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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Academic Services Manager Vacancy - R190110
Opt in/out of Google Book Settlement: 28 Jan 2010
UTS Union Sport and Recreation Guide
Closure of Alumni Green – City campus master plan
Change of time - February 2010 Official Welcomes
Officer, Research Development (International)
Room Bookings - Chancellery
Stephen Topple Farewell - RSVP's due 22 Jan 2010
Workshop in Health Economics 28-29 Jan 2010
EHS for supervisors and managers
Recruitment Analyst Programmer
Weight Watchers at work
February Official Welcomes - academic processions
Executive Officer vacancy - UTS Students' Assoc.
Seminar: Semantics as meeting of minds
Introductory ESOS information session
Apple: Final Cut Pro Courses in Feb 2010
Multimedia Workshop - Professor Des Butler - 9 Feb
Recruitment Executive Assistant to the Registrar
Earthquake in Haiti
Harbour sailing 2010
Certificate 1 in Accounting with SAP ERP
Represent UTS in the Corporate Triathlon
Weight Watchers at Work
Giveaways
Upcoming Records awareness sessions
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Reminder to lodge your Vital Records
2010 Teeline Shorthand beginners' course
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Assessment marking
Sydney Design 2010
Reirement planning for SSS and SASS members
Contaminated sites short courses
AUC iPhone SDK and Cocoa workshops
Secondment/fixed-term contract
In memory of Professor Warren Hogan
Digital Futures Australasia
TDS Staff Development courses
UTS Advisory Day - Tuesday 5 January 2010
Where in the world…is the UTS water bottle?
Building 1 and 2 – closures over Christmas
Stephen Topple farewell
Giveaways
Intersect NSW: High performance computing
Research Strengths web survey - be in it to win!!
Festive Season Survival Guide
New or revised policies and directives
Deadline changes for submission of reaccreditation
Research Strengths web survey - be in it to win!!
Performance Review and Development
Seminar today: Dr Michael Mel (U. of Goroka, PNG)
Changes to Renewals
Tower of Flower: Design Market
DJ Spooky - performance and launch
UTS: Handbook 2010 deliveries
UTS season's greetings e-card
IT Support Centre Christmas Holiday Closure
IT purchasing showcase equipment
Video journalism summer school with Kate Kartveit
Central Services branch xmas party - 18 Dec
Central Services operating hours - 24 Dec
End of year payroll deadline
Christmas lunch specials in the Concourse Cafe
SNAP! at UTS Gallery
Vacancy – Senior Advisor, Student Misconduct
Seminar: Dr Michael Mel (Univ. of Goroka, PNG)
Vacancy: Course Promotions Officer (MCU)
Filming in Building 10 (Old Fairfax Building)
Last day-book sale event of Prof. David Silverman
Audio Expert Brent Heber joins UTS: Pro School
Level 14 closed tomorrow
HCTD/Games Sudio Tutorials
Games Studio: iPhone Games Project
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UTS: Pro School - Feb 2010 session
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UTS Research Strengths site navigation survey
TfC Lecture: Listening Overlooked, Kate Lacey (UK)
eResearch matters: Intersect NSW
A special book sale event of Prof. David Silverman
Reminder for AR closing for Year-end 2009
Room Bookings in Chancellery
‘Yumi Piksa’ to screen on ABC this Sunday
Harbour sailing in December
UTS: Handbook 2010 – order form available
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UniSuper financial advice
Movember breakfast - Tues 1 December 2009
Food for Fines
Passing away of Mr. Alex Revel
Accounts Payable 2009 end of year deadlines
Seminars on Biomaterials 3 pm Monday 30th Nov
Movember - support the MUTS team
Kuring-gai Shuttle Bus Service
FEIT Exam Results
Call for Participants: Interactive Exercises
Royal Society of NSW Studentship Award talks
Working with Middle East students - lunchtime talk
UTS: Republic of Design Fashion Show - 1 December
Building 1 - Power Shut Down
U: magazine survey closes today!
A special book sale event of Prof. David Silverman
Vice-Chancellor's staff forums
Movember - support the MUTS team
UTS CPSU Branch Annual General Meeting
Movember breakfast - Tuesday 1 December 2009
World Wide Views on Global Warming
Vacancy: Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant
December Catholic Mass at UTS
Records Awareness Sessions for City and Kuring-gai
Privacy Awareness Session for Kuring-gai
Last chance to WIN movie tickets
DAB Staff Farewell Party
Vice-Chancellor's learning and teaching grants
Research Seminar: Coverage of the environment
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Educational Challenges & Mobile Learning
IOSARN Annual Lecture Gyanendra Pandey 24/11/09
2009 UTS Staff Social Club Christmas Party
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TfC Seminar: Theo van Leeuwen/Emilia Djonov, 25/11
Public Lecture on Second Life, 26/11/09, 6.00pm
2010 UTS wall planner
Asylum seekers, refugees and technology
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Reminder: CMOS seminar this Wednesday at 11am
Seminar: accessibility and the Sydney Opera House
Vacancy: Accounting Professional, FSU
Records awareness sessions for City and Kuring-gai
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Dell client roadmap presentation 19/11/2009
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Improving UTS' online environment - access for all
Expressions of Interest - Acting Dean UGS
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Fundraising Policy and Recognition Naming Policy
Creating sustainable cities: a free public lecture
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Women in Project Management (WiPM) master class
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IOSARN Annual Lecture Gyanendra Pandey 24/11/09
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CreateWorld 2009 subsidies
AUC MacWorld scholarship
Women in science: the turning point
A Socio-culturally Complex Humanitarian Project
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Can Computers Teach You to Think and Care?
Writing about Professional Practice seminar
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Pink Ribbon Day Thank You
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CCS Nov 11 Seminar: Environment and Society
Republic of Design: graduate fashion shows
UTS Teaching and Learning Forum 2009
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Contract Research Opportunity re Polypropylene
Melbourne Cup @ Broadway and Kuring Gai Campuses
Creating sustainable cities: a free public lecture
Free Hydrogeology Lecture
Remote Laboratories and Aspects of Pedagogy
Important EHS Information for ALL staff at UTS
Green Tuna Workshop 18 Nov
CHERE Seminar - Prof Deborah Street 12 Nov @ 4pm
Department of Environmental Sciences Short Courses
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Exhibition: Diagramming the body geometric
CenSoC seminar series 2009
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2010 course approval and reaccreditation timelines
Women in science: the turning point
UniSuper annual meeting
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Three mountain bikes to win at UTS
PhD scholarship in sustainable futures at UTS
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Melbourne Cup @ Broadway & Kuring-gai campuses
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Strategies and approaches to teaching and learning
Doctoral Seminar: Benchmarking Climate Change
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UTS: Handbook 2010
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Union Outdoor Cinema Returns
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Pink Ribbon Day at UTS Union
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One Just World forum: Stand up against poverty
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Patent reform in India: 21 Oct 2009
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Harbour Sailing Special
CenSoC Seminar Series 2009
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Women in Project Management (WiPM) Master Class
Teaching & Learning Forum 2009: Call for proposals
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Second Life: the brainstorming, 9-10-09, 3-5pm
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CPCE & CRN seminar: The Mediatization of Memory
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| Paul Holt |
| Academic Services Manager Vacancy - R190110 |
| Academic Services Manager Vacancy – Faculty of Law - R190110 The Faculty is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic manager to lead the Academic Services Team. The Academic Services Manager has responsibility for ensuring the effective and efficient provision of administrative support for teaching, learning and research activities of academic staff and maintaining and growing the critical relationship with the Student Centre. You should possess highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively interact with the Faculty’s diverse stakeholders. To view the job details and to apply, please follow the link and search for the vacancy using reference number: R190110 http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/jobs/ Applications close 5 February 2010 |
| Alex Byrne |
| Opt in/out of Google Book Settlement: 28 Jan 2010 |
| The deadline for opting in or out of the Google Book Settlement has been extended to 28 Jan 2010. If you have written a book or had a paper included in an edited collection (not journal articles) that was published before 5 January 2009 and wish to safeguard your rights, you should take action by Thursday 28 January 2010. The provisions of the Settlement, which enables Google to digitise books in copyright in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada, were varied last November. An explanation of the Settlement and recent changes is on the Copyright Agency Limited website at http://www.copyright.com.au/Latest_News/Google_Book_Settlement_presentation_now_available.aspx. Detailed information about the Settlement, including an FAQ, is on the Settlement site at http://www.googlebooksettlement.com. Each author must make a personal decision whether to opt in or opt out. If you do nothing, your works will automatically be included in the program but you will not receive remuneration. If you opt out, your works will not be made available by Google and you will not receive remuneration. If you opt in, you will receive the initial payment but be able to decide either to have your works removed from the program or to have them made available under your selected conditions which will determine how much ongoing remuneration you may receive. Any questions may be directed to the UTS Copyright Contact Officer, copyrightcontactofficer@uts.edu.au |
| Carly Halliday |
| UTS Union Sport and Recreation Guide |
| Fancy trying something new in 2010? The Sport and Recreation Guide has something for everyone. There are short courses for those who want to learn a new skill, day trips for those who want to see a new place or hold a team-building day and holiday adventures for the explorers. There's no time like the new year to get involved. The website below shows all the fantastic activities on offer. www.utsunion.uts.edu.au/sports/recreation.html For further information email Carly.Halliday@uts.edu.au |
| James Stuart |
| Closure of Alumni Green – City campus master plan |
| Due to construction of the multi-purpose sports hall, there will be no access to Alumni Green from Building 4. This closure will take place during the week commencing 25 January 2010. The entire eastern sector of Alumni Green (adjacent to Building 4) will be closed during this construction period. Completion is due by January 2011. Access through Building 1 and Building 2 to the western sector of Alumni Green (adjacent Jones Street) will be retained. The multi-purpose sports hall, the first project to be completed under the City campus master plan, will be an underground facility located beneath Alumni Green, adjacent to the existing Union Fitness Centre in Building 4. For more information visit the project website: www.fmu.uts.edu.au/masterplan/projects/mpsh.html |
| Sarah Peroni |
| Change of time - February 2010 Official Welcomes |
| Please be advised that the commencement times for the February official welcomes ceremonies in the Great Hall, City campus on 15, 19, 22 and 26 February, have changed from 10am to 9.30am. There are no changes to the commencement times for the ceremony at Kuring-gai on Thursday 18th February (9am) and the ceremony on Tuesday 23 February (6.00pm). Details of all ceremonies are below:- Monday 15 February 9.30am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Thursday 18 February 9.00am Greenhalgh Auditorium, Kuring-gai Campus Friday 19 February 9.30am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Monday 22 February 9.30am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Tuesday 23 February 6.00pm Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Friday 26 February 9.30am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. To register to attend and to order your academic dress, please RSVP to sarah.peroni@uts.edu.au. If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Peroni on 9514-1250. Please register by midday Friday 5 February 2010. For more information on Orientation Week 2010, please visit: http://www.orientation.uts.edu.au/ |
| Jaine Stockler |
| Officer, Research Development (International) |
| The Research and Innovation Office is currently entering an exciting period of change as we respond to the challenge of highlighting the international quality and impact of research at UTS. We are seeking to appoint an Officer, Research Development (International), on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12 months. This position will give you the opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and service-oriented team to promote UTS research capability, explore opportunities for international collaborations and secure funding and resources for cutting-edge research projects across all disciplines. The Officer, Research Development (International) will be responsible for the promotion and coordination of applications to international and selected Australian research funding schemes, and supporting the development of expertise at UTS in competing for research grants and tenders, especially in relation to international research collaborations. Applicants must be motivated by the challenge of developing new research business, have strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills, be highly organised, be able to prioritise and project manage multiple tasks, be capable of careful attention to detail and enjoy working in a dynamic office environment. Some knowledge of international research funding and projects/programs would be highly regarded. Salary range: $60,161 to $73,439 pa. If you require further information on the position contact Jaine Stockler, Manager, Research Development (International), x1275 or Jaine.Stockler@uts.edu.au, or to apply visit: http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/jobs Closing Date: 15 February 2010 at 5pm |
| Julia Tompkins |
| Room Bookings - Chancellery |
| Due to some technical issues with the changeover from Groupwise to Outlook it will be necessary for anyone who has made bookings since the end of 2009 to reconfirm their bookings in OUTLOOK. Calendar details are: CB.01.04a.conference2 (level 4A) OR CB.01.04b.18 (level 4B). Groupwise will no longer be used. Access is read only, but you will receive a confirmation notice within 24hours of making your request. |
| Stephanie Freys |
| Stephen Topple Farewell - RSVP's due 22 Jan 2010 |
| If you would like to attend Stephen Topple's farewell and have not already sent your RSVP, please do so before Friday 22 January 2010. After 35 years of outstanding service to UTS, Stephen Topple is retiring. On behalf of the School of Accounting we would like to invite you to join us in expressing our appreciation for Stephen’s valuable contribution and to wish him well in all his future endeavors. Farewell drinks will be held on Thursday, 28 January 2010, GSB Level 5, from 3:00 pm. To assist with catering please RSVP to Maria.Pontin@uts.edu.au by Friday, 22 January 2010. Peter Wells Head, School of Accounting |
| Gretchen Togle |
| Workshop in Health Economics 28-29 Jan 2010 |
| Centre for Applied Economic research 7th Summer Workshop in Health Economics January 28-29, 2010 Thursday January 28 9:00 Welcome and coffee 9:30 Philip Clarke (University of Sydney) “Why do rich people live longer: Evidence from the 30 year Swedish Panel Survey” 10:30 Claudio Lucifora (Università Cattolicca) “Mental health and working conditions in European countries” 11:30 Coffee Break 11:45 Rosalie Viney (University of Technology Sydney & CHERE) “Methodological issues in the development of an Australian algorithm for the EQ-5D” 12:45 Lunch 2:00 Agne Suziedelyte (University of New South Wales) “Internet use and health care utilization” 3:00 Elizabeth Savage (University of Technology Sydney & CHERE) “The demand for private health insurance: Do waiting lists or waiting times matter?” 4:00 Coffee Break 4:15 Jason Abrevaya (University of Texas) “A closer look at sex ratios at birth in the United States” 6:00 Pub and dinner Dinner at Ceviche Restaurant, 56 Carr Street (the southern end of Coogee Beach) at 6:30pm. All workshop participants are welcome to attend. Please join us for pre-dinner drinks in the Oceans Bar of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Friday January 29 9:00 Coffee 9:30 Stephanie Knox (University of Technology Sydney & CHERE) “Contraceptive choice” 10:30 Terry Flynn (University of Technology Sydney & CENSOC) “What do Australians really think of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission principles? An application of type 1 best-worst scaling” 11:30 Coffee Break 12:00 Tony Scott (University of Melbourne) “The effect of a performance incentive scheme on the allocation of time across multiple tasks: Evidence from physicians” 1:00 End of Workshop Venue The workshop will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Coogee. Validated parking is available for $20 per day. Enter via Carr Street. Arrangements All are welcome. There will be no cost for attending but for catering purposes prospective participants should email Professor Denzil Fiebig at D.Fiebig@unsw.edu.au or contact him on 02-9385 3958. Papers Where presenters have provided complete papers they will be available at the workshop website: http://www.caer.unsw.edu.au. Participants are encouraged to download these papers beforehand as hard copies will not be available at the workshop. Presented by the Health Economics Group of CAER |
| Jann Joy |
| EHS for supervisors and managers |
| Safety and Wellbeing (formerly known as Environment, Health and Safety) will be conducting an EHS training session for supervisors and managers at the City campus. This session is for all academic and support staff with supervisory or managerial responsibilities. It will enhance your knowledge and practical application of the health and safety system at UTS and the tools and resources available to help you fulfil your health and safety responsibilities. Areas covered include: · legislation · supervisor and manager responsibilities · risk management approach at UTS, and the · EHS planning process. Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2010 Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Building 2, Level 4, Room 422 (CB02.04.422) Should you require further clarification about this session please email Derretta Branche derretta.branche@uts.edu.au To register please email: jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Gary Lobb |
| Recruitment Analyst Programmer |
| UTS is seeking an Analyst Programmer for the Flexible Learning Team in the Application Services Group. Please refer to the below link for further information and how to apply. http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=436139 |
| Derretta Branche |
| Weight Watchers at work |
| Weight Watchers aims to assist you in long term weight loss, changing your lifestyle to improve your fitness and health. Regular weekly meetings (Tuesdays at 1pm) are held where you can gain information, support and monitor your progress. To make it so much easier to get there – they are held at work. We welcome men and women to these meetings. An information session will be held on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 12.30 in the FMU Conference Room, on level 6, building 10 (CB10.06.295). Why not join the new 12-week program which starts on Tuesday 9 February 2010. Fees are very competitive, and there is no membership or joining fee. Remember to check with your health insurance provider, as some policies allow you to claim back some of the costs of taking part in the program. For more information please contact Derretta.Branche@uts.edu.au |
| Sarah Peroni |
| February Official Welcomes - academic processions |
| You are invited to take part in the academic processions for the UTS Official Welcome Ceremonies for commencing students, as part of Orientation Week 2010. The ceremonies will take place on:- Monday 15 February 10.00am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Thursday 18 February 9.00am Greenhalgh Auditorium, Kuring-gai Campus Friday 19 February 10.00am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Monday 22 February 10.00am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Tuesday 23 February 6.00pm Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building Friday 26 February 10.00am Great Hall, Level 5, Tower Building To register to attend and to order your academic dress, please RSVP to sarah.peroni@uts.edu.au. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Peroni on 9514-1250. Please register by Friday 5 February 2010. For more information on Orientation Week 2010, please visit: http://www.orientation.uts.edu.au/ |
| Mary McGregor |
| Executive Officer vacancy - UTS Students' Assoc. |
| The University of Technology Sydney Students' Association (UTSSA) is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer on a one year contractual basis. The primary role of the Executive Officer is to execute the Students' Association's goals and priorities through the effective management of the day-to-day operations of the office and its personnel. The successful applicant will have solid accounting qualifications and experience in the full range of office management functions. MYOB experience is preferred and familiarity with the visions and values of student organisations would be highly regarded. Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide contact details for two current referees. To obtain the full position description and selection criteria please contact (02) 9514 1155 or email students.association@uts.edu.au. |
| Mary-Anne Williams |
| Seminar: Semantics as meeting of minds |
| Professor Peter Gärdenfors Cognitive Science, University of Lund, Sweden Abstract: I propose a semantic theory that is not construed as a mapping of language to the world, but a mapping between individual meaning spaces. The meanings of linguistic entities are established via a “meeting of minds.” The concepts in the minds of communicating individuals are modeled as regions in conceptual spaces. If concepts are convex, it will be possible for interactors to agree on a joint meaning even if they start out from different representational spaces. The theory is then applied to an analysis of the composition of concepts. Bio: Peter Gärdenfors is a Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of Lund, Sweden. He is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and recipient of the Gad Rausing Prize. Peter received his doctorate from Lund University in 1974; his thesis title was "Group Decision Theory". Peter is one of Sweden's most notable philosophers and cognitive scientists. He has published more than 250 articles in various journals and books including Knowledge in Flux: Modeling the Dynamics of Epistemic States, MIT Press, How Homo Became Sapiens: On the Evolution of Thinking, Oxford University Press, and The Dynamics of Thought, Springer Verlag. Previous research focussed on philosophy of science, decision theory, belief revision and nonmonotonic reasoning. Main current research interests are concept formation (using conceptual spaces based on geometrical and topological models), cognitive semantics, models of knowledge and information and the evolution of cognition. More details at http://www.lucs.lu.se/peter.gardenfors/. Everyone is welcome! Date: 27 Jan 2010 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Location: City - Broadway CB10 Level 4, Room 4.460 Contact: Mary-Anne.Williams@uts.edu.au |
| Des Petersen |
| Introductory ESOS information session |
| Introductory ESOS information session – for new staff and staff needing to refresh their knowledge of ESOS The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework includes federal legislation that sets out the requirements on education providers in relation to international students. All staff whose work includes marketing, admission, enrolment and ongoing administration and support of international students must be familiar with this legislation. UTS International is offering an information session for new UTS staff who need to be aware of the ESOS framework, and existing staff who have transferred into a new role which brings them into some involvement with international student issues. Staff who have not attended an ESOS session since 2007 and would like a refresher are also invited to attend. The session includes an overview of the ESOS legislation in relation to: • marketing UTS courses to international students • management of the enrolment of international students • counselling and advising international students. Potential attendees would include marketing officers, recruitment and admissions team members including staff in Student Centres, SAU, SSU, Faculties, Students' Association and UTS International. The session is intended to give an introduction to the ESOS Framework and the National Code, and what ESOS means for work practices and procedures. This session will be followed up during the year by more detailed workshops that cover specific ESOS compliance areas. A program will be announced separately. The workshop will take place from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Wednesday 10 February in CB02.04.23. If you wish to participate in the workshop, please RSVP the Coordinator, Policy and Compliance, at UTS International to register (des.petersen@uts.edu.au). Please register before Friday 29 January. |
| Tanny Por |
| Apple: Final Cut Pro Courses in Feb 2010 |
| UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre Start off your new year with a boost to your Apple Pro Apps skills! UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre’s next short courses are: Final Cut Pro 101 course 3-5 Feb 2010 $950.00 Final Cut Pro 101 course & later Exam $1,145.00 Final Cut Pro 300 course 17 - 19 Feb 2010 $950.00 Final Cut Pro 300 course & later exam $1,145.00 Motion 101 course 24-26 Feb 2010 $950.00 Motion 101 course & later exam $1,145.00 There are limited student and staff opportunities to receive a further 10% discount. Hurry because deadlines close 25 January 2010. Go to http://www.fass.uts.edu.au/courses/short.html and click on the UTS: AATC link, or x9931. |
| Natalie Kulakovska |
| Multimedia Workshop - Professor Des Butler - 9 Feb |
| Using cost-effective multimedia to create engaging learning experiences A half day workshop Tuesday 9 February 2010 12.00-4.30pm led by Professor Des Butler, ALTC Teaching Fellow About the Workshop Multimedia offers the opportunity to create more engaging and effective learning experiences for our students than traditional approaches. The QUT Faculty of Law has a record of successfully using multimedia to help contextualise unit content and enhance student learning, including The Crimson Parrot in Evidence and Criminal Law, The Merlin Affair in Media Law and Air Gondwana in Contracts. You may like to introduce multimedia into your unit – perhaps as a central component, an adjunct or to jazz up and better cover a particular part of your course – but feel as though you don’t have the funding or know how to do so. This workshop is designed to help equip you with the knowledge of multimedia resources available to you for free or little cost and the knowledge, techniques and skills needed to use them to create engaging learning experiences for your students. About the workshop leader Professor Des Butler has been using ICT to enhance learning in law since 1990 and is recognised as being a leading practitioner in this endeavour in this country. In recognition of his work he was awarded a Carrick Institute (now ALTC) Australian Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2006 and was the inaugural winner of the LexisNexis/ALTA Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Teaching of Law in 2008. In 2009 he was made an ALTC Teaching Fellow for a program including the creation of a new blended learning program, Entry into Valhalla, to enhance the learning of legal ethics in the unit Professional Responsibility using cost-effective multimedia resources. Who should attend You should attend if you would like to learn about designing and creating multimedia for your unit and you have a familiarity with PowerPoint and Blackboard. Venue UTS Haymarket Campus, Building 5, Block C, Level 1 Room CM05C.01.27+28 Lunch will be provided. Registration Numbers for this workshop are limited. Please RSVP to Natalie.Kulakovska@uts.edu.au by Thursday 4th February. |
| Rebecca Dinnie |
| Recruitment Executive Assistant to the Registrar |
| John Hartigan, Registrar is currently recruiting for a new Executive Assistant. You can view the above position at: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=433612 Applications close on 20 January. For more information please contact Rebecca Dinnie on 9514 1320 or at Rebecca.Dinnie@uts.edu.au |
| Hugo Gonzales |
| Earthquake in Haiti |
| If you are aware of any student or staff affected by this devastating eartquake in Haiti, please refer them to Student Services Unit (SSU) for further support and assistance. SSU is located in Tower Bldg 1, level 6. |
| Carly Halliday |
| Harbour sailing 2010 |
| UTS Harbour Sailing is a fantastic opportunity to discover the beauty of Sydney Harbour. The yacht departs from Double Bay Sailing Club at 1pm every Friday and Sunday afternoon and takes you on a three hour adventure providing you with views of many famous Sydney attractions. It's a fantastic afternoon in which you can sit back take in the views or get some hands on sailing experience. Cost: Advantage Program Members $40; UTS Staff, Student & Alumni $45; Public $60; (minimum cost of $110 for 2 people) Max: 5 people (not including skipper) Recent openings are Friday 29 January and Friday 12 February. To make a booking email carly.halliday@uts.edu.au or call 9514 1454. |
| Anjana Regmi |
| Certificate 1 in Accounting with SAP ERP |
| Earn a competitive advantage in the job market. SAP ERP (formerly known as mySAP ERP) skills are becomingly increasingly necessary for more and more positions in accounting and finance. Topics covered over the six days will include: * Introduction to SAP ERP: Architecture, Components, Terminology and Functionality * SAP ERP hands-on: User-interface and Navigation * Business Configuration and Control: Introduction to SAP ERP "Customising" * Transactions, Master Data Management and Automation in: o General Ledger Accounting o Accounts Payables o Accounts Receivables and Credit Management o Asset Accounting * Reporting * Integration of Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting * Integration of Financial Accounting and Logistics. Software Students will work on individual PCs accessing the UTS SAP ERP 2005 (ECC 6.0) system. In addition students will be issued with desktop software which allows them to access the UTS SAP system via the Internet. Entry Requirements This course is open to the public and has no formal entry requirements. However, it is highly recommended that participants be equipped with at least some basic knowledge of accounting terminology and processes. Participants without an accounting background should at least have a background in IT, and are encouraged to read the first few chapters of an introductory accounting textbook. 2010 Program Dates Certificate 1 in Accounting with SAP ERP is a six-day program: Thursday nights + Friday and Saturday all-day x 2 weeks. The two-hour exam will be held on Monday 22 February, 5pm-7pm. For more information please visit http://www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au/code/coursedetails.php?&sc_code=SAP Please email any enquries to: executive.development@uts.edu.au/ jessica.francis@uts.edu.au OR call Jessica Francis at 9514 3504. |
| Jennifer Gilmore |
| Represent UTS in the Corporate Triathlon |
| If you made some New Year's resolutions about improving/maintaining your health and fitness - then entering this event in 2010 might be just the thing to motivate you to keep at it. UTS teams for the Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon What? This is a mini (or sprint) triathlon, which means each person does: 400m Swim + 8km Cycle + 4km Run When? Sunday 18 April between 7:30am-11.30am Where? Mrs Macquarie's Point, Royal Botanic Gardens Who? Teams consist of three members, all three team members start at the same time in the same wave. All team members complete all three legs of the triathlon (swim+cycle+run) and the three times are added together to calculate an overall time for the team. Teams can be all women, all men or mixed but must all be employees of the same organisation (in our case UTS). How? Online entries open on 19 January. I will be the UTS coordinator for team entries. It isn’t cheap - the entry fee is $424 for a team of three (or $142.33 per person). As well as the challenge/thrill of the event itself, you get a goodie bag of triathlon related stuff like: T-shirt by Brooks, drawstring sports bag, swim cap, socks, BRW Magazine, drink bottle, etc. Equipment: You do need to bring your own bicycle as well as swimmers, google and running shoes+gear. More info? go to: http://www.supersprint.com.au/events/nissanbrw-corporate-triathlon-national-series-2010/sydney.aspx Keen? If you are interested please let me know ASAP - either as a pre-formed team of three or as an individual who would like to join a team. For registration I will need your name, email, job title, home address, d.o.b. and a few other details. Yours in aspiring to be fit and well, Jennifer Gilmore |
| Derretta Branche |
| Weight Watchers at Work |
| Weight Watchers aims to assist you in long term weight loss, changing your lifestyle to improve your fitness and health. Regular weekly meetings (Tuesdays at 1pm) are held where you can gain information, support and monitor your progress. To make it so much easier to get there – they are held at work. We welcome men and women to these meetings. An information session will be held on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 12.30 in the FMU Conference Room, on level 6, building 10 (CB10.06.295). Why not join the new 12-week program which starts on Tuesday 9 February 2010. Fees are very competitive, and there is no membership or joining fee. For more information please contact Derretta.Branche@uts.edu.au |
| Tracy McCarthy |
| Giveaways |
| Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning has the following items to giveaway. Please contact Tracy on ext.1902 Building 1 CB01.17.34 Product Description Quantity 50 ibi Combs 51mm Black 3 x Boxes 50 ibi Combs 51mm White 1 x Box 50 Clickbind 12 mm Black 1 x Box Toner HP 61A 1 x Cartridge series 4100 - 4101 Toner Laser Printer(EXP1010) 2 x Cartridge For use in : HP Laserjet 1010 HP Laserjet 1015 HP Laserjet 3015 HP Laserjet 3020 HP Laserjet 3030 |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Upcoming Records awareness sessions |
| The first bi-monthly Records Management awareness session for 2010 has been organised. These sessions are designed to give staff an overview of the University's records management program, staff responsibilities, legislative compliance, and policies and procedures. All staff are encouraged to attend a session. This is a good opportunity to get an overview of how the records system works and what is required from you to ensure records are created, captured and management appropriately. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Wednesday 10 February 2010 Time: 10am-11am Location: City campus, CB02.05.007 Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au, or RSVP via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. Note: This session will be followed by a one hour Records Contact User Group meeting. This meeting is designed for Records Contacts to discuss issues and be informed of progress on records projects at UTS. This will be advertised directly to Records Contacts via email. RSVP to this session is also required. |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Upcoming Privacy awareness session |
| The first Privacy awareness session for 2010 has been organised. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover the university’s and staff responsibilities relating to privacy and the management of personal information. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Tuesday 16 February 2010 Time: 10am-11am Location: City campus, CB02.05.007 Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au or via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. |
| Sanchia Woolley |
| Reminder to lodge your Vital Records |
| This is a reminder that all signed original contracts and agreements such as memorandum of understanding, representative agreements and other vital records, (excluding staff contracts), are to be lodged with University Records as part of the university’s Vital Records Program. The area that holds the original document is responsible for lodging it with University Records and placing a copy of the document on your area’s official file with all other supporting documentation on the matter. To lodge a vital record, please complete the Vital Records Lodgement form which can be accessed on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/forms/vitalrecordlodgment.pdf. Further information about Vital Records is available at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/procedures/vital/index.html. For further assistance, contact Sanchia Woolley on #1243 or Sanchia.Woolley@uts.edu.au |
| Tameera Pellegrini |
| 2010 Teeline Shorthand beginners' course |
| We have limited places available on our next shorthand course: 2 March to 8 June – 6pm to 9pm over 15 consecutive Tuesday evenings held at UTS Teeline Shorthand is a a valuable skill for journalists, students, editors, personal assistants or anyone needing to learn speedwriting techniques. On completion, speeds of around 40 to 60 words per minute can be achieved. Certificates are issued under the Australian Standard. The full fee is $760. UTS staff and students can attend at the special discounted rate of $437 (fee includes textbook). To secure your place a minimum of 20% is required ($87). Individual payment plans can be organised if needed. For further information and a course registration form please visit http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/shorthand.html Tameera Pellegrini Short Course Coordinator Australian Centre for Independent Journalism 9514 2488 |
| Gail Lawler |
| Vacancy Communications Officer, UTS:International |
| Vacancy – Communications Officer (2 positions) 12 months Fixed Term Contract UTS International has two vacancies for the role of Communications Officer (full-time). The positions are available for a fixed term of 12 months. The positions are classified at Level 6. The Communications Officer reports to the Manager, Research and Development and is responsible for developing and implementing relevant communications strategies for students and international recruitment agents. The role involves researching the communications needs of students and international recruitment agents and the development of relevant strategies to meet these needs. The role is also responsible for coordinating relevant correspondence, broadcasts, newsletters and collateral and tracking success of these communications. Applicants must have demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communications skills, demonstrated communications experience, be highly organised and strategic, able to project manage multiple tasks and enjoy working in a fast-paced office. Knowledge of internationalisation of education and international student recruitment is also required. For further information or to apply visit: http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/jobs Applications close Wednesday, 20 January 2010. |
| Anne Hallard |
| Assessment marking |
| UTS Training and Development Services is seeking suitably qualified assessment markers for their courses. Assessors must hold either a TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a BSB51107 Diploma of Management and have a current ABN. For expressions of interest please contact anne. hallard@uts.edu.au |
| Mark Lillis |
| Sydney Design 2010 |
| Sydney Design, presented by the Powerhouse Museum, is seeking expressions of interest from UTS. The festival dates are: 31 July to 15 August 2010. Ideally projects and events should respond to the festival's theme ‘Tell us a story’. This theme invites participants to create a conversation around design. The aim is to reveal inspiration and process. SD10 encourages collaborators from unlikely places, the use of unexpected spaces, new opportunities for co-production, innovation in new media, projects that are multidisciplinary, participatory and use multi-platforms. Programs might include installations, interventions, digital, exhibitions, workshops, children's programs, talks, forums or symposiums, markets, industry events, competitions, etc. The EOI form is available at: www.sydneydesign.com.au/pdf/EOI-form-SD10.zip Please forward completed EOI forms to Mark Lillis (Manager, UTS Events and Exhibitions) by Friday 19 February 2010. The applications will be cross-checked to investigate collaborative possibilities (and avoid date clashes) and then packaged together for selection. |
| Paul Champion |
| Reirement planning for SSS and SASS members |
| SSS and SASS members are invited to attend retirement planning seminars to be held at various locations throughout metropolitan Sydney during 2010. Further information is available at: www.fsu.uts.edu.au/superannuation/state-super-seminars.pdf |
| Marea Martlew |
| Contaminated sites short courses |
| UTS Department of Environmental Sciences is running a series of short courses throughout 2010 dealing with all aspects of contaminated site assessment, remediation and management. Module A: Ground rules for contaminated sites 11-13 February This focuses on important changes to legislation and the legal and regulatory responsibilities of professionals working on contaminated sites. Discounts are available for UTS staff and postgraduate students. Limited places available. For more information contact: Marea.Martlew@uts.edu.au or www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/csarm.html |
| Peter Regattieri |
| AUC iPhone SDK and Cocoa workshops |
| Cocoa Workshop The Apple University Consortium is pleased to announce it is offering 20 scholarships to its annual AUC Cocoa workshop to be held at the UNSW Kensington campus from the 15–17 February 2010. The AUC’s Cocoa workshop aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Cocoa and other Mac OS X and iPhone development technologies in students (and interested staff) who have an interest in programming on Mac OS X. Further information is available from: www.auc.edu.au/Cocoa+Workshops Applications close 15 January 2010. iPhone SDK workshops The AUC is running a number of iPhone SDK workshops in early 2010 in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. In this workshop you will learn the tools of the trade and the most important parts of the iPhone SDK to get you on your way to writing cool applications for these revolutionary devices. The workshop is aimed specifically at students who study computing science, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, creative arts/design or related disciplines and/or have an interest in developing applications for portable devices such as the iPhone and iPod touch. Staff from member universities are also welcome to attend. Further information is available from: http://www.auc.edu.au/iPhone+SDK+Workshops Applications close 8 January 2010. |
| Margaret Stephens |
| Secondment/fixed-term contract |
| Expressions of interest are invited from internal applicants for a secondment or fixed-term contract to replace a staff member in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health who is currently on maternity leave. The Clinical Administration Officer is a level 5 position and duties involve all aspects of student clinical placements in health facilities, responding to students re placement related requests and general administration within the unit. If you are interested in joining our friendly team please contact Kellie.Masters@uts.edu.au (ext. 5734) for a copy of the PD and/or email your CV direct to Kelly. Expressions of interest close on Thursday 14 January. |
| Kalpana Vignehsa-Smith |
| In memory of Professor Warren Hogan |
| Over the Christmas season, we lost a much valued academic, mentor and teacher as well as dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather in Professor Warren Hogan, who has been with our School of Finance and Economics since 1998. He has been remembered in today's Sydney Morning Herald Timelines section. Please click on the link below to read about his life and significant contribution to the study of economics as well as the banking and aged care sectors in Australia. www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/warrior-in-sydneys-economics-war-20100104-lq2s.html |
| Georgia Markakis |
| Digital Futures Australasia |
| UTS and King’s College London are pleased to announce the Digital Futures 5 day training event: Digital Futures Academy: from digitization to delivery, Sydney, Australia, 1 - 5 February 2010 Book early as places are limited! http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/ Digital Futures is run by King's Digital Consultancy Services and the Centre for Computing in the Humanities, King's College London working in cooperation with Lyrasis, USA. Digital Futures Australasia is made possible with the cooperation of the UTS Library. Led by international experts, Digital Futures focuses on the creation, delivery and preservation of digital resources from cultural and memory institutions. Lasting 5 days, Digital Futures is aimed at managers and other practitioners from the library, museum, heritage and cultural sectors looking to understand the strategic and management issues involved in developing digital resources from digitisation to delivery. Digital Futures will cover the following core areas: o Planning and management o Fund raising o Understanding the audience o Metadata - introduction and implementation o Copyright and intellectual property o Sustainability o Financial issues o Visual and image based resource creation and delivery o Implementing digital resources o Digital preservation There will be visits to two Sydney based institutions to see behind the scenes and receive expert presentations. These will be to the State Library of New South Wales http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/ and the Powerhouse Museum http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/ Digital Futures aims for no more than 25-30 delegates and every delegate will have the opportunity to also spend one-to-one time with a Digital Futures leader to discuss issues specific to them. Digital Futures will issue a certificate of achievement to each delegate. The Digital Futures leaders are: * Simon Tanner - Director of King's Digital Consultancy Services, King's College London http://www.kdcs.kcl.ac.uk/ * Tom Clareson - Director for New Initiatives, Lyrasis http://www.lyrasis.org/ The leaders have over 30 years of experience in the digital realm between them. Other experts will be invited to speak in their areas of expertise. What past delegates say about Digital Futures: * "Excellent - I would recommend DF to anyone anticipating a digitization program" * "The team was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and personable." * "Excellent, informative and enjoyable. Thank you." * "Thanks, it has been an invaluable experience." * "A really useful course and great fun too!" |
| Stefanie Pawluk |
| TDS Staff Development courses |
| Facilitating Groups - 13/14/15 Jan 10 (part of the TAA40104 Cert IV in Training and Assessment). Time & Resource Management - 21 Jan 10 (part of the BSB51107 Diploma of Management) Visit the Training and Development web site to locate an overview on each of these courses <www.tds.uts.edu.au> 50% discount for UTS Staff. Contact Stefanie by email or on x3828 |
| Maybritt Kiel |
| UTS Advisory Day - Tuesday 5 January 2010 |
| Advisory Day activities will run from 9am to 4pm at the City campus on levels 3, 4 and 5 of Building 1. During the day prospective students can speak to lecturers about courses they are interested in, ask current students about university life and can talk to staff about the application process, scholarships and support services at UTS. Students unsure of what course or career to study can book on a free 15 minute session with a careers counsellor. There will be free entertainment, faculty activities, exhibitions, and free snacks and drinks. For more information please visit the Advisory Day website: www.advisoryday.uts.edu.au |
| Lynne Blackbourn |
| Where in the world…is the UTS water bottle? |
| By now, all staff should have received their 'Own the Future' water bottle featuring the UTS values of discover, engage, empower, deliver and sustain. The Planning and Quality Unit, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Unit, has decided to run a fun competition open to all staff. The aim of the competition is to see who can take the UTS water bottle to the most interesting location, whether it be locally, nationally or internationally. There aren’t too many rules associated with the competition but in taking your photos please make sure that the UTS water bottle is clearly visible in the photo and that a landmark (obvious or not) is included in the photo. And yes, there is a prize (or prizes) – we are still sorting out those details and will announce that in the new year. The competition will go until Friday 5 March. Send your photos to Jan.McClelland@uts.edu.au in PQU. Happy snapping!! |
| Gary Potter |
| Building 1 and 2 – closures over Christmas |
| Over Christmas 2009, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2009, Building Services, FMU, is organising power shutdowns in various areas of Building 1 and Building 2 at the City campus. The power shutdowns are necessary in order to undertake essential maintenance on the various sections of the main switchboards serving these buildings. For reasons of safety and security the following will occur: Saturday 26 December Building 1 and Building 2: closed 7am-3pm. Power to levels 5-14 will be affected. No lifts will be operational in Building 2. No air conditioning in Building 1 or Building 2. Sunday 27 December Building 1: closed 7am-3pm. Levels 15–27 will be affected. No lifts will be operational in Building 1. No air conditioning in Building 1. No access will be provided to closed areas for the shutdown period. There will be no lighting or power, air conditioning or other services operating within those sections of the building in the levels where power is affected above. Power to other areas of the buildings will not be affected and hence no special precautions are needed to safeguard any equipment. Temporary power to some special areas affected by the shutdown will be provided in order to maintain essential services. Arrangements for these areas should be confirmed with Building Services. If you require further details in relation to this matter please contact Robert Bracken in Building Services on ext. 3132. Building Services appreciates your cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience caused. |
| Stephanie Freys |
| Stephen Topple farewell |
| After 35 years of outstanding service to UTS, Stephen Topple is retiring. On behalf of the School of Accounting, we would like to invite you to join us in expressing our appreciation for Stephen's valuable contribution and to wish him well in his future endeavours. Farewell drinks will be held on Thursday 28 January 2010 in the Graduate School of Business lounge on level 5 from 3pm. To assist with catering please RSVP to Maria.Pontin@uts.edu.au by Friday 22 January 2010. Peter Wells Head, School of Accounting |
| Tracy McCarthy |
| Giveaways |
| The following items are available for pick up from Jumbunna IHL CB01.17.19, first in, contact Tracy on ext.1902 Product Description Quantity 50 ibi Combs 51mm Black 3 x Boxes 50 ibi Combs 51mm White 1 x Box 50 Clickbind 12 mm Black 1 x Box Toner HP 61A 1 x Cartridge series 4100 - 4101 Toner Laser Printer 2 x Cartridge EXP1010) For use in : HP Laserjet 1010 HP Laserjet 1015 HP Laserjet 3015 HP Laserjet 3020 HP Laserjet 3030 |
| Tim Langtry |
| Intersect NSW: High performance computing |
| Intersect NSW's HPC Resource-Allocation Call-for-Proposals is now open, at http://www.intersect.org.au/hpc-resource-allocation Itersect apologises for the delay in opening the call later than the promised 4 Dec, there was some delay due to the bedding-in of the new system. The period for submissions has been extended to now close on Friday 15 January 2010; Intersect apologises that this overlaps the Christmas/New Years break, and intends to move away from the year-end boundary in future cycles. This time round the timing is driven somewhat by Intersect's new partner share in NCI becoming available. |
| Houri Boghossian |
| Research Strengths web survey - be in it to win!! |
| The following is a reminder to complete the UTS Research Strengths site navigation survey- there are 3x $40 gift cards to be won!! For those who have completed the survey: we are grateful for your time and wish you good luck in the draw. UTS is conducting a quick and simple online survey (only 10 questions) to assess the usability of a proposed navigation bar for the UTS Research Strength sites: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/index.html UTS has identified students, researchers and the general public as key users of these sites - we greatly value your feedback. And just by completing it, you will have the chance to win a $40 Myer gift card. Please see Terms and Conditions: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/tsandcs.html We want to receive as many responses as possible, so feel free to forward this to family and friends. We would like to reassure you that your information (such as email address) will not be made available to third parties without your consent. Thank you very much for your support. Please click on the survey link.: https://uts.optimalworkshop.com/treejack/participant/welcome.jsf?accountName=uts&surveyName=RSIA_2009 Sincerely, Houri Boghossian Web Coordinator (Research) ext 9514 4041 Tower 1, Level 14 Broadway |
| Sue Kirk |
| Festive Season Survival Guide |
| With summer holidays and the festive season just around the corner, the UTS Safety and Wellbeing team have the perfect gift for you – A Guide to Help you Survive It! It includes tips, advice and information on making the most of the upcoming festivities. http://www.safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au/wellbeing/survival-guide.html |
| Margaret Coffey |
| New or revised policies and directives |
| Council has approved a revision of the Intellectual Property (IP) policy which updates it in relation to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, arrangements with Uniquest and emeritus appointments. These changes do not otherwise impact on the general direction and management of IP within the University. The revised policy is available on the UTs central policy website at:http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/index.html While the related IP Directive does not reflect these changes, it has an 'under review' note to alert anyone accessing it of its status. As it is a subordinate document to the Council-approved policy,then the policy document prevails in the event of any differences. It is anticipated that a revised IP directive will be approved in the near future. Margaret Coffey Senior Governance and Policy Advisor GSU |
| Anne-Lise Daniel |
| Deadline changes for submission of reaccreditation |
| As a result of changes to the 2010 deadlines for faculties to edit and finalise CIS data for the Handbook, the deadlines for submission of course reaccreditation documentation in 2010 have been brought forward. The deadlines for submission of reaccreditation documentation in OCAP in 2010 are now: • 22 June 2010 for courses that require planning consideration, • 5 July 2010 for courses that only require accreditation consideration. These deadlines are set to ensure that reaccreditation approval is granted by Academic Board in time for the updated course information to be included in UTS 2011 publications (i.e. faculty websites and print Handbook). The list of courses scheduled for reaccreditation in 2010 and information on whether planning approval is required for these courses, has been communicated on 11 December to the Deans and A/Deans (Teaching and Learning) by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity). |
| Houri Boghossian |
| Research Strengths web survey - be in it to win!! |
| The following is a reminder to complete the UTS Research Strengths site navigation survey- there are 3x $40 gift cards to be won!! For those who have already completed the survey: We appreciate your time and effort and wish you good luck in the draw. UTS is conducting a quick and simple online survey (only 10 questions) to assess the usability of a proposed navigation bar for the UTS Research Strength sites: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/index.html UTS has identified students, researchers and the general public as key users of these sites - we greatly value your feedback. And just by completing it, you will have the chance to win a $40 Myer gift card. Please see Terms and Conditions: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/tsandcs.html We want to receive as many responses as possible, so feel free to forward this to family and friends. We would like to reassure you that your information (such as email address) will not be made available to third parties without your consent. Thank you very much for your support. Please copy the survey link into your browser: https://uts.optimalworkshop.com/treejack/participant/welcome.jsf?accountName=uts&surveyName=RSIA_2009 Sincerely, Houri Boghossian Web Coordinator (Research) ext 9514 4041 Tower 1, Level 14 Broadway |
| Liz Hurley |
| Performance Review and Development |
| The annual review cycle is upon us for work areas with a unit increment date (UID) of 1 April. Now is the time to finalise 2009 performance reviews and also to start work on 2010 workplans. Recommended timeline: • 2009 workplan reviews completed by end January 2010 and signed documents sent to Staff Services For 2010, workplans to be in place by end February. (please note, 2010 workplans are not sent to HR until final reviews are done at the end of the year). • The workplan templates are available at: http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/manual/forms/performance.html#workplans Additional guidelines at: http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/manual/6man_dev/mandev.html#6.5 For SSG, an updated 2010 workplan template is also available from the first link above. |
| TfC and Centre for Health Communication |
| Seminar today: Dr Michael Mel (U. of Goroka, PNG) |
| TfC is pleased to co-organize a seminar with the Centre for Health Communication: Dr Michael Mel (University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea) 'The arts as tools for social and cultural transformation in Papua New Guinea' Thursday, 17 December, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, UTS Building 10, Level 5, Room 580 Join us for discussion and snacks after the seminar. Please click here to read the seminar abstract and for further information: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/#TfC%20Seminar%20Series Please RSVP to Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au All welcome. See you there. |
| Georgia Markakis |
| Changes to Renewals |
| UTS Library has improved its services once again! From Tuesday 15 December, 2009 you will be able to keep items for longer provided no recalls have been placed on them. - Undergraduate and INSEARCH students have 6 optional renewals - Postgraduate students have 6 optional renewals - Special Needs students have 6 optional renewals - Associate Members have 3 optional renewals If an item you want is out on loan or held at the other UTS campus Library, you may still place a request for it to be reserved for you. The Bonus+ service is still available. If the item you want is not held at UTS, you can search through the combined catalogue and request the item by clicking on the Bonus+ icon. For further information please see the following: - You can renew general collection items by logging onto your library record via MyLibrary http://www.lib.uts.edu.au - You can check how many times you are able to Renew your items - How to Request an item - How to use BONUS+ Please see the news item on the Library's website: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/news/articles/8181 This improved service, requested through your feedback, provides a more flexible process for borrowing items. |
| Berto Pandolfo |
| Tower of Flower: Design Market |
| Industrial Design students from the DAB will be holding a market on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December in the foyer of the Tower building. They will be selling ceramic flower vases that they have designed and manufactured. A great gift idea, but be quick as there are limited numbers. Market is open 10am - 5pm with full eftpos facility. |
| Andrew Johnston |
| DJ Spooky - performance and launch |
| Paul D Miller (aka DJ Spooky) and Annie K Kwon launch 'Nauru Elegies: A Portrait in Sound and Hypsographic Architecture' Performances and talks by Paul D Miller and Annie K Kwon with guests Andrew Johnston, Ben Marks, Jon Drummond and Shannon O’Neill. Saturday 19 December, 2pm Target Theatre, Level 2, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Entry Free but RSVP Essential to Deborah Turnbull, New Media Curation (deborah@newmediacuration.com) Co-presented by Cylic Defrost, the Creativity and Cognition Studios, and the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. Supported by the UTS Centre for Human Centred Technology Design. |
| Mary Mackenzie |
| UTS: Handbook 2010 deliveries |
| Advance copies of the UTS: Handbook 2010 are now being delivered around the University, particularly to Student Centres, the Library and CIS faculty contacts. Orders are also being processed with most being delivered before Christmas. After 4 January, the free distribution of the printed Handbook will commence to academic staff above Associate Professor and senior staff in administrative divisions. If you would like an internal order form emailed direct to you please email Publications@uts.edu. The online Handbook is published at: http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/ |
| Izanda Ford |
| UTS season's greetings e-card |
| In lieu of printed cards, this year UTS has developed a sustainable season's greetings e-card. Staff who would like to send the UTS e-card to their contacts can register their email address with MCU at: http://www.mcu.uts.edu.au/corporate/resources/Christmascard2009.html Registration closes on Thursday 17 December, so be quick. This year, the money UTS saved on printing costs has been donated to the Smith Family's Learning for Life program to help disadvantaged children access educational opportunities. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! |
| Ruth Cavanna |
| IT Support Centre Christmas Holiday Closure |
| Please note that the IT Support Centre will be closed for the Christmas break from 3:00 pm Thursday December 24, 2009 and resume at 9:00 am on Monday January 4, 2010. During this time, staff will still be able to lodge their requests via the UTS Service Desk at: https://servicedesk.uts.edu.au or leave a voicemail message on x2222 which will be attended to upon our return. The IT Support Centre would like to wish the UTS community a happy and safe Christmas break. |
| Paul Botros |
| IT purchasing showcase equipment |
| The IT purchasing office has a showcase of laptops, desktops and monitors from preferred suppliers such as Dell, HP and Apple, which are featured in the University’s IT standard operating environment. Staff who wish to view these computers are welcome to come to our office between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. We are located at the City campus, Broadway, Building 1, level 10, room 10. We will be able to assist you with the right model for your needs and also provide pricing and availability. In addition, staff who wish to buy a PC for personal use may also come and talk to us, as we have setup arrangements with these suppliers for staff to take advantage of special pricing. For any questions and help please don’t hesitate to call the IT purchasing team on 9514 8500. |
| Tameera Kemp |
| Video journalism summer school with Kate Kartveit |
| The course: learn to produce sharply angled TV/video stories that use the picture-sound medium to its potential. Learn to do interviews, write voice-overs, shoot visual sequences and edit with Final Cut Pro. Through a practice-based, hands-on approach to teaching, participants will produce two to three video stories within different genres. Kate Kartveit is an award-winning investigative documentary filmmaker from Norway. Kate has 25 years experience in the TV-broadcast industry as TV a journalist, producer and editor. She teaches TV journalism, visual storytelling and TV aesthetics at the Danish School of Media and Journalism, a leader in European journalism education. She is the author of 'The ABC of TV journalism' (in Norwegian). Kate researches in the field of public service broadcasting. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of journalism (previous video journalism not needed). When: 1 to 12 February 2010, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm each day Full fee $1300/conc $900 - UTS staff and students can attend at the special discounted rate of $810 (a 20 per cent deposit can be paid to secure your place, with the remainder to be paid one week prior to course commencement). Places limited to 12 participants This is a one off opportunity not to be missed. For further information visit: www.acij.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/video-journalism.html or call 9514 2488 Tameera Kemp Short Course Coordinator Australian Centre for Independent Journalism |
| Beverly Bachoe |
| Central Services branch xmas party - 18 Dec |
| Please note that Central Services branch mail and courier deliveries will cease from 11.30am Friday 18 December as staff will be attending the DVC (Resources) Christmas party. • the shuttle bus 7-seater only (green timetable) will run as scheduled by Security Services (ext. 1192) • mailroom will remain open until 4.30pm for drop-off and pick-up only. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Central Services branch will resume normal business operations at 8am Monday 21 December. Mary Anne Claridge Manager, Central Services |
| Beverly Bachoe |
| Central Services operating hours - 24 Dec |
| Shuttle bus service 24 December: last shuttle bus leaving Broadway departs at 11.39am – arriving Kuring-gai at 12.15pm. Last shuttle bus from Kuring-gai at 12.17pm – arriving Broadway 12.51pm. Mail deliveries and courier service 24 December: all mail services will cease at 1pm. Could faculties and departments that will be closed on 24 December notify the mailroom at Stephen.Logue@uts.edu.au Services will recommence on Monday 4 January 2010 at 8am. Greetings of the season and best wishes for the New Year from the Central Services branch staff. Mary Anne Claridge Manager, Central Services |
| Raymond Holmes |
| End of year payroll deadline |
| The payroll deadline for the submission of manual claims for payment for the final pay of the year (24 December 2009) is COB Thursday 17 December 2009. Any claims or contracts received after this date will be processed in the first pay period in January 2010. Online pay claims can be entered up until 17 December 2009. Supervisors MUST approve these claims through manager self service by 10am Tuesday 22 December 2009. |
| Geoff Brooke-Smith |
| Christmas lunch specials in the Concourse Cafe |
| Next Tuesday, 15 December, the Concourse Cafe team will be putting on some traditional Christmas lunch specials for those wanting to get into the season. The menu will include Roast Pumpkin Salad with sundried tomato, avocado, onion & feta cheese served with garlic bread, Roast Turkey Breast with gravy or Roasted Leg of Ham or both with choice of roasted vegetables or salad or chips, Roast Beef with gravy Served with chips or salad, Pumpkin and Ricotta Pie. With Christmas music playing and Bon-bons on hand for each customer, this could be a fun, quick lunch out with work colleagues as the year draws to a close. |
| Holly Williams |
| SNAP! at UTS Gallery |
| Please join us for to celebrate our inaugural summer show: SNAP! A selection of works by leading photographers in the UTS Art Collection alongside photo portraits by children from the UTS Magic Pudding childcare centre. Thursday 17 December from 5.30 - 7.30 pm RSVP: utsgallery@uts.edu.au by Tuesday 15 December. Exhibition continues through January 2010 |
| Richard Birrell |
| Vacancy – Senior Advisor, Student Misconduct |
| Expressions of interest for UTS Staff Six-month secondment opportunity The Governance Support Unit has a vacancy for the role of Senior Advisor, Student Misconduct (full-time). The position is available from mid January for a period of six months with the possibility of further extension. The position is classified at Level 7. The Senior Advisor reports to the Manager, Policy and Secretariat and is responsible for undertaking investigations into, and presentation of, student misconduct cases, as well as the high level documentation of appeal cases. Applicants must have: • ability to interpret and apply rules, policies and legislation and to understand and work within the principles of natural justice • ability to assess relevance, weight and significance of evidence • ability to make timely decisions and act independently based on sound judgment • highly developed verbal and written communication skills • excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills. Please contact Richard Birrell (Manager, Policy & Secretariat) by email richard.birrell@uts.edu .au or telephone 9514 1249 for relevant documents relating to the role. Applications close Friday 18 December 2009. |
| TfC and Centre for Health Communication |
| Seminar: Dr Michael Mel (Univ. of Goroka, PNG) |
| TfC is pleased to co-organize a seminar with the Centre for Health Communication: Dr Michael Mel (University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea) 'The arts as tools for social and cultural transformation in Papua New Guinea' Thursday, 17 December, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, UTS Building 10, Level 5, Room 580 Join us for discussion and snacks after the seminar. Please click here to read the seminar abstract and for further information: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/#TfC%20Seminar%20Series Please RSVP to Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au All welcome. See you there. |
| Gail Lawler |
| Vacancy: Course Promotions Officer (MCU) |
| UTS: Marketing and Communications Unit is currently seeking an outgoing, professional individual who thoroughly enjoys working with people to undertake the critical role of creating and maintaining the image of UTS in a highly competitive environment. Applying your strong presentation and communication skills you will represent UTS to prospective students and other key stakeholders at schools, careers markets and other Universities. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall UTS marketing effort, including the development of the UTS marketing plan. This is a great opportunity to further develop both your marketing skills and career in an organisation that values staff development, innovation and the contribution you will make. Salary range: $51,863 to $59,332 pa. The University offers salary packaging plus attractive superannuation. For further information and to apply visit: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=429716&from= |
| Karen Doherty |
| Filming in Building 10 (Old Fairfax Building) |
| There will be filming in the Building 10 foyer (old Fairfax building) this Thursday 10 December, two lifts will not be in use from 4pm -7pm. Please avoid this area where possible. There will also be filming in Building 10, level 14 (Old Fairfax Building) on the 11 December. If you have any questions please call Facilities Hire or email facilities.hire@uts.edu.au |
| Anjana Regmi |
| Last day-book sale event of Prof. David Silverman |
| A special book sale event of Prof. David Silverman You can’t miss it because it’s for you- the book sale with a special offer Three day workshop on Effective Qualitative Research is being presented by Professor David Silverman (Professor Emeritus in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths College and Visiting Professor in the Management Department at King’s College, University of London). This program is a collaborative presentation involving Prof David Silverman and the UTS Centre for Management and Organisation Studies. We are also offering a special book sale event in coordination with The Co-op Bookshop. If you are an early career academic, a PhD student or you are involved in qualitative research, you cannot miss this opportunity of a book sale. Who will benefit? · PhD students · Academics · Research organisations · Marketing professionals. Testimonials "I supervise and support a range of researchers across disciplines in mental health, mainly with reference to qualitative approaches. Doing Qualitative Research has been the single most useful text in my academic learning and now my teaching. Barely a working day goes by without me drawing on one of your many practical pointers or examples of sound practice. Thank you very much." - Dr Bridget Hamilton, Director of Nursing at St Vincent’s Health, Melbourne, and NHMRC National Institute of Clinical Studies Research Fellow, University of Melbourne. Review of Prof Silverman’s book "Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction" "Reading Silverman’s user-friendly volume is like sitting in his seminars with all eyes and all ears, reflecting on each stage of an ongoing small-scale study under his guidance with his invisible presence. His insights in doing research and the interdisciplinary nature of this book will definitely help his readers to survive academically. This is especially true for overseas students doing social science and humanities studies." - Discourse & Communication Journal, May 2008. SPECIAL OFFER Qualitative Research-3rd edition is available from this week: $75 non-members $68.25 Co-op members Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 438 For further details on Prof. David Silverman’s books published by Sage, please visit: http://www.uk.sagepub.com/authorDetails.nav?contribId=500092 Please email any enquries to: executive.development@uts.edu.au/ anjana.regmi@uts.edu.au OR call Anjana Regmi at 9514 3547 |
| Tanny Por |
| Audio Expert Brent Heber joins UTS: Pro School |
| UTS: Pro School would like to welcome one of the audio industry's most respected Pro Tools trainers, Brent Heber, to the UTS: Pro School instructor team. Heber brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the industry to UTS: Pro School, having honed his knowledge over seven years working as Avid Digidesign's local Product Specialist and Pro Audio Applications Engineer. Brent is among the few people in the world to have completed all 300 level Expert qualifications (ICON mixer, Post-Production and Music) in Pro Tools from Avid Digidesign. He is looking forward to sharing his knowledge through the Digidesign Pro School courseware and accreditation programs, from 101 to "Expert" levels. UTS: Pro School's next round of short courses will run in February 2010. For more information go to http://www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au. |
| RIO, UTS Commercial & UTS Legal |
| Level 14 closed tomorrow |
| All of Level 14 in building 1 (The Research & Innovation Office, UTS Legal, UTS Commercial and Facilities Hire) will be closed from midday tomorrow (9 December 2009) as we will be at our Staff Christmas Party. The office will be attended from 9am-12noon tomorrow, with business resuming as usual on Thursday 10 December 2009. Wishing you a Merry Christmas! |
| Yusuf Pisan |
| HCTD/Games Sudio Tutorials |
| The 6th Australasian Conference on Interactive Entertainment (IE2009) will be held at UNSW on 17-19 December. You can find the list of accepted papers and the program at http://ieconference.org/ie2009 The invited speakers to the conference will be at UTS before the conference and will also present tutorials on Monday, December 21. Tutorial 1: Interactive Digital Storytelling - An Overview by Ulrike Spierling Tutorial 2: Game Evaluation Methods Explained by Magy Seif El-Nasr For details and to apply to participate, see http://ieconference.org/ie2009/?page_id=108 |
| Yusuf Pisan |
| Games Studio: iPhone Games Project |
| Wondering what to do during the long Summer break? Interested in mobile technology, and in particular the iPhone? Love anything to do with games? Add something unique to your CV Make it stand out from the crowd! Want to get involved in a new and exciting project starting this Summer? The UTS Games Studio is setting up an iPhone Games Group this summer and is currently inviting enthusiastic and imaginative students to come and work and have fun together designing and developing iPhone games with the eventual goal of publishing them on the Appstore. For details and to apply see http://start.it.uts.edu.au/m/motd/2003794 |
| Ben Ly |
| Christmas gift ideas |
| Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? The UTS Fitness Centre has some excellent present ideas for the stocking or under the tree! Christmas Hamper 1, only $65.00 - 10 visit pass to the UTS Fitness Centre - Punch boxing gloves - A Copy of Health and Fitness magazine - Free health assessment and program - UTS fitness water bottle - Rebel Sport MVP card - Bottle of nutrient water Christmas Hamper 2, only $95.00 - 1 Month Fitness Centre membership - 1 free personal training session - UTS fitness water bottle - Free health assessment and program - Copy of Fitness and Health magazine - Rebel Sport MVP card - UTS fitness T shirt - Bottle of nutrient water Christmas Hamper 3, only $149.00 - 3 Month Fitness Centre membership - 2 one-hour personal training sessions - A copy of Health and Fitness magazine - Free consultation and program - UTS water bottle - UTS fitness sports bag - Rebel Sport MVP card - UTS fitness T shirt - UTS fitness hat |
| Tanny Por |
| UTS: Pro School - Feb 2010 session |
| Kickstart your new year with an intensive boost to your Pro Tools skills! These courses are designed for students who are serious about Digidesign’s Pro Tools and want to gain expertise in the software. Students can also become accredited through Digidesign’s certification program. Pro Tools 101 3-4 February 2010 $545 Pro Tools 110 8-10 February 2010 $1045 Deadlines close 22 January 2010 Limited opportunity for staff to receive a 10% discount. Register now to secure your place at http://www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au <http://www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au> or ask more at fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au. |
| Tanny Por |
| Apple: Final Cut Pro courses in Feb 2010 |
| UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre Start off your new year with a boost to your Apple Pro Apps skills! UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre’s next short courses are: Final Cut Pro 101 course 3-5 Feb 2010 $950.00 Final Cut Pro 101 course & later Exam $1,145.00 Final Cut Pro 300 course 17 - 19 Feb 2010 $950.00 Final Cut Pro 300 course & later exam $1,145.00 Motion 101 course 24-26 Feb 2010 $950.00 Motion 101 course & later exam $1,145.00 There are limited student and staff opportunities to receive a further 10% discount. Deadlines close 22 January 2010. Go to http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/short-courses for more info. |
| Catherine McHugh |
| Blg 10 carpark trading hours Xmas/semester break |
| Due to the Christmas/semester break the current operating hours of the car park will be reduced as follows: From Monday 14 to 24 December 2009 - 7.00am to 8.00pm From 25 December 2009 to 3 January 2010 - Closed From 4 January 2010 to 5 February 2010 - 7.00am to 8.00pm Saturdays - Closed - until early Feb 2010 Sundays - Closed Normal trading hours resume 9 February 2010. |
| Houri Boghossian |
| UTS Research Strengths site navigation survey |
| UTS is conducting a quick and simple online survey (only 10 questions) to assess the usability of a proposed navigation bar for the UTS Research Strength sites: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/index.html UTS has identified students, researchers and the general public as key users of these sites - we greatly value your feedback. And just by completing it, you will have the chance to win a $40 Myer gift certificate. Please see Terms and Conditions: http://www.research.uts.edu.au/strengths/tsandcs.html We want to receive as many responses as possible, so feel free to forward this to family and friends. We would like to reassure you that your information (such as email address) will not be made available to third parties without your consent. Thank you very much for your support. Please click on the survey link. Sincerely, Houri Boghossian Web Coordinator (Research) P: 9514 4041 Tower 1, Level 14 Broadway |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC Lecture: Listening Overlooked, Kate Lacey (UK) |
| Dr. Kate Lacey School of Media, Film and Music University of Sussex, UK: /Listening Overlooked: Rethinking media and the public sphere/ A public lecture for the Transforming Cultures Research Centre University of Technology, Sydney, Wednesday, 9 December 2009 6.00 for 6.30pm (join us for drinks from 6.00pm) UTS Building 2, Room 411 (enter via Tower Building) Abstract: Since the late nineteenth century, the recording, manipulation and transmission of sound has opened up the possibility of new industries, new prospects for commodification, new artistic practices, new cultures of listening, new subjectivities and, not least, new publics. The idea of 'the listening public' that emerged with the infant sound media has tended to be associated with the text or medium listened to, not carrying with it any particular connotations of critical practice. This paper will challenge such a restricted understanding of the audience. It will examine the discursive construction of the listening public in relation to the ongoing transformation of communications media, and will argue the case for taking listening as a critical category in thinking not just about radio and other auditory media, but about the public sphere more broadly. In short, the ambition is to amplify the specifically auditory roots of the word ‘audience,’ a word that combines the experiential with the public aspect of mediated culture. The paper will argue that there is an analytical distinction to be made between ‘listening out’ – as an attentive and anticipatory communicative disposition – and ‘listening in’ – as a receptive and mediatized communicative action. This analytical distinction, I will argue, opens up a space to consider listening as an activity with political resonance. The main argument is that listening, as a communicative and participatory act, is necessarily and inescapably political. This has nowhere more profound consequences than in balancing the normative ideal of free speech with a normative freedom of listening that encompasses both a responsibility and a right to listen. Where the freedom of speech is a right ascribed to the individual, I argue there is a freedom of listening that, by contrast, inheres in the space between individuals, and is concerned precisely with guaranteeing the context within which freedom of expression can operate not as speech, but as communication. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to transforming.cultures@uts.edu.au This is a free event. All welcome. See you there! |
| Tim Langtry |
| eResearch matters: Intersect NSW |
| As many will be aware, Intersect is the NSW coordinating body for eResearch and advanced computing services, and acts as our state portal to national advanced data and computational services including: the Australian National Data Service (ANDS), the Australian Research Collaboration Service (ARCS), and the National Computational Service (NCI). Intersect has a dedicated UTS liaison person (eResearch Analyst), Dr Kao Castle, whose role is to support the development of eResearch projects at UTS and to facilitate access to collaborative state and national services, as well as a local campus coordinator (currently Dr Tim Langtry). Intersect is actively encouraging new users, including from non-traditional HPC disciplines, as well as research students, to avail themselves of the opportunity to gain access to advanced computational facilities. If you have an interest in this area, more details are available at http://www.intersect.org.au. Intersect is currently inviting applications for HPC resources in 2010 under its merit allocation process - applications close on 8 January 2010. |
| Anjana Regmi |
| A special book sale event of Prof. David Silverman |
| You can’t miss it because it’s for you- the book sale with a special offer Three day workshop on Effective Qualitative Research (30 November - 02 December 2009) is being presented by Professor David Silverman (Professor Emeritus in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths College and Visiting Professor in the Management Department at King’s College, University of London). This program is a collaborative presentation involving Prof David Silverman and the UTS Centre for Management and Organisation Studies. We are also offering a special book sale event in coordination with The Co-op Bookshop. If you are an early career academic, a PhD student or you are involved in qualitative research, you cannot miss this opportunity of a book sale. Who will benefit? · PhD students · Academics · Research organisations · Marketing professionals. Testimonials "I supervise and support a range of researchers across disciplines in mental health, mainly with reference to qualitative approaches. Doing Qualitative Research has been the single most useful text in my academic learning and now my teaching. Barely a working day goes by without me drawing on one of your many practical pointers or examples of sound practice. Thank you very much." - Dr Bridget Hamilton, Director of Nursing at St Vincent’s Health, Melbourne, and NHMRC National Institute of Clinical Studies Research Fellow, University of Melbourne. Review of Prof Silverman’s book "Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction" "Reading Silverman’s user-friendly volume is like sitting in his seminars with all eyes and all ears, reflecting on each stage of an ongoing small-scale study under his guidance with his invisible presence. His insights in doing research and the interdisciplinary nature of this book will definitely help his readers to survive academically. This is especially true for overseas students doing social science and humanities studies." - Discourse & Communication Journal, May 2008. SPECIAL OFFER Qualitative Research-3rd edition is available from this week: $75 non-members $68.25 Co-op members (This is cheaper than what was advertised last week and the everyone who placed orders last week will be charged these prices). Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 436 Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 438 For further details on Prof. David Silverman’s books published by Sage, please visit: http://www.uk.sagepub.com/authorDetails.nav?contribId=500092 Please email any enquries to: executive.development@uts.edu.au/ anjana.regmi@uts.edu.au OR call Anjana Regmi at 9514 3547. |
| Mary Seeto |
| Reminder for AR closing for Year-end 2009 |
| Accounts Receivable - 2009 End of Year Deadlines Please be advised that the current financial year ends on 31 December 2009. To ensure that your invoice/invoice request is reflected in the 2009 Statutory Accounts, we request that all documents be sent to Accounts Receivable by Tuesday 15 December 2009. If the transaction relates to 2010 income, it must be clearly stated on the invoice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact Mary Seeto on ext. 3135 or 2888 or alternatively you can email accounts.receivable@uts.edu.au. |
| Julia Tompkins |
| Room Bookings in Chancellery |
| For those staff members wishing to book the Level 4B, or Conference Room 2/3, in the Chancellery, please contact IT and request Groupwise access. Once installed please contact me and I will give you read only access to enable you to view and book rooms. Once Outlook has been fully rolled out we will be moving to an Outlook booking system. |
| kate britton |
| ‘Yumi Piksa’ to screen on ABC this Sunday |
| UTS Project ‘Yumi Piksa’ will screen on the ABC this Sunday as part of the Scene-by-Scene Program for the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. A feature on the Yumi Piksa video workshop in Highland Papua New Guinea (PNG), recently broadcast on CNN International, will now screen on the ABC, at 5pm this Sunday, 6 December. The workshops are a collaboration between UTS and the University of Goroka (UOG) in Papua New Guinea. Yumi Piksa was created and facilitated by Verena Thomas (UTS), a PhD candidate who created the project following her work in PNG as a filmmaker. Sony Cameras and Miller Tripods provided the video equipment for the workshop. The collaboration between UTS and UOG continues to flourish. The Centre for Health Communication (UTS) has been awarded a large research grant by the PNG AIDS Council and AusAID to continue the work begun by Yumi Piksa. This new project, Komuniti Tok Piksa, led by the Centre’s Director Prof. Rick Iedema, will produce visual HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention material, using the Yumi Piksa model of training and enabling local researchers and filmmakers to produce their own material. Catch the story on the ABC, Sunday 6 December at 5pm. For further information, please contact: Kate Britton Centre for Health Communication University of Technology Sydney P: +61 2 9514 3895 E: Katherine.Britton@uts.edu.au |
| Carly Halliday |
| Harbour sailing in December |
| Friday 4 and Friday 11 December are available. Time: 1 - 4pm Max: 5 people not inc. skipper Cost: $35 Advantage; $40 UTS staff, student, alumni, $55 public. Please call 9514 1454 if you are interested or email carly.halliday@uts.edu.au |
| Mary Mackenzie |
| UTS: Handbook 2010 – order form available |
| The UTS: Handbook 2010 has been published online and an order form for the printed edition is now available. The established practice of free distribution of the printed Handbook will continue to academic staff above Associate Professor and senior staff in administrative divisions. Order forms are being emailed to Faculty Managers and Directors of administrative units however if you would like an internal order form emailed direct to you please email Publications@uts.edu.au Orders should be submitted by Monday 14 December 2009 The online Handbook is published at: http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au/ |
| Chris Chapman |
| Funeral arrangements for Alex Revel |
| The funeral arrangements for Alex Revel has now been organised: 1.30pm Friday 4 December Crematorium South Chapel cnr Memorial Ave & Field Ave Rookwood Cemetery Afterwards, meet at Reflections at Rookwood Cafe for light refreshments cnr Memorial Ave & Necropolis Drive From crematorium walk/drive 600m along Memorial Ave |
| Paul Champion |
| UniSuper financial advice |
| UniSuper has announced that their new financial advice service UniSuper Advice, is now open for business. More information is available online at http://www.unisuper.com.au/advice |
| Derretta Branche |
| Movember breakfast - Tues 1 December 2009 |
| Movember participants, team members and donors are invited to breakfast to celebrate their efforts and generous support of the Movember campaign. DVC Shirley Alexander and ABC personality and Movember supporter Adam Spencer will be attending and there will be judging of mo’s and prizes. Breakfast details are as follows; Date: Tuesday 1 December Time: 8.30am - 9.30am Venue: area adjacent Concourse Cafe (corner near glass doors), Level 3, Building 1, Broadway campus A joint initiative between Safety and Wellbeing, Equity and Diversity and UTS Union. |
| Georgia Markakis |
| Food for Fines |
| “Give a little, lose a debt!” Food for Fines is a new initiative to be trialled at the Blake Library (City Campus) and Kuring-Gai Campus Library from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 2009. The Food for Fines Campaign gives you the opportunity to hand over non-perishable food items such as canned food, jars and packeted food (no confectionery), that are undamaged and with an expiry date not before June 2010, and in return you will be able to reduce, or clear your fines. For each item donated $3 will be deducted from your fines. A maximum of $30 (ie 10 items) can be claimed. ALL donations will be given to Mission Australia, a local charity renowned for helping people who are homeless, unemployed or living in poverty. This is your chance to give just a little and reduce or clear your library fines and at the same time contribute to someone else’s chance to have a happier Christmas, so get on board! Even if you have no fines you are welcome to contribute food items to this worthy cause. For more information visit http://www.lib.uts.edu.au |
| Chris Chapman |
| Passing away of Mr. Alex Revel |
| Mr Alex Revel passed away on the evening of Saturday 28th November, after a long battle with cancer. Alex joined TAFE in 1965 working as a Technical Officer. In 1970 he and a number of other technical staff transferred to the NSWIT and was located in the Marcus Clark building at Railway Square. Alex supervised the Engineering workshop which serviced the Mechanical and Civil laboratories. In 1976 the laboratories, workshop and technical staff moved into building 2 when levels 1-3 were completed (levels 4-7 were still under construction). As a Senior Engineer he managed the Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluids Machines and Air Conditioning laboratories. He retired from full-time work in 2001 but continued to work part time at UTS until last semester. Alex was always the students friend, and spent lots of time going over labs that they had done, proof-reading their reports and their theses. His deep technical knowledge, enthusiasm for getting the job done and willingness to work very long hours earned him enduring respect and affection from the staff he worked with and countless students he helped over these long years. He will be missed by many. Funeral arrangements TBA. |
| Bernadette Yao |
| Accounts Payable 2009 end of year deadlines |
| Please be advised that the current financial year for the university, ends on 31st December 2009. In order for the University to correctly prepare the 2009 statutory accounts, all invoices that relate to the 2009 year are required to be recorded in those accounts, as either paid or accrued expenses. The following dates apply. Last date in 2009 for payment of invoices – Friday, 11 December 2009. • FSU must receive invoices before or on the 11 December 2009 to ensure payment processing before Christmas, subject to payment terms. • Invoices must be correctly coded and approved. • If you receive invoices after this date, please continue submitting them throughout December. If time permits, these invoices will be paid. Otherwise they will be accrued to your org unit as 2009 expenses (subject to the goods or services on the invoice being received in 2009). Last date for 2009 accrued invoices – Thursday, 7 January 2010. • FSU must receive invoices on or before the 7 January 2010 to guarantee they are accrued in the 2009 accounts. • Invoices must be relating to goods and services received in 2009, correctly coded, approved and clearly marked “2009”. • Please advise Bernadette Yao (ext 2878) or Michael Fanous (Ext. 2870) immediately if you receive 2009 invoices after 7 January 2010. Bernadette Yao |
| Paul Thomas |
| Seminars on Biomaterials 3 pm Monday 30th Nov |
| Visit to the Faculty of Science by Professor Dusan Bakoš and Professor Peter Šimon from Slovak University of Technology (STU) Prof. Bakoš and Prof. Šimon will present short 20 minute lectures on Monday 30 November at 3.00 pm in Room CB04.05.01 on Biomaterial Complexes in Tissue Engineering Applications Current research at STU in the field of biomaterials will be discussed with particular reference to the properties and biocompatibility of skin and bone substitutes developed in the laboratory in preclinical and clinical trials. Prof. Dušan Bakoš, Dean Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology Slovak University of Technology (STU) Physicochemical properties of biopersistent nanoparticles and their interactions with biopolymers. The effect of nanomaterials on health is currently not well understood. Opinions on their toxicity vary from “they are absolutely harmless and safe” to “it is a life game to handle them”. This problem of the toxicity of nanoparticles is analyzed in terms of their physicochemical properties and their conceivable interactions with biopolymers. From this basis a physicochemical model of the effect of nanoparticles on health is developed in order that prediction is facilitated regarding the relative risk to health. Prof. Peter Šimon, Professor of Physical Chemistry, Slovak University of Technology (STU) All are welcome to attend, so please come along. Prof. Dušan Bakoš and Prof. Peter Šimon from the Faculty of Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology at the Slovak University of Technology (STU) will be visiting UTS from 25 November to the 2 December 2009. The purpose of the visit is to develop collaboration between UTS and STU through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities. |
| Derretta Branche |
| Movember - support the MUTS team |
| During Movember (once known as November), men put down their razors for 30 days to grow a moustache with the aim of raising funds and awareness for men’s health - specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. We are in the home straight now and I'd like to thank those of you who have supported the team so far, raising $2,691 so far. If you haven't had a look on the MUTS site, why not check it out and see if there is someone in the team you would like to support. There are 2 ways in which you can donate: * Click this link http://au.movember.com/mospace/96387/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account * Write a cheque payable to Movember Foundation, referencing my Registration Number 96387 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible. A breakfast event is being held on Tuesday 1 December 2009 from 8.30am next to the Concourse Cafe for Mo Brothers and their Mo Sista supporters. Movember is now in its sixth year and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside men’s health partners, The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. To find out more information on Movember, check out http://au.movember.com. Thank you in advance for supporting the MUTS team. |
| Beverly Bachoe |
| Kuring-gai Shuttle Bus Service |
| The Night Shuttle Bus service from Kuring-gai to Broadway which runs at 7.40pm and 9.20pm will cease on Thursday 17 December 2009 and recommence on 11 January 2010 (subject to change). For further information please refer to the UTS Shuttle Bus Timetables. Mary Anne Claridge Manager Central Services Branch |
| Gail Wightman |
| FEIT Exam Results |
| Results for Spring 09 must be submitted by 11:00AM 2 Dec via http://start.it.uts.edu.au/ if you have a problem please contact Gail ext 2372 |
| Wenee Yap |
| Call for Participants: Interactive Exercises |
| The UTS Faculty of Law seeks research participants (aged 16-22) to trial its 4 x interactive online exercises. Each exercise: - will take approx. 20 mins to complete - may be undertaken remotely, via any computer with web access. Participants only need to complete ONE exercise. All participants will receive 2 x Film Tickets for their efforts. If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, please email wenee.yap@uts.edu.au by Friday Dec 4 2009. Please list your name, email & a contact number in your email. Note: Ideally, participants will be in their senior years of high school or first year of university. |
| Jim Franklin |
| Royal Society of NSW Studentship Award talks |
| This Wednesday evening three of the top postgraduate students in NSW will present short talks to the Royal Society of NSW on their award winning work. Tamara Keeley (University of Sydney) Maintaining the Genetic Diversity of the Tasmanian Devil: Development of Assisted Reproductive Technologies The steep decline in population of the Tasmanian devil has lead to research into species preservation through artificial insemination of cryopreserved spermatozoa. Tamara has developed methods to improve sperm viability and motility after cryopreservation. Tamara's research also includes the study of reproductive and stress hormones in the faeces of captive female devils. Isa Chan (UNSW) Molecular Interactions and Chirality Chirality, or ‘handedness’, is the structural characteristic of a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. It is essential to the proper functioning of living systems. Devising more efficient methods in the generation of chirally pure compounds has been of great interest in contemporary chemistry and beneficial to many key areas of science. Isa’s current research involves systematically revealing new types of weak non-covalent interactions. An alicyclic diol example will be presented, whose structure is determined simply by the solvent chosen for crystallisation. Danielle Sulikowski (Macquarie University) Spatial cognition and foraging ecology of the noisy miner Danielle has investigated the spatial cognitive abilities of the noisy miner bird. She found that the natural distribution of rewards can be used to predict the variation seen in the birds’ performance and strategies they use to complete tasks. Danielle's experiments were based on the assumption that cognitive mechanisms, as the proximate determinants of behaviour, have been shaped by evolution, to allow animals to behave in functionally adaptive ways Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009. Time: 6:30 pm Location: Roger’s Room, St Paul’s College, Sydney University. Entrance off City Road. Free parking at the College). Audience: All welcome. There is no cost for this event, however a gold coin donation is appreciated. For further information see http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/talks_2009/index_2009.html |
| Simon Watson |
| Working with Middle East students - lunchtime talk |
| UTS International is committed to increasing awareness of the diverse cultural needs of our students for all staff. Our first UTS International lunch time seminar 'Working with Middle East Students' is aimed at those staff interested in the needs of this different and growing international student group, and how to effectively understand, assist and manage them through their first semesters of study at UTS. Mr Mohsen Soliman, Program Manager from The University of Sydney’s Saudi Arabian Health Science Project, explores the lessons learned in managing this student cohort through the different levels of their study program from both a practical and an academic support perspective. UTS International - Working with Middle East Students - lunchtime talk Date: Thurs 3 December Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm Location: CB10.02.410 Notes: Light lunch will be provided Come join us for an informal but informative lunch talk and Q&A. Queries and RSVP may be directed to Mr. Simon Watson, Manager, International Business Development, UTS International simon.watson@uts.edu.au |
| Anna Yiasemides |
| UTS: Republic of Design Fashion Show - 1 December |
| UTS unveils the future names in fashion in two catwalk shows on opening night of its prestigious graduate design show the Republic of Design. 24 runway collections will introduce the fresh, creative visions from the fashion industries next crop of bright, young designers. Tickets available to purchase via http://www.moshtix.com.au Date: Tuesday 1 December Location: UTS Great Hall Time: Show 1 begins at 7.30pm (Buy tickets now: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=31709&ref=moshtix) Show 2 begins at 9.15pm (Buy tickets now: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=31708&ref=moshtix) |
| Robert Bracken |
| Building 1 - Power Shut Down |
| Building 1, City Campus – Closures over Christmas Over Christmas 2009, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2009, Building Services, FMU is organising power shutdowns in various areas of Buildings 1 in the City Campus. The power shutdowns are necessary in order to undertake essential maintenance on the various sections of the main switchboards serving this building. For reasons of safety and security the following will occur: Saturday 26 December, 7.00 am - 3.00 pm. Building 1, Levels 15 – 27 closed. No lifts will be operational in Building 1. No air conditioning in the Tower section of Bld 1. Sunday 27 December, 7.00 am - 3.00 pm. Building 1, Level 5 - 14 closed. No air conditioning in the Tower section of Bld 1. There will be no lighting or power, air conditioning or other services operating within those sections of the building in the areas indicated above as “closed”. Power to other areas of the buildings will not be affected and hence no special precautions are needed to safeguard any equipment. Temporary power to some special areas affected by the shutdown will be provided in order to maintain essential services. Arrangements for these areas should be confirmed with Building Services. If you require further details in relation to this matter please contact Robert Bracken in Building Services on ext. 3132. Building Services appreciates your cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience caused. |
| Fiona Livy |
| U: magazine survey closes today! |
| Last chance to win one of 20 movie tickets! The 2009 U: magazine survey closes today, Wednesday 25 November. Tell us what you like, what you don’t and what you want to know more about. The online survey is quick, easy and anonymous and by filling it out, you could win one of 20 movie passes. U: magazine is your magazine. We’re listening to U: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/surveys/umagazinereadershipsurvey2009/index.cfm |
| Anjana Regmi |
| A special book sale event of Prof. David Silverman |
| You can’t miss it because it’s for you- the book sale with a special offer!! Three days workshop on Effective Qualitative Research (23-25 November 2009) is being presented by PROF DAVID SILVERMAN (Professor Emeritus in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths College and Visiting Professor in the Management Department at King’s College, University of London). This program is a collaborative presentation involving Prof David Silverman and the UTS Centre for Management and Organisation Studies. We are also offering a special book sale event today in coordination with The Co-op Bookshop. If you are an early career academic, a PhD student or you are involved in qualitative research, you cannot miss this opportunity of a book sale. Who will benefit? • PhD students • Academics • Research organisations • Marketing professionals. Testimonials "I supervise and support a range of researchers across disciplines in mental health, mainly with reference to qualitative approaches. Doing Qualitative Research has been the single most useful text in my academic learning and now my teaching. Barely a working day goes by without me drawing on one of your many practical pointers or examples of sound practice. Thank you very much." - Dr Bridget Hamilton, Director of Nursing at St Vincent's Health, Melbourne, and NHMRC National Institute of Clinical Studies Research Fellow, University of Melbourne. Review of Prof Silverman's book "Interpreting Qualitative Data: Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction" "Reading Silverman's user-friendly volume is like sitting in his seminars with all eyes and all ears, reflecting on each stage of an ongoing small-scale study under his guidance with his invisible presence. His insights in doing research and the interdisciplinary nature of this book will definitely help his readers to survive academically. This is especially true for overseas students doing social science and humanities studies." - Discourse & Communication Journal, May 2008. SPECIAL OFFER Doing Qualitative Research-3rd edition is due next week. However, we do have a special offer of free postage for orders placed today. Co-op Member price- $75.00 and $80 for non-members. Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 424 Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 436 Date: Wednesday, 09 December 2009 Venue: Haymarket Campus, 1-59 Quay St, Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Inside Room 438 For further details on Prof. David Silverman’s books published by Sage, please visit: http://www.uk.sagepub.com/authorDetails.nav?contribId=500092 Please email any enquries to: executive.development@uts.edu.au/ anjana.regmi@uts.edu.au OR call Anjana Regmi at 9514 3547. |
| Annette Moore |
| Vice-Chancellor's staff forums |
| The Vice-Chancellor recently advised that he will hold all-staff forums this week: City Campus - Wednesday 25 November, 2.30 – 4pm, University Hall Kuringai Campus - Thursday 26 November, 10 – 11.30am, Large Lecture Theatre Topics will include the higher education landscape, and results of the staff and reputation surveys, followed by a Q&A session. All staff are encouraged to attend, and Ross looks forward to seeing you there. |
| Derretta Branche |
| Movember - support the MUTS team |
| During Movember (once known as November), men put down their razors for 30 days and grow a moustache with the aim of raising funds and awareness for men's health - specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Please support the MUTS team. We have raised $2,132 so far, and it would be great if we could increase that figure by the end of the month. There are 2 ways in which you can donate: * Click this link http://au.movember.com/mospace/96387/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account * Write a cheque payable to Movember Foundation, referencing my Registration Number 96387 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible. A breakfast event is being held on Tuesday 1 December 2009 from 8.30am next to the Concourse Cafe for Mo Brothers and their Mo Sista supporters. Movember is now in its sixth year and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside men's health partners, The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. To find out more information on Movember, check out http://au.movember.com. Thank you in advance for supporting the MUTS team. |
| Greg Hampshire |
| UTS CPSU Branch Annual General Meeting |
| 2009 UTS CPSU Branch Committee AGM The UTS CPSU Branch Committee Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 26 November 2009 in CB02.03.17 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. |
| Derretta Branche |
| Movember breakfast - Tuesday 1 December 2009 |
| Movember participants, team members and donors are invited to breakfast to celebrate their efforts and generous support of the Movember campaign. DVC Shirley Alexander and ABC personality and Movember supporter Adam Spencer will be attending and there will be judging of mo’s and prizes. Breakfast details are as follows; Date: Tuesday 1 December Time: 8.30am - 9.30am Venue: area adjacent Concourse Cafe (corner near glass doors), Level 3, Building 1, Broadway campus A joint initiative between Safety and Wellbeing and UTS Union. |
| Alison Atherton |
| World Wide Views on Global Warming |
| On 25 & 26 September World Wide Views on Global Warming was held to give citizens all over the world a voice on questions central to the negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, December 2009. Decisions made at COP15 will shape global climate policy for years to come and will strongly influence the economic, industrial, social and climatic development for us as citizens. It is important to give citizens around the world an opportunity to contribute with their views to the summit. The Institute for Sustainable Futures is the Australian National Partner for the World Wide Views project, which means we were responsible for organising the Australian citizens' event in Sydney. UTS was the major sponsor of World Wide Views in Australia, which was co-sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, WWF, NAB and the Victorian Department of Sustainability and the Environment. World Wide Views on Global Warming used a unique methodology that was run in 38 participating countries with face-to-face discussion between randomly selected members of the population. It was the first-ever global scale citizens consultation. The results feed directly into the debate at and around COP15. In Australia, the project was covered on ABC news and in a collection of local papers in citizens' home towns. The report from the event is now available. Visit the website to download a summary or the full report or watch a short video about the project http://www.wwviews.org.au/results or contact Alison Atherton |
| Gail Lawler |
| Vacancy: Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant |
| International Engagement, International Division The Project Coordinator/EA will assist the Director, International Engagement promote the UTS brand overseas and generate income for the University. Responsibility also involves the coordination of the function of the Director’s office. Utilising your knowledge of international education systems and their equivalences in Australian terms you will liaise with leading global universities, overseas government agencies and diplomatic missions in Australia. Applying your strong research, analysis and report writing skills, you will prepare submissions and reports for the Director, for committees and working groups to facilitate smooth and accurate communication internally and externally. On occasions this role will involve international travel, accompanying the Director and/or travelling alone. Demonstrated Chinese (Mandarin) language skills are desirable, in addition to strong oral and written English language skills. This is a full-time three year fixed-term appointment. Salary range: $60 - $70K pa, depending on skills and experience. The University offers salary packaging plus attractive 17% superannuation. For further information and to apply visit: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=425763&from= If you require further information on the position contact Leo Liu on 02 9514 1543. Closing Date: Monday, 2 December 2009 Ref No. R201109 |
| Susanna Gorman |
| December Catholic Mass at UTS |
| Catholic Mass will be celebrated in the Multifaith Worship Room, Level 3 of the Tower Building, at 1pm on Tuesday 1st December. Everyone welcome. This will be the last Mass organised by the UTS Mass Group for 2009. Monthly Mass will resume in February 2010. Enquiries to Susanna.Gorman@uts.edu.au |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Records Awareness Sessions for City and Kuring-gai |
| The last bi-monthly Records Management Awareness Sessions for 2009 has been organised. These sessions are designed to give staff an overview of the University's records management program, staff responsibilities, legislative compliance, and policies and procedures. All staff are encouraged to attend a session. This is a good opportunity to get an overview of how the records system works and what is required from you to ensure records are created, captured and managed appropriately. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Friday 27 November 2009 Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: City Campus, CM05D.01.31 Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009 Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Kuring-gai Campus, KG02.02.43. Please email your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au, or RSVP via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. Note: The City session will be followed by a one hour Records Contact User Group Session. This additional session is designed for Records Contacts to discuss issues and be informed of progress on records projects at UTS. This will be advertised directly to Records Contacts via email. RSVP to this session is also required. |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Privacy Awareness Session for Kuring-gai |
| An additional Privacy Awareness Session has been organised for 2009 at the Kuring-gai Campus. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover UTS and legislative frameworks relating to privacy and staff responsibilities. If you work at the Kuring-gai campus and have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009 Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm Location: Kuring-gai campus, KG02.02.43 Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au or via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. |
| Fiona Livy |
| Last chance to WIN movie tickets |
| U: magazine is your magazine. Complete the quick, easy and anonymous online U: magazine survey and you could WIN one of 20 movie passes. Tell us what you like, what you don’t and what you want to know more about. Hurry, the U: survey closes this Wednesday 25 December. We’re listening to U: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/surveys/umagazinereadershipsurvey2009/index.cfm |
| Estee Telford |
| DAB Staff Farewell Party |
| Invitation Professor Desley Luscombe, Dean of the Faculty of Design, Architecture& Building invites you to join us in saying farewell to Peter Burgess, Patrick Healy, Kevan Heathcote, Val Horidge, Sandra Kaji-O’Grady, Douglas Tomkin and Ross Trembath with a cocktail function. Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Time: 4:30pm – 6pm Venue: Level 4 outside courtyard, DAB Building, 702 – 730 Harris Street, Ultimo. RSVP: Friday, 4th December 2009 via email estee.telford@uts.edu.au |
| Shirley Alexander |
| Vice-Chancellor's learning and teaching grants |
| I am very pleased to announce the Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Grants which will replace the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund grants that were available from 2007-2009. Three types of grants will be available for 2010: Small learning and teaching grants of up to $10,000 Learning communities/communities of practice in emerging technologies $10,000 Strategic learning and teaching grants of $50,000-$100,000, including one project to be funded on internationalisation of the curriculum Applications close on Thursday December 10 at 10am for the Small grants and Learning Communities, and for Expressions of Interest in the Strategic grants Guidelines and application forms are available from http://www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/ltpf/index.html |
| Jan McClelland |
| Research Seminar: Coverage of the environment |
| How the Australian media covered Environment and Climate Change in 2009 Wednesday November 25: 3.30pm - 5:30pm Venue: CCS Conference Room, Mary Ann House, Level 3, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo. A Public Research Seminar by the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism and the Global Environmental Journalism Initiative. All welcome. Chair: Dr Libby Lester, Department of Journalism, Media and Communications at the University of Tasmania Elaine McKeon - How the Australian media covered Ian Plimer’s book, 'Heaven and Earth: Global Warming - The Missing Science' Jahnnabi Das - A Comparison of how The Australian newspaper and the Bangldeshi Daily Star covered rivers in June, 2009. Philip Chubb and Chris Nash: Bush Fires and Climate change, how The Australian covered the story. Libby Lester is the author of 'Giving Ground: Media and Environmental Conflict in Tasmania'. Jahnnabi Das teaches media studies at UTS and is doing her doctorate comparing the coverage of rivers in Bangladesh and Australia. Chris Nash is the Professor of Journalism and Philip Chubb is an Associate Professor in Journalism at Monash University. |
| Fiona Livy |
| U: magazine survey closing soon |
| Complete the U: magazine survey and WIN one of 20 movie passes. Tell us what you like, what you don’t and what you want to know more about. The online survey is quick, easy and anonymous and by filling it out, you could win one of 20 movie passes. U: magazine is your magazine. We’re listening to U: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/surveys/umagazinereadershipsurvey2009/index.cfm |
| Jann Joy |
| EHS for supervisors and managers |
| Safety and Wellbeing (formerly known as Environment, Health and Safety) will be conducting an EHS training session for supervisors and managers at the City campus. This session is for all academic and support staff with supervisory or managerial responsibilities. It will enhance your knowledge and practical application of the health and safety system at UTS and the tools and resources available to help you fulfil your health and safety responsibilities. Areas covered include: · legislation · supervisor and manager responsibilities · risk management approach at UTS, and the · EHS planning process. Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2009 Time: 9.30-11.30am Venue: Building 10, level 6.room 295 Should you require further clarification about which course or would like to register to attend, please email Tina McDonald tina.mcdonald@uts.edu.au |
| Richard Birrell |
| Gifts & Benefits - Should I accept that Xmas Gift? |
| Gifts and Benefits Offered to Staff There are a number of regulatory requirements and expected behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct that govern situations in which it is appropriate for staff in public institutions, like universities, to accept benefits and gifts from third parties. The ‘UTS Gifts and Benefits - Vice-Chancellor’s Operational Directives’ make it easier for staff to meet these requirements, and to enable the University to fulfil its own obligations: http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/giftsandbenefits.html All staff should ensure they are familiar with these Directives, especially at this time of the year. If you have any questions regarding the ‘UTS Gifts and Benefits - Vice-Chancellor’s Operational Directives’, please contact me on extension 1249. Richard Birrell Manager, Policy and Secretariat Governance Support Unit |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Educational Challenges & Mobile Learning |
| UTS Public Lecture 6pm–7:30pm Thursday 26/11/09 UTS Broadway, Building 2 Lecture Theatre 2.4.13 Speaker: Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Open University UK, Topic: Educational Challenges and the Mobile Learning Response As education struggles to re-shape itself in response to the perceived challenges of the early 21st century, we can take some comfort in the knowledge that many learners have a good understanding of how ubiquitous mobile technologies can support their learning, and they are willing to share this with others. Our ongoing research with mature learners and teachers gives insights into emergent practices that have implications for all those involved in the design of learning technology and working in education. Learners are increasingly in a position to engage in activities motivated by their personal circumstances and needs, including those arising from mobility and travel. This leads to a variety of uses of mobile devices inside and outside the classroom, in flexible and spontaneous forms of learning, often crossing boundaries between formal and informal learning and between different cultures of use. Foreign language learning is a good case in point. By looking at how language learning is changing, and could change, we can see the transformation that is possible but also the challenges that need to be understood. Biography: Agnes Kukulska-Hulme is Professor of Learning Technology and Communication in the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University, UK, and Co-Head of the Technology Enhanced Learning Group. She has been working in mobile learning since 2001, leading several research projects investigating mobile learning innovation at The Open University and across the UK. Her recent work includes co-editing the book 'Researching Mobile Learning: Frameworks, Tools and Research Designs' (2009) and a special issue of ReCALL on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (2008). She has led numerous projects investigating innovative and emergent practice with learning technologies in post-16 education. Her original discipline background is in foreign language teaching and learning and from this perspective she has a long standing research interest in effective communication with technology and the experiences of non-technical users. Enquiries: andrew.litchfield@uts.edu.au |
| IOSARN |
| IOSARN Annual Lecture Gyanendra Pandey 24/11/09 |
| The Indian Ocean and South Asia Research Network is pleased to announce its annual lecture to be given by: Professor Gyandra Pandey (Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of History, Emory University, Atlanta) The politics of difference: Reflections on the Dalit and African American struggles Tuesday 24 November, 6.00 for 6.30pm UTS, Room 4.11, Bldg.2, Level 4 Join us for drinks from 6.00pm RSVP required: Cornelia.Betzler@uts.edu.au Abstract: The notion of difference suggests variety, indeterminacy, play. In public life, however, the concept has for long been appropriated to notions of cultural minority, following from cultural deviance, in the context of claims to national homogeneity. I want in this lecture to examine the complicated history of this discourse, its deployment and its effects; the multiplicity and ever-changing nature of what are described as minorities and minority positions; and the numerous grids along which these classifications operate. I shall argue that in re-thinking the diverse locations and uses of the proclamation of difference, the example of the classically subaltern communities – dalits, blacks, conquered indigenous populations, women – has something unusual to tell us, given their uncertain and changing status as ‘minorities’, as insiders/outsiders who are essential to the continuance of a given social and economic order, and yet have to be confined to a subordinate or marginalized place within it precisely for the maintenance of established structures and relations of power. The examples I take up are the Dalit and African American struggles in India and the USA. What happens to the idea of ‘difference’ – or ‘minority’, to which it is commonly reduced – when it is not already visible as a historically or biologically (or ideologically) established truth, but has instead to be constituted as a political category by the marginalized and the disenfranchised (in the broadest sense of those terms)? What, in a word, are the politics of difference? This is a free public event. All are welcome. Please distribute widely through your networks. Refreshments will be provided. For more information on IOSARN please visit: http://www.iosarn.com |
| Garry Irwin |
| 2009 UTS Staff Social Club Christmas Party |
| Want to have a great time! Want to have lots of fun with your fellow colleagues! Then come along to the annual UTS Staff Social Club Christmas Party being held on Friday 4 December at The Mercure Hotel Sydney, 818 George St, Railway Square (Level 2 Grand Central Room) from 12 noon to 6.00pm. Members cost is a minimal $10 with non-members $150. A massive Christmas buffet with delicious food and drinks, Christmas hampers, pool tables, "live" entertainment throughout the afternoon. There is a beach party theme as well. Tickets are available from the following staff: Buildings 1 / 2 and 3: Tim Bayfield - 0419 430519 Bruce Hammond x 2080, Darren Dadley x 7924, Rosa Bow x 9850, Peter Shaw x 1003 Building 4 - Era Koirala x 1787 Building 5 - Mark Christopher x 3365 Building 6 - Mark Crocker x 8796 Building 10 - Bev Hannon x 3626 / Michelle Kennerley x 2867 Kuring-gai - Rhonda Wilson x 4224 How do you save the difference, you ask? Become a member of the UTS Staff Social Club for 2010. Contact our Membership Officer, Bruce Hammond on x 4373 for further information. |
| Geoff |
| Backchat the Union's food and beverage offerings |
| Please help us to serve you better. UTS Union needs to know what you think of our food and beverage outlets and offerings in order to constantly improve on what we do. Your feedback to us by completing a quick questionnaire will help as we aim to improve our service, product offering, value, hours of operation and facilities to best meet your expectations. The questionaire and submissions boxes are now located in each Union operated food and beverage outlet and will soon be available from our web site to download as well. Thank you. |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC Seminar: Theo van Leeuwen/Emilia Djonov, 25/11 |
| TfC invites you to the last seminar in the TfC 2009 seminar series given by Theo van Leeuwen and Emilia Djonov (UTS): 'The Semiotics of Texture according to PowerPoint' Wednesday, 25 November, noon-2.00pm, 10 Quay St, Level 2, large meeting area. Bring your lunch and join us for light refreshments from 12.00 noon, leading into the seminar at 12.30pm. Seminar Abstract The term 'texture' is often used synaesthetically, to describe visual and aural as well as tactile qualities. But while tactile, visual and aural texture have been studied separately, the relation between them remains largely unexplored. As part of our research into the way the design of PowerPoint structures the uses of layout, colour, animation and other modes of expression in PowerPoint presentations, we are developing parameters for describing tactile surface structure and visual texture and comparing their meaning-making potential. As new technologies increasingly limit tactile experience and expand the importance of the visual, it is important to understand the semiotic and affective potential of resources such as texture and their translatability across media. We will illustrate our account with an analysis of the way texture is presented as a fill option for shapes and backgrounds in MS PowerPoint for Windows from 1992 to 2007. Please RSVP to Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au See you there. Visit the TfC News & Events page for further events: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/index.html |
| Ilaria Vanni |
| Public Lecture on Second Life, 26/11/09, 6.00pm |
| As part of the UTS Communities of Practice/Learning Communities in Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning grant No Place Like Home Point: Creating a Community in Second Life, Larry Johnson, New Media Consortium CEO, will deliver a public lecture at UTS on the use of virtual worlds in higher education. Title: Down the Rabbit Hole … …or how the NMC took the red pill, got a Second Life, and found love on the 3D web Where: CB01.04.06 When: 26 November 2009, 6.00pm. Laurence F. Johnson, Ph.D. The New Media Consortium Dr. Larry Johnson is Chief Executive Officer of the New Media Consortium (NMC), an international consortium of colleges, universities, museums, research centers, and other learning-focused organizations dedicated to using new technologies to inspire, energize, stimulate, and support learning and creative expression. He is an acknowledged expert on the effective application of information technology in higher education, and has authored a number of books, monographs, and articles on that topic. Dr. Johnson has over 25 years of experience in the higher education arena, having served in roles from faculty to dean, CIO, provost, and president. Down the Rabbit Hole … …or how the NMC took the red pill, got a Second Life, and found love on the 3D web. For more than four years, the New Media Consortium (NMC) has led the largest educational project of its kind in any virtual world — the NMC Campus Project — in which hundreds of institutions and over 15,000 educators and students from over 50 countries share ideas, work, and learn every day in the virtual world of Second Life®. The international project is widely recognized as the preeminent example of how to maximize the potential of virtual worlds for education. In April 2008, Dr. Larry Johnson, CEO of the NMC and director of NMC Virtual Worlds, was invited to testify before the US Congress, along with Philip Rosedale, the inventor of Second Life, on the nature and state of virtual worlds, and where they might be going. The project has been recognized with a variety of prestigious awards, including the Palm D’Or from the World Intraverse Association, Europe’s largest virtual world forum, for its many contributions to the understanding of virtual worlds. Join Johnson to learn what is driving interest in the emerging landscape of virtual worlds, the game-changing ways they are being used, where they are heading, and why he believes the emerging 3D web represents as profound an opportunity, as profound a driver of changes in the ways we think, learn, and work, as any technology that has ever preceded it. |
| Helen Morrissey |
| 2010 UTS wall planner |
| The wall planners will be available from the Marketing & Communication Unit from mid January 2010. Price $3.oo To obtain an order form please email Arlene.McInherny@uts.edu.au or call ext. 1604. The UTS Union retail shops will also be selling the wall planners in the new year. |
| Pauline O'Loughlin |
| Asylum seekers, refugees and technology |
| You are invited to the launch of 'Technology’s Refuge: the use of technology by asylum seekers and refugees' by Linda Leung, Cath Finney Lamb and Liz Emrys. This publication investigates the use of information communication technologies by refugees during flight and displacement, and in settlement. It reveals struggles to get news on their families and friends and to maintain contact. Time: 3.30pm to 4.15pm Date: Friday, 27 November Venue: Blackfriars Campus, Blackfriars Street, Chippendale RSVP: shopfront@uts.edu.au or 9514 2903 by 23 November. |
| Liz Hurley |
| Career development for UTS staff |
| Would you like to gain a nationally recognised Certificate qualification at zero $$ cost to you? Origin HR, in conjunction with UTS HR are offering you the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration or Financial Services. Benefits to you: • Attainment of a nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification • Development of new skills and national recognition of existing skills • Improved proficiency in areas of customer service, professional conduct, client relations, and IT • $0 personal cost • Low weekly time commitment (1hr/wk) • Self-paced, time flexible • Dedicated Origin HR training manager to support your learning • Ongoing ‘open’ access to training units after qualifications are completed Who can access this opportunity? Anyone without a recognised tertiary qualification. Origin’s certificate qualifications are designed for staff looking to attain national recognition for key skill sets as outlined in the course guides. How to get involved? Origin HR will be holding an information and registration of interest session. When? Room CB10.02.460 on Wednesday 25 November 2009 If you would like to attend please rsvp to liz.hurley@uts.edu.au by Deadline: Monday 23 November 2009. |
| Holly Williams |
| Art-filled venue for hire: UTS Gallery |
| Hold your Christmas function surrounded by a dynamic photography exhibition at UTS Gallery. Located on level 4 of Building 6 with easy access from Harris Street, the gallery is available for hire for small cocktail-type functions between 17 and 24 December. Please contact Holly Williams on ext 1652 or see the UTS Gallery website for more information. http://www.utsgallery.uts.edu.au/gallery/contact/hire.html |
| Sarah Gadd |
| Christmas Volunteer (The Smith Family) |
| Each year The Smith Family provides UTS with the opportunity for staff to contribute to help with the packing and delivery of The Smith Family Christmas Hampers. This year UTS has been offered two of the (highly sought after) volunteer positions: one position of toy sorting and one position of delivering Christmas hampers. UTS volunteers will be required on Friday 18 December 2009 from 9:30am – 3:00pm at Munro Pavilion, Homebush. Early responses are encouraged as volunteering places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to volunteer and are available at the above times please contact Sarah Gadd, in the Equity and Diversity Unit for further information on the volunteering program on extension 7611 or Sarah.Gadd@uts.edu.au |
| Sarah Gadd |
| Online mentoring (The Smith Family) |
| The Smith Family and UTS invite you to be part of an exciting new online mentoring program – eMentoring. The Smith Family hosts this online mentoring program in partnership with IBM. This program is offered to senior high school students from low socio-economic status areas. It aims to support and inform students who are beginning to formulate their post-school plans by pairing them with active members of the workforce who can offer encouragement, advice and share the benefits of their experiences. As a mentor you will work together with your student on activities regarding their future career and other personal development topics. The majority of interaction takes place online through specifically designated and monitored chat rooms and message boards. Mentors will receive full training and support from The Smith Family. This is a great chance to share your knowledge and experience with someone who can really benefit. The first round of applications are due on Friday, 27 November 2009, and the second round close on Friday, 29 January 2010. What is my commitment? The program will run for two consecutive school terms. There will be a two-week break during the school holidays. As a mentor you commit to: • a minimum time commitment of 70 minutes per week in order to utilise the chat room mentors will need to be available during their students' class hours • two training sessions that go for two-and-a-half hours at the beginning of the program (evening) • three two-hour face-to-face meetings with your student unless you are matched with a student from a cohort with no face-to-face interaction. “‘I think that the mentoring program is a great way for students to learn about after school life.” iTrack student “The program has been a great experience and I look forward to more opportunities like this in the future.” iTrack mentor Come along to the information session on Monday, 23 November from 12:30pm-1:30pm in CB01.27.15. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for the information session by Thursday, 19 November 2009 to Sarah Gadd and include any dietary requirements. For more information visit The Smith Family website. Or contact Sarah Gadd in the Equity and Diversity Unit on 9516 7611. |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Privacy awareness sessions for City and Kuring-gai |
| An additional privacy awareness session has been organised for 2009 at the Kuring-gai campus. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover UTS and legislative frameworks relating to privacy and staff responsibilities. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into one of the following sessions: Date: Thursday, 19 November 2009 [advertised previously] Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm Location: City campus, CB04.02.33 Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009 Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm Location: Kuring-gai campus, KG02.02.43 Please email your RSVP to Deborah Edwards or via the training link on the University Records website. |
| Jann Joy |
| Outlook mail and calendar training |
| * LAST SESSIONS FOR THE YEAR * Outlook 2007 is the University’s new application for staff to send and receive emails, book calendar events and utilise task organisation. This training session will familiarise you with the look and feel of the Outlook 2007 mail and calendar application. As well as some new features, the session will also cover the new approach to storage that has been introduced with the Microsoft Exchange Server. Prerequisite: To attend this training session staff must have had the Outlook 2007 application loaded on their PCs and have had their old mail and calendar events migrated to the new server. Two sessions are available. Date: Tuesday, 8 December 2009 Time: 2pm-4.30pm Venue: Blackfriars OR Date: Thursday, 10 December 2009 Time: 10.30am-12pm Venue: Blackfriars Contact: novie.lawari@uts.edu.au |
| Jann Joy |
| EHS essential training (generic) |
| * LAST SESSION FOR THE YEAR * Safety and Wellbeing (formerly known as Environment, Health and Safety) will be holding an EHS essentials (generic) training and information session at City campus, Broadway. This session, open to all staff, covers the basics for those of us working in an office, such as: · finding and fixing hazards · reporting accidents and incidents · first aid and emergency response · setting up your workstation, and · manual handling tips. The session will be held on: Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2009 Time: 2-3pm Venue: Building 10, Level 6, Room 295 (near reception) If you are interested in attending this session please RSVP to Tina McDonald. |
| Centre of Management & Organisation Studies |
| Reminder: CMOS seminar this Wednesday at 11am |
| The next seminar in the CMOS seminar series will be be presented by Dr Robert McMurray (The York Management School) on his work ’Tracing Experiences of Change - A Process Philosophy Perspective’. For over three decades public services have been the subject of unprecedented change. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the English National Health Service (NHS) where, despite the effort expended on change, there is growing evidence that such restructuring is largely ineffective. Drawing on a study of culture modification in the English NHS, this paper utilizes Chia’s (1999) account of the metaphysics of processual change to consider why attempts to restructure public services are not always successful. The paper contributes to our understanding of public management reform by considering how an ontology of becoming, and a loosening of control, might alter how we approach reforming. Further, the paper offers a theoretical justification for the use of standard research methods for novel processual ends. The paper concludes with a reflection on the implications of a processual perspective for the future management, organisation and study of change in public administration. Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2009 Time: 11am–12pm Venue: 5B.04.36 (Building 5, Block B, level 4, room 36) For further information, please visit the centre's website. To assist with arrangements, please confirm your attendance to cmos@uts.edu.au. |
| Brooke Upton |
| Seminar: accessibility and the Sydney Opera House |
| 'Positioning Disability Access at Centre Stage: A case of inclusive organisational change at a global icon - the Sydney Opera House'. Jenny Spinak BSW is program manager accessibility at the Sydney Opera House. Three years on from the implementation of the Sydney Opera House access strategic plan, Jenny will discuss some of the strategies used to make a world heritage building and dynamic performing arts venue an inclusive experience for all audience members. These strategies extend beyond eliminating physical barriers to include access to services and information, ticket pricing, programming and cultural awareness. Date: Thursday, 19 November 2009 Time: 4pm-5pm, followed by light refreshments Venue: UTS - The Dean’s Unit, Faculty of Business, Boardroom B503, Haymarket Campus Cost: free RSVP: brooke.upton@uts.edu.au http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/research/seminars/ |
| Gail Lawler |
| Vacancy: Accounting Professional, FSU |
| UTS is seeking an experienced management accountant to work in partnership with administrative divisions across the University to provide strategic financial advice and analysis, robust financial management systems and key financial reporting. In this role you will apply sound accounting knowledge and communication skills to ensure divisional management have the required management information and tools to make business-aligned decisions and contribute to the success of the University, while meeting statutory financial obligations. This position is offered as a maternity leave replacement fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity until the end of 2010. Salary range: $74,684 to $85,058 per annum. The University offers salary packaging plus attractive superannuation. For further information and apply visit the online job description. Ref No. R111109 |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Records awareness sessions for City and Kuring-gai |
| The last bi-monthly records management awareness sessions for 2009 have been organised. These sessions overview the University's records management program, staff responsibilities, legislative compliance, and policies and procedures. All staff are encouraged to attend a session. This is a good opportunity to understand how the records system works and what is required from you to ensure records are created, captured and managed appropriately. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Friday, 27 November 2009 Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: City campus, CM05D.01.31 Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2009 Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Kuring-gai campus, KG02.02.43 Please email your RSVP to Deborah Edwards or RSVP via the training link on the University Records website. Note: The City session will be followed by a one hour Records contact user group session. This additional session is designed for Records contacts to discuss issues and be informed of progress on records projects at UTS. This will be advertised directly to Records contacts via email. RSVP to this session is also required. |
| Fiona Livy |
| Win one of 20 movie passes |
| U: magazine is YOUR magazine. Tell us what you like, what you don’t and what you want to know more about. The online survey is quick, easy and anonymous and by filling it out, you could win one of 20 movie passes. We’re listening to U http://surveys.uts.edu.au/surveys/umagazinereadershipsurvey2009/index.cfm |
| Paul Botros |
| Dell client roadmap presentation 19/11/2009 |
| Hello all, Dell has organised a client road map presentation. Below is an agenda that will be covered by Dell. Lunch will also be provided so please email me paul.botros@uts.edu.au if you would like to attend so I can organise catering. • IT simplification • Green IT • Notebook roadmap & overview • Workstation roadmap & overview • Desktop roadmap & overview • Flexible computing solutions • Employee purchase program update • Q & A Room: CB02.03.17 Date: Thursday 19/11/2009 Time: 11:00-12:30 Lunch:12:30-1:00 |
| Jann Joy |
| Entourage mail and calendar training - Mac users |
| *Final session for this year * Entourage Content: . background of old system and new system for migration context . Customisation of the new environment . Current views and navigation . Create signatures and make one a default . Resend messages . Create groups for sending email to a list of people . Create and manage meeting request . Recurring appointment or meeting request . Free/Busy (scheduling) calendar events . Share calendar or mail . Out of Office Assistant Date: Tuesday, 1 December Two sessions Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm OR Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm Date: Wednesday, 2 December One session Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Venue: Building 10, level 5, room 330 To register email: novie.lawari@uts.edu.au |
| Tracie Conroy |
| Improving UTS' online environment - access for all |
| Are you an academic using UTSonline? Or do you manage or edit your unit’s website? Are you aware of your responsibilities with regards to accessibility, particularly in light of recent legislative changes? Want to hear from an expert about how easy it is, and what the benefits are? ....then come along to either a hands-on workshop or seminar looking at ways of making sure the UTS virtual environment is accessible for everybody. Elaine Pearson, from the Accessibility Research Centre at Teesside University in the UK will facilitate the two sessions. Elaine is an expert in the field and Teesside Uni has just been awarded UK University of the Year for 2009. If you work on a UTS website then you’ll probably find the hands-on workshop just the thing. If you are in a manager’s role, then attending the afternoon seminar will inform you about your responsibilities and how easily they can be achieved. However, you are most welcome to attend whichever session appeals to you most. Hands-on workshop: Venue: CB04.03.38 (computer lab) Date: Thursday 26 November Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Or Seminar: Venue: CB10.2.330 Date: Thursday 26 November Time: 2pm – 5pm RSVP to Tracie.Conroy@uts.edu.au by 20 November. Please note numbers will be limited, particularly for the hands-on session. |
| Teresa Irwin |
| Expressions of Interest - Acting Dean UGS |
| Expressions of interest are invited from eligible staff members for appointment to this Acting Position - Strategic leadership focus - Shape the future success of research education – Promote innovation in UTS postgraduate research The University Graduate School promotes innovation and excellence in research education. It does so through developing and maintaining a University-wide approach to quality assurance in research education in the context of the broader UTS research environment and through developing and implementing a research training agenda in conjunction with the faculties and the UTS Research and Research Training Committee. Providing foresight and leadership, the Dean of the University Graduate School is responsible for building the University’s research profile. The Acting Dean will have a strong strategic focus and will lead the University in the achievement of its strategic objectives relating to research degrees. This is a fixed-term position from January to June 2010, or the appointment of the Dean, whichever occurs first. Expressions of interest: Expressions of interest should be 2-3 pages, briefly outlining 1. Your suitability for the position. 2. How you see the UGS developing in the future. 3. An outline of the issues you see facing UTS in the area of research education. 4. How the UGS should work in concert with the broader DVC-Research portfolio and support the implementation of the broader research strategy Please submit your expression of interest to Professor Attila Brungs (Attila.Brungs@uts.edu.au) by 23 November 2009. You may wish to have an initial talk with Professor Attila Brungs (+612 9514 1257) or Professor Mark Tennant (+612 9514 1334) prior to submitting your expression of interest. For additional information and a copy of the position description on the role please contact Professor Attila Brungs on +612 9514 1257 Closing date: 23 November 2009 |
| Geoff Brooke-Smith |
| Mountain bike winners announcement |
| Congratulations to Sayed Ehsan, Laura Fisk and Amy Tulloct, all UTS students, for each winning a new mountain bike in our recent eateries and cafes sports and health drinks promotion. Keep an eye out for them on campus riding their black Malvern Stars. Thank you to all participants who entered. |
| Katrina Waite |
| UTS Teaching and Learning Forum 2009 - Reminder |
| Registration is now open for the UTS Teaching and Learning Forum: UTS Model of Learning which will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 2009. This year’s forum promises to be another exciting event with papers, panel discussions, roundtables and posters by staff from across UTS. In addition, we have two invited keynote speakers: Embedding graduate attributes Simon Barrie, University of Sydney Assessing for future learning David Boud, University of Technology, Sydney Form registration is online at: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=5036 Further information is available on the forum website: http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/learnteach/forum/ |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Next Privacy Awareness Session |
| The next Privacy Awareness Session has been organised. This will be the last session for 2009. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover UTS and legislative frameworks relating to privacy and staff responsibilities. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Thursday 19 November 2009 Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm Location: City campus, CB04.02.33 Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au or via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. |
| Margaret Coffey |
| Fundraising Policy and Recognition Naming Policy |
| At its August 2009 meeting, Council approved two new policies: • Fundraising Policy • Recognition Naming Policy These policies are located on the central website at http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/index.html both alphabetically by title and by classification –in this case under ‘Development activities’. Margaret Coffey Senior Governance and Policy Advisor x1236 |
| Mark Lillis |
| Creating sustainable cities: a free public lecture |
| A free public lecture by Peter Madden, CEO of Forum for the Future Thursday 12 November 2009, 6pm University Hall, Building 4, 745 Harris Street, Ultimo RSVP by Wednesday 11 November rsvp@britishcouncil.org.au or (02) 9326 2022 Peter Madden, Chief Executive of visionary UK organisation Forum for the Future, will be visiting Australia in November for a series of public lectures that explore how a low-carbon future might look. Peter Madden has 20 years experience working on sustainability in government, business and the voluntary sector. As Chief Executive of Forum For The Future, he works with major businesses, government bodies and city administrations to look at how the future could be different and find solutions to environmental problems. In this talk, Peter will look at sustainability in cities. The world is becoming ever more urban, as millions of people leave the countryside for the fast-growing mega-cities. It is clear that the world has to learn to live together in cities in ways that work for people and the environment. Peter will set out some of the challenges facing our major cities – such as climate change, food security and sustainable transport. He will ask what defines a ’sustainable city’ and look at some of the theoretical approaches to urban sustainability. He will draw on some best practice examples from the UK and Europe, including the work of Forum For The Future, to highlight the cutting edge responses and look at the recipe for success. In doing this, he will ask how we ’retrofit’ our existing cities as well as build new green settlements. Peter will look at the roles of different sectors – business, government and civil society – in making our cities work. He will conclude by examining some of the opportunities for the cities that show leadership on sustainability. Presented by the British Council, UTS and the Creative Industries Innovation Centre in association with the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab and The Victorian Government. |
| Tanny Por |
| Limited spaces left for Final Cut Pro and Pro Tool |
| There are a limited number of spaces left for the Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro courses in November. Book now to reserve your place- 10% staff/student discounts still available in some courses Go to http://www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au FCP 101 25- 27 November 2009 Pro Tools 101, 110, 201 & 210P 25 November - 9 December 2009 Further courses have been opened for February 2010 Final Cut Pro 101 3-5 February 2010 FCP 300 17-19 February 2010 Motion 101 24-26 February 2010 Pro Tools 101 3-4 February 2010 |
| Sanchia Woolley |
| Reminder to lodge your Vital Records |
| This is a reminder that all original signed contracts and agreements memorandum of understanding, and other vital records, (not including staff contracts), are to be lodged with University Records as part of the university’s Vital Records Program. The Faculty or business unit which holds the original document is responsible for lodging the original document with University Records and placing a copy of the contract or agreement on your area’s official file with all other supporting documents. To lodge a vital record, please complete the Vital Records Lodgement form which can be accessed on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/forms/vitalrecordlodgment.pdf. For more information on Vital Records see http://www.records.uts.edu.au/procedures/vital/index.html. Or for further assistance, contact Sanchia Woolley on extension 1243 or Sanchia.Woolley@uts.edu.au |
| Yoshita Oza |
| End of CenSoC Seminar Series 2009 |
| Centre for the Study of Choice (CenSoC) Seminar Series 2009 Please note that the 2009 CenSoC Seminar Series is over and there will be no more presentations this year. We will be organising the next set of seminars early next year. CenSoC Seminar Schedule: http://www.censoc.uts.edu.au/events/seminars.html |
| Marie Manidis |
| Farewell drinks for Monika Bednarek |
| Monika Bednarek is leaving us soon. Please join us for farewell drinks to say goodbye to Monika on Friday 13 November 2009. We will meet in the Level 5 space, Building 10 from 3pm onwards... Please RSVP Sue Hood (Sue.Hood@uts.edu.au) or Marie Manidis (Marie.Manidis@uts.edu.au) if you can make it. |
| Chivonne Watt |
| Women in Project Management (WiPM) master class |
| A reminder that the Project Management Institute are holding a master class titled "Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Stakeholder Engagement- How vital are they to successful project delivery?" When: Wednesday 2 December 2009, 8:45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. (Registration 8:15 a.m.) Venue: UTS, Room CB06.04.07. This master class features three dynamic speakers from the public and private sectors who will showcase some of their high profile (infrastructure, IT and people & change) projects, and explore key strategies to help set up your projects for success. Items to be covered include: • How to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and interfaces? • The importance of communication and people interaction • Key leadership challenges in a turbulent environment • How to influence others and enhance your leadership skills? • How to make change stick? Presenters: Paul Gilberston – CEO, NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce Linda Price – Group Vice President, Executive Programs Asia Pacific, Gartner Debra Eckersley – PWC Partner, People and Change Panel Members: Vivienne King -GGM Strategy & Service Development, RailCorp Chivonne Watt - Lecturer in Project Management, UTS School of the Built Environment Paul Gilberston - CEO, NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce To Register: go to http://sydney.pmichapters-australia.org.au/ choose ‘Credit Card Payments’, then choose WiPM Master Class Cost: PMI Members $25; Guests $55 (includes Morning Tea and Lunch) |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC lunchtime seminar - Anne Rutherford, 18/11/09 |
| TfC lunchtime seminar - Anne Rutherford The TfC lunchtime seminar series invite you join us for a seminar given by Dr Anne Rutherford (University of Western Sydney) at the TfC Bagel: Ten Canoes and the Ethnographic Photographs of Donald Thomson: 'animate thought' and 'the light of the world'" This paper explores the genesis of the film Ten Canoes in the photographs taken by anthropologist Donald Thomson, in Arnhem Land, in the 1930s. Thomson's images profoundly informed the look and content of the film, and the paper traces this genealogy in order to identify a 'cultural imaginary' at work in the film. The paper examines the assumption that the codes of ethnographic film and photography produce the sense of a pristine, timeless past of traditional Indigenous life and that, in an endlessly recursive process, these codes are recycled in the film. I argue that a close study of Thomson's original photographs reveals an approach to photography and to culture that dramatically exceeds the boundaries of the detached anthropological/scientific gaze. Thomson's vision is a highly tactile one. His images are as much an encounter with the light of the world as they are a document of a time, an environment and a culture; his lens is as much an organ of touch as an instrument of observation. In a remarkable example of what Tim Ingold has called 'animate thought', Thomson uses the materiality of photography to make manifest a life-world in which reeds, water and sky are as animate as human figures. Not easily accessible to established criteria for analysing ethnographic images, such as questions of self-reflexivity, Thomson's polycentric images profoundly challenge the humanist assumptions of many contemporary approaches to reading images. This insight raises new questions about both ethnographic photography and the relationship between the photographs and Ten Canoes. Wednesday, 18 November, 12-2, TfC Bagel, UTS Building 3, Room 4.02. Bring your lunch and join us for light refreshments from 12:00, leading into the seminar at 12:30. For more information please read further on the TfC website: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/#TfC Please RSVP to: Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au See you there. Upcoming TfC Wednesday Lunchtime Seminars/Events (12 - 2 pm): Nov 25: Theo van Leeuwen and Emilia Djonov (UTS), "The Semiotics of Texture according to PowerPoint" Please NOTE: The Nov 25 Seminar will be held in the large meeting area, Level 2, 10 Quay Street |
| IOSARN |
| IOSARN Annual Lecture Gyanendra Pandey 24/11/09 |
| UTS: IOASARN is pleased to announce their Annual Lecture to be given by Professor Gyanendra Pandey (Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of History, Emory University, Atlanta) "The politics of difference: Reflections on the Dalit and African American struggles" The notion of difference suggests variety, indeterminacy, play. In public life, however, the concept has for long been appropriated to notions of cultural minority, following from cultural deviance, in the context of claims to national homogeneity. I want in this lecture to examine the complicated history of this discourse, its deployment and its effects; the multiplicity and ever-changing nature of what are described as minorities and minority positions; and the numerous grids along which these classifications operate. I shall argue that in re-thinking the diverse locations and uses of the proclamation of difference, the example of the classically subaltern communities – dalits, blacks, conquered indigenous populations, women – has something unusual to tell us, given their uncertain and changing status as ‘minorities’, as insiders/outsiders who are essential to the continuance of a given social and economic order, and yet have to be confined to a subordinate or marginalized place within it precisely for the maintenance of established structures and relations of power. The examples I take up are the Dalit and African American struggles in India and the USA. What happens to the idea of ‘difference’ – or ‘minority’, to which it is commonly reduced – when it is not already visible as a historically or biologically (or ideologically) established truth, but has instead to be constituted as a political category by the marginalized and the disenfranchised (in the broadest sense of those terms)? What, in a word, are the politics of difference? Tuesday 24 November, 6 for 6.30pm UTS, Room 411, Bldg. 2, Level 4 Join us for drinks from 6pm RSVP: Cornelia.Betzler@uts.edu.au Further information on IOSARN: http://www.iosarn.com |
| Brooke Upton |
| LST Seminar by Jenny Spinak |
| Positioning Disability Access at Centre Stage: A case of inclusive organisational change at a global icon – the Sydney Opera House Jenny Spinak BSW is Program Manager Accessibility at the Sydney Opera House. Three years on from the implementation of the Sydney Opera House Access Strategic Plan, Jenny will discuss some of the strategies used to make a world heritage building and dynamic performing arts venue an inclusive experience for all audience members. These strategies extend beyond eliminating physical barriers to include access to services and information, ticket pricing, programming and cultural awareness. Date: Thursday 19th November, 2009 Time: 4pm-5pm, followed by light refreshments Venue: UTS - The Dean’s Unit, Faculty of Business, Boardroom B503, Haymarket Campus Cost: Free RSVP: brooke.upton@uts.edu.au http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/research/seminars/ |
| Sanchia Woolley |
| Reminder to lodge your Vital Records |
| This is a reminder that all original signed contracts and agreements memorandum of understanding, and other vital records, (not including staff contracts), are to be lodged with University Records as part of the university’s Vital Records Program. The Faculty or business unit which holds the original document is responsible for lodging the original with University Records and placing a copy of the contract or agreement on your area’s official file with all other supporting documentation. To lodge a vital record, please complete the Vital Records Lodgement form which can be accessed on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/forms/vitalrecordlodgment.pdf. For more information on Vital Records see http://www.records.uts.edu.au/procedures/vital/index.html. Or for further assistance, contact Sanchia Woolley on #1243 or Sanchia.Woolley@uts.edu.au |
| Anthony Messina |
| Internal Vacancy - Secondment |
| The Faculty of Law has a vacancy for a full-time Academic Services Officer. This position is an important part of the multi functional Academic Services Team team that supports academics and students in the Faculty. For further information, and to lodge an application, please click on the following link: <a href="http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=422690">http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=422690</a> |
| Jann Joy |
| Cognos 8 Business Intelligence portal training |
| * Last session for this year * The UTS Business Intelligence Portal provides staff with management information in the form of models, cubes and reports. To gain access to this portal, staff must have a legitimate business requirement. Further information on Business Intelligence available at UTS can be seen in the Business Intelligence section of the Planning and Quality Unit website - http://www.pqu.uts.edu.au/uts-statistics/business-intelligence-portal.html. For further information on IT workshops use link below. http://www.hru.uts.edu.au/professional/development/it.html Date: Thursday, 19 November 2009 Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm Location: Blackfriars CC05.GD03 Contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
| Gretchen Togle |
| Reminder: CHERE seminar Thursday 12 Nov @4pm |
| The Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation would like to invite you to a seminar entitled: Designing for attribute-level best-worst choice tasks Presenter: Professor Deborah Street Department of Mathematical Sciences, UTS Thursday, 12 November 2009 @4pm City - Broadway Mary Anne House CHERE Seminar Room Level 3, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo RSVP by Tuesday 10 November 2009 to reception@chere.uts.edu.au The seminar is free. Light refreshments will be served. Abstract: In a traditional discrete choice experiment, respondents indicate which one of a set of products or services (profiles) they think is best, and they usually do this for a number of choice sets in turn. However this does not allow the experimenter to gain any independent information about the overall impact of any of the attributes that are involved in the study nor does it allow the effects of the levels of the attributes to be placed on a common scale. To rectify this deficiency, researchers can show respondents a set of profiles, each described by the levels of a number of attribute, in turn, and ask each respondent to choose the best feature and the worst feature of each profile. Such a task is called an attribute-level best-worst choice task. In this talk we show that certain subsets of the complete set of profiles perform just as well as the complete set when no prior information about the ranking of the levels is assumed. We then investigate, graphically, the performance of designs with a few attributes for several different prior assumptions about the ranking of the levels. We also characterise level orderings that can not be recovered from an attribute-level best-worst task. We close with a discussion of the results of an attribute-level best-worst choice task on contraceptive choices undertaken with Family Planning Australia. Professor Deborah Street has been in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UTS since 1995 and, together with Professor Jordan Louviere, was one of the two founding directors for the Centre for the Study of Choice. Her research interest has always been the construction of good designs for various practical situations, primarily in agriculture and industry. For the last decade her research focus has been on the construction of good designs for discrete choice experiments, work supported by industry and by ARC and NHMRC grants. Much of this work is summarised in "The Construction of Optimal Stated Choice Experiments", co-authored with Leonie Burgess and published by Wiley, and software that implements the constructions is available at http://maths.science.uts.edu.au/maths/wiki/SPExpts. |
| Tanny Por |
| Limited places avail for November short courses |
| There are a limited number of spaces left for the Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro courses in November. Book now to reserve your place- 10% staff/student discounts still available in some courses Go to http://www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au FCP 101 25- 27 November 2009 Pro Tools 101, 110, 201 & 210P 25 November - 9 December 2009 Further courses have been opened for February 2010 Final Cut Pro 101 3-5 February 2010 FCP 300 17-19 February 2010 Motion 101 24-26 February 2010 Pro Tools 101 3-4 February 2010 |
| Fiona Livy |
| Win one of 20 movie passes |
| U: magazine is your magazine. Tell us what you like, what you don’t and what you want to know more about. The online survey is quick, easy and anonymous and by filling it out, you could win one of 20 movie passes. We’re listening to U: |
| Meredith Jones |
| Invitation to MIM Showcase this Friday |
| You are invited to the annual Master of Interactive Multimedia Showcase. Please join us for a drink and something to eat, not to mention the opportunity to see some of the best student work produced this year. Special guest Pip Jamieson will be making a short presentation about The Loop — a career networking website for people in creative industries. MIM Showcase Friday, 13 November 2009 6pm IML Labs, level 27, UTS Tower Building, Broadway RSVP for catering purposes to Enza Mirabella, ph 9514 1669, enza.mirabella@uts.edu.au |
| Meg Schauer |
| ECR seminar on Wednesday |
| The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' Research Office ECR group and the Centre for Learning and Change have combined seminars to present 'The socio-technical experience of ageing well' by Helen Russell, and Sally Denshire's ‘Writing about professional practice and the everyday: auto-ethnography and occupational therapy’. Seminars will be held Wednesday, 11 November, 12.30-2pm, Building 10, level 2, room 250. Light lunch provided. |
| Centre for Management & Organisation Studies |
| CMOS Seminar | 11:00am on Wed 18 November |
| The next seminar in the CMOS Seminar Series will be be presented by Dr. Robert McMurray (The York Management School) on his work 'Tracing Experiences of Change - A Process Philosophy Perspective' Abstract For over three decades public services have been the subject of unprecedented change. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the English National Health Service (NHS) where despite the effort expended on change there is growing evidence that such restructuring is largely ineffective. Drawing on a study of culture modification in the English NHS, this paper utilizes Chia's(1999) account of the metaphysics of processual change to consider why attempts to restructure public services are not always successful. The paper contributes to our understanding of public management reform by considering how an ontology of becoming, and a loosening of control, might alter how we approach reforming. Further, the paper offers a theoretical justification for the use of standard research methods for novel processual ends. The paper concludes with a reflection on the implications of a processual perspective for the future management, organization and study of change in public administration. Date: Wednesday 18 November 2009 Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon Venue: 5B.04.36 (Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Room 36) For further information, please visit: http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/cmos/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=17895. To assist with arrangements, please confirm your attendance to cmos@uts.edu.au. |
| Peter Regattieri |
| CreateWorld 2009 subsidies |
| The Apple University Consortium will be holding CreateWorld 2009, a three-day performance, presentation, and technical development event, specifically for academic and higher education technical staff in digital arts' disciplines. There are four subsidised places available. Please contact peter.regattieri@uts.edu.au by 13 November if you are interested in attending. CreateWorld 2009 will be held from 30 November to 2 December 2009 at Griffith University’s Brisbane South Bank Campus. The conference will feature a wide range of academic and technical presenters from the university and industry sectors as well as hands-on technical workshops. There will be a range of keynotes and the very popular panel sessions and hypotheticals. Based on the success of CreateWorld 2008, optional workshops will be offered on 29 November. Presentations will be enhanced with the inclusion of integrated performace and panel sessions. Full details about the conference including agenda, keynote speakers, panel discussions, performances, sessions, AUC subsidies, travel and accommodation information and registration are now available here. |
| Peter Regattieri |
| AUC MacWorld scholarship |
| The Apple University Consortium is again this year offering scholarships for staff to attend the annual MacWorld Conference, 9-13 February 2010 at the Moscone Centre, San Francisco. The scholarships amount is $A4500 (plus regional connection costs) and can only be used for flights, accommodation and MacWorld Conference registration. UTS has one allocated scholarship to send a delegate to Apple Worldwide Developers' Conference 2009 or MacWorld 2010. The scholarship is aimed at university staff (at least 50 per cent full-time workload) whose job description includes the following tasks or has the following skills: - supporting Macintosh computers in either an end-user or laboratory environment - administering Macintosh-based servers or back-end systems - working with and using Macintosh computers in a professional capacity - has a good working knowledge of Mac OS X, basic networking and current IT developments. If you are interested in attending, please request an application form from peter.regattieri@uts.edu.au. Applications close 5pm Friday, 13 November. |
| Joanna Leonard |
| Women in science: the turning point |
| UTS: Science and Women@UTS present a seminar with Professor Laura Frost, University of Alberta, an international research scientist with a particular interest in gender in education and professional life. 2009 has been a banner year for women and the Nobel Prize, with a record five women named as Nobel laureates, including Australian molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn. Despite this success, have we made real progress in encouraging, recruiting and retaining women in the science, engineering or technology related fields? What are the barriers women face in their career paths as researchers and academics? Are we maximising our scientific and technical potential in terms of productivity and innovation as well as equity? When Professor Frost began her term as Chair of Canada’s largest biological sciences department, she was under the impression that women had a fair chance to be successful in science. She learned that there were still many impediments to women being recruited into science and then remaining to fulfil their potential. Some of these impediments involved personal choices but there are many aspects of recruitment and promotion that reflect society’s often-unconscious bias. This seminar will examine the nature of these biases with the hope that acknowledgement can lead to improvement of policies and attitudes. Date: Wednesday 11 November Time: 12.15pm–2pm Venue: CB04.3.27 Lunch provided RSVP to http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=5027 |
| Shankar Sankaran |
| A Socio-culturally Complex Humanitarian Project |
| PMI Sydney Chapter Breakfast Meeting A Socio-culturally Complex Humanitarian Project: Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) http://www.romac.org.au started in 1998 as the dream of a Rotarian, Barrie Cooper OAM, from Bendigo who saw a very sick child in Fiji unable to be treated locally. His Rotary club sponsored the child to be treated in Australia by proficient doctors. Since then almost 400 children from developing countries have come to Australia and New Zealand for treatment. Each project (a child required to be treated) requires assessment, volunteer surgeons and caring hospitals, travel arrangements for children and carers, Rotarian families to host the child and carer and aftercare until the child can return home safely. Rob Wilkinson (from a Rotary club that has sponsored children for the ROMAC program) will portray children who were given a second chance through ROMAC projects. Dr. Shankar Sankaran from UTS and PMI Sydney Chapter, who has an interest in socio-cultural complexity of projects, will present a project management perspective of ROMAC projects. Details When & Where: 7:00 am (for a 7:30am start) – 9.00am Wednesday 25th November 2009 Pricewaterhouse Coopers Tower 2, Level 10, 201 Sussex St (Darling Park) Members & guests are welcome at a cost of $25. Registrations will close Monday 23rd November 2009 at 8AM Visit: http://sydney.pmichapters-australia.org.au/ |
| Bernadette Yao |
| Accounts Payable 2009 End of Year Deadlines |
| Please be advised that the current financial year for the university, ends on 31 December 2009. In order for the University to correctly prepare the 2009 statutory accounts, all invoices that relate to the 2009 year are required to be recorded in those accounts, as either paid or accrued expenses. The following dates apply. Last date in 2009 for payment of invoices is Friday, 11 December 2009. FSU must receive invoices before or on this date to ensure payment processing before Christmas, subject to payment terms. • Invoices must be correctly coded and approved. • If you receive invoices after this date, please continue submitting them throughout December. If time permits, these invoices will be paid. Otherwise they will be accrued to your org unit as 2009 expenses (subject to the goods or services on the invoice being received in 2009). Last date for 2009 accrued invoices is Thursday, 7 January 2010. FSU must receive invoices on or before this date to guarantee they are accrued in the 2009 accounts. • Invoices must be relating to goods and services received in 2009, correctly coded, approved and clearly marked “2009”. • Please advise Bernadette Yao (ext 2878) or Michael Fanous (Ext. 2870) immediately if you receive 2009 invoices after 7th January 2010. Regards Bernadette Yao |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Can Computers Teach You to Think and Care? |
| The next TEDD Research Group meeting is on Tuesday 10th from 1pm-2pm in 10.3.290. All FEIT and UTS staff are invited. Title: Can Computers Teach You To Think And Care? Revisiting The Modeling Debates With An Eye To The Future Presenter: Prof Susanne P. LAJOIE, Advanced Technologies for Learning in Authentic Settings (ATLAS), McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Researchers in the artificial intelligence and education community ask provocative questions that move the field forward in improving the quality of teaching, training and learning across disciplines. In response to calls for computers that care I will address this call in the context of the computers as cognitive tools themes. New cognitive tools have been designed with multiple forms of knowledge representation with demonstrations provided of how such representations could be used for assessment purposes. Researchers are now facing different questions. Perhaps the most complex question pertains to modeling both the affective and cognitive aspects of learning and finding ways to engage learners in a world that requires adaptivity to new information that is presented at a rapid pace with demands for multiprocessing and quick decisions. Computers as cognitive tools need to model the intersection of heart and mind. I will address a range of modeling approaches to designing computers as cognitive tools that examine the role of affect, emotion, and culture in the context of medical decision making in contexts that require either individual decisions or joint team decisions. Bio: Professor Susanne Lajoie received her Doctorate from Stanford University in 1986. She is a James McGill Research Professor and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, as well as an Inaugural Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. Dr. Lajoie has engaged in a wide array of innovative research and scholarly activities where she designs technology rich learning environments for educational and professional practices. She uses a cognitive approach to identify learning trajectories that help novice learners become more skilled in the areas of science, statistics, and medicine. She has designed effective computer based learning environments in these domains based on her research findings. She has numerous publications including 2 volumes on Computers as Cognitive tools published by Erlbaum. |
| Emma Davidson |
| Writing about Professional Practice seminar |
| The Centre for Research in Learning and Change welcomes presenter Sally Denshire to their Wednesday seminars. Presentation title: "Writing about professional practice and the everyday: auto-ethnography and occupational therapy". When: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 12:30- 2pm Where: CB Building 10 Level 2, room 250 Refreshments will be provided. Kindly RSVP to rilc@uts.edu.au Every profession has rich oral and practice traditions that are located in the everyday. Inevitably, much practice in the professions remains subjective, culturally bound and hard to describe. In the case of occupational therapy there is an ‘immense remainder’ of human experience that ‘does not speak’. In this presentation I discuss the auto-ethnographic inquiry into everyday professional practice I conducted for my PhD. I draw on a painting by Australian artist Grace Cossington-Smith titled The sock knitter to tell/show cultural positionings, embodiments and experiences of middle class, feminine, feminist Whiteness. The sock knitter seems to embody the war-time origins of occupational therapy and the inflections of gender and class that colour and shape its first steps. Through a discussion of my own writing in and around images such as The sock knitter, I present a series of dilemmas I faced in attempting to write about my own practices as an occupational therapist, at the same time as representing something of the collective history of the profession. Bio: Sally is a member of the Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning & Education (RIPPLE) and an academic in the School of Community Health at Charles Sturt University. Her doctoral research with the Centre for Research in Learning and Change was an auto-ethnographic exploration of everyday practice, dramatising ‘paradigmatic scenes’ from a remembered world of occupational therapy with young people living and dying at Camperdown Children’s Hospital. The fictionalised accounts, crafted in dialogue with her selected publications, contribute to the collective biography of the occupational therapy profession in Australia. Her research interests include ways of representing practice, being and becoming a practitioner and questions of gender, bodies and histories for the health professions. |
| Amanda Moroney |
| Removal cartons available (Free) |
| In excess of 30 removal cartons are available. Some were used recently, however, most are brand new. Collection from Block D of Haymarket Campus (by arrangement). Contact: x3928 or amanda.moroney@uts.edu.au |
| Lawrence Vidoni |
| Sailors with disabilities |
| Do you have a disability? Have you ever had dreams of being on board an ocean racing yacht? SBS is filming a documentary on one of Australia’s best boats which will be taking on this year’s Sydney to Hobart race. The boat, Sailors with Disabilities, is crewed mainly by people with a disability. Some of the crew members have disabilities such as blindness, amputations, spina bifida and dyslexia. There are still several spots open for people with a sense of adventure who would like to sail through the Tasman on full tilt. If you think that you or someone you know would be interested please call Julia Holman at Oxford Scientific Films Australia on 02 9566 7742, 0435 124 673 or email jholman@osfaustralia.com |
| Geoff Brooke-Smith |
| Pink Ribbon Day Thank You |
| Thank you to the UTS community for supporting the UTS Union Pink Ribbon Day fundraising throughout October. The total raised from the sales of pink Ribbon merchandise at our eateries, cafes and bars was $936.00, all of which is now being forwarded to the Cancer Council for breast cancer research and support programs. The Kuring-gai campus was the largest contributor this year, well done. |
| Anita Maarhuis |
| Project Officer - L7, UTS International |
| Expressions of interest are currently sought for the position of Project Officer, UTS International. For further information please refer to http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=420790 |
| Jessica Webber |
| CCS Nov 11 Seminar: Environment and Society |
| The Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre will be hosting a supplementary seminar this month to compliment the CCS Seminar Series 2009 on the CCS node “Environment and Society”. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 11 November from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at The Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre, Level 3, MaryAnn House, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo. Seminar Topics Conservation, communities and eco-trekking: Understanding the impacts of World Heritage listing for the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea - Stephen Wearing Recovery, management or development Shifting land strategies under the Land Rights Act in NSW. - Heidi Norman Nature, culture, politics: Middle Eastern experience and politics in urban Sydney’s conservation battles. - Heather Goodall Extended details on the CCS website at http://www.cosmopolitancivilsocieties.com Visit this website regularly to keep up to date with the latest news and events from CCS, our friends and affiliates. This is a free public event. All are welcome. Please distribute widely through your networks. Refreshments will be provided. Please send RSVP to ccs@uts.edu.au along with name, group or organisational affiliation & email address to secure a place and allow for adequate catering to be provided on the day. |
| Anna Yiasemides |
| Republic of Design: graduate fashion shows |
| UTS unveils the future names in fashion in two catwalk shows on opening night of its prestigious graduate design show the Republic of Design. 24 runway collections will introduce the fresh, creative visions from the fashion industry's next crop of bright, young designers. In 2009 UTS will host two Fashion Shows. Each show will feature up to 24 different collections. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available to purchase on http://www.moshtix.com.au (direct link: http://www.moshtix.com.au/Search.aspx?v=2010) Date: Tuesday 1 December Fashion Show 1: 7pm arrival for a 7.30pm start Fashion Show 2: 8.45pm arrival for a 9.15pm start For further info about the Republic of Design exhibition visit http://www.utsdesign.com.au |
| Peter Kandlbinder |
| UTS Teaching and Learning Forum 2009 |
| Registration is now open for the UTS Teaching and Learning Forum: UTS Model of Learning which will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 2009. This year’s forum promises to be another exciting event with papers, panel discussions, roundtables and posters by staff from across UTS. In addition, we have two invited keynote speakers: Embedding graduate attributes Simon Barrie, University of Sydney Assessing for future learning David Boud, University of Technology, Sydney Form registration is online at: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=5036 Further information is available on the forum website: http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/learnteach/forum/ |
| Mary Seeto |
| 2009 AR year-end processing notice |
| Accounts Receivable - 2009 end of year deadlines Please be advised that the current financial year ends on 31 December 2009. To ensure that your invoice/invoice request is reflected in the 2009 Statutory Accounts, we request that all documents be sent to Accounts Receivable by Tuesday 15 December 2009. If the transaction relates to 2010 income, it must be clearly stated on the invoice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact Mary Seeto on extn. 3135 or 2888 alternatively you can email accounts.receivable@uts.edu.au. |
| Gavin Purtell |
| Contract Research Opportunity re Polypropylene |
| An industry partner has contacted RIO's Industry Engagement & Commercialisation (IEC) team and is interested in contract research. COMPANY NAME: Kimberly-Clark Australia (www.kca.com.au/) OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Contract research BRIEF ON COMPANY: Kimberly Clark market innovative health and hygiene products that people come into contact with everyday, including Kleenex, Wondersoft, Viva, Huggies and Snugglers. Kimberly Clark’s Albury manufacturing mill consumes polypropylene to manufacture a range of meltspun non-woven textile fabrics for use in a diverse range of finished consumer products and commercial applications. The price of polypropylene, typically contributes more than 50% to the overall cost of manufacture of the products manufactured at the Albury mill. Because of this high raw material cost, Kimberly Clark has for many years successfully re-pelletised and consumed the waste it generates. This has allowed the Albury mill to maintain a relatively low cost structure. OPPORTUNITY: The potential use of cheap pre- and/or post- consumer polypropylene in the pelletised form opens up further opportunities in ensuring a low-cost base for the nonwoven fabrics manufactured in Albury. This project has two separate objectives: - Determining pre- and post-consumer polypropylene waste sources and availability in Australia; and - Identify end-users in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region for the excess meltspun polypropylene nonwoven fabric produced at the Albury mill. POTENTIAL: High. The opportunity exists for some quick, fully-funded research. Note: UTS has a memorandum of understanding with Kimberly-Clark Australia. Please contact me if this type of research is in your field and you’re interested in learning more about this contract research opportunity. Gavin Purtell, Business Development Officer Gavin.Purtell@uts.edu.au Ext: 2074 |
| Christian Gobolos |
| Melbourne Cup @ Broadway and Kuring Gai Campuses |
| Melbourne Cup: The race that stops a nation! The Union will be hosting a Melbourne Cup event Tuesday 3rd November in the Glasshouse Bar @ Broadway and within the cafe area of the Kuring Gai Campus. Starting at 1pm there will be projector screens showing the lead up races and the big one (Melbourne Cup) starting at 3pm. There will be sweeps, champaign and food available for you to really get into the horse racing spirit.. Don't miss out on the fun.... |
| Lucy Hall |
| Creating sustainable cities: a free public lecture |
| Creating sustainable cities A free public lecture by Peter Madden, CEO of Forum for the Future Thursday 12 November 2009, 6pm University Hall, Building 4, 745 Harris Street, Ultimo RSVP by Wednesday 11 November rsvp@britishcouncil.org.au or (02) 9326 2022 Peter Madden, Chief Executive of visionary UK organisation Forum for the Future, will be visiting Australia in November for a series of public lectures that explore how a low-carbon future might look. Peter Madden has 20 years experience working on sustainability in government, business and the voluntary sector. As Chief Executive of Forum For The Future, he works with major businesses, government bodies and city administrations to look at how the future could be different and find solutions to environmental problems. In this talk, Peter will look at sustainability in cities. The world is becoming ever more urban, as millions of people leave the countryside for the fast-growing mega-cities. It is clear that the world has to learn to live together in cities in ways that work for people and the environment. Peter will set out some of the challenges facing our major cities – such as climate change, food security and sustainable transport. He will ask what defines a ‘sustainable city’ and look at some of the theoretical approaches to urban sustainability. He will draw on some best practice examples from the UK and Europe, including the work of Forum For The Future, to highlight the cutting edge responses and look at the recipe for success. In doing this, he will ask how we ‘retrofit’ our existing cities as well as build new green settlements. Peter will look at the roles of different sectors – business, government and civil society – in making our cities work. He will conclude by examining some of the opportunities for the cities that show leadership on sustainability. Presented by the British Council, University of Technology, Sydney and the Creative Industries Innovation Centre in association with the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab and The Victorian Government. |
| Peter Brady |
| Free Hydrogeology Lecture |
| IAH NSW and the Engineers Australia Sydney Division Water Engineering Panel proudly present the Birdsall Dreiss Lecture, with a presentation by Dr. Chunmiao Zheng – 2009 Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer, and a professor of hydrogeology at the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama. Dr Zheng will be giving the lecture on “Understanding Solute Transport in Extremely Heterogeneous Porous Media: Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Research at the MADE Site”. The primary areas of his research are contaminant transport, groundwater management, and hydrologic modeling. Dr Zheng is developer of the widely used MT3D/MT3DMS series of contaminant transport models, and co-author of the textbook Applied Contaminant Transport Modeling, Second Edition. He is currently a member of the National Academy of Sciences’ Committee on Hydrologic Science and president-elect of the International Commission on Groundwater of the IAHS. The Birdsall Dreiss Lecture will be held on the 11th November (Wednesday), at UTS, Broadway, with 5.30 for 6pm start, CB02.04.11. Further information at: http://tinyurl.com/ylovfpf |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Remote Laboratories and Aspects of Pedagogy |
| This week's TEDD meeting is on Wednesday 4/11/09 in 10.3.250 Topic: Remote Laboratories and Aspects of Pedagogy with Steve Murray and Bridgette Dang Abstract: Remote Laboratories have been in a state of independent development at several locations around the world for over a decade. The UTS (then) Faculty of Engineering first began developing and trialing remotely accessible apparatus in 2001. In earlier years the development effort was directed at refining technical aspects of the implementation - different audio/video codecs and protocols were evaluated, the robustness of the real-time management system was proven and the architecture evolved. Although student surveys were conducted at the end of each semester, these were mostly aimed at assessing the quality of service of the technical infrastructure. In about 2005, with the technical issues mostly resolved, our attention turned to pedagogical matters - what differences in learning outcomes could be observed and anticipated by doing laboratory work remotely? The results of this ongoing question and many other associated notions and concepts are presented. Brief biography: Steve Murray joined UTS at the beginning of 1992 after five years in industry. He supervised a capstone project student who commenced development of the remote laboratory, and has continued this work. In recent years he has focused on the pedagogy of remote laboratories. He liaises with similar projects around the world. |
| Derretta Branche |
| Important EHS Information for ALL staff at UTS |
| Important Information for ALL staff at UTS regarding charging of electrical equipment All staff are advised that when charging any equipment (including cordless drills, screwdrivers, laptops and phones) they must only use the charger that came with the appliance. If for any reason the charger fails to work, the charger must be repaired (by a qualified person) or the correct replacement charger must be obtained. All staff are reminded that it is their responsibility to report accidents and incidents to Safety and Wellbeing within 24 hours. Supervisors are reminded of the importance of continuing to follow the procedures outlined within the EHS plan for their Faculty or Unit. This includes conducting Safety Inspections using the Safety Checklist and identifying, assessing (conducting risk assessments) and managing risks. For supervisors of staff, students and activities these procedures are the ways in which you are able to demonstrate your duty of care. The next EHS for Supervisors session is on 11 November 2009 from 9.30-11.30. Places can be booked by emailing jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Kate Barclay |
| Green Tuna Workshop 18 Nov |
| http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/crc/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=16913 Several species of tuna are being fished unsustainably. Attempts by governments to regulate these fisheries, including through intergovernmental Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, have had limited success in addressing the problem. Hope has thus turned to market-based measures, such as buyers and retailers requiring suppliers to meet environmental standards, or seafood guides to enable consumers to choose more sustainable products. The aim of this one-day workshop is to generate new ideas for improving the sustainability of tuna industries by discussion between local and international experts with differing perspectives on market-based and government-based measures – from academia, industry, conservation organizations, and government and international intergovernmental tuna fisheries management regimes. |
| Gretchen Togle |
| CHERE Seminar - Prof Deborah Street 12 Nov @ 4pm |
| The Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation would like to invite you to a seminar entitled: Designing for attribute-level best-worst choice tasks Presenter: Professor Deborah Street Department of Mathematical Sciences, UTS Thursday, 12 November 2009 @4pm City - Broadway Mary Anne House CHERE Seminar Room Level 3, 645 Harris Street, Ultimo RSVP by Tuesday 10th November 2009 to reception@chere.uts.edu.au The seminar is free. Light refreshments will be served. Abstract: In a traditional discrete choice experiment, respondents indicate which one of a set of products or services (profiles) they think is best, and they usually do this for a number of choice sets in turn. However this does not allow the experimenter to gain any independent information about the overall impact of any of the attributes that are involved in the study nor does it allow the effects of the levels of the attributes to be placed on a common scale. To rectify this deficiency, researchers can show respondents a set of profiles, each described by the levels of a number of attributes, in turn, and ask each respondent to choose the best feature and the worst feature of each profile. Such a task is called an attribute-level best-worst choice task. In this talk we show that certain subsets of the complete set of profiles perform just as well as the complete set when no prior information about the ranking of the levels is assumed. We then investigate, graphically, the performance of designs with a few attributes for several different prior assumptions about the ranking of the levels. We also characterise level orderings that can not be recovered from an attribute-level best-worst task. We close with a discussion of the results of an attribute-level best-worst choice task on contraceptive choices undertaken with Family Planning Australia. Professor Deborah Street has been in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UTS since 1995 and, together with Professor Jordan Louviere, was one of the two founding directors for the Centre for the Study of Choice. Her research interest has always been the construction of good designs for various practical situations, primarily in agriculture and industry. For the last decade her research focus has been on the construction of good designs for discrete choice experiments, work supported by industry and by ARC and NHMRC grants. Much of this work is summarised in "The Construction of Optimal Stated Choice Experiments", co-authored with Leonie Burgess and published by Wiley, and software that implements the constructions is available at http://maths.science.uts.edu.au/maths/wiki/SPExpts. |
| Marea Martlew |
| Department of Environmental Sciences Short Courses |
| Module F: Remediation Principles and Effective Site Reporting Thursday 19th November – Saturday 21st November 2009 Early bird registrations for this course close on 6th November. For more information: http://www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/csarm.html |
| Georgina Barratt-See |
| End of year bell ringing |
| The end of the year bell ringing will be held on Thursday 5 November at 4pm at the Bell Tower, outside the Library at the Markets Campus. Three outstanding student volunteers will be ringing the bell. All staff are welcome to attend but please RSVP to georgina.barratt-see@uts.edu.au |
| Derretta Branche |
| Reminder - Movember starts 1 November |
| UTS is again getting together a team of Mo Bros (guys that grow Mos) and Mo Sistas (girls that love moustaches) to help change the face of men’s health. Movember is about raising much needed funds and awareness for men’s health - specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Important when you learn that close to 3,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime - many of whom don’t seek help. We’re supporting the moustache and Movember to encourage men to tackle their own health issues by being proactive in the fight against men’s depression and prostate cancer... and we hope to see you on our team. The team is called MUTS. To join the MUTS team go to http://au.movember.com/register/24831 and follow steps. Once registered you’ll be sent all the information you need to get donations and get growing as part of the UTS Movember team. There will be a breakfast event at UTS on Tuesday 1 December 2009 at 8.30am to celebrate the hairy efforts of the MUTS team, so get growing from Movember 1st! For more information on MUTS contact Derretta.Branche@uts.edu.au (staff) or Georgina.Barratt-See@uts.edu.au (students) More information on Movember is available at http://www.movember.com/ If you are interested in learning more about the work that is being carried out as a result of Movember funds, check out the details at http://au.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs. A joint collaboration by Safety and Wellbeing, UTS Union, Student Services and Equity & Diversity |
| Phyllis Agius |
| Date change: Benchmarking climate change |
| Please note the change of date for the seminar: Benchmarking Climate Change Strategies Under Constrained Resource Usage from Tuesday 3 November to Monday 16 November at 4:00pm in room CB02/7065. Please join A/Prof Deepak Sharma and his doctoral candidate Stuart Nettleton when Stuart presents his final doctoral dissertation. Topic: Benchmarking Climate Change Strategies Under Constrained Resource Usage. Abstract: This doctoral dissertation presents evidence based research into climate change policy. The research technique of political economy is used to investigate policy development. A major change in the Anglo-American growth paradigm from unconstrained to constrained growth is identified. The implications of this change for climate policy are identified. The political economy of climate change policies is expressed in a new Spatial Climate Economic Policy Tool for Regional Equilibria (Sceptre). This is an innovative benchmarking approach to computable general equilibrium (CGE) that provides a spatial analysis of geopolitical blocs and industry groupings within these blocs. It includes international markets for carbon commodities and geophysical climate effects. It is shown that climate constrained growth raises local policy issues in managing technology diffusion and dysfunctional resource expansive specialisations exacerbated by the creation of global carbon markets. |
| DAB LAB research gallery |
| Exhibition: Diagramming the body geometric |
| 'Diagramming the body geometric or So you think you can dance’ By Dr Sam Spurr Imaging the space made between the moving body and built environment, this exhibition explores the dynamic and generative potential of this liminal zone. A research project across text, performance and drawing. With sound by Ben Hewett Gallery open Mon - Fri 10am-5pm 5 Nov - 7 Dec 2009 DAB LAB research gallery Level 4 courtyard DAB building 6 702 - 730 Harris st Ultimo ph 95148016 For more information please go to: http://www.dab.uts.edu.au/dablab |
| Yoshita Oza |
| CenSoC seminar series 2009 |
| Centre for the Study of Choice (CenSoC) Seminar series 2009 CenSoC is offering a weekly series of seminars on choice modelling. Each session will be hosted by an individual researcher from CenSoC talking about his/her area of expertise. Details of the next session are as follows: Date: Thursday 5 November 2009 Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm Venue: Seminar Room, 3rd floor, 645 Harris St, Ultimo Speaker: Associate Professor Towhidul Islam (CenSoc and School of Marketing, UTS; University of Guelph, Canada) Topic: Models of choice consistency (i.e. scale) – detailed look into scale adjusted latent class model (SALCM) Abstract: We briefly describe the models of choice consistency with a detailed look into SALCM, recently proposed by Magdison and Vermunt (2007). SALCM is an extension of Kamakura and Russel (1989) and Kamakura, Wedel and Agarwal (1994) models that incorporates both taste and scale heterogeneity. The model is thought to be robust to non-normal heterogeneity distributions as its semi-parametric formulation allows for a more flexible shape of the taste distribution (e.g., skewed or multi-modal). The usefulness of the model is illustrated with two types of preference elicitation data, best-worst experiment and discrete choice data. CenSoC seminar schedule is available at: www.censoc.uts.edu.au/events/seminars.html |
| Anne-Lise Daniel |
| Changes to OCAP (online course approval process) |
| New project manager role Faculties can now allocate a project manager to all proposals on OCAP. The project manager has 'view' and 'edit' access to the proposal, but cannot submit proposals to the sponsor. The project manager's 'edit' access is controlled by the proposer. This function enables two staff members to work alternatively on a same proposal without the need to request the APO to change the proposer's name. Further information is available at: www.uts.edu.au/work/coursedevelopment/ocap |
| Anne-Lise Daniel |
| 2010 course approval and reaccreditation timelines |
| 2010 courses committees’ dates are available on the UTS course development website at: www.uts.edu.au/work/coursedevelopment/timelines/documents/coursesmeetingdates2010.pdf Course approval timelines for new coursework and research courses to be offered from Spring 2010 and Autumn 2011 are also available on the UTS course development website at: www.uts.edu.au/work/coursedevelopment/timelines/documents/Timelinesforsubmissionofcoursesdocumentation_2010.pdf Submission of documentation for courses scheduled for reaccreditation in 2010 is 30 June 2010 for courses with an extension of accreditation and 31 July 2010 for other courses. For more information about courses committees and approval timelines please contact Anne-Lise Daniel in the Academic Programs Office, email Anne-Lise.Daniel@uts.edu.au or on ext. 9790 or visit the course development website at: www.uts.edu.au/work/coursedevelopment |
| Joanna Leonard |
| Women in science: the turning point |
| UTS: Science and Women@UTS present a seminar with Professor Laura Frost, University of Alberta, an international research scientist with a particular interest in gender in education and professional life. 2009 has been a banner year for women and the Nobel Prize, with a record five women named as Nobel laureates, including Australian molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn. Despite this success, have we made real progress in encouraging, recruiting and retaining women in the science, engineering or technology related fields? What are the barriers women face in their career paths as researchers and academics? Are we maximising our scientific and technical potential in terms of productivity and innovation as well as equity? When Professor Frost began her term as Chair of Canada's largest biological sciences department, she was under the impression that women had a fair chance to be successful in science. She learned that there were still many impediments to women being recruited into science and then remaining to fulfil their potential. Some of these impediments involved personal choices but there are many aspects of recruitment and promotion that reflect society's often-unconscious bias. This seminar will examine the nature of these biases with the hope that acknowledgement can lead to improvement of policies and attitudes. Date: Wednesday 11 November Time: 12.15pm–2pm Venue: CB04.3.27 Lunch provided RSVP to http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=5027 |
| Rosalie Degabriele |
| UniSuper annual meeting |
| The annual meeting for the UniSuper Consultative Committee will be taking place in November. As the academic representative I would like to encourage any UniSuper members who have concerns about the fund to contact me at Rosalie.Degabriele@uts.edu.au |
| Jim Franklin |
| Public lecture: the real significance of hobbits |
| The Royal Society of NSW is pleased to invite you to a talk by Professor Michael J Morwood, Professor in Archaeology, at the University of Wollongong on the real significance of hobbits: hominid biogeography in South East Asia In 2004 Professor Mike Morwood led the team that found the skeleton of a previously undiscovered human species on the island of Flores. The ‘Hobbit’ skeleton was of a much smaller stature than present day humans, being that of an adult who was only one metre in height. Evidence suggests that these 'Hobbits' may have lived from 95,000 to 13,000 years ago and were probably descendants of the homo erectus population that had evolved in isolation on Flores. It is believed that the ‘Hobbits’ may have still been in existence when the 16th century Dutch traders arrived at the island. This discovery has raised questions about the nature of human of evolution. The discovery of an endemic species of human on Flores was unexpected, but no more so than finding evidence of Homins on the islands from 880,000 years ago. This lecture will explain why the 2004 discovery was not wholly unexpected with reference to the faunal biogeography of South East Asia. It will conclude with some of the implications for early hominin and modern human dispersal mechanisms, and for the future archaeological research in the region. Professor Morwood has carried out extensive research in New Zealand and throughout Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory, both as an academic researcher and as a public archaeologist. He is particularly interested in ethnohistory, material culture studies and the social-ceremonial role of art in Aboriginal Culture. Date: Wednesday 4 November 2009 Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Location: conference room 1, Darlington Centre, Sydney University (City Rd, side entrance to the Forum Restaurant) Parking available Audience: All welcome. Free, however a gold coin donation is appreciated. For further information see: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/talks_2009/index_2009.html |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Invitation to mobile learning research workshop |
| All UTS staff are invited to participate in a free 1.5 day mobile learning research workshop to be hosted at UTS on 25-26 November 2009 by the Technology and Education Design and Development (TEDD) research group in FEIT. The keynote speaker is Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Open University UK, editor of 'Researching Mobile Learning; Frameworks, Tools and Research Designs' (2009) and 'Mobile Learning: A Handbook for Educators and Trainers' (2005). The workshop aims to: * bring together 20-25 mobile learning practitioners and researchers to share their experiences and explore new directions in mobile learning in a stimulating environment * develop at least one ARC discovery grant proposal for February 2010. We envisage that some of the workshop participants will be part of the project team. To attend please send a short paragraph stating your practice, achievements or publication record in mobile learning to: Andrew.Litchfield@uts.edu.au Please contact Andrew if you'd like further details. |
| Geoff Brooke-Smith |
| Three mountain bikes to win at UTS |
| For those needing motivation to get fit for summer, UTS Union have three mountain bikes to be won by purchasing any Mt Franklin water, Powerade or Glaceau vitamin water products from any of our eateries or cafes. See the bikes on display now at the Broadway eatery, level 3, Building 1; the Harris St cafe, level 1, Building 4; or at the Kuring-gai eatery. |
| Alice Cooper |
| PhD scholarship in sustainable futures at UTS |
| PhD scholarship: Costs and benefits of distributed recycled water schemes Sydney Water is providing a generous scholarship for a PhD in Sustainable Futures at UTS. Specifically, the successful candidate will investigate the real social, economic and environmental costs and benefits of small-scale water recycling in an urban context, e.g. in green buildings and infill developments. The range of impacts addressed could include social factors such as customer and community acceptability, economic impacts such as whole-of-life costs and willingness to pay, and environmental impacts such as net greenhouse gas emissions, potable water savings, and net nutrient released to the waterways. Data will be sourced from existing case study locations in Sydney with the active assistance of Sydney Water. A $30,000 per annum (tax free) stipend is available. The Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS offers a comprehensive supervision and peer support program for its doctoral candidates, including additional funds for professional development and opportunities to engage in related research consulting work. Applications close on 23 November. For further details, including a copy of the research proposal and how to apply (including the essential and desirable requirements for applicants), go to: www.isf.uts.edu.au/postgrads/SWCscholarship.html |
| Kristle Abraham |
| Welcome to new staff |
| A welcome to new staff session for recently appointed permanent and fixed term contract staff is being held on Thursday 5 November 2009. If you would like to attend and have not already received an invitation please contact Kristle.Abraham@uts.edu.au by Friday 30 October 2009. |
| Christian Gobolos |
| Melbourne Cup @ Broadway & Kuring-gai campuses |
| Melbourne Cup: The race that stops a nation! The union will be hosting dual Melbourne Cup events in the Glasshouse Bar at Broadway and the Union cafe at Kuring-gai campus. From 1pm next Tuesday 3 November there will be large projector screens displaying the lead up races and the big one at 3pm. Sweeps for the cup will be available for all keen punters. Food will be provided alongside $3.50 champagnes. Don't miss out on the fun! |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Next privacy awareness session |
| The next privacy awareness session has been organised. This will be the last session for 2009. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover UTS and legislative frameworks relating to privacy and staff responsibilities. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Thursday 19 November 2009 Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm Location: City campus, CB04.2.33 Please email your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au or via the training link on the University Records website at: www.records.uts.edu.au |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Strategies and approaches to teaching and learning |
| All UTS staff are invited to this TEDD meeting on Thursday 29 October from 1-2pm in 10.3.250 Abstract: Cultural factors have affected the quality of learning of international students and the teaching approaches adopted by Australian lecturers. This ALTC project has identified the influence of increasing numbers of cross-cultural students on teaching and learning approaches in Australian tertiary education. The project aims to improve understanding of Asian students' cultural backgrounds, their previous learning approaches and their perspectives on Australian culture and education, with the objective of helping international students from different cultural backgrounds overcome the difficulties of cross-cultural study. The project brings new ideas to lecturers to improve the quality of cross-cultural teaching and a set of guidelines and suggestions that can enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Australian universities. Presenter: Professor Jie Lu is the Director of Decision Systems and e-Service Intelligence Research Lab at UTS. Her main research interests lie in the area of multi-objective, bi-level and group decision making, decision support system tools, uncertain information processing, e-government, e-business and e-service intelligence and cross-culture education methodology. She has published five research books, over 200 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. She has won four Australian Research Council discovery grants, one ALTC (Carrick) competitive grant, and many other research grants. For further information contact: Andrew.Litchfield@uts.edu.au |
| Phyllis Agius |
| Doctoral Seminar: Benchmarking Climate Change |
| Please join Professor Deepak Sharma and his doctoral candidate Stuart Nettleton on Tuesday 3 November at 3:30pm in room CB02/7065 when Stuart presents his thesis seminar. Abstract: This doctoral dissertation presents evidence based research into climate change policy. The research technique of political economy is used to investigate policy development. A major change in the Anglo-American growth paradigm from unconstrained to constrained growth is identified. The implications of this change for climate policy are identified. The political economy of climate change policies is expressed in a new Spatial Climate Economic Policy Tool for Regional Equilibria (Sceptre). This is an innovative benchmarking approach to computable general equilibrium (CGE) that provides a spatial analysis of geopolitical blocs and industry groupings within these blocs. It includes international markets for carbon commodities and geophysical climate effects. It is shown that climate constrained growth raises local policy issues in managing technology diffusion and dysfunctional resource expansive specialisations exacerbated by the creation of global carbon markets. |
| Derretta Branche |
| Wellbeing Expo feedback - chance to win voucher |
| Did you attend the UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo? – this is your chance to win a $100 voucher to spend at Westfield Safety and Wellbeing would like feedback on your experience of attending the UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo on Thursday 15 October 2009. Please find below a link to a questionnaire about the event. I’d appreciate it if you could take 5-7 minutes to fill it out as it will help with ideas for next year. As an incentive there are two $100 prize vouchers available. The two winners will be picked on a lucky dip basis. http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=5006 Good Luck |
| Derretta Branche |
| Movember - Join the MUTS team |
| UTS is again getting together a team of Mo Bros (guys that grow Mos) and Mo Sistas (girls that love moustaches) to help change the face of men's health. Movember is about raising much needed funds and awareness for men's health - specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. Important when you learn that close to 3,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime - many of whom don't seek help. We're supporting the moustache and Movember to encourage men to tackle their own health issues by being proactive in the fight against men's depression and prostate cancer... and we hope to see you on our team. The team is called MUTS. To join the MUTS team go to http://au.movember.com/register/24831 and follow steps. Once registered you'll be sent all the information you need to get donations and get growing as part of the UTS Movember team. There will be a breakfast event at UTS on Tuesday 1 December 2009 at 8.30am to celebrate the hairy efforts of the MUTS team, so get growing from Movember 1st! For more information on MUTS contact Derretta.Branche@uts.edu.au (staff) or Georgina.Barratt-See@uts.edu.au (students) More information on Movember is available at http://www.movember.com/ If you are interested in learning more about the work that is being carried out as a result of Movember funds, check out the details at http://au.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs. A joint collaboration by Safety and Wellbeing, UTS Union, Student Services and Equity & Diversity |
| Aileen Leddy |
| UTS: Handbook 2010 |
| The online UTS: Handbook 2010 is now available at: http://www.handbook.uts.edu.au Production of the print edition of the UTS: Handbook 2010 will begin in November for delivery in January 2010. The order form will be available in December 2009. |
| Emma Davidson |
| Centre for Research in Learning and Change Seminar |
| Wednesday 4 of November, 2009 12:30- 2pm CB Building 10 Level 5, conference room 580 Refreshments will be provided All are welcome. Kindly RSVP for catering purposes to rilc@uts.edu.au Title: Investigating everyday professional practices: an ethnomethodological study of online and telephone counselling on a national children’s helpline Presented by visiting scholar Susan Danby This paper examines the everyday practices of counsellors and clients engaged in telephone and online web counselling on an Australian counselling helpline for children and young people. It draws on transcripts of telephone and web counselling to show how the differing technological modalities shape what is possible in terms of how counsellors display their attending to the client’s accounts, described within counselling, as active listening. It contributes to the growing number of studies using ethnomethodological and conversation analysis approaches to consider the everyday practices of professionals within the workplace, and has implications for how therapeutic strategies are realised within the context of differing modalities. Bio Susan Danby is a Professor of Education in the Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology, Australia. For more information on visiting scholar Susan Danby's presentation please refer to http://www.rilc.uts.edu.au/ under the EVENTS tab |
| Jim Franklin |
| Clarke Lecture: Climate Change and Sea Level |
| The 2009 Clarke Memorial Lecture is presented by The Royal Society of NSW in conjunction with The University of Sydney and The Geological Society of Australia. Climate Change Through the Lens of the Geological Record: the Example of Sea Level Professor Kurt Lambeck AO, FAA, FRS Changes in sea level provide one of the key records of past climate change. Professor Lambeck will describe what we can learn from the geological record, with a special focus on the last glacial cycle. Modern sea level measurements are precise, but the challenge is to separate natural and human driving mechanisms if forecasts of future change are to be meaningful. Professor Lambeck will raise the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and its findings, and how the public debate on climate change appears to be becoming increasingly confused, while the underpinning science is becoming ever more robust. Professor Lambeck is the Distinguished Professor of Geophysics at the Australian National University and the President of the Australian Academy of Science. His research interests include geophysics, geodesy and geology with a focus on the deformations of the Earth on intermediate and long time scales and on the interactions between surface processes and the solid earth. His recent research work has focused on aspects of sea level change and the history of the Earth's ice sheets during past glacial cycles, including field and laboratory work and numerical modeling. The Clarke Memorial Lecture The biennial Clarke Memorial Lecture was established in 1903 in memory of the Reverend William Branwhite Clarke (1798-1878). He is known as the ‘Father of Australian Geology’ for his work in providing a scientific basis for exploration for gold and coal in NSW. Time: Friday, 30 October 2009, 5:30pm Place: Eastern Avenue Auditorium, University of Sydney (enter from City Road) The Lecture is free of charge and open to the public. Booking is essential. Email: royalsoc@usyd.edu.au or telephone: 02 9036 5282. For further information see: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC Lunchtime Seminar - Ilaria Vanni |
| The TfC Lunchtime Seminar Series invite you join us for a seminar given by Ilaria Vanni (UTS Cultural Studies, TfC) at the TfC Bagel: 'Consensual Geographies, Vernacular Communities: constructing social space in a Second Life Army' Wednesday, 28 October, 12-2, TfC Bagel, UTS Building 3, Room 4.02. Bring your lunch and join us for light refreshments from 12:00, leading into the seminar at 12:30. For the seminar abstract and biographical information on Ilaria Vanni please read further on the TfC website: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/#TfC%20Seminar%20Series Please RSVP to: Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au See you there. Upcoming TfC Wednesday Lunchtime Seminars/Events (12 - 2 pm, TfC Bagel): 11 November: Tanja Dreher (TfC, UTS): 'Listening and the Politics of Recognition' 18 November: Anne Rutherford (Cinema Studies, UWS): 'Ten Canoes and the Ethnographic Photographs of Donald Thomson: 'animate thought' and 'the light of the world'' Further details can be viewed on the TfC News & Events page and will be announced by email shortly: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/ |
| Jennifer Greathead |
| Martinis & Manicures - Loft Bar Tuesday 27 October |
| The Loft Bar will be hosting an evening of Martinis and Manicures this Tuesday evening from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. For $15 you will receive a full shape, buff & polish and a delicious cocktail from the bar. Grab your girlfriends and get in early! All welcome. |
| Susanna Gorman |
| UTS Mass Group - 1st Tuesday in November |
| Mass will be celebrated in the Multifaith Worship Room, Level 3 of the Tower Building, at 1.00pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2009. All welcome. Enquiries: Susanna.Gorman@uts.edu.au (Mon-Wed) |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Draft Directive on Privacy reminder |
| This is a reminder notice. A new draft Privacy and Personal Information Protection Vice Chancellor's Directive has been developed as part of a review of privacy frameworks at UTS. Following consultation, it is proposed that this directive replace the current Management and Protection of Personal Student Information Policy. Where the current policy is specific to the privacy of students, the new directive will cover the privacy of all individuals. Comments are invited on the current consultation draft. Please go to http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/draft/privacy/privacy-directive.html for details on how to submit comments and to access the draft directive. Final date for submission of comments: 1st November 2009. |
| Layna Groen |
| Assessment – Last chance to have your say |
| The survey on the draft policy and procedures for the assessment of coursework subjects closes on Tuesday 27 October: http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=4930 This will be your last opportunity to have your say about the University policy and procedures before the final versions are produced. The closing date for comments to be sent via email is also Tuesday 27 October – to be received by 5pm. These comments should be sent to Layna.Groen@uts.edu.au as soon as they are available (to assist the Working Group with timely processing). Comments will be incorporated in the draft documents to produce final versions. These will be posted on the GSU draft web site http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/draft/assessment.html. The working group apologises that individual responses to comments received will not be possible in all cases. Where it was decided that a comment would not be included in the final versions an explanation will be given and incorporated in a response document. Again this will appear in the GSU draft web site. The working group would like to thank staff of the University for their participation in the review of the policies and procedures for subject assessment. |
| Alisa Duff |
| free workshops - Cultural Awareness Week |
| Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning are holding their annual Cultural Awareness Week from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October. Get in quick to reserve your space at the FREE Cultural Awareness Week workshops! Monday 26 October – painting with 2008 NAIDOC Artist of the Year, Les Elvin Tuesday 27 October – Didge/meditation with PhD scholar & didgeridoo maestro, Michael Davison Wednesday 28 October - Torres Strait Dance with former Bangarra dancer, Sani Townsend All workshop take place from 3-4pm in the Glass Room, Bldg 2, level 4, room 22. Please contact Noel Johnston on 9514 1909 to reserve your space. Everyone welcome |
| Kate Kirk |
| Health futures: Q&A - Wed 18 November |
| There is no doubt that health care across the world is constantly changing. But do we really understand what is at stake for patients? International experts will tackle the issues and challenges faced by health care professionals in maintaining patient health and safety in the global health care context during this Q&A session. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to join the conversation and discuss your opinions and ideas with our eminent panel members. Date: Wednesday 18 November Time: 6pm drinks for 6.30pm start Venue: CB10.02.460 Contact: kate.kirk@uts.edu.au For more information and to RSVP, visit http://www.nmh.uts.edu.au/healthfutures |
| Tahlia Sezer |
| Free toner cartridges |
| Jumbunna IHL have four hp laser jet series 4100-4101 61a toner cartridges to give away free. First in so be quick. Cartridges can be picked up from Jumbunna CB01.17.19 see Tahlia at reception (ext.1902). |
| Holly Williams |
| Forthcoming exhibition & floortalk at UTS Gallery |
| "Oo (yes): selected paintings and projects by Maria Cruz, 1996 - 2009" 27 October - 27 November Opening Tuesday 27 October 6-8pm To be opened by Dr Anna Gibbs, Associate Professor, University of Western Sydney Maria Cruz’s art is speculative and socially alert and her touch is at once blithe and existential. Curated by Jo Holder, 'Oo (yes)' is a selection of paintings from Cruz’s 2008 survey exhibition in Manila alongside two new projects for UTS Gallery. Gallery floortalk: Wednesday 28 October 4-5pm, followed by refreshments Join Maria Cruz, Jo Holder and Dr Anne Cranny-Francis, Professor of Cultural Studies, UTS for a lively discussion exploring ideas surrounding the exhibition and the notion of translations across contemporary cultural production. UTS Gallery is on Level 4, Building 6, 702 Harris St. Open Monday - Friday 12-6pm, see http://www.utsgallery.uts.edu.au for details. |
| Jann Joy |
| Building Productive Relationships workshop |
| Communication Skills - "Building Productive Relationships" workshop * 10 places available * We all encounter conflict at some point in our lives. Conflict comes about from differences - in needs, values and motivations. The way we approach these differences, however, determines how well conflicts can be constructively resolved. Relationship Awareness tools help people to identify the source of their conflict and manage it more effectively - reducing unwarranted conflict and turning warranted conflict into opportunities for growth and the strengthening of relationships. Learning Outcomes * Understand what causes conflict * Know your own conflict handling style * Discover your own relating style and potential sources of conflict for yourself and others * Respond appropriately to a variety of conflict handling styles Prior to the workshop you will complete a self-discovery tool known as the Strength Deployment Inventory which will be used to develop your skills in effectively dealing with conflict situations. Facilitator: Thistle Anderson & Liz Hurley Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Cost: $60 pp Contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
| Lucienne Bamford |
| International Students' Information Day - 29 Oct |
| UTS International will be holding its biannual ‘International Students Information Day’ on Thursday 29 October from 11am to 2pm. Each of the UTS faculties and UTS:INSEARCH will be at the event to provide prospective students with information about UTS courses. Those who apply to UTS on the day will have the A$100 application fee waived. Please inform those who may be interested in this event. If you require any further information please visit our website: http://www.uts.edu.au/international/infoday.html or contact me by email lucienne.bamford@uts.edu.au |
| Greg Hampshire |
| CPSU EB6 Members' Information Session |
| As a democratic union the CPSU bargaining team relies on the input and direction of UTS CPSU members. At this critical stage in bargaining the CPSU is holding a general members meeting. All CPSU members are urged to attend and have your say. The meeting details are: Room: CB02.04.11 Date: Thursday, 22/10/2009 Time: 1.00 – 2.00 pm |
| Kate Britton |
| CHC presents 'Evidence-based health communication' |
| The Centre for Health Communication Presents “Evidence Based Health Communication” Tuesday, October 27th, 2009, 5.30pm – 7pm Room 580, Level 5, Building 10 University of Technology Sydney 235 Jones St, Ultimo, NSW, 2007 The Centre for Health Communication is pleased to present an evening forum with Professor Paul Crawford, from the School of Nursing at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Professor Crawford is specialises in mental health, health care language and communication and 20th century literature and has published extensively, with works of both research and fiction. This forum will feature a presentation by Professor Crawford followed by questions, a discussion and a reception. ‘Evidence Based Health Communication’ This research examines communication in health care. It incorporates a special focus on how spoken and written language is used in a variety of care interactions and settings relevant to general and mental health. I am particularly interested in how different spoken and written accounts build particular viewpoints or representations of what takes place in health care and the ways that power and authority is established through the language of professions. Places are limited, so please RSVP to Katherine.Britton@uts.edu.au |
| Tanny Por |
| Upgrade music, audio & video editing skills |
| UTS: Final Cut Pro, Motion 4 and Pro School short courses Improve your post-production editing skills in music, audio and video by attending UTS short courses. Develop expertise and learn workflow shortcuts that will provide you with greater creative and technical control to advance your professional career. UTS offer a suite of the following 2-3 days beginner short courses in late November and December: > Digidesign Pro Tools 101 $545 > Apple Final Cut Pro 101 $950 > Apple Motion 101 $950 UTS staff and students have the opportunity to receive a further 10% discount. Limited spaces are available. For more info: fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/shortcourses |
| Tanny Por |
| UTS: Pro School courses offered in Nov/Dec |
| Upgrade music, audio & video editing skills UTS: Final Cut Pro, Motion 4 and Pro School short courses for 2009 Improve your post-production editing skills in music, audio and video by attending UTS short courses. Develop expertise and learn workflow shortcuts that will provide you with greater creative and technical control to advance your professional career. UTS offer a suite of the following 2-3 days beginner short courses in late November and December: > Digidesign Pro Tools 101 $545 > Apple Final Cut Pro 101 $950 > Apple Motion 101 $950 UTS staff and students have the opportunity to receive a further 10% discount. Limited spaces are available. For more info: fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au www.utsproschool.uts.edu.au http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/shortcourses |
| Bridgette Dang |
| Engineering Remote Labs Opportunity |
| Dear Colleagues, The following information is about an exciting opportunity to support labs in your subject. The Labshare project, led by UTS and involving the other ATN Universities, late last year received $2.1m funding to promote the development and sharing of remotely accessible engineering laboratories. Details on LabShare are available at http://www.labshare.edu.au. The project is currently planning the development of a number of new labs spread across the ATN partners, and is seeking academics who are interested in participating in the development and a series of associated sharing trials. As such, a number of remote rigs (labs) are being considered for development, and will be available for trialling with students next Autumn or Spring semester. We are keen to find academics who are interested in helping to shape the specific design of the labs, and then using these labs in classes. Feedback and input from participation will be highly valued and appreciated as this will assist in further development of the rig(s) to suit the needs of particular courses. Details of current UTS rigs can be found at: http://www.labshare.edu.au And potential rigs (and relevant discipline areas) being considered for development can be found at http://www.labshare.edu.au/potential (A summary list is given below). To express your interest in participation, please contact Prof. David Lowe (David.Lowe@uts.edu.au) or visit our website, http://www.labshare.edu.au for more information. Deadline is 30 October 2009 ------ Inclined Plane rig Turbulent to Laminar Flow rig Impinging Jet rig Wave and Antenna Training System rigs Truss Testing rig Structural Visualisation rig Geotechnical rig Remote Rock and Mineral Identification rig PLC Control Pneumatic Hardware Digital Servo rig iRobot rig Electrical Engineering NetLab rig Microcontroller Microlab rig Microelectronic Fabrication MEFLab rig Electrical Power rig Electromagnetic compatability Power Generation rig Power System Protection rig Wireless Telecommunications rig |
| Natalie Kulakovska |
| Cultural Awareness Week Talk:Prof Larissa Behrendt |
| Cultural Awareness Week Talk: Indigenous People and the law: A Litmus Test for Human Rights Protection in Australia. Presenter: Professor Larissa Behrendt As part of Cultural Awareness Week, UTS: Law is pleased to announce that Professor Larissa Behrendt will be giving a lunchtime talk for students and staff. Prof. Larissa Behrendt is a Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman. She is the Professor of Law and Director of Research at the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning at the University of Technology, Sydney. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of the ACT and NSW as a barrister. Larissa is a Land Commissioner at the Land and Environment Court and the Alternate Chair of the Serious Offenders Review Board, a member of the Academy of Social Sciences of Australia and a founding member of the Australian Academy of Law. She is the Chair of the Humanities and Creative Arts panel of the Australian Research Council College of Experts. Larissa is the author of several books on Indigenous legal issues. She won the 2002 David Uniapon Award and a 2005 Commonwealth Writers Prize for her novel Home. Her latest novel, Legacy, is due for release in October. Larissa is a Board Member of the Museum of Contemporary Art, a board member of Tranby Aboriginal College and a Director of the Bangarra Dance Theatre. She was named as 2009 NAIDOC Person of the Year. Date: 29 October, 1:00PM - 2:00 PM (light lunch served from 12:30PM) Location: City - Haymarket, Law Moot Court CM05B.01.02 Cost: Free - light lunch provided Audience: All welcome Contact: Natalie.Kulakovska@uts.edu.au RSVP: Required for catering purposes |
| Tameera Kemp |
| Freelance Writing course with Erin O'Dwyer 28 Oct |
| We have a couple of places remaining on our Freelance Writing short course. October 28, November 4 & 11 over three Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9pm In this course, we consider how to spot stories across a range of genres – from sport to travel to fashion – and how to target the best outlet for your story. In workshops, we’ll learn the secrets of pitching ideas and securing the commission. We’ll also consider the tools of the trade, how to deal with editors, illustrating your story, working across print, online and multi-media platforms; and how to file clean copy, written in house-style, to deadline every time. We will also consider copyright and how to re-package and on-sell stories in Australia and overseas. Erin O'Dwyer is a lecturer in the Journalism, Information and Media Studies group at UTS and an award-winning journalist. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, and in that time worked on staff at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane and The Sun-Herald in Sydney. She now works freelance and is a contributing feature writer for The Sydney Morning Herald. Erin also contributes to a range of magazine titles including Australian Geographic, Readers Digest and Vogue. In 2006, she was awarded an Australian United Nations Media Peace Award for an investigation into cousin-to-cousin marriages in Sydney's immigrant community. In 2009 she added broadcast journalism to her kit-bag, producing two radio features for ABC Radio National. Prerequisites: basic feature writing UTS staff and students attend at $360 (full fee $525) -places limited to 12. For further information please visit http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/freelance-writing.html, email acij@uts.edu.au or call 9514 2488. |
| Garry Irwin |
| Upcoming events - UTS Staff Social Club |
| Hi everyone Here is a list of the remaining Staff Social Club functions for 2009 which all members and non-members are invited to: Thursday 29 October - Kuring-gai Breakfast - The Staff Lounge - 7.30am to 9am - $5 (members) / $ 17.50 (Non members) Friday 30 October - Demolition Drinks / Happy Hour - Abercrombie Hotel, cnr Broadway and Abercrombie St - for members and their guests - after 3.30pm Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup Gala - 513 Wattle St, Broadway (opp back entrance to B10)- $15 (Members) / $50 Non Members) - 1.30pm to 4pm Friday 27 November - Happy Hour - The Loft - for members and their guests - after 3.30pm 2009 Christmas Party - Mercure Hotel, top of George St, Sydney - $10 (Members) / $150 (Non Members) If you want information on any of these functions, or on how to become a member, please contact Tim Bayfield (President - ext 2144), Rosa Bow (Secretary - ext 9850) or Natalie Dean (Treasurer - ext 9625). |
| Jennifer Gilmore |
| Donate a digital camera |
| Got an old digital camera rattling around in a drawer that you don't use any more? Why not donate it to the UTS 'Magic Pudding' Childcare Centre? If you can help, please contact Sally on 8289 8400 or Sally.Beesley@uts.edu.au Please include battery, cables and instruction manual. |
| Jann Joy |
| Financial & Resource Management overview |
| Leading at UTS: Financial & Resource Management The Financial & Resource Management module has been developed for supervisors and managers who need an understanding of financial management and control within the context of the University. The module provides participants with: - an overview of financial planning and management - an introduction to key financial responsibilities After completing the module, participants can expect to have: - an improved understanding of planning and financial systems and processes at UTS - increased awareness of their financial responsibilities - greater confidence when using financial information Topics to be covered include: - Statutory and organisational context - Planning and budget cycle - Finance basics - Financial planning and management - Budget development - Resource planning - Monitoring and reporting - Financial policies, directives and tools - Procurement processes This module is suitable for all academic and support supervisors and managers. Dates: Monday, 9 November 2009 Time: 1.00pm to 5.00pm RSVP: 2 November 2009 This program is recommended for Support Staff Supervisors Level 7 and above and Academic Supervisors If you require further information please contact: Liz Hurley 9514 1075 To register email jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Liza Head |
| Pandemic (H1N1) influenza vaccination campaign |
| The Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing is coordinating a national vaccination campaign to protect people from the pandemic influenza virus, H1N1 influenza 2009, (also known as human swine flu influenza). The vaccine is called the H1N1 Pandemin Influenza Vaccine (Panvax). The vaccine is manufactured in Australia by CSL Limited, which has been producing seasonal vaccines for a number of decades. Anyone who wishes to be protected from pandemic influenza is eligible for the vaccine. Priority groups for the vaccine include persons who are at high risk of exposure (such as health care workers) and persons who are more vulnerable to severe infection (including persons with underlying medical problems). The vaccine is available at the UTS Health Service. Please call 9514 1177 to make an appointment. There is no cost for the vaccine. Usual charges for the doctor's consultation apply. |
| Kylie Johnson |
| Talent Identification & Development Program |
| Hi, Do you have what it takes to represent Australia at the 2012 Olympics? Or know someone that may be interested? UTS has joined forces with the Australian Sports Commission’s National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program to offer young people (12-25 years) the opportunity to participate in talent identification screening. The screening is scheduled for this Saturday 24 October 2009 at the UTS Kuring-gai Sports Centre at 10:00am. To find out more about the NTID program visit: http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/got_talent/test |
| IOSARN |
| IOSARN Workshop |
| Invitation to IOSARN Workshop The Indian Ocean and South Asia Research Network is pleased to announce an international workshop: ISLAND CONNECTIONS: Networks, Labour and Culture Across Oceans and Empires. Mauritius - Reunion - Australia - Fiji - Noumea Tuesday, 27 October, 10 AM - 5.30 PM Mary Ann House (Conference Room, Level 3), 645 Harris St, Ultimo This international workshop will explore connections and cultures over two oceans and across two empires, the British and the French. The focus will be on colonized and subaltern peoples, who were remaking cultures and making connections which were far beyond those which their colonizers had authorised or intended. It will focus attention on the new cultures formed by transported, indentured and seafaring peoples as they made new connections between colonies and across oceans. Please find the Symposium programme on the IOSARN website: http://iosarn.com/events/workshops/island-connections/programme/ RSVP is required: Cornelia.Betzler@uts.edu.au See you there. The Island Connections Symposium and the Workshop are organised and sponsored by IOSARN and kindly sponsored by the APFRN. |
| Jann Joy |
| Leading at UTS: Supervisor as coach |
| 5 places available The focus in this module will be on developing your skills as a Coach. The skills you develop will assist you in developing your staff, harnessing their strengths, improving their performance and encouraging them to take responsibility for their own performance and development Learning Outcomes * Develop an understanding of the theories and techniques used in coaching * Apply these techniques in co-coaching practice session * Enhance existing skills Facilitator: Liz Hurley Date: Monday, 26 October Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm To register contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
| Julie Smith |
| Conference Management Services - reminder |
| Conference Online will be holding an information and training session at UTS on 22 October for all interested staff. The venue is HRU training room 2, on level 6 of building 10. The session will run from 9am to midday. If you are interested in attending and have not yet RSVP'd, please email Julie.Smith@uts.edu.au The University has entered into an agreement with Conference Online to provide conference management services including online registration and payment. The agreement allows UTS units to work directly with Conference Online in tailoring the services provided to the individual requirements of each event. Conference Online is used widely in the university and government sector and is currently being used by a number of units within UTS. Staff wishing to avail themselves of the services should deal directly with Conference Online. Contact details for Conference Online and a summary of the services offered can be viewed at http://www.fsu.uts.edu.au |
| Penny Luu |
| The Narran Lakes: An oasis in a dry land |
| Dr Scott Rayburg Narran Lakes is a large semi-arid floodplain-wetland complex located in northern New South Wales near the Queensland border. The site is a RAMSAR listed wetland (or a wetland deemed of international importance) for its diverse flora and fauna and for its importance as a habitat for colonial waterbird breeding. Indeed, the Narran Lakes are considered to be the second most important (after the Macquarie Marshes) inland waterbird breeding site in Australia. Like many Australian wetlands, the Narran lakes are subject to ever increasing pressures from land use and climate change and, more importantly, water resource development. To investigate the possible consequences of these changes, a large scale interdisciplinary project has been undertaken to identify the key assets of the Narran Lakes and to determine how the system responds to a variable wetting and drying regime (and to potential changes in that regime). This project is the single largest research project ever funded by the Murray Darling Basin Commission and today serves as the model for how to investigate semi-arid wetlands in New South Wales with the NSWDECCW currently funding similar projects on four other large inland wetlands. This talk will present some of the outcomes of this research including a look at the physical character, the past and predicted changes to the flow regime, the waterbird breeding history, and the vegetation structure and its responses to inundation in the Narran lakes. When: Wednesday 21 October 2009 Where: Building 4, room 5.01 Time: 1pm Light refreshments provided following seminar |
| Bridgette Dang |
| Engineering Remote Labs Opportunity |
| Dear Colleagues, The following information is about an exciting opportunity to support labs in your subject. The Labshare project, led by UTS and involving the other ATN Universities, late last year received $2.1m funding to promote the development and sharing of remotely accessible engineering laboratories. Details on LabShare are available at http://www.labshare.edu.au. The project is currently planning the development of a number of new labs spread across the ATN partners, and is seeking academics who are interested in participating in the development and a series of associated sharing trials. As such, a number of remote rigs (labs) are being considered for development, and will be available for trialling with students next Autumn or Spring semester. We are keen to find academic who are interested in helping to shape the specific design of the labs, and then using these labs in classes. Feedback and input from participation will be highly valued and appreciated as this will assist in further development of the rig(s) to suit the needs of particular courses. Details of current UTS rigs can be found at: http://www.labshare.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=88 And potential rigs (and relevant discipline areas) being considered for development can be found at http://www.labshare.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=88. (A summary list is given below). To express your interest in participation, please contact Prof. David Lowe (David.Lowe@uts.edu.au) or visit our website, http://www.labshare.edu.au for more information. Deadline is 30 October 2009 ------ Inclined Plane rig Turbulent to Laminar Flow rig Impinging Jet rig Wave and Antenna Training System rigs Truss Testing rig Structural Visualisation rig Geotechnical rig Remote Rock and Mineral Identification rig PLC Control Pneumatic Hardware Digital Servo rig iRobot rig Electrical Engineering NetLab rig Microcontroller Microlab rig Microelectronic Fabrication MEFLab rig Electrical Power rig Electromagnetic compatability Power Generation rig Power System Protection rig Wireless Telecommunications rig |
| Millie So |
| Eleventh UTS Golden Eye Awards on this week! |
| Be stimulated, challenged and moved by some of the most adventurous new film and video, animation, new media and sound works produced by students of the highly respected UTS Media Arts and Production Programs and Master of Animation. Screening and Awards Ceremony Wednesday 21 October 6.00pm (screening commences 6.30pm) UTS Building 4, Level 2, University Hall, 15 Broadway, enter off Harris St (opposite the ABC complex) All welcome New Media & Sound Installation 19th – 23rd October All day UTS Tower Building 1, Level 4 Foyer, entrance level, 15 Broadway All welcome For more info visit: http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/golden-eye-awards |
| Christian Gobolos |
| Union Outdoor Cinema Returns |
| This Wednesday 21st October the FREE Outdoor Cinema will be returning to the Alumni Green. Starting at 8pm the animation comedy 'Bolt' will be showing. To show our support of the UTS Golden Eye Awards one of the student animation entries will be displayed as a preview to the major attraction. So don't miss out relaxing on the grassy comfort of the Alumni Green, with free popcorn and fairy floss available to all movie goers. The Union encourages all staff, friends and family to enjoy this animation classic under the stars.. Have Fun! |
| Paul Brien |
| 2010 diaries special offer |
| Harris St Newsagency now has a full range of 2010 diaries now at 10% off the marked price for UTS staff only, including the popular A5 recycled diary, day to a page. UTS staff can also choose conventional A4, A5, pocket, notebook, office and executive styles in hard or soft covers as well as spiral bound. Choose traditional black or soft pastels or the new art designs whose vibrant colours will brighten up any person's desk. Choose from day to a page, week to a page, week to an opening , etc. Dont forget Harris Street Newsagency is also your one stop shop with lotto, bus passes, phone recharge, newspapers, magazines, confectionery etc and Ultimo's most comphrehensive stationery range |
| Rosalie Degabriele |
| Unisuper Academic Staff Representative |
| I am the Academic Staff Representative on the Unisuper Consultative Committee which meets annually in November. In preparation for the upcoming meeting I wish to advise adacemic staff members that they should communicate any concerns or issues they have with the conduct of the employer fund Unisuper to myself. In the first instance communication should be by email. |
| Elizabeth Kuo |
| Acupuncture participants needed |
| Do you suffer from tennis elbow? Have you always wanted to try acupuncture? Well, here’s your chance! We are looking for individuals between the ages of 35 and 55 to participate in a clinical trial to compare acupuncture and laser treatments. If you: 1. Have chronic lateral elbow pain for a period greater than 3 months (and it occurs on only one side of the body), and 2. Aged between 33 and 55 years And don’t suffer from: 1. Diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system 2. Radial nerve entrapment 3. Inflammatory rheumatic diseases 4. Gout 5. Radioulnar or radiohumeral osteoarthritis, or 6. Have never experienced a previous episode of lateral elbow pain that was treated surgically or with acupuncture You are eligible to take part in this research project. What is involved? Regardless of which group you are allocated to (acupuncture or laser), all participants will be given 10 treatments over a 5 week period. Each treatment will last approximately 30-40 minutes each. However, you will be required to give more time for data collection and assessments. Cost: FREE Location: Acupuncture Research Laboratory, 11th Floor, Tower Building, University of Technology, Sydney, Ultimo. To register or for more information, please contact Christine Berle Ph: 0418 447 911 or email: Christine.Berle@uts.edu.au |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC lunchtime seminar - Masoud Kowsari, 21/10 |
| The TfC Lunchtime Seminar Series are continuing and this week TfC will be pleased to welcome Masoud Kowsari (University of Tehran) presenting a paper at the TfC Bagel: 'Persepolis: A Society with many Cultural Contradictions' Wednesday, 21 October, 12-2, TfC Bagel, UTS Building 3, Room 4.02. Bring your lunch and join us for light refreshments from 12:00, leading into the seminar at 12:30. Seminar Abstract Satrapi's comic strip titled Persepolis (4 Vol.) published from 2000 to 2003 in French and became famous as soon and translated into many languages (Italian, Spanish, English, etc.) during four years. She was asked even to make a film based on it. Her film, also won a prize in Cannes festival in 2007. Satrapi's comic is an autobiography about her life in Iran, her education in a French language Catholic college in Vienne; returning to Iran, her marriage and then divorce, and finally her immigration to Paris. Persepolis, in one hand, is an autobiography, but in the other hand, it's a biography of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 during more than three decades. In her work, Satrapi not only explains her life in the Iranian society, but also analyse and criticize the Iranian society and Revolution too. So, this comic is a double story about herself and her society. In the presentation I will try to analyse the comic based on a critical discourse analysis method. Please RSVP to: Transforming.Cultures@uts.edu.au See you there. Upcoming TfC Wednesday Lunchtimes Seminars/Events (12 - 2 pm, TfC Bagel): 28 October: Ilaria Vanni (Cultural Studies, TfC, UTS), 'Consensual Geographies, Vernacular Communities: constructing social space in a Second Life Army'. 11 November: Tanja Dreher (TfC, UTS): 'Listening and the Politics of Recognition' Further details can be viewed on the TfC News & Events page and will be announced by email shortly: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/ |
| Ruolan Lan |
| Blue Stocking Choir Starts Again |
| Hello ladies, UTS Blue Stocking Choir is back in action after the short semester break. This is our last session before the end of the year and we're working towards a group performance at the Loft for the Women at UTS end of year event. It's never too late to join in. So come this Thursday 22nd in CB01.27.15 for a rehearsal at 12-1.30pm. Feel free to contact Ruolan Lan (x9617, ruolan.lan@uts.edu.au)for any details. |
| Jann Joy |
| Entourage mail and Calendar training - Mac users |
| Entourage Content: . background of old system and new system for migration context . Customisation of the new environment . Current views and navigation . Create signatures and make one a default . Resend messages . Create groups for sending email to a list of people . Create and manage meeting request . Recurring appointment or meeting request . Free/Busy (scheduling) calendar events . Share calendar or mail . Out of Office Assistant Date: Tuesday, 27 October Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm OR Date: Friday, 30 October Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Venue: IT training room CB10.06.431 To register email: jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Jann Joy |
| Cognos 8 business intelligence portal training |
| The UTS business intelligence portal provides staff with management information in the form of models, cubes and reports. To gain access to this portal, staff must have a legitimate business requirement. Further information on business intelligence available at UTS is available from the Planning and Quality Unit at: www.pqu.uts.edu.au/uts-statistics/business-intelligence-portal.html Further information on IT workshops is available at: www.hru.uts.edu.au/professional/development/it.html Date: Tuesday 27 October 2009 Time: 1.30pm-4.30pm Location: IT training room 6.431, level 6, Building 10 Contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
| Geoff Brooke-Smith |
| Pink Ribbon Day at UTS Union |
| UTS Union are again supporting Pink Ribbon Day by the sale of Pink Ribbon merchandise at the following outlets where tax deductible cash donations may also be made. Concourse Cafe Harris St Cafe The Loft Markets Eatery Kuring-gai Bar Additionally, by purchasing Mt Franklin water at all Union outlets this month (2 for $3), 10c from each sale is donated to the Cancer Council for breast cancer research, support programs and prevention. For more information, http://www.pinkribbonday.com.au Thank you for your support. |
| Centre for Management & Organisation Studies |
| CMOS Seminar | 11:00am on Wed 21 October |
| The next seminar in the CMOS Seminar Series will be a joint presentation ‘Getting at Organisation through Popular Culture’ by Professors Carl Rhodes and Bob Westwood. In their book Critical Representations of Work and Organizations in Popular Culture (Routeldge, 2008) Carl Rhodes and Bob Westwood demonstrate how popular culture is a compelling arena for the critique of organizational life, one that plays out the complex and contradictory relations that people have with the organizations in which they work. The approach they develop in the book is one that examines those cultural narratives that provide a critical interrogation of the experience of work and organizations in contemporary society. In this joint seminar Rhodes and Westwood will present new work which further uses popular culture as a resource or springboard that takes them in some new directions. Bob will discuss a paper entitled ‘The machine in the (g)host: At the limits of body and identity in transhumanism and the posthuman’. From Mary Shelley’s ‘Dracula’ onwards, the intrusions of science and technology into the domains of nature and the human have frequently, within popular culture representations, been cast with a dystopian hue. In the future that is here, science and technology prospectively takes us towards transhuman and posthuman horizons. Whither the person, the body and identity in such spaces? And whither organisation studies in these contested spaces – still mired in history? Carl will present his paper ‘“All I want to do is get that check and get drunk” Testifying to resistance in Charles Bukowski’s Factotum’. In this paper he examines the theme of resistance to organizations and capitalism in Bukowski’s 1975 novel in relation to contemporary theory in organization studies. This is used to explore the meaning (and near impossibility) of extreme individualised organizational resistance that rejects all aspects of capitalist work relations except those necessary for survival. Date: Wednesday 21 October 2009 Time: 11:00am – 12:30noon Venue: 5B.05.03 (Building 5, Block B, Level 5, Room 3) For further information, please visit: http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/cmos/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=17533. To assist with arrangements, please confirm your attendance to cmos@uts.edu.au. |
| Terry Clinton |
| Sharing UTS expertise with the wider world |
| Hundreds of UTS experts in many fields are listed in a national search facility called Expert Guide that is a key resource for the media. This represents an opportunity for researchers and academics at UTS to attract awareness and recognition of the work they are doing, growing both their reputation and UTS's. If you are not listed as a UTS expert, but would like to be, please sign up via the Expert Guide website: http://www.expertguide.com.au/InfoPages/Join/SignUp.aspx On the Join Expert Guide page select option 2. Choose UTS from the dropdown menu of organisations, fill in your details and click 'add'. Your submission will then be queued for approval by the UTS media team. We urge you to include both after hours and mobile phone contact numbers, as media opportunities can be lost when we cannot respond quickly. If you select the "Keep private" checkboxes these numbers will only be viewable by the UTS media team. Once your entry has been approved you will receive a confirmation message from Expert Guide with a username and password so you can update your details whenever necessary. If you have any questions about joining Expert Guide please call UTS Media Officer Terry Clinton on ext. 1623. |
| Jo McKenzie |
| Teach-learnnet list - how and why to subscribe |
| All members of the UTS community who are interested in learning and teaching are invited to join the Teach-learnNet email list. The list is for communicating information about teaching and learning news, events and announcements at UTS, including important information on teaching and learning grants, awards and other opportunities. To subscribe, please visit: http://listserv.uts.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/teach-learnnet Please note that this is a moderated list, so you are unlikely to receive spam. |
| Andrew Atkin |
| Submissions to Review of Indigenous Education |
| A review of Indigenous Education at UTS is commencing shortly. The Chair of the Review Committee is Professor Lynette Russell Professor, Director of the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies and Deputy Dean of Arts at Monash University. The Review committee is seeking submissions from staff, students and interested parties. Details of the Review and Terms of Reference are available from Andrew Atkin, Secretary to the Review. There are two ways in which interested parties may contribute. 1/ Personal Representation. The committee has three scheduled meeting days in late October (Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 October). Individuals or groups wishing to make representations in person during these days should contact Andrew Atkin to arrange appointments with the committee. 2/ Written submissions Written submissions may be made for inclusion in the review process. There are no constraints regarding layout or topics for comment. The initial deadline for staff submissions is Friday 23 October. This will allow submissions to be consolidated into a folio for the review committee prior to the scheduled meeting days. Late submissions will also be accepted until 16 November. Please contact Andrew Atkin if the initial deadline is unmanageable and you intend to lodge a late submission. Submissions will be treated with absolute confidentiality. Andrew Atkin, Secretary to the Review Phone : 02 9514 3831 |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Draft directive on privacy |
| A new draft Privacy and Personal Information Protection Vice-Chancellor's Directive has been developed as part of a review of privacy frameworks at UTS. Following consultation, it is proposed that this directive replace the current Management and Protection of Personal Student Information Policy. Where the current policy is specific to the privacy of students, the new directive will cover the privacy of all individuals. Comments are invited on the current consultation draft at: www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/draft/privacy/privacy-directive.html Final date for submission of comments is 1 November 2009. |
| Brooke Upton |
| LST seminar by Becca Leopkey |
| The Democratic Governance of Olympic Games Legacy Becca Leopkey is a PhD candidate in sport management, specialising in sporting events at the University of Ottawa. She has participated in numerous national and international sport-related programs such as the International Olympic Academy in Greece, the Olympic Academy of Canada, and has presented on several topics including sport event risk management, sport policy and Olympic legacy at many international conferences. Becca was the recipient of the 2008 postgraduate grant from the International Olympic Committee, the 2009 International Society of Olympic Historians graduate bursary, and the 2009 Tourism and Sport Management stream best student paper award from the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. Most recently, she has been awarded a 2009 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Scholarship for her research on the democratic governance of Olympic Games legacy. Date: Tuesday 20 October 2009 Time: 4pm-5pm, followed by light refreshments Venue: UTS, School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism, conference room 1.614, Kuring-gai campus RSVP: Brooke.Upton@uts.edu.au www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/research/seminars |
| Emma Davidson |
| Centre for Research in Learning and Change seminar |
| 21 October 2009 CB10.2.230 12.30-2pm Socially produced spaces of learning Presenter: Tony Brown This seminar takes as its starting point research with the Birra-Li birthing service, which is part of the NSW Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Strategy. Examining the practices and skills required to build sustainable co-productive partnerships between health providers, workers and clients posed questions of how these practices and skills are learned, developed and sustained. Drawing on the concept of spatiality or ‘socially produced space’ (Soja) the paper will attempt to expand ‘conceptual space’ of where health practice takes place, how it is produced and sustained by focusing on three dimensions of learning occurring in different spaces. Some discussion of the connection between (contending) theories of spatialisation and education will be referred to. Tony Brown is a senior lecturer in adult and organisational learning, and coordinates the master's programs in education in FASS. He was a member of the challenge grant team on learning and development for sustainable health futures. All are welcome to attend. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided. For catering purposes RSVP to: Emma.Davidson@uts.edu.au |
| Stefanie Pawluk |
| Electroboard for sale |
| Features: colour/black and white electronic whiteboard, stand, memory card, printer. Close to new. Purchased for $3121. Asking price $2000 (ono). Stefanie.Pawluk@uts.edu.au |
| Verena Thomas |
| UTS project on CNN international |
| A feature on the Yumi Piksa video workshop in highland Papua New Guinea will screen on CNN international on 17 and 18 October 2009. The workshops are a collaboration between UTS and the University of Goroka (UOG) in Papua New Guinea. Yumi Piksa was created and facilitated by Verena Thomas (UTS), a PhD candidate who created the project following her work in PNG as a filmmaker. Sony Cameras and Miller Tripods provided the video equipment for the workshop. 'Papua New Guinea today is so full of television programs, films and media products that are created from many parts of the world, and our people, particularly our youth, are watching these programs, accepting them as significant things for information and knowledge. Unfortunately there is very few, or no opportunities for them to tell their own stories and share them with others.' Dr Michael Mel Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Goroka Yumi Piksa fortifies media production capacity in the PNG highlands and works with communities to tell their stories. Strengthening ties between the university and community is particularly important to the project, with the project sowing the seeds for further collaboration, while archiving important local knowledge. Student researchers are also being trained in dynamic visual research methods, putting them at the cutting edge of research not only in PNG, but also on an international stage. The collaboration between UTS and UOG continues to flourish. The Centre for Health Communication at UTS has been awarded a large research grant by the PNG AIDS Council and AusAID to continue the work begun by Yumi Piksa. This new project, Komuniti Tok Piksa, led by the centre’s director Professor Rick Iedema will produce visual HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention material, using the Yumi Piksa model of training and enabling local researchers and filmmakers to produce their own material. Local researchers, in partnership with Verena Thomas and the UTS team, will use this innovative research strategy to ensure the growth of PNG’s research endeavors and filmmaking capacity, now and into the future. Catch the story on CNN 17 and 18 October 11.30pm Saturday, 5.30am Sunday and 6.30pm Sunday. |
| John Glassmire |
| One Just World forum: Stand up against poverty |
| Reminder for One Just World forum today Wednesday 14 October at 5.30pm Stand up against poverty! What are the secrets for lasting change? Speakers: Rini Poespoprodjo – paediatrician, health worker and researcher, Papua, Indonesia Ipul Powaseu – Executive Officer, National Research Institute, Papua New Guinea Matthew Bond – international development engineer specialising in water, sanitation and hygiene, and rural energy Fran Kelly as MC – presenter, ABC Radio National Breakfast When: Wednesday 14 October 2009 6–7.30pm (entry from 5.30pm) Where: The Great Hall Level 5, UTS Tower Building, Ultimo RSVP: onejustworld.com.au One Just World is a free public forum series that aims to stimulate discussion and ideas and encourage action, because all of us have a contribution to make in helping transform the lives of the 800 million people around the world who are fighting to escape poverty and injustice. Come and join the debate and find out what works in helping people and communities overcome poverty. |
| Alice Cooper |
| Systems workshop this Friday |
| The Institute for Sustainable Futures is pleased to announce a systems workshop run by Gerald Midgley and Wendy Gregory of the Institute of Environmental Science and Research in Christchurch, NZ. When: Friday 16 October 9.30am–1pm Where: Building 10, level 2, room 460 This half-day workshop is for staff and students and aims to give people a flavour of systems thinking and appreciation of the variety of approaches that exist. Proposed outline of workshop: A 45-minute presentation by Wendy Gregory regarding scoping and framing complex projects that span disciplines and sectors. A 45-minute presentation by Gerald Midgley covering 'wicked problems'; four systems thinking skills; the alignment of different systems approaches with the four skills; brief explanations of four examplar methodologies (i.e. boundary critique/critical system heuristics, soft systems methodology, viable systems model, system dynamics); and the opportunities for mixing methods. A 45-minute exercise where people look at the different systems approaches in relation to their own projects, asking how they might be useful (or, if it's a past project, how these approaches might have made a difference). Gerald is currently the science leader for the Systems Thinking, Action Research and Social Science (STARSS) group and Wendy is a senior advisor, systems research. Please RSVP by Wednesday 14 October: alicemcooper@isf.uts.edu.au |
| Cam Bellach |
| University IT benchmark survey |
| UTS, along with a number of other Australian and New Zealand universities, is participating in an IT customer satisfaction survey that will enable ITD to benchmark our performance for IT service delivery against other universities. Tomorrow many staff will receive a presonalised email inviting them to complete a short satisfaction survey on their experience with IT service delivery at UTS. The information we obtain will help us greatly in better understanding our current services and improving them to meet your needs. The survey should take less than three minutes to complete. All responses will be treated confidentially and UTS will not be able to identify your name with your responses. We encourage you to take the opportunity to provide your say in seeking to improve our services and facilities. Cam Bellach Knowledge Administrator UTS Information Technology Division phone 9514 1996 fax 9514 1994 |
| Colin Wise |
| New risk management standard - short course |
| Further information on this short course is available at: www.shortcourses.uts.edu.au |
| Derretta Branche |
| UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo: Appts still available |
| Places are still available for Life Balance Assessment, Inner Scan, Diabetes check and Cholesterol check. To book your free health assessments or treatments, visit http://www.safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au/wellbeing Maximum of two bookings per person. When: Thursday 15 October 2009 Where: Levels 1 and 2, Building 4, Welcome Desk at Alumni Green Entrance Times: 11am to 3pm |
| Christian Gobolos |
| UTS Moonlight Cinema |
| This Wednesday 14 October the Union will be hosting an outdoor cinema experience on the Alumni Green. 'The Dark Knight'- Watch the Batman take on the Joker in this blockbuster extravaganza. The movie starts at 8pm, there will be free popcorn and fairy floss available for all movie goers... All staff family and friends are invited, so don't miss out on the Batman experience under the stars. |
| John Dale |
| Work in Progress |
| Writing staff are holding a Work in Progress reading. 2009 CAL Writer in residence Frank Moorhouse will be reading from his new novel along with Delia Falconer, James Bradley, Mandy Sayer, Gabrielle Carey, Martin Harrison, Tony Macris and John Dale. Staff, students and alumni are welcome. Date: Wednesday 4 Nov 2009, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: City - Broadway, CB09 The Loft Contact: , John.Dale@uts.edu.au |
| Peter Kandlbinder |
| Teaching & Learning Forum 2009: Final Reminder |
| The submission deadline for the UTS Teaching and Learning Forum is 16 October, 2009. This year the Forum will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 2009. The UTS Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group invites expressions of interest in presentations or posters related to the forum theme: The UTS Model of Learning. Papers or posters will address a variety of aspects of the theme including innovative curriculum design, practice-oriented learning and teaching, innovative uses of new technologies for learning, developing the internationalised curriculum and curriculum initiatives that support research inspired learning. Contributors are invited to submit abstracts of up to 500 words to http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=4937 for: * Paper discussions * Posters of work in progress Abstracts will be refereed by the Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group. Further information is available on the forum website: http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/learnteach/forum/ |
| Romy Lawson |
| Casual appointment |
| The Faculty of Business are looking to make a short term appointment (6-8 weeks) to work on developing assessment rubrics to assure program learning goals. The role will require the successful applicant to: • have an educational background, with a sound understanding of criteria referenced assessment • apply understanding of criteria and standards to developing a series of assessment rubrics to assure learning goals, at a range of educational levels • communicate effectively showing excellent verbal and written skills, including report writing The successful applicant will gain experience in teaching and learning support, and in particular will develop skills in assuring learning. The work will primarily be with the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism (Kuring-Gai) in conjunction with the Faculty Teaching & Learning Coordinator. To apply for this position please send a statement to Romy.Lawson@uts.edu.au outlining your experience in relation to the requirements of this role, along with a current CV. Remuneration dependent on qualifications and experience. Closing Date: 9am, 19 October 2009 (interviewing week of 19 October) Position Dates between: 26 October – 23 December 2009 (negotiable) |
| Amrita Mukhopadhyay |
| Patent reform in India: 21 Oct 2009 |
| The next session of the 2009 Law Research Seminar Series will be presented by Dr Jakkrit Kuanpoth on "Patent reform in India: The battle over making medicines affordable". Details as follows: Time:12:45 Location: City - Haymarket CM05B Level 3, Room 318 Audience:All Welcome Cost: Free - light lunch provided RSVP:Not Required but appreciated Further information on presenter and an abstract of the presentation is available at http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/law/research/seminar-detail.cfm?ItemId=15745 |
| Sanchia Woolley |
| Reminder to lodge your Vital Records |
| This is a reminder that all original signed contracts and agreement (not incl. staff contracts), memorandum of understanding, and other vital records are to be lodged with University Records as part of the university’s Vital Records Program. The area that holds the original document is responsible for lodging the original document and placing a copy of the document on your area’s official file with all other supporting documents. To lodge a vital record, please complete the Vital Records Lodgement form which can be accessed on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/forms/vitalrecordlodgment.pdf. Further information about Vital Records is available at http://www.records.uts.edu.au/procedures/vital/index.html. For further assistance, contact Sanchia Woolley on #1243 or Sanchia.Woolley@uts.edu.au |
| Derretta Branche |
| Steps to looking after your own wellbeing |
| 8-14 November marks National Psychology Week. Megan Varlow, Clinical Psychologist with UTS Health Psychology Unit will be presenting this seminar on how you can make the changes to improve your psychological wellbeing. (Some of you may remember Megan from the Surviving the HSC) Megan will explore common barriers to wellbeing, look at how cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can help, and provide example of how CBT strategies can be applied in “real life”. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is widely supported in literature as an effective approach for both self-help and clinical interventions for psychological wellbeing. When: Tuesday 10 November 2009 Time: 12-2pm Where: Room 22, Building 2, Level 4 RSVP to Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au for catering. A light lunch will be provided. A joint collaboration with UTS Psychology Unit, Safety & Wellbeing, HRU and Equity and Diversity |
| Jann Joy |
| Outlook 2007 Mail and Calendar training |
| * PLACES STILL AVAILABLE * Outlook 2007 is the University’s new application for staff to use sending and receiving emails, booking calendar events and utilising task organisation. This training session will familiarise you with the look and feel of the Outlook 2007 mail and calendar application. As well as some new features, the session will also cover the new approach to storage that has been introduced with the Microsoft Exchange Server. Prerequisite: To attend this training session staff must have had the Outlook 2007 application loaded on their PCs and have had their old mail and calendar events migrated to the new server. DATE: Thursday, 15 October TIME: 2.00 - 4.30pm VENUE: Building 10, Level 6, IT training room 431 To register email jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Anne Dwyer |
| Final Ride-to-Work Notice |
| UTS is one of over 2,500 workplaces registered for Ride to Work Day 2009 - Wednesday 14 October – yes, that’s in 2 days! 20,000 individuals have registered (but it is estimated only a third of participants actually register). We have 75 registered – where are the rest? I’m convinced we can make it at least 100 riding to work. Register online and be counted as part of our workplace total. Use our Team Code 864993. Registration is free and you’ll go in the draw to win a Trek 7.6 FX bike worth $1,999. On the day, UTS is offering FREE BREAKFAST 7:30-9:30am and lots of prizes (L3 Tower Bldg and/or Alumni Green). See you there. Anne Dwyer, DVC Corporate Services UTS Executive Sponsor, on behalf of Shirley Alexander |
| Tanny Por |
| Gain skills in Final Cut Pro and Motion |
| Final Cut Pro & Motion short courses in Nov/Dec If you’re looking to excel in your Apple Pro Apps skills, UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre offers short courses tailored for the industry. UTS offers industry professionals and aspiring professionals alike an in-depth and systematic training of Final Cut Pro 7 and Motion 4. You will study in small-sized classes, with a mix of aspiring and established industry practitioners. - Achieve internationally recognised industry accreditation - Expert trainers teach you practical tips suitable for your skill levels and interests - Develop skills and learn workflow shortcuts that will provide you with greater creative and technical control to advance your professional career Limited spaces are available for UTS staff and students to receive a further 10% discount. Next course dates are: FCP 101 $950 25- 27 Nov 2009 3-5 Feb 2010 FCP 300 $950 30 Nov- 2 Dec Motion 101 $950 7-9 Dec For more info: fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au communication.uts.edu.au/short-courses |
| Conor McCarthy |
| Seminar on innovation and new product development |
| UTS, in partnership with PDMA Australia, is pleased to announce a breakfast seminar on innovation and new product development. The seminar features Dr Erik-Jan Hultink, Professor New Product Marketing at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, and Alban Savage, Head of New Product Industrialisation at Cochlear. The seminar is being held in building 4, level 2, room 34, at 8am on Thursday 15th October. Registration forms are available at http://www.pdma-aust.org.au/ |
| Christian Gobolos |
| The Dark Knight is coming to UTS |
| On Wednesday 14 October the Union will be hosting free Outdoor Cinema on the Alumni Green. Starting at 8pm the recent instalment of the Batman series 'The Dark Knight' will be showing. See Heath Ledger's Academy Award winning performance as the villainous 'Joker' doing battle with the Batman. There will be free popcorn and fairy floss available for all viewers. Available to staff and their families, so come, relax and enjoy a movie under the stars. |
| Carly Halliday |
| Harbour Sailing Special |
| Book your 'Impulse' Harbour Sailing now for any available Friday left in 2009 and the 5th person sails FREE. Time: 1-4pm Cost: $35 Advantage Members, $40 UTS staff, student and alumni, $55 Public. Location: Double Bay Public Wharf Skipper provided. To inquire about available dates or make a booking please email carly.halliday@uts.edu.au or call 9514 1454. |
| Yoshita Oza |
| CenSoC Seminar Series 2009 |
| Centre for the Study of Choice (CenSoC) is offering a weekly series of seminars on Choice Modelling. Each session will be hosted by an individual researcher from CenSoC talking about his/her area of expertise. Details of the next session are as below: Date: Thursday, 15 October 15 2009 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, 645 Harris St., Ultimo Speaker: Professor Deborah Street Topic: Combinatorial Designs and Choice Designs: A Cook's Tour of the Links Abstract: For at least 35 years combinatorial designs such as orthogonal arrays and incomplete block designs have been used to construct choice sets for use in discrete choice experiments. In the last decade optimality results, assuming the null hypothesis and the MNL model, have been obtained for DCEs. In this talk we investigate the performance of some of the traditional DCE constructions, illustrate some of the recent combinatorial constructions that have been developed and demonstrate the use of a free web-based DCE construction tool. CenSoC Seminar Schedule: http://www.censoc.uts.edu.au/events/seminars.html |
| Terry Clinton |
| Extra media training session Tuesday 10 November |
| The UTS Media Office has programmed an additional media training session for 2009 on Tuesday 10 November. The two-hour training sessions help academic staff and others with a public communication role to better understand the needs of the media and how to forge productive and positive relationships with journalists and producers. The details are: Tuesday 10 November from 9.30am until 11.30am Location: Training Room 2 (CB10.06.430), Level 6, Building 10, 235 Jones St. Conducted by the UTS media team, each session includes discussion of what makes news, communicating with the media, participating in public debate and dealing with media inquiries. It includes a simple practical exercise on media release preparation an example interviews, both friendly and challenging. The objective is to both encourage greater confidence in dealing with the media and interest in contributing expertise and opinion in the public arena. To book a place please e-mail your RSVP to Media Officer Terry Clinton (Terry.Clinton@uts.edu.au) or phone ext. 1623. |
| Tameera Kemp |
| Travel Writing course with Erin O'Dwyer 24 Oct |
| We have places available in our travel writing short course with Erin O'Dwyer - limited to 12 places. TRAVEL WRITING - UTS staff & students attend at $720 (full fee $1,050) October 24 & 31, November 7 & 14 - over four Saturdays from 9.30am to 3.30pm Have you ever longed to live the life of a travel writer? To see the world on the cheap and be paid for it? This course reflects on the art of feature writing within the travel context. We look at the best travel writers and consider classic examples in newspapers, magazines and online forums. We also learn the essential challenge of travel writing: how to produce a fast-paced colourful story that is packed with tips, tricks and accurate information. Erin O'Dwyer is a lecturer in the Journalism, Information and Media Studies group at UTS and an award-winning journalist. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, and in that time worked on staff at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane and The Sun-Herald in Sydney. She now works freelance and is a contributing feature writer for The Sydney Morning Herald. Erin also contributes to a range of magazine titles including Australian Geographic, Readers Digest and Vogue. In 2006, she was awarded an Australian United Nations Media Peace Award for an investigation into cousin-to-cousin marriages in Sydney's immigrant community. In 2009 she added broadcast journalism to her kit-bag, producing two radio features for ABC Radio National. For further information please visit http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/index.html, email acij@uts.edu.au or call 9514 2488. Payment plans are available upon request. Tameera Kemp Short Course Coordinator Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, UTS |
| Tameera Kemp |
| Freelance Writing course with Erin O'Dwyer 28 Oct |
| We have places available in our freelance writing short course with Erin O'Dwyer - limited to 12 places. FREELANCE WRITING - UTS staff and students attend at $360 (full fee $525) October 28, November 4 & 11 over three Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9pm In troubled times for newspapers, talented freelance journalists are hot property. As advertising revenues plummet and job losses increase, do you have what it takes to produce a steady stream of stories that editors absolutely have to buy? In this course, we consider how to spot stories across a range of genres – from sport to travel to fashion – and how to target the best outlet for your story. In workshops, we’ll learn the secrets of pitching ideas and securing the commission. We’ll also consider the tools of the trade, how to deal with editors, illustrating your story, working across print, online and multi-media platforms; and how to file clean copy, written in house-style, to deadline every time. We will also consider copyright and how to re-package and on-sell stories in Australia and overseas. Erin O'Dwyer is a lecturer in the Journalism, Information and Media Studies group at UTS and an award-winning journalist. She has worked as a journalist for 12 years, and in that time worked on staff at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane and The Sun-Herald in Sydney. She now works freelance and is a contributing feature writer for The Sydney Morning Herald. Erin also contributes to a range of magazine titles including Australian Geographic, Readers Digest and Vogue. In 2006, she was awarded an Australian United Nations Media Peace Award for an investigation into cousin-to-cousin marriages in Sydney's immigrant community. In 2009 she added broadcast journalism to her kit-bag, producing two radio features for ABC Radio National. For further information please visit http://www.acij.uts.edu.au/shortcourses/index.html, email acij@uts.edu.au or call 9514 2488. Payment plans are available upon request. Tameera Kemp Short Course Coordinator Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, UTS |
| Garry Irwin |
| Upcoming events - UTS Staff Social Club |
| Hi everyone Some of you may not be aware but we have a Social Club for all current staff members of UTS. The Committee (made up of your fellow colleagues) organise functions all year round culminating in the Christmas Party held regularly on the first Friday in December each year. Here is a list of the remaining functions for 2009 which all members and non-members are invited to: Wednesday 14 October - Oktoberfest Luncheon - Essen's Restaurant, Broadway - $10 (Members) / $35 (Non Members) - 12 noon to 2.30pm Friday 30 October - Demolition Drinks / Happy Hour - Abercrombie Hotel, cnr Broadway and Abercrombie St - for members and their guests - after 3.30pm Tuesday 3 November - Melbourne Cup Gala - 513 Wattle St, Broadway (opp back entrance to B10)- $15 (Members) / $50 Non Members) - 2pm to 4pm Friday 27 November - Happy Hour - The Loft - for members and their guests - after 3.30pm 2009 Christmas Party - Mercure Hotel, top of George St, Sydney - $10 (Members) / $150 (Non Members) If you want information on any of these functions, or on how to become a member, please contact Tim Bayfield (President - ext 2144), Rosa Bow (Secretary - ext 9850) or Natalie Dean (Treasurer - ext 9625). |
| Claude Roux |
| Forensic Science Seminar - 9 October 12 noon |
| The Effectiveness of Forensic Science By Dr Sally Kelty Friday 9 October, 12pm, UTS City Campus, Building 4, level 5, room 5.01 All welcome Brought to you by the Centre for Forensic Science This presentation will provide an update about a current ARC Linkage project. This research explores how effective forensic science can assist in police investigations, preparing briefs for courts and in court outcomes. Most research to date has looked empirically at developing the science (improving tests), in this project we look at how police officers and the DPP use forensic science. This collaborative project is between the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES) and Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police, the National Institute of Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. All welcome Visit http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/science/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=17086 for more information |
| Chivonne Watt |
| Women in Project Management (WiPM) Master Class |
| Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Stakeholder Engagement- How vital are they to successful project delivery? When: Wednesday 2 December 2009, 8:45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. (Registration 8:15 a.m.) Venue: UTS, Room CB06.04.07 This master class features three dynamic speakers from the public and private sectors who will showcase some of their high profile (Infrastructure IT and People & Change) projects, and explore key strategies to help set up your projects for success. Items to be covered include: • how to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and interfaces • the importance of communication and people interaction • key leadership challenges in a turbulent environment • how to influence others and enhance your leadership skills • how to make change stick Presenters: Paul Gilberston – CEO, NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce Linda Price – Group Vice President, Executive Programs Asia Pacific, Gartner Debra Eckersley – PWC Partner Panel Members: Vivienne King - GGM Strategy & Service Development, RailCorp Chivonne Watt - Lecturer in Project Management, UTS School of the Built Environment Paul Gilberston - CEO, NSW Nation Building and Jobs Plan Taskforce Cost: PMI Members $25; Guests $55 (includes Morning Tea and Lunch) To Register: go to http://sydney.pmichapters-australia.org.au/ choose ‘Credit Card Payments’, then choose WiPM Master Class |
| Peter Kandlbinder |
| Teaching & Learning Forum 2009: Call for proposals |
| The UTS Teaching and Learning Forum: UTS Model of Learning will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 2009. The UTS Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group invites expressions of interest in presentations or posters related to the forum theme. This year’s forum focuses on the UTS Model of Learning. Papers or posters will address a variety of aspects of the theme including innovative curriculum design, practice-oriented learning and teaching, innovative uses of new technologies for learning, developing the internationalised curriculum and curriculum initiatives that support research inspired learning. Contributors are invited to submit abstracts of up to 500 words to http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=4937 for: * Paper discussions * Posters of work in progress Abstracts will be refereed by the Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group. Further information is available on the forum website: http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/learnteach/forum/ Submission deadline is 16 October, 2009. |
| Julie McWilliams |
| Designing Out Crime Research Centre Launch |
| UTS and the Department of Justice & Attorney General are launching the collaborative Designing Out Crime Research Centre where the NSW Attorney General, The Hon. John Hatzistergos MLC, will officially open the new centre, followed by an exhibition of the work of the centre to date, lunch and drinks. If you would like to find out more about the centre or register to attend the event which takes place on Friday 16 October 2009 at 12pm at Level 2, Building 10, 235 Jones Street Please Contact Julie McWilliams Designing Out Crime Research Centre Manager julie.mcwilliams@uts.edu.au (02) 9514 8673 |
| Anne Marie Monaghan |
| NEO iExpenses Access and Training Form |
| An online registration form is now available on the FSU website. This form can be filled out by staff wishing to request access to Oracle iExpenses or to attend an upcoming iExpenses training session. |
| Kathryn Blyth |
| Vacancy: Student Centre Manager (KG) |
| The Student Administration Unit is currently seeking a Student Centre Manager for the Kuring-gai office. Applications close on Monday 19th October. Please click on the link below for more information. http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=414985 |
| Derretta Branche |
| Sleep Workshop - City Campus 14 October |
| Toss and turn through the night? Busy mind? Feeling tired all day? Want to find out how to experience better sleep at night and feel refreshed and alert for the day? The quality of your sleep can make an enormous difference to how well you feel and how productive you can be. With this in mind, Safety and Wellbeing, HRU, is organising a free SleepEasy TM workshop for UTS staff. 6 Places Left City campus Date: Wednesday 14 October 2009 Location: Training Room 1 (room 06.440), Building 10, level 6 Time: 9am–1pm Email: Derretta.Branche@uts.edu.au to secure a place. |
| Tanny Por |
| UTS: Pro School courses offered in Nov/Dec |
| If you’re looking to excel in your Pro Tools 8 skills, UTS: Pro School offers short courses tailored for the industry. The first Digidesign authorised Pro School in Australia, UTS: Pro School offers industry professionals and aspiring professionals alike an in-depth and systematic training of Pro Tools. You will study in small-sized classes, with a diverse mix of aspiring and established industry practitioners. - Achieve internationally recognised industry accreditation - Expert trainers teach you practical tips suitable for your skill levels and interests - Develop your Pro Tools skills from initial set up to final mix down in both music and post production scenarios Limited spaces are available for UTS staff and students to receive a further 10% discount. Next beginner course dates are: PT 101 25- 26 November $545 3-4 February 2010 PT 110 30 November- 2 December $1045 8-10 February 2010 For more info: Fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au utsproschool.uts.edu.au |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Next Records Management Awareness Session |
| The next bi-monthly Records Management Awareness Session has been organised. These sessions are designed to give staff an overview of the University's records management program, staff responsibilities, legislative compliance, and policies and procedures. All staff are encouraged to attend a session. This is a good opportunity to get an overview of how the records system works and what is required from you to ensure records are created, captured and management appropriately. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Tuesday 20 October 2009 Time: 10am-11am Location: City Campus, CB02.07.004a Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au, or RSVP via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. Note: The above session will be followed by a one hour Records Contact User Group Session. This additional session is designed for Records Contacts to discuss issues and be informed of progress on records projects at UTS. This will be advertised directly to Records Contacts via email. RSVP to this session is also required |
| Deborah Edwards |
| Next Privacy Awareness Session |
| The next Privacy Awareness Session has been organised. These sessions are held on a quarterly basis and cover UTS and legislative frameworks relating to privacy and staff responsibilities. If you are new to UTS, have not yet attended a previous session, or would simply like a refresher, please book into the following session: Date: Thursday 19 November 2009 Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm Location: City campus, CB04.02.33 Please e-mail your RSVP to Deborah.Edwards@uts.edu.au or via the Training link on the University Records website at http://www.records.uts.edu.au. |
| Julie Smith |
| Conference Management Services |
| Conference Online will be holding an information and training session at UTS on 22 October for all interested staff. The venue is HRU training room 2, on level 6 of building 10. The session will run from 9am to midday. If you are interested in attending please RSVP via email to Julie.Smith@uts.edu.au The University has entered into an agreement with Conference Online to provide conference management services including online registration and payment. The agreement allows UTS units to work directly with Conference Online in tailoring the services provided to the individual requirements of each event. Conference Online is used widely in the university and government sector and is currently being used by a number of units within UTS. Staff wishing to avail themselves of the services should deal directly with Conference Online. Contact details for Conference Online and a summary of the services offered can be viewed at http://www.fsu.uts.edu.au |
| Hugo Gonzales |
| Typhoon in the Philippines and Vietnam |
| If you are aware of any student or staff affected by the typhoon that struck the Philippines and Vietnam, please refer them to Student Services Unit (SSU) for further support and assistance. SSU is located in Tower Bldg 1, level 6. |
| Tom O'Sullivan |
| Spring Swing Party this Friday 5pm |
| One of the highlights of last year’s 20th anniversary celebrations was the Swing Back to Broadway party. The Union is hosting a swing party again on Friday 9 October from 5.00 pm on Alumni Green (Concourse if wet). Swing band, the Velvet Set, returns for an encore performance of swing classics, with dance displays by the Swing Patrol. Also attending will be many of our athletes who competed successfully in the recent Australian University Games. Food and bar services will be available. Free for UTS staff and students. Enquiries: Christian Gobolos on ext. 1318. |
| Tran Nguyen |
| My Student Admin road shows |
| My Student Admin is an online application that enables a student to self-manage their academic program. Staff members do not have access to this application. However, during peak periods staff may be answering queries from students who are experiencing enrolment difficulties. This training session will familiarise you with the look and feel of the new My Student Admin, as well as some new features. Two sessions: Date: Thursday 8 October 2009-10-07 Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: KG05.04.11A+B OR Date: Friday 9 October 2009 Time: 12:00-13:00 Venue: CB02.05.31 Contact: Tran.Nguyen@uts.edu.au |
| Jim Franklin |
| SKAMP – a telescope that looks back in time |
| The Royal Society of NSW invites you a talk this Wednesday by Professor Anne Green on the SKAMP Project - a telescope reborn to look back in time Travel back in time with radio astronomer Professor Anne Green, Head of Sydney University’s School of Physics. New developments with the Molonglo Telescope will show us what the universe was like when it was half its present age. Watch the winking radio sky with the Square Kilometre Array Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP), a low frequency spectrometer. Learn how Australian astronomers are contributing to the vision for the powerful international radio telescope of the future, the Square Kilometre Array. This talk will describe the project and how it builds on the previous telescope and its science achievements. Two of the key science goals to be undertaken initially will be a survey of red-shifted neutral hydrogen gas and a study of the transient radio sky. With the subsequent polarization capability, we will map the magnetic field structure of our galaxy and explore cosmic magnetism. Professor Anne Green is a radio astronomer whose main research focus is the study of the structure and ecology of our Milky Way galaxy with particular interest in supernova remnants, the relics of exploded stars. She was Director of the Molonglo Observatory for ten years and is now Head of the School of Physics and Director of the Science Foundation for Physics within the University of Sydney, the first woman to hold these positions. Professor Green is the leader of the SKA Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP) project, which is prototyping technology and undertaking science projects as a forerunner to an amazing new telescope for the future called the Square Kilometre Array. She is also the Chair of the International Astronomical Union Working Group whose goal is to improve the status of women in astronomy. Date: Wednesday 7 October 2009. Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm. Location: Conference Room 1, Darlington Centre, Sydney University. (City Road, side entrance to the Forum Restaurant. Parking Available). Audience: All welcome. There is no cost for this event, however a gold coin donation is appreciated. For further information see http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/talks_2009/talk_Oct2009.html |
| Carly Halliday |
| Games on the Green - Friday 9th October |
| Sign up now and register a team at http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=4911 or email carly.halliday@uts.edu.au if you are looking to join a team. GAMES DETAILS Friday 9 October, Alumni Green Team sign on from 12-12.45pm | FREE competitor BBQ 12-1pm | Games 1-3pm Great challenges inc. MEGA OLYMPIC OBSTACLE COURSE, GIANT TWISTER, HORIZONTAL BUNDGEE and much more. Fantastic prizes inc. passes to World’s Funniest Island presented by Australian Comedy Festival and heaps more. Friday fun! |
| Hugo Gonzales |
| Earthquake in Padang, and Pariaman, Indonesia |
| If you are aware of any Student or Staff affected by Earthquake that hit Padang City and the town of Pariaman, Indonesia, please refer them to Student Services Unit (SSU) for further support and assistance. SSU is located in Tower Bldg 1, level 6. |
| Jenny Murphy |
| Assessment - Have your say |
| The drafts for the new Policy and Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects are available for comment at http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/draft/assessment.html. Also available on the same website is the report: Supporting Information to the Draft Policy and Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects. The report includes the results of the staff survey, together with the results of the student focus groups and survey of recent graduates, and explanatory notes on the draft policy and procedures. How to provide feedback Comments on the policy and procedures documents may be provided online up to 27 October from the website. Your comments will be reviewed and considered for incorporation in the policy and procedures that go to Academic Board. |
| Jann Joy |
| Entourage mail and Calendar users - Macs |
| Entourage Content: . background of old system and new system for migration context . Customisation of the new environment . Current views and navigation . Create signatures and make one a default . Resend messages . Create groups for sending email to a list of people . Create and manage meeting request . Recurring appointment or meeting request . Free/Busy (scheduling) calendar events . Share calendar or mail . Out of Office Assistant Date: Tuesday, 20 October Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm OR Date: Friday, 23 October Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Venue: IT training room CB10.06.431 To register email: jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Jann Joy |
| Outlook 2007 mail and calendar training |
| Outlook 2007 is the University’s new application for staff to use sending and receiving emails, booking calendar events and utilising task organisation. This training session will familiarise you with the look and feel of the Outlook 2007 mail and calendar application. As well as some new features, the session will also cover the new approach to storage that has been introduced with the Microsoft Exchange Server. Prerequisite: To attend this training session staff must have had the Outlook 2007 application loaded on their PCs and have had their old mail and calendar events migrated to the new server. Two sessions Date: Thursday, 15 October 2009 Time: 10am-12.30pm OR Time: 2pm-4.30pm Venue: Building 10, level 6, IT training room 431 Contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
| Katrina Waite |
| Reminder UTS Learning and Teaching Awards Seminar |
| - Wednesday 7 October, 12-1:30PM. - IML New Media Centre, Tower Building Broadway, Room 1.27.13 Applications are now open for the 2009 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations. There have been a number of changes to the Awards program this year, including the addition of a UTS Citations scheme. Academics, including sessional staff, and general staff who work to support students and the student experience in any capacity are invited to a discussion session on applying for UTS Learning and Teaching awards, 2009. The session will also cover the alignment of the UTS Learning and Teaching Awards with the ALTC Teaching Awards and Citations programs. Information about the awards categories and criteria and a nomination form can be found at http://www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/teachingawards.html. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Enza.Mirabella@uts.edu.au For further information please contact Katrina.Waite@uts.edu.au |
| John Glassmire |
| One Just World forum: Stand up against poverty |
| Forum topic: Stand up against poverty! What are the secrets for lasting change? SPEAKERS Rini Poespoprodjo – paediatrician, health worker and researcher, Papua, Indonesia Ipul Powaseu – Executive Officer, National Research Institute, Papua New Guinea Matthew Bond – international development engineer specialising in water, sanitation & hygiene, and rural energy and Fran Kelly as MC – Presenter, ABC Radio National Breakfast WHEN Wednesday 14 October 2009 6.00 – 7.30pm (entry from 5.30pm) WHERE The Great Hall Level 5, UTS Tower Building, Ultimo http://www.uts.edu.au/about/mapsdirections/city.html for directions RSVP onejustworld.com.au ONE JUST WORLD is a free public forum series that aims to stimulate discussion and ideas and encourage action, because all of us have a contribution to make in helping transform the lives of the 800 million people around the world who are fighting to escape poverty and injustice. Come and join the debate and find out what works in helping people and communities overcome poverty. |
| Derretta Branche |
| UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo: Additional Stands opened |
| Additional Stands opened for Massage and Healthy Heart Checks, Spaces still available for Diabetes Check, Life Balance Assessments, Nutrition Assessment and Vision Check. To book your free health assessments or treatments, visit http://www.safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au/wellbeing Maximum of two bookings per person. When: Thursday 15 October 2009 Where: Levels 1 and 2, Building 4, Welcome Desk at Alumni Green Entrance Times: 11am to 3pm |
| Katrina Waite |
| UTS Learning and Teaching Awards Kuring-gai |
| A second information session on the 2009 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations will be held at the Kuringai Campus. Wed October 7 3:00- 4:00pm in the James O'Brien Room, Kuring-gai Library level 5 Applications are now open for the 2009 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations. There have been a number of changes to the Awards program this year, including the addition of a UTS Citations scheme. Academics, including sessional staff, and general staff who work to support students and the student experience in any capacity are invited to a discussion session on applying for UTS Learning and Teaching awards, 2009. The session will also cover the alignment of the UTS Learning and Teaching Awards with the ALTC Teaching Awards and Citations programs. Information about the awards categories and criteria and a nomination form can be found at http://www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/teachingawards.html. RSVP to Enza.Mirabella@uts.edu.au For further information please contact Katrina.Waite@uts.edu.au |
| Andrew Litchfield |
| Upcoming Technology & Education Research meetings |
| FEIT’s Technology & Education Design & Development (TEDD) Research Group is convening a series of 50-minute lunchtime meetings on topical issues. All FEIT and UTS staff are welcome. All meetings are on from 1-2pm in the TEDD Lab in 10.3.250 on different days to minimise clashes. Thurs 8/10/09 Feedback & assessment tools Ali Saleh & Gordon Lingard Tues 13/10/09 Preparing TEDD 2010 ALTC grant proposals Anne Gardner Wed 21/10/09 Groupwork & peer assessment tools Keith Willey & Richard Raban Thurs 29/10/09 Strategies & approaches to cross cultural T&L Jie Lu Wed 4/11/09 RemoteLabs Project Bridgette Dang Please note your diaries and we look forward to seeing you in 10.3.250 For further enquiries please contact Andrew Litchfield <andrew.litchfield@uts.edu.au> |
| Nancy Gewargis |
| 30 PhD Scholarships in Engineering and IT |
| There are currently 30 PhD scholarships available in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. Applications are now open and close 31 October 2009. For details on how to apply, visit http://www.feit.uts.edu.au/scholarships.html |
| Katrina Waite |
| 2009 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards Seminar |
| - Wednesday 7 October, 12-1:30PM. - IML New Media Centre, Tower Building Broadway, Room 1.27.13 Applications are now open for the 2009 UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations. There have been a number of changes to the Awards program this year, including the addition of a UTS Citations scheme. Academics, including sessional staff, and general staff who work to support students and the student experience in any capacity are invited to a discussion session on applying for UTS Learning and Teaching awards, 2009. The session will also cover the alignment of the UTS Learning and Teaching Awards with the ALTC Teaching Awards and Citations programs. Information about the awards categories and criteria and a nomination form can be found http://www.uts.edu.au/teachlearn/teachingawards.html. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Enza.Mirabella@uts.edu.au For further information please contact Katrina.Waite@uts.edu.au |
| Yoshita Oza |
| CenSoC Seminar Series 2009 |
| Centre for the Study of Choice (CenSoC) Details of the next session are as below: Date: Thursday, 8 October 2009 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, 645 Harris St., Ultimo Speaker: Dr. Mathew Chylinski Lecturer, School of Marketing, UNSW Topic: Formation of Multigoal-Contingent Preference Structures Abstract: Product attributes may have multiple utilities for consumers, based on the specific structure of preferences in consumers’ long-term memory (LTM). Using a model involving multiple consumer goals and product attributes, the authors derive predictions about learning and retrieval of attribute utilities from LTM. Three longitudinal experiments test these predictions relative to alternative structures of LTM. The results suggest that a consumer may simultaneously hold multiple and stable preferences for the same product attribute. However, consumers appear to express preferences selectively according to goals active at a particular point in time. Implications for the structure of the LTM are explored. CenSoC Seminar Schedule: http://www.censoc.uts.edu.au/events/seminars.html |
| Transforming Cultures Research Centre |
| TfC Lunchtime Seminar - Joseph Pugliese, 7/10 |
| The TfC Lunchtime Seminar Series is continuing and TfC is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Pugliese (Media, Music and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University) presenting a paper at the TfC Bagel: 'Digital Phrenology: No Lie MRI and the Digital Topography of Neural Locationism' Wednesday 7 October, 12-2pm, TfC Bagel, UTS Building 3, room 4.02. Bring your lunch and join us for light refreshments from 12pm, leading into the seminar at 12.30pm. Please read the seminar abstract at: www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/#Seminars RSVP to Jemima.Mowbray@uts.edu.au Upcoming TfC Wednesday lunchtime seminars/events (12-2 pm, TfC Bagel): 14 October: Grants Workshop, brainstorming for the 2010 ARC Discovery Projects round, come and discuss your idea for a discovery project with experienced researchers Further details will be announced shortly. |
| Jenny Murphy |
| Draft assessment policy and procedures - your comm |
| The drafts for the new Policy and Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects are available for comment at www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/draft/assessment.html. Also available on the same website is the report: Supporting Information to the Draft Policy and Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects. The report includes the results of the staff survey, together with the results of the student focus groups and survey of recent graduates, and explanatory notes on the draft policy and procedures. How to provide feedback: Comments on the policy and procedures documents may be provided online up to 27 October. Your comments will be reviewed and considered for incorporation in the policy and procedures that go to Academic Board. |
| Derretta Branche |
| UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo - Thursday 15 October |
| Do you know your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels? Would you like to know more about nutrition, massage and why your waist measurement is so important? Learn how to be happy, healthy and productive at the UTS Staff Wellbeing Expo. Find out everything you want to know about men’s and women’s health and check out the latest ergonomic items designed to make life in the office or on the move more comfortable. For those of you with a love of food see what 'About Life' and the UTS Food Co-Op has to offer and for those of you considering a lifestyle change see if Weight Watchers @ Work is your route to that change. Bookings for some offerings are essential, so to book your free health assessments or treatments, visit http://www.safetyandwellbeing.uts.edu.au/wellbeing When: Thursday 15 October 2009 Where: Levels 1 and 2, Building 4, Welcome Desk at Alumni Green Entrance Times: 11am to 3pm |
| Ilaria Vanni |
| Second Life: the brainstorming, 9-10-09, 3-5pm |
| As part of the LTPF Community of Practice project No Place Like Home Point: creating a community in Second Life, we would like to invite you to attend a brainstorming session on the possible uses of Second Life at UTS on 9 October 2009 at 2.30 for a 3.00pm start, Training room 1, Level 6 Building 10. We would like to find out who within UTS wants to do what using Second Life, what kind of projects we can imagine happening in the future, what kind of support is needed and if there are any connections between different projects. There will be a short presentation from us, followed by group discussions and reports back. The aim is to collect ideas that might have emerged after the workshops and to see how we can implement UTS presence in SL. It would be great if before the brainstorming you could further explore SL to see what other universities are doing, or just to see what happens in SL itself. There is an interesting posting on Second Life official blog on the University of Texas https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/learninginworld/blog/2009/09/15/the-first-statewide-rollout-of-a-virtual-world-learning-environment-the-university-of-texas-system-in-second-life, and you can find much more about what is going on in education in SL @ http://www.nmc.org. The final part of this project will involve buying an island which can be used by UTS staff as a sandbox to experiment, learn and play with, and training in SL lore (building, scripting,landscaping etc). RSVP: ilaria.vanni@uts.edu.au by 8 October |
| DAB LAB research gallery |
| Exhibition: 'chroma_city' 7 - 30 October |
| ‘chroma_city’ maps the urban colour palette through time lapse images generated by International cityscape webcams. The reconfiguring of these images through the use of medical imaging software allows these time based colour profiles to inform strategic design decisions within our urban environments. Opening Tues 7 October, 6 - 8pm Gallery open Mon - Fri 10am-5pm 7 - 30 October 2009 DAB LAB research gallery Level 4 courtyard DAB building 6 702 - 730 Harris st Ultimo ph 95148016 For more information please go to: http://www.dab.uts.edu.au/dablab |
| Hugo Gonzales |
| Tsunami affecting Samoa and American Samoa |
| If you are aware of any student or staff affected by Tsunami that struck Samoa and American Samoa, please refer them to Student Services Unit (SSU) for further support and assistance. SSU is located in Tower Bldg 1, level 6. |
| Louise Boronyak |
| Fundraising screening of 'The Burning Season' film |
| You are invited to a special screening of 'The Burning Season' film. 'The Burning Season' is an uplifting story of young entrepreneur Dorjee Sun’s quest to protect rainforests in Indonesia from being burnt to grow palm oil, save the orangutan from extinction and make a real impact on climate change. Details When: Wednesday 7 October Time: 6pm for 6.30 screening Where: UTS University Hall, 745 Harris Street, Ultimo Tickets can be purchased on the door: $10 adult $7 concession includes light refreshments and snacks All proceeds will be donated to the Nyaru Menteng Orang-utan Sanctuary in Indonesian Borneo to rescue, rehabilitate and return Orangutans to the wild. RSVP: Louise.Boronyak@uts.edu.au |
| Jim Franklin |
| SKAMP – A Telescope That Looks Back in Time |
| The Royal Society of NSW invites you a talk by Professor Anne Green on the SKAMP Project - A Telescope Reborn to Look Back in Time. Travel back in time with radio astronomer Professor Anne Green, Head of Sydney University’s School of Physics. New developments with the Molonglo Telescope will show us what the Universe was like when it was half its present age. Watch the winking radio sky with the Square Kilometre Array Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP), a low frequency spectrometer. Learn how Australian astronomers are contributing to the vision for the powerful international radio telescope of the future, the Square Kilometre Array. This talk will describe the project and how it builds on the previous telescope and its scientific achievements. Two of the key science goals to be undertaken initially will be a survey of red-shifted neutral hydrogen gas and a study of the transient radio sky. With the subsequent polarization capability, we will map the magnetic field structure of our galaxy and explore cosmic magnetism. Professor Anne Green is a radio astronomer whose main research focus is the study of the structure and ecology of our Milky Way galaxy with particular interest in supernova remnants, the relics of exploded stars. She was Director of the Molonglo Observatory for ten years and is now Head of the School of Physics and Director of the Science Foundation for Physics within the University of Sydney, the first woman to hold these positions. Professor Green is the leader of the SKA Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP) project, which is prototyping technology and undertaking science projects as a forerunner to an amazing new telescope for the future called the Square Kilometre Array. She is also the Chair of the International Astronomical Union Working Group whose goal is to improve the status of women in astronomy. Date: Wednesday 7 October 2009. Time: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm. Location: Conference Room 1, Darlington Centre, Sydney University. (City Road, side entrance to the Forum Restaurant. Parking Available). Audience: All welcome. There is no cost for this event, however a gold coin donation is appreciated. For further information see http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/talks_2009/talk_Oct2009.html |
| Tanny Por |
| Final Cut Pro & Motion training offered soon! |
| If you’re looking to excel in your Apple Pro Apps skills, UTS: Apple Authorised Training Centre offers short courses tailored for the industry. UTS offers industry professionals and aspiring professionals alike an in-depth and systematic training of Final Cut Pro 7 and Motion 4. You will study in small-sized classes, with a mix of aspiring and established industry practitioners. - Achieve internationally recognised industry accreditation - Expert trainers teach you practical tips suitable for your skill levels and interests - Develop skills and learn workflow shortcuts that will provide you with greater creative and technical control to advance your professional career Limited spaces are available for UTS staff and students to receive a further 10% discount. Next course dates are: FCP 101 $950 25- 27 Nov 2009 3-5 Feb 2010 FCP 300 $950 30 Nov- 2 Dec Motion 101 $950 7-9 Dec For more info: fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au http://www.communication.uts.edu.au/short-courses/index.html |
| Brooke Upton |
| LST Seminar by Tay Koo |
| 'Effects of affordable air travel on regional dispersal of domestic tourists in Australia' Tay R Koo completed his PhD at the University of NSW in 2009. His research involves a microeconomic approach to assess the impact of Australian aviation on the regional dispersal behaviour of visitors. Tay also assists research activities of the Tourism and Aviation Economics team of the national tourism organisation Tourism Australia. His long-term research aim is to explore and promote multidisciplinary perspectives in aviation and tourism research, including cross-fertilisation of research methods in transport-tourism economics and geography. Date: Thursday 15 October, 2009 Time: 4pm-5pm, followed by light refreshments Venue: UTS - School of Leisure, Sport & Tourism, Conference Room 1.614, Kuring-gai Campus UTS Kuring-gai Campus RSVP: brooke.upton@uts.edu.au http://www.business.uts.edu.au/lst/research/seminars/ |
| Centre for Management & Organisation Studies |
| CMOS Seminar | 11:30am on Wed 7 October |
| The next seminar in CMOS Seminar Series will be presented by Associate Professor Manfred Auer (University of Innsbruck) on ’Equal Opportunity-Active Works Councillors: Institutional Entrepreneurs or Organizational Facade?’. Abstract This research explores the impact of equal opportunity (EO)-active works councillors on gender dynamics in organisations. The study is based on 20 in-depth interviews with Austrian works councillors and the conception of the 'quadripartite nature of structuration' (Stones 2005). The main results are discussed referring to external structures within EO-active works councillors act, their perceptions of the social context, their activities and the outcomes of these activities. Finally, the barriers and possibilities for these works councillors to establish themselves as 'institutional entrepreneurs' in the field of gender equity are analysed. These restrictions are characterized by different intensities and levels of complexity and range from open resistance to a limited understanding of gender of EO-active works councillors themselves. Date: Wednesday 7 October 2009 Time: 11:30am – 12:30noon Venue: 5B.04.36 (Building 5, Block B, Level 4, Room 36) For further information, please visit: http://datasearch2.uts.edu.au/cmos/news-events/events-detail.cfm?ItemId=17189 To assist with arrangements, please confirm your attendance to cmos@uts.edu.au. |
| Kathryn Blyth |
| Secondment/Fixed Term opportunity - SAU |
| The Student Administration Unit is seeking a highly motivated person who is passionate about knowledge and information management to join the Enquiry Management System (EMS) project team in the Knowledge Officer role on a 6 month secondment or fixed term appointment. Remuneration will be determined based on experience and skills. The EMS project, managed within the Student Administration Unit, is part of the broader University Customer Relationship Management project currently underway. Interested applicants are asked to provide a brief resume (2 pages) and a brief response (1-2 pages total) to the following questions: 1. What issues do you perceive with the way we are currently providing student administration information? 2. What would be your strategy to improve it? For more information, please contact Vanessa Morrissey (x2188) or Kathryn Blyth (x1208). Applications should be submitted to Vanessa Morrissey by midday Tuesday, 6 October. |
| Peter Kandlbinder |
| Teaching & Learning Forum 2009: Call for proposals |
| The UTS Teaching and Learning Forum: UTS Model of Learning will be held on Tuesday 17 November, 2009. The UTS Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group invites expressions of interest in presentations or posters related to the forum theme. This year’s forum focuses on the UTS Model of Learning. Papers or posters will address a variety of aspects of the theme including innovative curriculum design, practice-oriented learning and teaching, innovative uses of new technologies for learning, developing the internationalised curriculum and curriculum initiatives that support research inspired learning. Contributors are invited to submit abstracts of up to 500 words to http://surveys.uts.edu.au/index.cfm?surveyid=4937 for: * Paper discussions * Posters of work in progress Abstracts will be refereed by the Teaching and Learning Forum Advisory Group. Further information is available on the forum website: http://www.iml.uts.edu.au/learnteach/forum/ Submission deadline is 16 October, 2009. |
| Jessica Webber |
| CCS Seminar 6: Strengthening Civil Society |
| The 6th Seminar of the 2009 Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre Seminar Series will be held next Wednesday. Presentations will be made by visiting Associate Professor Ran Zhang and CCS members Dr Bronwen Dalton and Jenny Green. When: Wednesday 30 September 2009, 4pm 6pm Where: Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre, UTS City Campus Level 3, Mary Ann House, 645 Harris Street, Sydney About this seminar: Why do you work in the non-profit sector? A theoretical model and a case study on Chinese trade associations Associate Professor Zhang Ran PhD HR and its management play a vital role in non-profit organisations. However, due to the constraints of specific characteristics of NPOs and the combined effects of having to operate under government contracts, the challenges arising from competition with the private sector, and the influence of the global economic recession the problems of HR in NPOs have been exacerbated. So why do people choose to work in NPOs? Are they there for monetary or non-monetary reasons? This presentation will mainly detail the motives for potential staff to join the NPO and will be focused on the theoretical model for joining motivation. The case study of Trade Association, one typical NPO in China, will be used to illustrate the HR challenges, issues and joining motivation of NPOs in China. Please send RSVPs to ccs@uts.edu.au as places are limited. |
| Yoshita Oza |
| CenSoC Seminar Series 2009 |
| Centre for the Study of Choice (CenSoC) Seminar Series 2009 CenSoC is offering a weekly series of seminars on Choice Modelling. Each session will be hosted by an individual researcher from CenSoC talking about his/her area of expertise. Details of the next session are as below: Date: Thursday, 1 October 2009 Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Venue: Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, 645 Harris St., Ultimo Speaker: Prof. John Geweke (Director - CenSoC, Distinguished Research Professor - CenSoC) Topic: Create, Work and Deliver: Harnessing Contemporary Bayesian Methods in Choice Modelling Abstract: Posterior simulators have made Bayesian inference practical in a wide variety of settings and have led to more realistic modelling in many disciplines, especially marketing. Yet most academic and applied work uses only a small fraction of the potential of these procedures. The presentation will show how simulation from prior distributions, predictive distributions and posterior distributions can be combined to substantially shorten the time from conception to final product in both academic and applied work. In particular: • prior and predictive simulation provide valuable and otherwise unobtainable information about the ability of a model to account for aspects of behaviour under study before the expense of data collection and the relatively time-consuming process of inference and estimation; • prior and predictive simulation can be used to test the correctness of Bayesian posterior simulation; • posterior and predictive simulation can be used to provide results in frameworks more natural for academics and clients than the information typically presented. Related Reading: • Geweke J (2005) Contemporary Bayesian Econometrics and Statistics. Hoboken: Wiley. Chapter 1, Introduction. • Geweke J (2010) Complete and Incomplete Econometric Models. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Chapter 2, The Bayesian Paradigm. CenSoC Seminar Schedule: http://www.censoc.uts.edu.au/events/seminars.html |
| Michelle Callen |
| Research project finance procedure information |
| A chapter on Research Projects has been added to UTS’ Finance Procedures Manual. The new chapter has been prepared by Financial Services Unit in consultation with the Research and Innovation Office and Faculty research offices. It aims to outline existing practices and improve processes around research project management, monitoring and reporting. The manual provides a step by step overview of how external and internal research projects are managed financially. Therefore, it is important that all academic staff and Faculty research offices are familiar with the research finance procedures. http://www.fsu.uts.edu.au/procedures/index.html If you have any questions please contact Alan Maurice, ext. 7697 or Victor Sheslow, ext 2882. |
| Tom O'Sullivan |
| Spring Swing 5pm 9 October |
| Spring has sprung in all its glory Spring Swing’s back, so what’s the story? October 9 on Alumni Green The best Swing Party you’ve ever seen. So grab your partner, shine your shoes Swing’s the thing for you to choose A night of music and fun-filled dance Mark your diary, don’t miss this chance! One of the highlights of last year’s 20th anniversary celebrations was the Swing Back to Broadway party. The Union is doing the swing thing again on Friday, 9 October from 5.00 pm on Alumni Green (Concourse if wet). Swing band, the Velvet Set, returns for an encore performance of swing classics, accompanied by the Swing Patrol Dancers. Food and bar services will be available. Free for UTS staff and students. Enquiries: Christian Gobolos on ext. 1318. |
| Natalie Kulakovska |
| Teaching and Learning Seminar: 7 Oct |
| T&L Seminar: Reflections on Teaching a Law Reform Course – 7 October Description: In 2008 I wrote and taught an undergraduate course in Law Reform at the ANU. The writing and teaching of the course challenged my understandings of law and change; not surprisingly, the students too were challenged. I discovered too that the students also faced the challenge of talking about law reform without really understanding how law is made. And as if the concepts were not novel enough, I adopted a very engaged teaching process, using reflective journals, small group discussions, role plays and case studies. The students evaluated the course very highly, but I'm thinking about how I'll do it differently next time. Simon Rice BA (UNSW), LLB (UNSW), MEd (UNSW) is an Associate Professor, and Director of Law Reform and Social Justice, at the ANU College of Law. Simon has worked and researched extensively in access to justice, human rights and anti-discrimination issues. Presenter: Simon Rice Date: 7 October 2009, 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Location: City - Haymarket, CM05B. Room 318 Cost: Free - light lunch provided. Contact: Natalie.Kulakovska@uts.edu.au RSVP: Not required but appreciated |
| Mark Rossiter |
| CPCE & CRN seminar: The Mediatization of Memory |
| CPCE, CRN joint seminar: The Mediatization of Memory: War and Memory in a Media Age with Associate Professor Andrew Hoskins (Sociology at the University of Warwick and Director of the Warwick Centre for Memory Studies). "... less explored is the vastly increased likelihood of transformative images emerging beyond the lifetime of the events that they depict: today’s media is increasingly constitutive of tomorrow’s memory ..." WHEN: Monday 12 October at 5.00pm WHERE: UTS Building 3, Room 2.10 Seminar will be followed by light refreshments. Please RSVP to Paula.Hamilton@uts.edu.au |
| Susanna Gorman |
| 1st Tuesday Catholic Mass |
| Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 6th October at 1pm in the Worship Room, Level 3. All welcome. Enquiries to Susanna Gorman ext 1279 (Mon-Wed) |
| Jann Joy |
| Leading at UTS: Supervisor as coach |
| Date: Monday, 26 October 2009 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Would you like to take the feedback you provide your staff to the next level? Good coaching practice can help you do this. The focus in this one-day workshop will be on developing your skills as a coach. The skills you develop will assist you in developing your staff, harnessing their strengths, improving their performance and encouraging them to take responsibility for their own performance and development Learning Outcomes > Develop an understanding of the theories and techniques used in coaching > Apply these techniques in co-coaching practice session > Enhance existing feedback skills This program is recommended for Support Staff Supervisors Level 7 and above and Academic Supervisors If you require further information please contact: Liz Hurley 9514 1075 or Helen Sim 9514 2926 To register email jann.joy@uts.edu.au |
| Tanny Por |
| UTS: Pro School - courses offered in Nov/Dec |
| If you’re looking to excel in your Pro Tools 8 skills, UTS: Pro School offers short courses tailored for the industry. The first Digidesign authorised Pro School in Australia, UTS: Pro School offers industry professionals and aspiring professionals alike an in-depth and systematic training of Pro Tools. You will study in small-sized classes, with a diverse mix of aspiring and established industry practitioners. - Achieve internationally recognised industry accreditation - Expert trainers teach you practical tips suitable for your skill levels and interests - Develop your Pro Tools skills from initial set up to final mix down in both music and post production scenarios Limited spaces are available for UTS staff and students to receive a further 10% discount. Next beginner course dates are: PT 101 25- 26 Nov $545 3-4 Feb 2010 PT 110 30 Nov- 2 Dec $1045 8-10 Feb 2010 For more info: Fass.shortcourses@uts.edu.au utsproschool.uts.edu.au |
| Maria Rodoreda |
| IT Training - New Features MS Office - PC Users |
| In response to enquiries from staff keen to get the most from the new interface of MS Office 2007, New Horizons has been engaged to deliver customised and targeted workshops on MS Office 2007 new features. The next half-day sessions are: Wednesday 28 October 2009 9am to 12.30pm - OR - 1.30 to 5pm Venue - IT Training Room – CB10.6.431 Cost per participant - $200 (payment by journal transfer) Registration Close Off date - 9 October 2009 To register e-mail Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au with your preferred session time and your Organisation Unit and Natural Account numbers for payment transfer. Supervisors need to approve course attendance and payment. |
| Kathryn Blyth |
| Secondment/Fixed Term opportunity - SAU |
| The Student Administration Unit is seeking a highly motivated person who is passionate about knowledge and information management to join the Enquiry Management System (EMS) project team in the Knowledge Officer role on a 6 month secondment or fixed term appointment. Remuneration will be determined based on experience and skills. The EMS project, managed within the Student Administration Unit, is part of the broader University Customer Relationship Management project currently underway. Interested applicants are asked to provide a brief resume (2 pages) and a brief response (1-2 pages total) to the following questions: 1. What issues do you perceive with the way we are currently providing student administration information? 2. What would be your strategy to improve it? For more information, please contact Vanessa Morrissey (x2188) or Kathryn Blyth (x1208). Applications should be submitted to Vanessa Morrissey by midday Tuesday, 6 October. |
| Georgia Markakis |
| Endnote Workshops |
| UTS Library would like to invite you to an EndNote workshop conducted by Donna Kirking, Thomson Reuter’s senior EndNote trainer, who is visiting Sydney from the USA. Date: Monday 19 October, 2009 Venue: Lecture Room 4g Level 4 Blake Library (City Campus) Morning session: EndNote Basics - suitable for all EndNote users Duration: 9:30 – 12:30 in two parts, with a 10-minute break between the two parts Part 1: Building an EndNote Library. This covers setting basic preferences, creating a library, manual data entry, and the three ways of importing data from online databases: 1) online search, 2) direct export, and 3) importing text files. Part 2: Cite While You Write (CWYW). This covers creating a journals term list (time permitting), and the Cite While You Write commands for both Microsoft Word 2007 and OpenOffice.org Writer 3, or CWYW in Word 2008 and Apple Pages ’09. Afternoon session: EndNote Advanced Q&A: suitable for experienced users, EndNote training and support staff Duration: 1:30 – 3:30 Topics (various): e.g. journals term lists, modifying content files, EndNote tips and tricks, trouble shooting. Users are encouraged to bring their laptops, along with their questions and copies of any problematic libraries or documents. Please feel free to submit questions in advance or suggestions for topics you may wish to discuss in this class. To register, please send an email to Patrick.Tooth@uts.edu.au (you can register for either session, or both sessions). |
| Robert Button |
| Don't miss Rosemary Johnston's address |
| UTSpeaks: An Educated Australia? Will the national curriculum debate miss a once-in-a-generation opportunity to prepare our children for the rapidly-changing world? Australia has a dual history, geographies of multiple languages and a culture of multiple heritages. With debate now raging on a national curriculum for schools, is it time to question whether educational paradigms inherited from the past will fully prepare and serve future generations? This public lecture confronts the issues and opportunities we must consider for Australia to be a widely literate and progressive multicultural nation. Drawing on research into indigenous and other non-mainstream communities, questions of curriculum, educational philosophy, relevance of what is taught and the very structure of schools will be explored and new possibilities suggested for consideration. Professor Rosemary Johnston Rosemary Johnston is Head of Education at UTS and Founding Director of the UTS Centre for Child and Youth Culture and Wellbeing. Currently she is establishing the Centre's interdisciplinary project, Literate Australia, which overarches cell projects with specific outcomes relating to the education, culture and wellbeing of children and youth. She is also leading the ARC project, New Ways of Doing School: Mixing story and technology to generate innovative learning, social and cultural communities. Introduced by Peter Freebody, Professorial Research Fellow, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, literacy researcher and advisor to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority on the National English Curriculum When Wednesday 30 September 2009 6.00pm drinks for 6.30pm start Ends 7.45pm Where UTS University Hall UTS Science Building 4, 745 Harris Street Ultimo RSVP Tuesday 29 September 2009 Register attendance with Robert Button Email: robert.button@uts.edu.au Tel: 02 9514 1734 UTSPEAKS: is a free public lecture series presented by UTS experts discussing a range of important issues confronting contemporary Australia |
| Robert Button |
| Michael Kirby and Jennifer Burn on Forced Labour |
| You don't want to miss UTSpeaks: Threat and Menace With global migration rising alongside economic downturn, how can Australia respond to the emerging issue of forced labour? Forced labour is work exacted from the vulnerable under the threat and menace of a penalty. Poverty, fear of deportation, social and economic constraints or reprisals against family members cause many people to fall into labour exploitation. In this public lecture, anti-slavery campaigner Jennifer Burn will discuss the need for Australia to make forced labour a stand-alone criminal offence. While celebrating recent law reform victories which provide enhanced support to people who have experienced trafficking or slavery, she will identify what more needs to be done to combat exploitation in all its forms. Associate Professor Jennifer Burn Jennifer Burn is director of the award winning Anti-Slavery Project, a practising lawyer and associate professor in the Faculty of Law where she teaches citizenship and immigration law. The Anti-Slavery Project was established in 2003 and is the only dedicated legal service for people who have experienced trafficking or slavery in Australia. In 2008 the Anti-Slavery Project was awarded a grant of $250,000 from the Australian Attorney General’s Department to raise awareness of all forms of trafficking in Australia. Current priorities include trafficking awareness-raising strategies, working with specific labour and community groups to promote awareness, rights and remedies and developing the Anti-Slavery Project pro bono lawyers network. Introduced by The Hon Michael Kirby, Former Justice of the High Court When Thursday 1 October 2009 6.00pm drinks for 6.30pm start Ends 7.45pm Where UTS University Hall UTS Science Building, 745 Harris Street Ultimo RSVP Tuesday 29 September 2009 Register attendance with Robert Button Email: robert.button@uts.edu.au Tel: 02 9514 1734 UTSPEAKS: is a free public lecture series presented by UTS experts discussing a range of important issues confronting contemporary Australia |
| Jann Joy |
| Outlook 2007 mail and calendar training |
| *NEW DATE TO REPLACE CANCELLED SESSIONS 1 OCTOBER* Outlook 2007 is the University’s new application for staff to use sending and receiving emails, booking calendar events and utilising task organisation. This training session will familiarise you with the look and feel of the Outlook 2007 mail and calendar application. As well as some new features, the session will also cover the new approach to storage that has been introduced with the Microsoft Exchange Server. Prerequisite: To attend this training session staff must have had the Outlook 2007 application loaded on their PCs and have had their old mail and calendar events migrated to the new server. Two sessions Date: Thursday, 8 October 2009 Time: 10am-12.30pm OR Time: 2pm-4.30pm Venue: Building 10, level 6, IT training room 431 Contact: Jann.Joy@uts.edu.au |
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