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Staff Bulletin
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RESEARCH OFFICE REPORTDefence Award to ADFA ResearchersThe Department of Defence has made a grant of $50,000 to LTGEN John Coates and Professor Peter Dennis for a second edition of the Atlas of Australia's Wars. The first edition, which was part of the 7-volume Australian Centenary History of Defence, jointly edited by Peter Dennis and John Coates, was published by Oxford University Press in 2001, and has become the standard and authoritative atlas of Australian military history. The second edition will enable John Coates to include additional maps on operations in Afghanistan and Iraq , and to refine some maps from the first edition. UNSW Engineering – ADFA Research Collaboration InitiativeThis week we will be taking a look at a project titled “Antenna Development for a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Receiver” with Dr Greg Milford from the School of Information, Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE), UNSW@ADFA and Associate Professor Andrew Dempster from the school of Surveying and Spacial Information Systems (SSIS), UNSW. With the introduction of the European Galileo satellite positioning system and the upgrade of the US GPS system will stimulate a significant expansion of the global market in Location Based Services (LBS). These services will require new equipment to receive the new satellite signals to calculate position information. The development of these GNSS recievers is therfore a high priority for Australian research institutions and industry. This project aims to complement the initiative taken by NICTA and the school of SSIS in developing recondfigurable GNSS software-defined reciever systems by developing a GNSS antenna. This collaborative effort between the Schools of ITEE, ADFA and SISS, UNSW will produce a design process for GNSS antennas, and offers the potential for further collaboration on GNSS reciever design. In the near future , the market for satellite navigation technology is expected to continue to experience major growth. Recent research inndicates that current global annual revenues from GNSS products and services is about US$20-40 billion, and that this figure is expected too approach US$100 billion by 2008, and over US$250 billion by 2020. Assuming Australia 's share is of the order of a few percent, this implies that the Australian GNSS market is potentially valued at many hundreds of millions of dollars per year in the near future. Some of the expected outcomes of this research is the development of a prototype GNSS antenna that meets the design specifications. The aim is to make this antenna low cost and hence commercialisable. This will then set the way to establish a design process which can be then be repeated to design antennas for other GNSS applications with slightly different specifications. Other outcomes will include further collaboration with ITEE and surveying and SIS as well as a number of publications which we look forward to viewing.
Staff BulletinsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au. Professor Eugenia C. 'Jennie' Kiesling - Vistiting Fellow Defence Studies ForumThe Defence Studies Forum welcomes Professor Eugenia C. 'Jennie' Kiesling as a visiting fellow for a one-month period commencing Monday 18 July. Exhibition by Romany Steele - ADFA LibraryAll staff of the UNSW@ADFA (Military, students, civilians, guests, academics, general staff, etc) are warmly welcomed to view the exhibition of recent paintings by Romany Steele. The exhibition will be held from 21 July-20 August, 2005. All enquiries to Mr. Jeff Doyle on jeff.doyle@adfa.edu.au Staff Development Activity: Interviews: “Giving the Performance of Your Life – Presenter: Lee Hecht Harrison Pty LtdThe Staff Development Unit will be holding this training on Thursday 4 August in SR101. The cost will be $275/participant and for further enquiries please contact Anne Green on 02 62686189 or a.green@adfa.edu.au . The topics to be addressed will be: · Introduction and Objectives · Rehearsal · Non verbal communication · Tips and Techniques · Dress · Preparing for interview questions · Questions to ask at interview · The stages of the interview · Interview checklist · Debriefing after an interview · Review and close Teaching and Learning Committee WorkshopsDo you want to transform the way your students learn and change the culture of plagiarism? WORKSHOP 1: Assessment for Learning Thursday 18 August 1:00 to 4.30 pm (coffee/tea break included) IS Studio (CS154) , Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE . “For most students, assessment requirements literally define the curriculum. Assessment is a potent strategic tool for educators with which to spell out the learning that will be rewarded and to guide students into effective approaches to study.” How can creative, targeted assessments -- and the feedback that goes with them -- contribute to our students' learning? How can we devise assessments that are not just a measure of what students have already learnt, but are trans/formative? The workshop will investigate ways to 'align' assessment with our teaching and learning objectives. Are we really assessing the process of student learning we want to encourage? Facilitators: Peter Looker (UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit) Linda Bowman (UNSW@ADFA) WORKSHOP 2: Assessment and Plagiarism Friday 19 August 9:00 to 12:00pm Lunch (provided) & Plenary Session 12.00- 12.40 pm Seminar Room (CS152) , Level 1, Building 15, School of ITEE This workshop includes an exploration of student plagiarism; establishing assessment criteria; and self and peer assessment. We will reflect on student plagiarism, look at case studies and discuss ways to minimize it with creative assessment techniques. We will c ons ider the potential for incorporating self and peer review into assessment strategies and design criteria for an assessment task. How effective are the plagiarism-busting systems? Facilitators: Clare Netherton (UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit) James Warn and Michael Frater (UNSW@ADFA) To register for the workshop, contact Anne Green ( a.green@adfa.edu.au or 02 6268 6189) by 12 August 2005. Academy Library, UNSW@ADFAIMPORTANT NOTICE Login changes for Access to Electronic Resources From Monday 18 July some Login pages will change. Off Campus access to Electronic Resources will now be via your ADFAPASS. Instead of asking for your Library Borrower details, the system will ask you for your: Username Password If you experience any problems please report them via the Academy Library's ‘Ask Us' service, or contact the Library on (02) 6268 8116. 2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture on 1 September. Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Title: Ethical Leadership Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au back to topClassifiedsIf you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to newsletter@adfa.edu.au For SaleCamry CSI wagon 1998 model. Auto, air-conditioned, cd player, very well maintained, with log books. $10,000.00 ono. Phone 0404 091 491.
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Free Community LecturesAsia Pacific Seminar Series (APSS) - 25 July 2005UNSW@ADFA will be held on Monday, at 12:10-13:00 in Room SL1 (upstairs), Building 21 at UNSW@ADFA, Northcott Drive , Canberra . Monday, 25 July 2005 The PSI and Multilateral Attempts to Deal with the North Korea Nuclear Crisis By Professor James Cotton School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UNSW@ADFA The PSI and multilateral attempts to deal with the North Korea Nuclear crisis ABSTRACT: The PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative), as a US-led coalition operation designed to obstruct weapons proliferation, is especially applicable to North Korea . Though practical measures have been developed to implement the interdiction especially of sea-borne weapons shipments and components, the PSI has yet to be rendered consistent with the international legal regime supporting free navigation of the high seas. Neither has it attracted specific United Nations support. A review of the 1962 Śquarantine¹ of Cuba demonstrates that in the absence of a more restrictive approach towards Pyongyang , and conclusive evidence that North Korean weapons capability poses a current threat to the security of the United States , the appellation ŚCuba-lite¹ is not inappropriate. Further, in the context of multi-lateral diplomacy intended to persuade North Korea to relinquish its nuclear and other weapons programs in exchange for security guarantees, the PSI may be interpreted as pressuring Pyongyang and thus may not be perceived even by PSI coalition partners as consistent with that diplomacy. Website: http://idun.itsc.adfa.edu.au/SOE/indonesia/apss/apss.html Map/Venue: http://idun.its.adfa.edu.au/SOE/indonesia/APSS/MAP Suggestions: The Asia-Pacific Seminar convenors welcome suggestions for seminar speakers and topics. Please contact 2005 convenors: Minako Sakai (m.sakai@adfa.edu.au) Paul Tickell (p.tickell@adfa.edu.au) Enquiries: Taufiq Tanasaldy (apss@adfa.edu.au), tel. (02) 6268 8914 To be included into our mailing list, please email your email address to apss@adfa.edu.au ADFA Teaching and Learning Committee 2005 Seminar SeriesMaking Movies – The Making of AirKraft 1 2 3 When: 1440 – 1600 Tuesday July 26th , 2005 Where: R 152 ITEE, Bldg 15, ADFA Presenter: Dr. Michael Harrap & Mr. Robin Murden Cost: Free Bookings: via e-mail to Sue Burdekin s.burdekin@adfa.edu.au Booking Deadline: Monday July 25th Refreshments will be provided Abstract Around the turn of the century, Robin and Michael embarked on an ambitious program to make a 3 part video series designed for university students studying introductory flight mechanics and aircraft performance. Needless to say Robin and Michael faced a variety of challenges making this series. During a NIDA acting workshop for example, Michael was required to pretend he was a wild animal in front of a group of hard-hatted construction workers. In another scene, Robin was required to relieve himself against a post in front of 200 sheep - an action later condemned at highest levels within the University. Robin and Michael will describe why they embarked on this series and describe how the series was created - from scripting to post production - with plenty of anecdotes along the way. EdNA Higher Education Workshop Event Date: 28 July 2005 Location: Staff Development Lab Building 14 (ICT Services) Australian Defence Force Academy, Northcott Drive Campbell ACT 2602 To register your place in a workshop use the online form at : http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/page2739.html NOTE These events are open to anyone in the Higher Education sector in the ACT. Similar workshops are available in at University of Canberra and Australian National University on 26th and 27th July. School of Humanities and Social Sciences SeminarProfessor Jeff Grey, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, will introduce Professor Andrew Lambert, Professor of Naval History at King's College, London who will present a seminar on The Politics of Tragedy: The origins and afterlife of the catastrophic Franklin Arctic mission of 1845-1848 Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), one-time Governor of Tasmania, led two ships and 129 men into the Arctic in an attempt to find the Northwest Passage – they failed, and died. While the Victorians treated Franklin as a hero, they lied about the mission. The seminar will be held on: Thursday 28 July 2005 at 9.30am Room E118, Building 28, School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Faculty Seminar - 2nd August 2005"Critical Infrastructure Protection - Allowing business leaders to make informed decisions about risk." Mr. Michael (Mike) Rothery Assistant Secretary Critical Infrastructure Protection Branch Australian Government Attorney General's Department Mr Mike Rothery heads the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Branch of the Attorney-General's Department. The CIP Branch provides policy advice on matters relating to Australian Government initiatives protecting Australia 's critical infrastructure, both physical and electronic. Prior to this, Mike held policy and project management positions in the Attorney-General's Department related to e-security and secure communications. Mike first joined the Department of Defence in 1984, and his career has included work in counter terrorism policy & training, security investigations and protective security. Mike is a graduate of the University of Adelaide and the University of New England , and has received training at the School of Military Intelligence . Mike is a panel member of the National Centre for Security Standards of Standards Australia International, and is chair of the Advisory Board of the Research Network for a Secure Australia. The Lecture will commence at 1.40pm in Lecture Theatre 12 and will conclude at 2.40pm with 15-20 minutes for question time. Afternoon tea will be served immediately after the seminar in the foyer area. For catering purposes, please RSVP to Geoff Brooks on 02 6268 8112 or email g.brooks@adfa.edu.au by 29 July 2005. This Seminar is an initiative of the School of Business , UNSW@ADFA, and the Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA). 2005 University Lecture - 1 SeptemberAll University and Military staff at ADFA are invited to attend the 2005 University Lecture to be held on 1 September. Title: Ethical Leadership Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello, AO Venue: Adams Hall, ADFA Time: 5.30pm Dress: Military Guests: POC: Rector's Office, UNSW@ADFA recoffice@adfa.edu.au Got a Story?If you have something you would like to contribute, please download and complete the submission form and email the information to: Email: newsletter@adfa.edu.au
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