CONTENTS
1. Australia Post tenancy
2. 13 MELB (13 63 52) operational from 4 January
3. Exchange email maintenance
4. 2011 Kindergarten places available
5. Graduate Certificate in University Management
6. ARC and NHMRC major rounds – Timelines information
7. Federal Government Paid Parental Leave scheme
8. Academic promotions briefing – Promotion to Level C
9. Concept proposal approval for new courses
10. Periodic cleaning
11. University iPhone App update available
12. Sending Christmas cards via Australia Post
13. Nominate a colleague for a University Award for Excellence
14. Hire students and alumni through Careers Online
15. Future Academic Leaders Program 2011
16. New Academic Leaders Program
17. Statistics for Research Workers: using Minitab
18. Final episode of Visions for 2010
19. New Up Close podcast available
20. Master of Tertiary Education Management 2011
21. MRI project – Healthy 5-10 year-olds required
22. Volunteers wanted for back-ache research study
23. Older volunteers wanted for vision and action study
24. Travel Advice from Occupational Health and Safety and Injury
Management
25. What’s On
26. Career opportunities
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1. Australia Post tenancy
Australia Post has agreed to maintain its branch at the University’s
Parkville campus until at least December 2011.
This decision has been due to the collective efforts of unions, the
University management, staff and students.
The Post Office boxes, which were going to be relocated to the Union
building, will now remain where they are.
The University will continue to work with Australia Post to identify
possible alternative locations on campus for the Post Office from 2012,
once redevelopment of the Architecture, Building and Planning building
begins.
[Source: Michael Tracey, Property and Campus Services]
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2. 13 MELB (13 63 52) operational from 4 January
A University-wide contact centre, 13 MELB (13 6352), will be operational
from 4 January 2011. It will provide first-level advice to students on
administrative and student services matters. Many front-line phone
numbers are being redirected to 13 MELB including the University
switchboard. To help contact centre staff offer efficient service and
referrals, staff are asked to ensure their contact details are up-to-
date
http://www.themis.unimelb.edu.au/resourc…).
To update general departmental contact information, including email, web
and phone numbers, contact bronwyng at unimelb.edu.au. Further information,
http://www.provost.unimelb.edu.au/intran….
[Source: Tammy Fitzgerald, Office of the Provost]
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3. Exchange email maintenance
Essential maintenance will be performed on the University’s Staff
Exchange email servers on Monday 13 December, from 6:00pm-Midnight.
During this time, some users may experience a brief loss in
connectivity. Some staff using the Outlook email client may find they
are unable to reconnect to the exchange server after the maintenance
work has concluded. Staff who experience this problem should visit
http://www.its.unimelb.edu.au/support/em… for
instructions to fix it. Alternatively, contact the IT Service Desk for
assistance. From Tuesday 14 December, the University Outlook Web Access
login page will look slightly different. This is a legitimate change,
and staff should continue to use the service as normal. All functions
will remain the same. Enquiries, it-help at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Hilary Sissons, ITS]
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4. 2011 Kindergarten places available
Children’s Services has several vacancies in the Kinder room at the
Queensberry Children’s Centre. The service provides an integrated
kindergarten program within a long- day care setting for children in the
year before they start school. A range of part-time places are
available. For information and an application form:
http://cms.unimelb.edu.au/studentservice…. Enquiries:
8344 9621 / childcare-enquiries at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Brian Newman, Children's Services]
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5. Graduate Certificate in University Management
The Graduate Certificate in University Management (GCUM) is a graduate-
level award program which prepares participants for senior
administrative and academic management roles. Offered by the Centre for
the Study of Higher Education, the course is designed to develop
transferable leadership and management skills in addition to knowledge
of the complexities of the policy and organisational frameworks of
higher education. Applications close today, however late applications
will be considered. Enquiries: Dr Emmaline Bexley 8344 8436 /
bexleye at unimelb.edu.au. Further information:
http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/teaching_….
[Source: Michelle van Kampen, CSHE]
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6. ARC and NHMRC major rounds – Timelines information
The Melbourne Research Office (MRO) has revised the internal timelines
for the 2011 submission of grant applications for the ARC/NHMRC major
rounds. The service provided by MRO will depend on when applications are
submitted. Further information:
tania.bezzobs at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Tania Bezzobs, Melbourne Research]
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7. Federal Government Paid Parental Leave scheme
From 1 January, new parents may be eligible for up to 18 weeks of Paid
Parental Leave (PPL) payment at minimum wage financed by the Federal
Government in addition to parental leave payments provided by the
University. To claim the PPL payment, eligible prospective parents must
apply directly to the Family Assistance Office (FAO), who will process
the application. In certain circumstances the University will administer
the payments on the FAO’s behalf. Applications may now be made for
children due after 1 January 2011. Further information,
http://go.unimelb.edu.au/d2r.
[Source: Pauline Walker, Human Resources]
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8. Academic promotions briefing – Promotion to Level C
A briefing for staff interested in being considered for promotion to
Level C in 2011 will be held on 14 December, 12:30pm – 1.30pm in the
Barbara Falk Room, Level 1, CSHE 715 Swanston Street. Enquiries:
Jennifer Sedgman 8344 9906 / jsedgman at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Jennifer Sedgman, Human Resources]
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9. Concept proposal approval for new courses
New courses and major changes to existing courses now need to be
approved at the concept proposal stage, before full proposals are
developed for consideration by the Academic Board. Concept proposal
approval is managed by the Provost on advice from the Concept Proposal
Advisory Committee. Further information:
http://go.unimelb.edu.au/v2r. Enquiries: Veronica Coram 9035 8841 /
coramv at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Veronica Coram, Office of the Provost]
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10. Periodic cleaning
Due to the delayed start of the periodical cleaning program, buildings
included in the Parcel 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cleaning contract (found at
alans at unimelb.edu.au. To ensure all required work is
completed on time, staff should clear floor surfaces of all items except
for furniture and bins. Further information, alans at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Alan Smith, Property and Campus Services]
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11. University iPhone Application update available
The University’s iPhone Application has been updated to v1.1 in the
iTunes store. This update has improved map functionality in addition to
iOS4 compatibility. Further information and to download the UniMelb
iPhone application,
http://its.unimelb.edu.au/support/teleph….
[Source: Deb Tapping, Information Technology Services]
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12. Sending Christmas cards via Australia Post
Staff must ensure all Christmas cards have the words ‘postage paid’ on
the envelope and ‘card only’ clearly stated on the front to prevent delays
of the mail out. Cards not marked ‘card only’ will be classified as general
mail by Australia Post, and the Christmas card discount will not apply.
Cards not marked with the ‘postage paid’ stamp will be returned to
the sender.
[Source: Stuart Clarke, Mailroom]
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13. Nominate a colleague for a University Award for Excellence
Each year, academic and professional staff are recognised for the
excellence of their contributions to teaching, supervision, student
services, and mentoring. Staff are encouraged to nominate colleagues by
making submissions by 7 March 2011. Further information:
http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/recop/UoM….
[Source: Michelle van Kampen, CSHE
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14. Hire students and alumni through Careers Online
Careers Online is the University's official, web-based job search
facility. More than 5,000 users log on each month to search for work.
Staff can log in and advertise positions at
http://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/. Students, recent graduates and
alumni have exclusive, password-secure access.
[Source Kate Lefoe, Careers and Employment]
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15. Future Academic Leaders Program 2011
Applications are open for the Future Academic Leaders Program 2011. This
nine-month program, commencing in March, provides an opportunity for
senior leaders in academic teaching and research to develop an
understanding of the role of Head of Department. Participants gain
insight into their personal leadership style and strengths, which
enables them to prepare for their future roles. Applications close
Friday 28 January.
Further information, http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/.
[Source: Stacey Gluyas, Human Resources]
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16. New Academic Leaders Program
Applications are open for the 2011 New Academic Leaders Program. This
four-month program for new academic leaders builds participants’
capability and competence, enabling them to confidently perform their
roles. Applications close Friday 21 January. Further information,
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/.
[Source: Stacy Gluyas, Human Resources]
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17. Statistics for Research Workers: using Minitab
16 – 23 February. This course gives a basic understanding of statistical
ideas and methods involved in carrying out research. Topics include
estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, experimental design and
analysis of proportions. The statistical package Minitab will be used.
Staff and Postgraduate students can get Minitab for free from their
local IT department. Enquiries: Deborah Maillardet 8344 6995 /
dmai at unimelb.edu.au. SCC courses in 2010:
http://www.scc.ms.unimelb.edu.au/courses….
[Source: Deb Maillardet, Statistical Consulting Centre]
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18. Final episode of Visions for 2010
Visions takes a closer look at research by the University of Melbourne
and the Department of Primary Industries who are investigating ways to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. After the energy
sector, Australia’s agriculture industry produces the next most
emissions, some 16 per cent of the total. The University is looking at
ways to reduce emissions and still allow profitable agriculture to
continue. Available from Monday at http://visions.unimelb.edu.au or
through iTunes. Visions will return for a new season on January 31.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed or watched Visions this year.
[Source: David Scott, Marketing and Communications]
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19. New Up Close podcast available
Mental health stratagies in post-crisis Sri Lanka. Psychiatry Professor
Harry Minas, Associate Professor Daya Somasundaram, and Dr Palitha
Mahipala discuss the mental health landscape in Sri Lanka after decades
of armed civil conflict and recent tsunami devastation. With host
Jennifer Cook. Up Close is available at http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Kelvin Param, Marketing and Communications]
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20. Master of Tertiary Education Management 2011
The Master of Tertiary Education Management (MTEM) is a two-year, part-
time, professionally oriented graduate program awarded by the
University. It is designed for senior-level academic and administrative
staff across the tertiary sector. Places limited to 25.
A limited number of scholarships will be available for selected participants
in 2011. Enquiries: Dr Geoff Sharrock, gksh at unimelb.edu.au /8344 0756. Further
information: http://www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/post….
[Source: Dr Chinh Nguyen, LH Martin Institute for Higher Education
Leadership and Management]
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21. MRI project – Healthy 5-10 year olds required
The project team is investigating the neurological underpinnings of
developmental stuttering. It requires volunteer children who stutter as
well as children with typical speech. Participants must be aged between
5 and 10, not stutter and not have any major learning or developmental
difficulties. For the child, participation will involve a session of
speech, language and cognitive assessments and one functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI) scan which can take place at the Royal
Children’s Hospital or in the participant’s home and will take about 1.5
hours. The MRI scan will be at the Brain Research Institute in
Heidelberg and will also take about 1.5 hours. For the parent,
participating will involve completing a short questionnaire. Approved by
the Royal Children’s Hospital Ethics in Human Research Committee,
project no. 28061. Further information, Libby Smith,
libby.smith at mcri.edu.au.
[Source: Libby Smith, Department of Paediatrics]
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22. Volunteers wanted for back-ache research study
Volunteers aged between 18 and 55 years are required for a pilot
research study to help test treatments for people with short term (less
than six weeks) low back pain. HREC 1034864.1. Further information:
k.forsdike at unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Kirsty Forsdike, General Practice]
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23. Older volunteers wanted for vision and action study
Volunteers aged 60-75 years are required for a research study assessing
how vision affects the accuracy of hand movements. Participants must
have normal vision (either with or without glasses) and not have any
health problems known to affect vision. Participation involves up to
three test sessions of two hours. These include an abbreviated clinical
eye examination, interview and computer based testing. Volunteers will
be reimbursed $20 per session to contribute towards travel expenses.
HREC 1034109.1. Enquiries: Nikki Rubinstein 9349 7479 /
n.rubinstein at pgrad.unimelb.edu.au.
[Source: Nikki Rubinstein, Optometry and Vision Sciences]
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24. Travel Advice from Occupational Health and Safety and Injury
Management
OHS and Injury Management advises staff the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade has updated its advice on travelling to: Cote
d’Ivoire, Syria, Nepal, Mali, Ecuador, Philippines, Argentina,
Venezuela, Bangladesh, Chile, Guinea and United Arab Emirates.
This most recent DFAT advice may be viewed at:
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/v….
For further information on the University’s Overseas Travel Policy refer
to:
http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/workpla….
[Source: Angela Mullins, OHS and Injury Management]
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25. What’s On
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VCA SHOOL OF ART MASTERS EXHIBITION: Until 12 December. The Masters
Exhibition includes final work of the graduating students from the
Master of Fine Art and the Master of Visual Art. The exhibition features
28 discrete projects and solo shows. Margaret Lawrence Gallery, 40 Dodds
St, Southbank. Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00pm – 5.00pm. Free Admission.
Enquries, 9685 9400. Further information,
hmcl at unimelb.edu.au
Further information,
http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/collection….
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VCA FILM AND TELEVISION GRADUATE SCREENINGS: 9 – 18 December. The annual
VCA Film and Television Graduate Screenings at ACMI showcase the work of
the school’s filmmaking students with a selection of short films.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Federation Square. $12
full / $9 concession (Unclassified 18+) Bookings: ACMI Box Office 8663
2583 / www.acmi.net.au. Enquiries: 9685 9000 /
davidm at csse.unimelb.edu.au. Further information:
http://www.alta.asn.au/events/alta2010/i….
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Bio21 INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY SESSION: Wed 15 December,12:00pm. OptiPortal
Meets the Synchrotron: Demonstration of the OptiPortal with a live link
to the Synchrotron. Bio21 Institute, 30 Flemington Rd. No RSVP required.
All University staff and postgraduate students welcome. Enquiries: 8344
2220.
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MEETING: Wednesday 15 December, 2.30pm – 4.00pm. SC10: Visions of the
future – the news from New Orleans. The Super Computing meetings, a
combined HPC trade show and conference, have been running for more than
20 years. Staff are invited to hear some of the highlights from those
who attended. Further information:
http://its.unimelb.edu.au/news/sc10_visi…. Enquiries: Dr
Natalie Gilka, ngilka at unimelb.edu.au.
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CLASSICS SUMMER SCHOOL: Monday 10 – Friday 14 January. The School of
Historical Studies’ annual Classics Summer School is an opportunity to
learn about the history, society, literature and wisdom of the ancient
world. Classes are small, relaxed, fun and open to everyone. Further
information: http://www.cca.unimelb.edu.au/community/….
Enquiries: Christopher Gribbin 8344 5963 / cgribbin at unimelb.edu.au.
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LAW (IILAH) SEMINAR: Monday 13 December, 6.00pm-7.00pm. Refreshments
5.30pm- 6.00pm. ACT UP/Feel Up: Remembering ACT UP’s Libidinal Politics.
By Professor Kendall Thomas, Columbia Law School. RSVP law-
iilah at unimelb.edu.au. Further
information: http://iilah.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries:
vesnas at unimelb.edu.au.
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LAW (IILAH) SEMINAR: Wednesday 15 December, 12.45pm-2.00pm. Light lunch
provided. Empirically Evaluating ICSID. By Professor Susan Franck,
Washington and Lee University School of Law. RSVP law-
iilah at unimelb.edu.au. Further
information: http://iilah.unimelb.edu.au/. Enquiries:
vesnas at unimelb.edu.au.
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LAW (IILAH) SEMINAR: Thursday 16 December, 6.00pm-7.00pm. Refreshments
5.30pm- 6.00pm. Nomos, physis and sexual difference in 17th century
civil philosophies: some reflections upon law and feminist politics. By
Dr Maria Drakopoulou, Kent Law School, UK. RSVP law-
iilah at unimelb.edu.au. Further information: http://iilah.unimelb.edu.au/.
Enquiries: vesnas at unimelb.edu.au.
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26. Career opportunities
http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers/
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