October 6 , 2005
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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
I would like to welcome Ms Tess Blakers who has joined the Rector's Office as the Administrative Officer. Tess brings with her many years Administrative experience in both the private and public sectors. Tess is located in the Manager of Planning and Reporting Office, Rooms 115-6, Level 1 Administration Building phone 6268 8201.
UNSW@ADFA to hold Alumni function in Adelaide
UNSW@ADFA will be hosting an Alumni function for UNSW including UNSW@ADFA graduates in Adelaide on the Wednesday 26 October. The event will be held at the Stamford Plaza, 150 North Terrace Adelaide commencing at 6.00pm till 8.00pm. This will be the first UNSW Alumni event to be held in Adelaide hosted by one of the faculties. The evening will be an opportunity to meet and network with past graduates in an informal setting. Invitations will be mailed out to Alumni in the Adelaide area in the near future. Alumni are asked to RSVP by no later than 14 October 2005. Point of contact for the event is: Mike Palmer-Allen, Email: m.palmer-allen@adfa.edu.au, phone: 02 6268 8760, Mob: 0404 475 539.
Professor John Baird
Rector
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RESEARCH & RESEARCH TRAINING OFFICE REPORT
REMINDER: Research Day 24 October 2005
Thinking about furthering Research and Research funding opportunities for yourself and others by learning about the diverse range of research undertaken on this campus? Interested in finding out more about Intellectual Property and the Code of Conduct for Responsible Practice of Research? Involved with postgraduate students and want to know what the Graduate Research School means to UNSW@ADFA?
Following a most successful inaugural Research Day in 2004, the 2005 Research Day at UNSW@ADFA will focus on research students and research training support. Highlights of the day will be a series of presentations by research students (in plain language!) to introduce their areas of research, a research students' poster competition and presentations by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Dean of the Graduate Research School .
Questions :
‘What makes a successful postgraduate student presentation?'
‘What's the importance of communicating research to the public?'
‘What are some of the emerging and existing Research Strengths at UNSW@ADFA?' and ‘How can I become involved?'
Answer: Come along to the UNSW@ADFA Research Day on 24 October to find out
Interact with researchers and students from different schools, from within your school and with people who are simply interested in your research. This event is open to all academics, research associates, research students and staff supporting research. Lunch will be provided.
Visit the Research and Research Training Office website for a detailed program of the day's proceedings http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/units/research/Research%20Day_V3.pdf. For catering purposes, please register your attendance with Geoff Brooks in the Research and Research Training Office on 62688112 or email g.brooks@adfa.edu.au.
Poster Competition
All postgraduate research students were encouraged to enter the poster competition which will be judged on the day. A total of 23 posters have been registered and the winner of the competition will be $500 richer at the end of the day. Posters advertising this coming event are currently displayed across the campus!!
Student Presentations
As the focus of the 2005 Research Day will be on research students and research training support, to highlight the value of postgraduate research activities a series of 10 minute presentations will be made by postgraduate research students. The best research presentation from both Business/Humanities and Social Sciences and from Engineering/Science will each be awarded a cash prize of $800 and a certificate. Presentations will be judged by Professor Sue Thomas, Pro-Vice Chancellor Health, Design and Science from the University of Canberra, Dr Mandy Thomas, Executive Director Humanities and the Creative Arts from the Australian Research Council and Professor Jim Williams, Director, Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering at the Australian National University.
OPENING OF THE RESEARCH ‘HUB’
All academic staff and postgraduate research students are invited to the formal launch of the Research ‘Hub’ by Professor John Baird, Rector, UNSW@ADFA on Monday 10 October at 3pm. Refreshments and afternoon tea will be provided.
The Research Hub will incorporate the Research and Research Training Office, the Postgraduate Research Student Precinct and the Postgraduate Research Students’ common room.
For more information please contact:
Danica Robinson
62688497, d.robinson@adfa.edu.au
THE SPITFIRE MEMORIAL DEFENCE FELLOWSHIP 2005
Applications are invited for the 2005 award of the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship valued at up to $12,000 to support Australian defence-related studies or research at the University of New South Wales or other appropriate institution.
This annually awarded Fellowship has been established as a lasting and dynamic recognition of the significant contribution of the Spitfire and its Squadrons during World War II.
Applicants will be Australian citizens who are suitably qualified graduates or persons with significant relevant work experience.
Further information is available from the UNSW@ADFA Website (http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/units/research/index.html) or from the Office of The Rector, UNSW@ADFA, Australian Defence Force Academy by e-mail spitfire@adfa.edu.au or telephone (02) 6268 8201.
Applications close Monday 28 November 2005 .
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Staff Bulletins
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OPENING OF THE RESEARCH ‘HUB’
All academic staff and postgraduate research students are invited to the formal launch of the Research ‘Hub’ by Professor John Baird, Rector, UNSW@ADFA on Monday 10 October at 3pm. Refreshments and afternoon tea will be provided.
The Research Hub will incorporate the Research and Research Training Office, the Postgraduate Research Student Precinct and the Postgraduate Research Students’ common room.
For more information please contact:
Danica Robinson
62688497, d.robinson@adfa.edu.au
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e-learning Change: Management, Policy and Development in an Educational and Training Environment.
Date: Monday 7th November
Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 3, UNSW@ADFA, Northcott Ave, Canberra
Users, governments, institutions and vendors all struggle to find their place with technology as it invades education. To assist in making sense and providing leadership in this constantly evolving environment, Educational Technology Services at UNSW@ADFA presents a public seminar by Tony Bates.
Issues canvassed will include:
• Where might e-learning be heading?
• Can we manage it - should we worry?
• Policy development leading or following?
• Strategic planning for e-learning
• Ways to measure the effectiveness of e-learning
Please let Michelle Leonard know if you are coming so that we can arrange refreshments.
E: m.leonard@adfa.edu.au P: 6268 8503
About Tony Bates
Tony Bates has considerable international experience in the management of teaching and learning technology in higher education. He is President and CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd, a private company specializing in consultancy and training in the planning and management of e-learning and distance education. He is part-time Research Chair in e-Learning at the Open University of Catalonia in Barcelona , Spain , and part-time Cisco Chair in e-Learning at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is also on the Academic Advisory Board of the Volkswagen Auto Uni, based in Germany .
He was Director of Distance Education and Technology in the Continuing Studies Division of the University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada from 1995 to 2003. He was also Research Team Leader of MAPLE, the Centre for Research into Managing and Planning Learning Environments in Education at UBC. From 1990 to 1995, he was Executive Director, Research, Strategic Planning, and Information Technology at the Open Learning Agency of British Columbia. Prior to that, he was Professor of Educational Media Research at the British Open University, where he worked for 20 years as one of the founding members of staff.
He is the author of eight books, including ‘Managing Technological Change: Strategies for College and Universities Leaders', and (with Gary Poole) ‘Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education'. His latest book is' Technology, e-Learning and Distance Education', published in April 2005. His research groups at the UKOU, OLA and UBC published over 350 papers in the area of distance education and the use of technology for teaching. He is on the editorial board of six journals specializing in distance education and educational technology.
He has worked as a consultant in over 30 countries. Clients include the World Bank, OECD, UNESCO, national ministries of education, and several U.S. state higher education commissions.
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SUMMARY SSP REPORT
PROFESSOR BRUCE BENNETT, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – UNSW@ADFA
DATES OF PROGRAM: 27 February – 27 July 2005
This period of study leave based at the Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University and Churchill College, Cambridge enabled me to fulfil dual objectives: to consolidate and complete research papers on aspects of the literary history of Australia and to build knowledge and understanding in a relatively new research area – the literature and practice of espionage. As an invited contributor to Professor Christopher Andrew's Graduate Intelligence Seminar at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, I participated in seminars, read widely and contributed a research paper. During SSP, I revised and completed five papers for publication and presented invited conference papers at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris and Harvard University, Boston .
PROFESSOR ROWLAND SAMMUT, PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL , ENVIRONMENTAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES -UNSW@ADFA.
DATES OF PROGRAM: 1 July 2004 – 30 June 2005
The major part of my SSP was spent working with the Optoelectronics Research Centre at Southampton University (UK) on various aspects of the design and characterisation of large-core-diameter optical fibres to be used in the fabrication of high-power fibre lasers. This involved calculating losses, mode coupling and beam quality emerging from fibres supporting a large number of modes, as well as enhancements in performance that could be achieved by strategic doping of the fibre.
In a second facet of my SSP I continued work with an ARC Linkage partner in Sydney on Fibre Bragg Gratings, although this work was more limited than intended, as a result of the industry partner's financial difficulties.
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UNSW@ADFA TEACHING AWARD
The UNSW@ADFA Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) invites applications for the Teaching Award for 2005. The TLC can recommend to the Rector up to three awards of $3000 each. The award are to recognise excellence in teaching over the period of the last two years. The closing date for applications is
Monday 24 October 2005. The recipient/s will be presented the award at the Prizes and Awards ceremony on Wednesday 7 December 2005.
The nominations have to come from (i) the Head of School and (ii) two academic colleagues OR two present or former students OR one academic and one student. Please feel free to contact the Presiding Member of the TLC, A/Prof Hemanshu Pota (School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering, h.pota@adfa.edu.au, 6268 8197), for further information and assistance in preparing the application.
Award guidelines and nomination forms can be accessed from: http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/governance/tlc/guidelines.html
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Classifieds
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FOR SALE
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE
Share Accomodation at Lyons- Available from 9 Oct 2005
Two bed room unit with balcony, near Woden Plaza Shopping Center, Few minutes walk to bus interchange, 15 mins drive to ADFA, share bills, and share with mature male.
Rent : $85 per week, Bond : $340
Location: Lyons
Furnished : Yes
Wardrobe : Yes
White Goods: Yes
Car park : Yes
Contact :Bikash 0401 860 912 (Mobile) 6281 1560 (home) bikashadhi@hotmail.com
Coast House to Rent
Small cosy coast house available for weekends/holidays at Mossy Point (15 mins south of Batemans Bay). Contact Susan Cowan: 62688898.
FOR SALE
Sunbeam Electric clippers for goats,sheep plus extra combs and cutters in good cond. No longer needed, sell for $130.00 contact Keith Massey on 62688963 or k.massey@adfa.edu.au
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Upcoming Events
| DATE |
TITLE |
VENUE |
| 8 September to 9 October |
'Limelight' an exhibition of ceramic vessels by Sara Hogwood |
ADFA Library |
| 7 October |
School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences Seminars |
P25 PEMS Sth, ADFA |
| 24 October |
UNSW@ADFA Research Day |
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| 26 October |
UNSW@ADFA Alumni Function |
Samford Plaza, Adelaide |
| 7 November |
e-learning Change: Management, Policy and Development in an Educational and Training Environment |
Lecture Theatre 3, ADFA |
| 7 December |
Degree Conferral Ceremony- Business, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10.30am, Adams Hall, ADFA |
| 7 December |
Degree Conferral Ceremony - Engineering, Science and Technology |
2.30pm, Adams Hall, ADFA |
| 7 December |
Prizes and Awards Ceremony |
6.00pm, Adams Hall, ADFA |
| 8 December |
Graduation Parade |
9.00am, ADFA Parade Ground |
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Free Community Lectures
School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences Seminars
School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences Seminars
Friday 7 October, 11:10, P25 PEMS Sth
Mr Sean Farrell, PhD Student, Astronomy
"Evolving X-Ray Binaries"
For details go to http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/pems/news/phys_disc_sem.html
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e-learning Change: Management, Policy and Development in an Educational and Training Environment.
Date: Monday 7th November
Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 3, UNSW@ADFA, Northcott Ave, Canberra
Users, governments, institutions and vendors all struggle to find their place with technology as it invades education. To assist in making sense and providing leadership in this constantly evolving environment, Educational Technology Services at UNSW@ADFA presents a public seminar by Tony Bates.
Issues canvassed will include:
• Where might e-learning be heading?
• Can we manage it - should we worry?
• Policy development leading or following?
• Strategic planning for e-learning
• Ways to measure the effectiveness of e-learning
Please let Michelle Leonard know if you are coming so that we can arrange refreshments.
E: m.leonard@adfa.edu.au P: 6268 8503
About Tony Bates
Tony Bates has considerable international experience in the management of teaching and learning technology in higher education. He is President and CEO of Tony Bates Associates Ltd, a private company specializing in consultancy and training in the planning and management of e-learning and distance education. He is part-time Research Chair in e-Learning at the Open University of Catalonia in Barcelona , Spain , and part-time Cisco Chair in e-Learning at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is also on the Academic Advisory Board of the Volkswagen Auto Uni, based in Germany .
He was Director of Distance Education and Technology in the Continuing Studies Division of the University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada from 1995 to 2003. He was also Research Team Leader of MAPLE, the Centre for Research into Managing and Planning Learning Environments in Education at UBC. From 1990 to 1995, he was Executive Director, Research, Strategic Planning, and Information Technology at the Open Learning Agency of British Columbia. Prior to that, he was Professor of Educational Media Research at the British Open University, where he worked for 20 years as one of the founding members of staff.
He is the author of eight books, including ‘Managing Technological Change: Strategies for College and Universities Leaders', and (with Gary Poole) ‘Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education'. His latest book is' Technology, e-Learning and Distance Education', published in April 2005. His research groups at the UKOU, OLA and UBC published over 350 papers in the area of distance education and the use of technology for teaching. He is on the editorial board of six journals specializing in distance education and educational technology.
He has worked as a consultant in over 30 countries. Clients include the World Bank, OECD, UNESCO, national ministries of education, and several U.S. state higher education commissions.
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