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Staff Bulletin
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UNSW@ADFA Alumni Event a Great Success!A recent UNSW Alumni cocktail function staged in Canberra has been heralded as an outstanding success by all. The event was attended by over 300 UNSW graduates, University staff and Australian Defence Force VIP's, including guest of honor Chief of the Australian Defence Force, General Peter Cosgrove. Former Australian Test Cricketer, media personality and UNSW graduate Geoff Lawson entertained the crowd in his role as the night's keynote speaker. UNSW@ADFA Rector, Professor John Baird said I am delighted by the response of local UNSW Alumni to the event. Nights like this provide an ideal opportunity to catch up with old class mates and for graduates to maintain contact with the University. We will be certainly looking at holding more events for Alumni in the future.
From left: Chief of the Defence Force General Peter Cosgrove AC, MC, Rector UNSW@ADFA, Professor John Baird , Chancellor UNSW Dr John Yu, AC , Guest Speaker Mr Geoff Lawson, OAM and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International & Development) UNSW Professor John Ingleson. RESEARCH OFFICE REPORTIRMRC visit to ADFAThe 2004 Engineering/ADFA research collaboration visits have generated both substantial interest and the possibility of further research collaborations. Most recently, the collaboration initiative resulted in a visit to ADFA by Professor Caroline Finch and her team from the Injury Risk Management Research Centre (IRMRC) to explore potential research collaborations. The IRMRC is an independent Centre of Excellence based at UNSW in Kensington. IRMRC team members who attended the meeting (A/Prof Ann Williamson (Deputy Director), Dr Julie Hatfield (Senior Research Fellow Roads Safety) and Dr Andrew Hayden (Research Fellow Biostatistician and data management)) expressed interest in building further links with researchers at UNSW@ADFA. Researchers from ADFA who attended the meeting were Dr Hussein Abbass (Artificial Intelligence/Data Mining), Ms Sue Burdekin (Aviation Safety), Mrs Marion Burgess (Acoustics), Dr Amy Griffin (GPS/GIS), A/Prof Robert Lo (Geotechnical engineering and risk assessment), Dr Alan McLucas (Risk Management) and A/Prof Rod Weber (Bushfire CRC). Professor Joseph Lai, Associate Dean(Research), hosted the visit and emphasised the mutual benefit of such visits in familiarising investigators with the current research undertaken on each campus. SUCCESSFUL RIBG APPLICATIONSOn 11 May, the Faculty Research Grants Committee (FRGC) met to assess applications for the 2005 Research Infrastructure Block Grants (RIBG). The primary purpose of the RIBG is to provide funding for project - related infrastructure costs associated with the Australian Competitive Grants. Other objectives of the scheme include: • upgrading/replacing or purchasing new equipment to alleviate shortages in current research infrastructure; • improving support for areas of research strength; and • ensuring that areas of recognised research potential, in which institutions have taken steps to initiate high quality research activity, have access to the support necessary for development. Professor Joseph Lai, Associate Dean (Research) and Chair of the FRGC congratulates the following UNSW@ADFA researchers on their successful applications. Dr Russell Boyce, Dr Sudhir Gai, Mr Matt Garratt, Dr Rik Heslehurst, Dr Harald Kleine, Dr Andrew Neely, Dr John Milthorpe, Dr Neil Mudford, Dr Krishnar Shankar, Dr Tony Webb, Mr John Young (ACME), Dr Heiko Timmers (PEMS), Acquisition/Leasing of High Speed Multi-Purpose Video Camera : $50,000.00 Dr Robert Niven, Dr Rajah Gnandendran, Dr Obada Kayali, Dr Krishna Shankar (ACME), A/Prof. Grant Collins, Dr Cliff Woodward, Dr Anthony Day (PEMS), Acquisition of a Surface/Interfacial Tensiometer and Solids Wettability Instrument : $47,580.00 A/Prof. Hemanshu Pota, Dr Valeri Ougrinovski, Prof Ian Petersen (ITEE), Research Infrastructure for the Control of Interconnected Power Systems : $30,745.00 Dr Wayne Hutchison, A/Prof. Glen Stewart, Prof Stewart Campbell, Dr Heiko Timmers (PEMS), Upgrade to School of PEMS X-ray Diffraction Facility : $11,000.00 A/Prof Hans Riesen, A/Prof Grant Collins, Dr Wieslaw Kaczmarek, A/Prof. Ken Harris (PEMS), 24kHz-200 MHz Radiofrequency Lock-In Amplifier : $11,590.00 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. Come Celebrate with the Academy LibraryLibrary and Information Week 2005, 23 27 MayLunchtime sessions, Sitcom viewings, Displays, Giveaways and an Art Exhibition Check the Library Website for more information: www.lib.adfa.edu.au So come into the Library and check out what's happening We'll see you there! Lunchtime Sessions Monday 23rd May 12:00pm - CrossSearch Confusion? Tips and Tricks for using the Academy Library's new electronic resource portal. 1:00pm - Catalogue Searching Success - Learn to search the Library Catalogue like a pro! Tuesday 24 th May 12:00pm - Sitcom Silliness! Ever wondered how to locate the Library's large range of DVDs and Videos in the Catalogue? Come and see a brief demonstration, then enjoy a viewing of an episode of the classic sitcom Fawlty Towers. Wednesday 25 th May 12:00pm - Factiva Frenzy! Ever been overwhelmed by the huge amount of content available on Factiva? Never find what you're looking for? This demonstration will show you all the tricks for locating the information you're after. Thursday 26 th May 12:00pm - Sitcom Silliness! A second helping of the demonstration of how to locate DVDs and Videos in the Library Catalogue. This time though, enjoy a viewing of an episode of the off-beat sitcom Black Books 1:00pm Catalogue Searching Success - A repeat performance in case you missed it Monday! Friday 27 th May 12:00pm Military Mayhem! Ever had trouble using the Library's Military databases? Come on a quick tour around Jane's Online and the Lancaster Index and find out how to best use these resources to locate the information you need. Daily Displays Monday 23rd May Your Library Believe It or Not! Tuesday 24th May - Librarians in the Movies Wednesday 25th May - Weird and Wacky Websites Thursday 26th May - The Academy Library Reviews its Favourite Books Friday 27th May - Library Jokes and Quotes
'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
ADFA Fencing Club Fundraiser - 25 MayThe ADFA Fencing Club will be conducting a fundraiser screening of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith at 1830 h on Wed, 25 May 05. The film will be screened at Greater Union Cinemas, Civic with tickets costing $10. Candy Bar discounts will be available. The fundraiser is open to all military and academic staff, Advanced Students, midshipmen and officer cadets. Families are also welcome. Please contact your relevant POC by Fri, 06 May 05 if interested. POC: LEUT Trent Lam, DO 10, Ext: 8130 or OFFCDT Adam Brown, 19 Div, Ext: 6194
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 SALEBedroom suite white with blue trim includes chest of draws with mirror, wardrobe and desk. Would suit child or young adolescent. Good condition. $100. Call 0404 091 491. Camry CSI wagon 1998 model. Auto, air-conditioned, cd player, very well maintained, with log books. $10,000.00 ono. Phone 0404 091 491. Free Community LecturesPetro Fedorczenko Memorial Lecture - 1 June 2005Date: Wednesday 1 June 2005 All ADFA Defence and University staff and partners are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Erin Rinaldi, Staff Officer Coordination, ADFA on ext: 8606 by 20 May 2005. ........................ Asia Pacific Seminar Series at UNSW@ADFA - 6 JuneMonday 6 June, at 12:10-13:00 Building 21 at UNSW@ADFA, Northcott Drive, Canberra Important Dates
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