UNIVERSITY GOLF DAY: Friday 4 May 7:00am sign in, 8:00am tee off,
ends at 2:00pm. Staff can sign up for the University’s Golf Day
(Vice-Chancellor’s Cup) held on at the nationally-ranked Woodlands
Golf Club. Endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Glyn Davis,
the event provides staff, students, alumni, and friends of the
University a day to socialise. For more information:
 http://www.sport.unimelb.edu.au/Communit….

Enquiries: Nick Harris-Baxter /  nhb at unimelb.edu.au or Julie
Caundle /  jcaundle at unimelb.edu.au.

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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Friday 4 May 2:00pm – 3:30pm. ‘The Urban Speed
Paradox: Time pressure, transport and health’ presented by Dr Paul
Tranter. For more information:
 http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/gamut/. Enquiries: Danielle Hearn
8344 7475 /  dhearn at unimelb.edu.au.

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STALL BOOKINGS: Saturday 5 May 11:00am – 3:00pm. Stalls at the
Garage Sale Trail can be booked. The University is holding its
first garage sale at North Court in partnership with the City of
Melbourne and the Student Union. For more information:
 ecocityforum at melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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PUBLIC LECTURE: Wednesday 16 May 6:30pm – 7:30pm. ‘The early
Christian-Byzantine monastery of Aghios Lot at Deir Ain Abata in
Jordan’ by Dr Konstantinos D. Politis. Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre,
Old Pathology Building. To register or for more information:
 http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/poli…. Enquiries: Dr
Frederik Vervaet 8344 7496 /  fvervaet at unimelb.edu.au.

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WORKSHOP: Thursday 31 May 9:00am – 4:30pm. ‘Developing
interventions to bring about change in primary care’ by guest
presenter Professor Carl May. Seminar Room, ground floor, 200
Berkeley Street, Carlton. For more information and booking
details:
 s.french at unimelb.edu.au.

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