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RESEARCH OFFICE REPORTDrought ResearchResearch Office staff know that researchers at UNSW@ADFA are making their mark when we wake up to the dulcet tones of their voices on Radio National at uncivilised hours of the morning. Dr Linda Botterill from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS) has certainly gained significant air time lately with research into an area which impacts on all of us living in Australia . (At this stage I'll add that Linda has also featured her research on the 7 O'clock WIN news – but who gets to leave the office by that hour…????) Large parts of Australia 's arable farmland are currently experiencing drought conditions which are considered to be of once-in-a-generation severity. While recognising that drought is a normal part of Australia 's climate pattern, Australia 's National Drought Policy provides support to farm businesses and farm families when conditions are such that even the best farm manager cannot be expected to cope. On 30 May, the Commonwealth government announced that it was committing a further $250 million to the $1 billion already put aside for drought relief. The nature of this relief has been subject to ongoing public policy debate with issues of concern including the equity of the support on offer, both between farmers in different circumstances and between farm and non-farm businesses. Linda has been interested in the development of Australian drought policy since the early 1990s – first as a public servant involved in the development of the 1992 National Drought Policy then as an adviser to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy during the 1990s drought. As an academic, she has pursued research in this area, co-editing two interdisciplinary collections on Australia 's drought policy response: Beyond Drought: People, Policy and Perspectives (CSIRO Publishing: 2003) and From Disaster Response to Risk Management: Australia's National Drought Policy (Springer: 2005). Dr Botterill has written for the Australian , the Australian Financial Review and Weekly Times newspapers on drought policy, as well as participating in interviews and talk back on ABC Radio's Breakfast , Bush Telegraph, Country Hour and National Interest programs. In recent years, Linda has been involved in researching alternative policy instruments for the delivery of drought relief to address the equity issues raised by the current policy settings. In addition to research on support for drought-affected farm businesses, she also has an ongoing interest in the delivery of welfare support to farm families, and the nature of media and public debate about farm issues.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. UNSW International Fellowships ProgramProfessor Joseph Lai, associate Dean (Research) would like to draw the attention of both academic and general staff to the 2005 UNSW International Fellowships Program: http://www.unsw.edu.au/international/int/intfellowprog.html Please note that, for the first time, the Gordon J Samuels Fellowships will be offered for research projects in selected institutions in North America . Professor Lai encourages you to alert staff, both academic and general, to the opportunities these Fellowships provide. All Fellowships have a common closing date of July 8 2005. For further information and answers to any questions you may have concerning these Fellowships please contact Anne Robertson, International Alliances Officer, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) on 02 9385 2784
Disher Cup Regatta - 4 JuneOn 4 June the annual Disher Cup Regatta will be held between Australian National University, Royal Military College - Duntroon, University of Canberra and the Australian Defence Force Academy. ADFA will host the 2005 Disher Cup Regatta on Lake Burely Griffin from 8.30am to 10.30am. There will be four races on the day. Attendance is compulsory for all ADFA staff, midshipmen, and Officer Cadets. UNSW staff are welcome to attend the regatta.
'Unseen' a Ceramic Exhibition by Janet Fieldhouse 11 May - 10 JuneThis work is an expression of material culture, rituals of social and religious life, and artifacts which are created to fulfill the functional and spiritual needs of peoples of the Torres Strait. Viewing hours: Mon - Thurs 8am -9pm, Fri 8am-5pm and Sat & Sun 1-5pm Location: The Academy Library, UNSW at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Campbell ACT Contact info: Debra 0402 856 592 or 02 62687 7511
Staff Development Course - 12 July 2005On the 12 July, the Staff Development Unit will be holding a course "Focus: Achieving your highest priorities". The course is for 1 day and will be facilitated by the FranklinCovey Company. There are also a number of brochures available if you require a more detailed outline of the topics to be covered. The estimated cost will be around $300 but at this stage, until final numbers are determined, the exact cost is not available. Please contact Anne Green on 6189 or a.green@adfa.edu.au for further information. FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities. In the new era of business, success is no longer measured by simply getting things done. It's the people who know how to focus on the most important goals that move their organisations forward-and enjoy a greater sense of job satisfaction. This engaging, highly interactive workshop will help you think differently about how you spend your time and give you the tools to: - Increase productivity by identifying and focusing on your top priorities - Enhance chances of success by setting goals that align with your most important objectives - Keep focused with a planning system that integrates the tools you use (planner, PDA, desktop) - Effectively manage all the information that comes across your desk (e-mail, voicemail) - Reduce stress by recognising and eliminating low-priority activities and distractions ClassifiedsIf 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 SALEDVD Recorder - JVC DMR10S, Records DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, plays DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD, CD, SVCD,VCD, MP3 & DIGITAL STILLS. Unwanted prize - Band New, still in box. RRP $599. SELL $350 Ph. Ty on 62551603 Free Community LecturesPhysics Seminar, PEMS South, P25
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