Adelaidean Vol 6 No 4 Adelaidean MARCH 24, 1997 N EWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE Report outlines plan for youth employment
At a time when short-term employ- About a quarter of those regions had unions and the community. We should school leaver will receive an offer of ment schemes and work-for-the-dole an average youth jobless rate of 20% all be working together to bring down employment, Traineeship, Apprentice- programs are making headlines, a or more over the eight-year period — youth unemployment to at least that ship, or Higher Education place within new report released by the University consistently double the overall jobless level experienced by the population as six months of leaving school. of Adelaide’s Social Justice Research rate in Australia. a whole,” he said. • establish a Full Employment Foundation offers a fresh range of “There is an obligation on the Gov- “This report outlines how that can Commission, with leading figures from solutions to Australia’s chronic youth ernment to seriously address the youth be achieved, as well as highlighting business, unions and the community, unemployment problem. unemployment problems faced by our the scope and seriousness of our youth to manage new government employ- nation, rather than simply resorting to unemployment problem.” ment programs. The report, Jobs For Young Austra- bandaid measures such as work-for-the- Among the 28 recommendations are: • redirect $60 million of labour mar- lians, is the culmination of a two-year dole schemes and army ‘boot camps’,” study by the research group, which • a target of 5% unemployment by ket assistance funds to regions experi- said Mr John Spoehr, project coordina- encing chronic youth unemployment, was funded by the Australian Youth tor with the University’s Social Justice the year 2000 be set, and that this Foundation. commitment be part of a new Charter. and provide funds for employment Research Foundation, who co-edited the strategies developed at a local level. Based on employment data over the report with Dr John Spierings. • establish agreements with the period 1988-96, the report highlights Superannuation industry to ensure that • ensure that a ‘Youth Employment “There must be a national approach Dividend’ results from the National unemployment “hot spots” around Aust- to the development of more compre- a greater share of Australia’s national ralia and makes key recommendations savings are invested into long-term Competition Policy through a new levy hensive and long-term strategies, on the States or through youth on how to boost youth employment. which should involve not only the employment generating industries. employment targets. The study focused on 64 regions in Federal Government, but governments • introduce a National Youth all States and Territories of Australia. at all levels, as well as industry, Employment Guarantee, so that every Continued Page 4 Talented students get Uni Headstart
The University of Adelaide has introduced a scheme to enable highly talented and motivated secondary school students to enrol in University subjects while still at school. The Headstart scheme — being piloted this year — makes a range of University of Adelaide subjects available to high-achieving students in Stage Two of the SACE. Grades will be recorded and may be used for sta- tus if the student is eventually admitted to a course for which the subject attracts points. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane, said Headstart would enable students to fast-track their course or, at the very least, take a wider range of subjects than usual. “The main value of the scheme will be the extra challenge and stimulation provided by university study,” Professor O’Kane said. “By the time Headstart students begin full uni- versity study, they will be well-equipped for the Back Row: Cameron Deyell (Jazz Guitar), Scott Griffiths (Most Outstanding Postgraduate), Mario Marino intellectual rigours of university — not to mention (Jazz Drums), Kane Jones (Jazz Bass, shared), John McDermott (Most Outstanding Undergraduate). being comfortable and familiar with university-style Middle Row: Kym Walker (Jazz Piano), Libby O’Donovan (Jazz Voice), Ben Parkin (Jazz Bass, shared). teaching.” Front Row: Chris Palamountain (Jazz Saxophone), Julian Ferraretto (Jazz Strings). Photo: Mark Spavin. Exceptional secondary students have been allowed to study at the University on rare occasions in the past under non-award provisions, but the Best jazz talent to be showcased University has decided to formalise and promote the arrangements. Ten of the best young musicians from the Elder Studies Bruce Hancock. Subjects can be chosen from the Humanities and Conservatorium’s Jazz program will share over “Contributing to these awards is a wonderful Social Sciences, Mathematical and Computer $3000 in prize money donated by Adelaide busi- gesture by Adelaide music and business people Sciences, Performing Arts and Science. ness organisations. The winners will receive their and a great encouragement to young musicians,” Students eligible for a place in the scheme this prizes during a Jazz Awards Concert highlighting Mr Hancock said. “The ever-increasing interest year will be completing Stage Two of their SACE. their talents in the Scott Theatre on 3 April. shown by young people in jazz is indisputable evi- They will need an average score of 15 or better out of The concert offers Adelaide jazz lovers a unique dence that more and more are discovering just 20 for SACE Stage Two subjects already taken, and opportunity to hear up-and-coming jazz musicians how exciting and vibrant jazz can be.” at least 17 out of 20 for any SACE Stage Two subject on the same bill, and gives the musicians a chance The awards were donated by Myer Centre which is a pre-requisite for the University subject to to perform both solo and in ensembles. be studied. Adelaide, SGIC, Brash’s, Ausmusic, Jazz Action Special guest performer of the evening will be Society, John Reynolds Music City, John Davis
565001/00046 Students undertaking Headstart will usually be the newest addition to the lecturing staff in Jazz Records, dB Magazine and the Helpmann students who do not have a full load — for example, Studies, sax player Dustan Cox, who joins the Academy. They will be presented by the Dean of they could have completed some Year 12 subjects Elder Conservatorium direct from teaching Jazz Performing Arts, Dr Anita Donaldson. Post
while in Year 11, or they could be “Year 13” students. Sax at the University of Durban in South Africa, • Jazz Awards Concert, 8.00pm, Thursday 3 April, Students will be admitted on a fee-paying basis. where he also worked with Darius Brubeck, son of Scott Theatre. Tickets at the door: $8/$5. jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Print Information about the scheme was sent to schools Helpmann Academy partner students free.
earlier this month. The awards were the idea of Head of Jazz —Sheila Bryce —David Washington For ed v Commentary: The goods Irrigation project for pipe New feature: Adelaidean INSIDE of teaching, p.2 system experts, p.5 feedback poll, p.6 Appro PAGE 2 MARCH 24, 1997 ILLUMINATION ADELAIDEAN GUEST COMMENTARY The goods of teaching: hanging tight in bad times
Wise Counsel Dr Neville Hicks is Reader in the by result of a deliberate policy — helped, a Department of Public Health. He was Dr Neville Hicks bit, by one of the last gasps of funding There have been a lot of things hap- one of the four recipients of the 1996 Public health growth. Since the late 80s, the pening lately to remind us of the Stephen Cole the Elder awards for excel- Department has taken on as half-time importance of its Governing Body in lence, in graduate teaching. Lecturers A a handful of people who had the life of the University. been good students and looked to be on track to interesting higher degrees. They have been given On 6 March the University of In the days of Imperial Honours, it used to be said initially modest teaching loads, plus an assurance of Adelaide Act 1971, as amended by that the OBE stood for other buggers’ effort. Ditto back-up as they take increasing responsibility for the Statutes Amendment (Uni- the Stephen Cole awards, which may say something course co-ordination. The weaknesses of the versity Councils) Act 1996 was pro- about a person but say as much about setting. My approach have been that it can slow progress to a claimed and accordingly the “new” setting includes two and one-half engines of good higher degree, and that we have more part-time staff teaching. One is the recent influx of mature-age stu- Council met for the first time on 14 than is good for collegial government. dents, the other one a cadre of thoughtful younger March. lecturers. The half is this university’s rhetoric in sup- The effort to “grow our own” successors has had The reconstituted Council is com- port of more-or-less equal standing for good teach- three strengths. One has been the chance to recruit posed of the Chancellor and the Vice- ing, public service and research. people who have shown by their care for fellow stu- dents that they are likely to support our undergradu- Chancellor who are ex officio mem- In 1986 the Department of Community Medicine bers; seven external members ates. A second has been their pattern of contact with began a Masters program in Public Health. Students undergraduates regular enough to understand the appointed by a selection committee; enrolled who were, mostly, well-established in jobs in changing concerns of students whose worries about three members elected by the the Health Commission, health service delivery and work and income threaten, increasingly, to over- Senate; three members of the aca- other forms of public service. A good proportion whelm their interests in study. The third strength of demic staff and two members of the thought that an MPH might change the focus on their the Lecturer As has been their willingness to chal- general staff elected by their con- work, fifteen years after graduation in science, arts or lenge: “why do you teach that way?”; “what would stituencies; and three students of the a health profession. Several had experience and happen if we tried another way?”; “we think the University of Adelaide. ideas about community development or adult learn- Public Health major would work better if it were ing. They have been a delight to teach. They bring rejigged like this”. It also has different “instructions” information and ideas from their work that would take which bring the role of the Council a lecturer fifty years to find out by solitary field work. In the late 80s this University altered its promotion more into line with the functions of a They nurture each other carefully in group work. procedures to ensure equal weight to teaching, pub- company board. They say that they appreciate lecturers who question lic service and research. The policy remains but other developments threaten it in practice. For I have great hopes for the new things taken for granted — and they question promptly things which lecturers have begun, too eas- example, as others have said prior to the West Council. However I was also sad to ily, to take for granted. In my case, their willingness Review of higher education, the emphasis on say goodbye to members of the old to provoke a fresh question and to forgive visible research funding as the dynamic of any growth Council. stumbles while an answer was explored, provided sends a message about what goods count in prac- I have personally benefited greatly the confidence to set out on a round of public teach- tice. In addition, Faculty funding arrangements for the Bachelor of Health Science degree (in which we from both their participation in ing and facilitation of seminars throughout the health system. teach Public Health to undergraduates) have not Council Meetings and their wise been transparent enough for the policy of staff devel- advice and support which has been When it came to theses, few fell for the beguiling line opment to offer as much certainty as it should to so freely given. that “you might like to re-analyze a bit of the Prof’s those who do develop their teaching skills. As I have come to know Adelaide data-base”. In health policy, for example, theses have included an original history of the confrontation Administrators have it tough, too, but some emerging better I have realised how many peo- between managerialist and communitarian ideologies practices in that quarter also discount the goods of ple have served the University as in community health services; a critique of the pre- teaching. Frequently, during focus groups on VC members of its Council; they retain sumption of quit-smoking campaigns based on study Brown’s 1995 reform proposals, academics, who did fond memories of the University, of how people on the receiving end perceive them- not complain much about their own conditions, did work hard to retain their links, and selves in relation to the message-makers; a demon- complain about the lack of civic decency evident in still serve us indirectly in the com- stration that antenatal screening, though designed to the language of the University’s correspondence with munity. reassure, may heighten mothers’ anxieties when it students. Domains such as public health, women’s studies and environmental health, which patrol the One such former member is Don becomes routine practice; a village study which called in question the local usefulness of Thailand’s boundaries of several disciplines, require a bit more Dunstan who officiated last week at flexible understanding, from the centre, of the situa- the launch of a book on one of our national health promotion campaign against AIDS; and studies of Australian community health and pri- tion of their (often part-time) graduate students. A former Chancellors, Dr John Bray, hole-in-corner attitude to providing facilities for new mary care services in outer-urban areas which students (who do bring new revenue) sees my col- jurist, poet and bon vivant. His role revealed the extent of direction of those local initia- leagues trying to do flexible teaching in inflexible in University life is detailed in the tives by central NGO and public service cadres. chapter by another former Chan- space: perhaps a few Named Teaching Spaces cellor, Dame Roma Mitchell. To stretch the philosophical bow just a newton, the might attract wealthy alumni to do a Carnegie? authors of those theses have followed the Having bowdlerized Greek philosophy, why not finish Edited by Professor Wilfrid Prest of Aristotelian, experimentalist line that truth arises, our Department of History, this col- with some Greek theatre? Nussbaum suggests, in more probably, from observation of circumstance The Fragility of Goodness, that doing good in fortu- lection of commemorative essays is than from elaboration of Truth by an expert few, as nate times is not much of a test of virtue. Virtue is an initiative of the Law Chapter of preferred by the “middle” Plato. People with more demonstrated by good behaviour in the face of bad our Alumni Association and its pro- modern tastes in educational theory may describe luck. Universities seem to be in for a spell of bad duction was overseen by a current this as Dewey-an experimentalism (and might be luck. The graduate students and the coming lectur- Council member, the Hon. Justice encouraged by Alan Ryan’s recent biography of the ers might hope for colleagues and administrators John Perry. man). who will hang tight to the goods of teaching and pub- The project is an excellent example The group of young teachers in Public Health is the lic service and research. of the wide web of dedication and service binding the University and The newspaper of The University of Adelaide its communities, and a timely trib- Adelaidean Writers Contributors ute to a great man who, among John Edge Patricia Cree Adrienne Eccles Editor David Ellis Geoff Sauer many other things, was a great David Washington Chancellor. 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ADELAIDEAN CAMPUS NEWS MARCH 24, 1997 PAGE 3 Unique housing project for TheNewsINTheNews BRIEF indigenous students opens NEW WAITE FACILITIES South Australia’s role as a leader in agri- A housing initiative for Aboriginal cultural education has been boosted with and Torres Strait Islander students the official opening of a new teaching of the University of Adelaide could suite at the Waite campus. become a model for indigenous uni- Up to 500 students involved in eight dif- versity student housing. ferent degree courses will be using the More than 100 people attended state-of-the-art facilities, which include the opening of the Mattanya Hous- student computing facilities, a teleteach- ing Association facilities in Finniss ing lecture theatre and separate videocon- St, North Adelaide, on 16 March. ferencing rooms. Mattanya, which aims to foster The courses include primary production, academic excellence and leadership environmental science, agribusiness and qualities among residents, provides wine science. accommodation and academic sup- The development further expands facili- port for indigenous students of the ties on the campus, where the University University of Adelaide. is co-located with SARDI, Primary It is believed to be the first initia- Industries SA, the Australian Wine tive of its kind for Aboriginal and Research Institute, and several divisions Torres Strait Islander students of of CSIRO. one of Australia’s major universities. The $1.1 million facilities were opened by Mattanya, opened by the Minister the South Australian Minister for Em- for Housing and Urban Develop- ployment, Training and Further Educ- ment, Mr Stephen Baker, is already ation, Mrs Dorothy Kotz, on 11 March. full, reflecting the huge demand among indigenous students for KEY PROCESSES IMPROVEMENTS affordable accommodation in a sup- Academic Director Haroon Hassan and Mr Stephen Baker (left of picture) with portive community environment. The accounting and management consult- Mattanya residents. Photo: David Washington. ing firm, Ernst and Young, is currently Two heritage houses have been undertaking a short-term project at the stunningly refurbished to provide “Aboriginal and Torres Strait already responded to the positive University of Adelaide to identify possible single bedroom self-catering accom- Islander students come from all over atmosphere of Mattanya. efficiencies and improved productivity. modation for 18 residents and an Australia to study at the University Academic Director. “We are here at Mattanya because Vice-Chancellor Mary O’Kane says the firm of Adelaide,” she said. we all have dreams and aspirations has been asked, as a follow-on from the Mattanya — the Kaurna word for “Feedback from potential students which mean a lot to us — being at Penington Review, to examine key operat- “owner” — was opened in fine style, and their families indicates that uni- Mattanya is helping us to focus on ing and financial processes with a view to with traditional Torres Strait versity study opportunities for indige- those dreams,” Mr Miller said. identifying possible improvements. singing and dancing by the group nous people is limited by a shortage Mr Miller, who has ties to the The firm gave a presentation to the Kariba Sagul, and music performed of appropriate accommodation. by Jaiyah Rassip, Becky Gollan and Yorta Yorta people of Victoria and University Council on Friday 14 March. Lesley Yasso. “Mattanya will provide affordable the Thursday Island people in the The project is expected to conclude with a and secure housing, and give indige- Torres Strait, has come to Adelaide report to the Vice-Chancellor around the Mattanya’s first residents come nous students a supportive commu- to begin studying for a BA degree. end of March. from all over Australia and range in nity in which to study and develop. age from 17 to 56. Mr Baker praised the supporters “Community is central to Abori- of Mattanya — the University of The resident Academic Director HIGH COURT IN SPOTLIGHT ginal and Torres Strait Islander peo- Adelaide, the South Australian — final year Law student and for- The Solicitor General of Australia, Gavan ple and the community aspect of Community Housing Authority and mer Students’ Association President Griffith QC, will present a Public Lecture Mattanya will help students achieve the Adelaide City Council. Mr Haroon Hassan — will oversee in the Law School on Tuesday 25 March. their best.” the development of an indigenous “Without the contributions of His topic, “The High Court and the community of scholars. She said Mattanya may well each of these partners in this joint Constitution: Where are we now?” will be The Vice-Chancellor, Professor become a model for similar initiatives venture the magnificent accommo- of timely interest in the light of controver- Mary O’Kane, said Mattanya would affiliated with other universities. dation complex we see before us sy flowing from the High Court’s recent make a significant contribution to Mr Henry Miller, the Convenor of could not have been completed,” Mr activism in the area of implied constitu- improving indigenous participation the Mattanya Residents Committee, Baker said. tional rights and on such broader consti- and success in higher education. said he and his fellow students had —David Washington tutional issues as proportionality, discrim- ination, and equality. Recyling scheme up and running at North Terrace • 5.30pm, Lecture Theatre 2, Law School. EIA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY on North Terrace — and that’s in The Property Services Branch The wheelies will be collected once The British Council (Australia) is the key vacation time!” hopes to reduce the amount of gen- a week, taken to central campus sponsor for a conference and workshop on eral University waste ending up in locations where Australian Paper Apart from its environmental ben- environmental impact assessment (EIA) landfill by as much as 80% with a Chase will compact the rubbish on efits, the new recycling scheme also for the 21st century being convened by the new paper waste recycling scheme site, before transferring it to a depot has an important collateral advan- Mawson Graduate Centre for Environ- introduced on the North Terrace where it is gathered into large bales tage. It will reduce the amount of mental Studies early next month. and sent off to the paper mill. dirty rubbish (such as food scraps, campus this month. The event is part of “newIMAGES: Britain drink cartons and plastics) that The project supports a key objec- A recycling plan for second-grade and Australia into the 21st century”, a pro- needs to be collected on a daily basis. tive of the Environmental Policy waste (such as yellow envelopes, gram celebrating the 50th anniversary of approved by Council last year — to newspapers, magazines, and all Joan Zilm hopes this will make it the British Council in Australia. cardboard) is also being developed. easier for departments to find effec- ensure that materials used in the The first day is a plenary session with tive ways of managing the disposal University are reused and recycled The Manager (Cleaning), Mrs Joan keynote speakers and is open to a wide of office bin waste. Many Depart- wherever possible. Zilm, was given responsibility for audience; the remaining two days are ments and administrative areas It also complements recent waste management earlier this year, limited to invited participants. changes to the cleaning system, and has overseen the introduction of have already established a system The British Council has sponsored which have achieved considerable the recycling scheme. Mrs Zilm says whereby staff deposit the rubbish keynote speakers Professor Chris Wood savings but sparked problems in she couldn’t believe the amount of from their individual bins into a (University of Manchester) and Professors some areas with individual waste recyclable rubbish being thrown larger Departmental bin, reducing John Glasson and Riki Therivel (Oxford bins being left in corridors. away when she started looking into the number of bins to be put out at the waste management system. night and retrieved in the morning Brookes University) — all influential in Under the recycling scheme, oper- EIA research in Britain and Europe. ated in partnership with Australian “North Terrace campus purchases The recycling scheme is strongly Paper Chase, each of the nearly 97 tonnes of copy paper every year, endorsed by the Director of the Australasian keynote speakers are Assoc- 1500 offices at North Terrace has and our cleaners estimate that Mawson Graduate Centre for iate Professor Tom Fookes (University of been provided with deskside card- about 80% of ‘custodial rubbish’, the Environmental Studies, Associate Auckland), and Mr Nick Gascoigne board “recyclabins” into which first- rubbish that ends up in landfill, is Professor Nick Harvey, who says it (Environment Australia). grade paper waste can be emptied. recyclable paper,” she said. is important to have action on the • Wednesday 9 April, Institute Building, These in turn feed into more than “Cleaners emptied 1387 full, 240- University's Environment Policy. North Terrace. One-day fee: $75. Details: 100 blue and yellow wheelie bins. litre rubbish bins in January alone —John Edge Sapro Marketing, tel 8212 7555. PAGE 4 MARCH 24, 1997 CAMPUS NEWS ADELAIDEAN Advertisement Robot arm to cut head injury deaths
A new robot arm designed to fire a cause of death in road accidents, and forward for our research, and is one of simulated human head into car bon- non-fatal head injuries are more cost- the few of its kind in the world,” Dr nets is being put through its paces at ly to society than injuries to any other McLean said. the University of Adelaide. part of the body. “The information we’ll gather using Researchers with the University’s However, scientists still do not fully the headform launcher will further Road Accident Research Unit have understand what happens to the head add to our understanding of brain designed and built the robot arm — on impact, or how badly the brain can damage, and will help in future plan- called a headform launcher — to test be damaged in even minor accidents. ning to reduce the head injury road the impact of different makes of car Over the past 15 years, Road toll. on pedestrians’ heads during acci- Accident Research Unit researchers “Results from the Unit’s head dents. have studied in detail more than 200 injury research could also help draw The headform launcher can fire a fatal accidents involving pedestrians up better safety ratings for cars, and dummy head into a car bonnet at in South Australia. The Unit has con- help improve the design of safety speeds of up to 70 kilometres an hour. centrated on the study of head devices like seat belts, airbags and By studying the resulting impact, sci- injuries in pedestrian accidents crash helmets,” he said. because it is often possible to work entists hope to learn more about head Dr McLean said the first trials of out the exact speed at impact. injuries inflicted during accidents. the new headform launcher were com- The National Health and Medical The Director of the Unit, Dr Jack missioned by the Federal Office of Research Council, which funds the McLean, said the new headform Road Safety, examining the impact of Unit, recognises road accident head launcher would be used to reconstruct a simulated pedestrian head with the injuries as one of Australia’s major the forces involved on impact, to try to bonnet of a current-model GMH human health risks, costing hundreds learn more about specific aspects of Commodore and a Ford Falcon. of lives and millions of dollars every head impact that are the principal year. causes of injury to the brain. —David Mussared Brain injuries are the leading “The new robot arm is a major step —David Ellis Arts access earns community favour
For the third year in a row there has been strong support from members of the public for the Community Access Program run by the Faculty of Arts. The Faculty’s Peter Murdoch reports that 1997 enrolments to attend lectures in subjects offered by the Faculty have already exceeded the 1996 total. Over half the 1997 participants are new to Advertisement the program. History remains the leading depart- ment for enrolments, while Classics and Anthropology have increased enrol- ments. French and German Studies, with no enrolments in 1996, have bene- fitted from descriptive entries in the pamphlet and both gained enrolments. Professor Penny Boumelha, Dean of Arts said, “The Faculty sees the Comm- unity Access Program as a scheme work- ing for the benefit of all, with members of the public gaining the opportunity to explore university level subjects or pur- sue specialist interests, while the Faculty’s departments gain additional funds with no increase to their require- Jesia Berry (above) has been awarded the 1996 Whelan Prize by the ments for assessment and marking.” Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxic- “The program enables participants ologists for the best presentation by an Honours student. Ms Berry’s who may be considering university Honours program was jointly supervised by the Department of Clinical & study to make informed decisions about Experimental Pharmacology and the CSIRO Division of Human Nutrition. the subject choices available to them.” She is now working in the Centre for Pharmacy Research at the University of South Australia’s School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences. Photo cour- • Telephone the Faculty of Arts Office on tesy of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology. (08) 8303 5245 for further information. Advertisement Jobs report outlines plan for youth employment
From Page 1 The Body Shop. One of the major recommendations, a “The National Charter for Economic National Charter for Economic Develop- Development, Employment and Citizen- ment, Employment and Citizenship — to ship... is a positive step in the path to re- be signed by industry, unions, govern- covering our young people. The Body ment and the community sector — has Shop is most pleased to endorse the already been endorsed by one of Aust- Charter and will encourage other busi- ralia’s leading employers of young peo- ness associates to examine and if possi- ple, The Body Shop. ble join in the effort to assist our young people,” he said. “We strongly believe that the time has come for all sectors of our commu- The Federal Government’s response nities to put prejudices aside, take a to the report’s recommendations will hard look at the issue and show a uni- become the subject of discussion at the fied resolve to create a future for our 4th National Conference on Unemploy- young people,” said Mr Alex McDonald, ment, to be held in Adelaide in June. Campaigns Coordinator with —David Ellis ADELAIDEAN CAMPUS NEWS MARCH 24, 1997 PAGE 5 Managing the flow: new project for Adelaide’s water system experts They’ve shown how to save money in The Tatura irrigation area of Graeme Dandy and Angus Simpson designated slot every time they place the design of water pipe networks; now Goulburn-Murray Water in Victoria over the last six years have already an order. You have to try and ‘socialise a University of Adelaide research team will be used as a case study. achieved substantial savings in the the inconvenience’ so that it’s equi- is out to do the same for the operation Graeme Dandy, Angus Simpson and design of six actual pipe networks in tably spread.” of open channel irrigation systems. postdoctoral fellow Dr John Nixon are Australia and overseas. To determine the relative weighting Associate Professor Graeme Dandy working with industry partners The latest project will test whether to be given to these and other criteria and Dr Angus Simpson from the Rubicon Systems Australia Pty Ltd the technique can be used to improve the team recently visited and inter- Department of Civil & Environmental (from Melbourne) and Goulburn- scheduling and delivery of irrigation viewed irrigation authority personnel Engineering have won a $214,000 Murray Water. The partners are con- flows via open channel gravity systems. in the Tatura region. The variables grant from the Land and Water tributing in-kind support to the two In most irrigation systems around will be considered simultaneously in Resources Research and Development and a half year project. Australia an advance-notice ordering the genetic algorithm optimisation. Corporation (LWRRDC) to apply their The genetic algorithm optimisation system is used. Irrigators order their “We want to develop a methodology pioneering genetic algorithm technique technique is based on natural selection water three to four days in advance, which will help to automatically deter- to the development of scheduling sys- and the mechanics of population specifying when they want the flow to mine the best way of scheduling deliv- tems for channel irrigation systems. genetics. Applications developed by start, how much water they need, and eries,” Graeme Dandy said. how long they want it for. This is often “This can be incorporated as a mod- done using the telephone number pad ule in a computer ordering program and a computer-prompted recording. with the aim of automating procedures It’s then up to a water planner to as much as possible — although water schedule these orders for delivery planners will still have the ability to within the capacity of the system and fine-tune the model output.” with minimum delay. If demand The computer ordering program exceeds the system’s supply capacity, brings Rubicon Systems into play. The the planner has to reschedule some company has already developed an customers to even out the flow. ordering and scheduling system (IPM - Irrigators ring back a day in advance Irrigation Planning Module) which is to confirm their order or find out if widely used in the Goulburn-Murray they have been rescheduled. irrigation area and elsewhere. The gen- The water planner’s task is a com- etic algorithm optimisation module will plex one and still very ad hoc — be integrated into this existing system. though it has been helped in recent And the savings that might accrue years by the development of computer if the project works as expected? technology, including graphical user “Our analysis suggests potential interfaces. savings on water usage of around “There are so many factors to take $270,000 per year, and a further into account,” says Angus Simpson. $420,000 per year through reduced “For example, producing constant operational costs for the Goulburn- flow in the channels, reducing spillage, Murray irrigation area alone,” said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students were this month treated to indige- minimising outfall at the end of the Graeme Dandy. “That amounts to mil- nous music of a different kind at the University’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies in system and maximising the number of lions of dollars when other irrigation Music (CASM). Mr Oki Kano, a member of the Ainu tribe from Hokkaido in irrigators who can receive their water areas are considered.” Japan, was a guest speaker at CASM on Tuesday, 4 March. He entertained and at the time they asked for. The project is part of LWRRDC’s educated students with stories about the Ainu people, a tribe indigenous to National Program for Irrigation Hokkaido whose culture and language struggle to exist in modern-day Japan. “You also want to ensure that regu- lation of flow control structures and Research and Development, a cross- Like indigenous Australians, the Ainu were denied land rights by the govern- Detheridge wheels is kept to a mini- sectoral program in operation since ment and suffered a loss of their own identity as a people. Mr Kano spoke to the mum, with the staff who operate them 1993 to improve the environmental students about the meanings of music and songs to the Ainu people. He played being used efficiently. sustainability of Australia’s on- and a tankori (pictured), a stringed instrument from an island north of Hokkaido, and off-farm irrigation systems. sang songs about his people, their culture, and Ainu spirits. Photo: David Ellis “And then it’s important that the same people are not moved from their —John Edge
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Memorial Service delaidean New Council meets About 200 people attended the AA University of Adelaide’s first eedback History was made on Friday 14 March Urban Solutions) F when the new 20-member University Memorial and Dedication F The Honourable Justice John Service in the memory of those Council met for the first time following Perry (SA Supreme Court) With this issue we introduce FEED- people who have donated their changes to the University of Adelaide Ms Kate Spargo (Independent BACK, a regular new feature in the bodies to the University for the Act which came into force on 6 March. Consultant with Ryan Spargo) Adelaidean. The meeting was also the first to oper- benefit of medical science. Mr Bruce Webb (Deputy Chairman of The impetus for its introduction comes ate under a more streamlined and The non-denominational ser- the Australian Minerals and Energy from last year’s Climate Survey of Staff, focused system for the conduct of vice was held in Bonython Hall Environment Foundation) in which “Communication within the Council business. on 5 March. His Excellency the organisation” was ranked no 7 (out of Three persons elected by the Senate: Governor, Sir Eric Neal, and Mr Richard Pash, a partner with Lady Neal, attended. 50 factors) on the list of areas for Minter Ellison Solicitors, attended the Mr Jim Bettison (Businessman) improvement. One of many strategies meeting to give members a presenta- Ms Janine Haines (former Democrats The service invited family for improvement in this area is to pro- tion on their own and the Council’s leader) members and friends to pay vide an easy way for all staff to have a duties and responsibilities. their respects and remember say on current issues. That is the pur- Dr Harry Medlin (Deputy Chancellor their loved ones. It also allowed pose of FEEDBACK. Members of the new Council are: on the old Council) University staff and students to The poll will be trialled over the next Ex-officio: Three members of the academic staff, convey their thanks for the con- few months in every second issue of The Chancellor, Mr Bill Scammell elected by the academic staff: tribution made to the teaching the Adelaidean. Questions are devel- The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary Dr Peter Gill (Applied Mathematics) and learning of medicine and oped by the Convener of the Academic O’Kane the quality of patient care in Mr John Keeler (Law) South Australia, through the Board and Acting Deputy Vice- External members appointed by a selec- Dr Tony Winefield (Psychology) donation of bodies to medical Chancellor (Professor Doug tion committee: science. McEachern), with input from Director, Two members of the general staff, elect- Quality (Mrs Heather Howard) on Mr Maurice J de Rohan (Principal, ed by the general staff: The head of the Department London and New York of David Brody issues relating to the Climate Survey. Ms Janet Dibb-Smith (Director, of Anatomical Sciences, Prof- Bond, Architects and Planners, and Research Branch) essor Maciej Henneberg, said it The questions invite a straightforward Director, MultiFunction Polis was vitally important to give YES/NO response, but succinct rea- Development Corporation) Mr David Williams (Zoology) family members and friends the sons will also be welcome. Results will Ms Josephine Dundon (Group Three students of the University, includ- chance to remember their loved be printed in the following issue of the ing one postgraduate and one under- ones, as well as showing the Adelaidean, and may include quotation Manager, Legal and Intellectual Property Group, Corporate Services graduate student: community that people who as appropriate, although respondents donate their bodies to the will not be identified. Division, FH Faulding and Co Ltd) Ms Kym Taylor (President, SAUA, 1996) University are valued by staff Ms Dawn Garrett (Manager, South and students. Australian Office, Sedgwick Noble Mr Michael Jiew (Medical student) POLL ONE: —David Ellis Lowndes) Mr Scott Dullaway President, PGSA, SUMMER SEMESTER Ms Jane Jose (Principal, Jane Jose 1996)
The University has set up a Working Party to consider the development of a Summer Semester. The aim is to deliv- Using Genes to Get Into Shape er a select number of subjects for award courses in an intensive mode so The shape and overall body plan of Wisconsin — has established a that students can either accelerate their animals is encoded in the genetic formidable reputation in the area of studies or catch up for material missed. information they inherit. We know developmental genetics. Some parts of the University already this thanks to the study of a bizarre offer courses in this mode. Over the past few years he has set of mutations, termed homeotic turned his attention to the genetic This is not a proposal to increase the mutations, that cause entire body basis of the evolution of body plans amount of work done by individual staff parts to develop in the wrong place and it is this topic that he will discuss members or by Departments but to on an animal. in the Fisher Lecture, entitled “Living provide increased flexibility for both On Wednesday 26 March at in the Past: Hox Genes and the staff and students. It also has the Evolution of Animal Body Patterns”. potential to increase fee income to the 12.30pm, Professor Sean Carroll will University. discuss changes in homeotic genes Professor Carroll’s contribution to that have resulted in dramatic this area is evident from his produc- QUESTION: Should the Univer- changes in body plans during the evo- tivity over the last few years, with sity offer a Summer Semester? lution of animals when he presents numerous publications in the journals the 1997 Fisher Lecture in the Nature, Science, Development and Please respond by email to Stirling Lecture Theatre, Medical Cell. Professor Sean Carroll
Business Enterprise Education Programs 1997 Permaculture in focus University staff, students and others interested in learning about some of the issues critical to starting a small business are invited to attend our Small Business Permaculture is the focus of the next reedbed, ground water recharge, eco- Management Seminars* to be held: public lecture in the series presented education and agricultural value- by USERP (United Scientists for adding. 1. Wednesday 16 April, 9.30am - 1.00pm Environmental Protection), to be deliv- Our guest speakers will address the following topics: Some 160 varieties of fruits, nuts, ¥ Establishing a business structure - now and for the future ered by Graham Brookman on vegetables and grains are grown for ¥ Legal issues to consider Thursday 27 March. both self sufficiency and the certified ¥ Two small business owners/managers will each give an account of their business Graham Brookman has worked for organic food market in Gawler and experiences and lessons learnt Roseworthy and the University of Adelaide. The illustrated talk will Deadline to register (includes fee): Tuesday 8 April Adelaide for many years and also has include tastings of organically grown strong connections with the farming pistachios and other species well 2. Wednesday 25 June, 9.30am - 1.00pm adapted to the SA environment. Our guest speakers will address the following topics: community. ¥ Banking and finance issues for the small business For 14 years, he and Annemarie ¥ Setting up systems for the new/small enterprise Brookman have been developing a • “Permaculture - blending natural ¥ Business networks 15ha Permaculture property known as ecosystems, human settlement Deadline to register (includes fee): Tuesday 17 June ‘The Food Forest’ at Gawler. and agricultural species and sys- tems in SA”. Venue: University of Adelaide Thebarton Research Precinct, 35-37 Stirling St, Thebarton. Systems include agroforestry, free Fees: For each half day seminar: Students and concession - $30; Non students - $70. range poultry, organic grain produc- 12.00 noon, Thursday 27 March, *A number of sponsored places MAY be available to students on a first come first serve basis: tion, market garden-poultry rotation, Charles Hawker Conference please confirm with Joanne Pimlott, tel 8303 3476. native animals as grazers, apiary, a Centre, Waite Campus. TO BOOK FOR THE SEMINARS PLEASE CONTACT ELENA WILSON, ENTERPRISE EDUCATION native predator pool for pest control, Enquiries to Dr Phil Davies, tel GROUP, TEL 8303 3098, FAX 8303 4844 FOR A BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION FORM. bush tucker, human by-product 8303 9494 cycling via composting toilet and ADELAIDEAN ALUMNI NEWS MARCH 24, 1997 PAGE 7 Former shearer wins postgraduate award
Former shearer Stephen Barnett Federation Prize and the DB Adams Memorial Prize. The AUGU/RC Heddle Award is an first left school at year eleven, but annual award administered by the now is working towards a doctor- In the last few years applica- Alumni Association. Established in ate. tions to the Heddle Award the early 1980s by the then Mr Barnett is the winner of this Committee have shown a particu- Adelaide University Graduates’ year’s AUGU/RC Heddle Award. lar need for support for doctoral Union, the name of the late Dr RC The award, which is given to doc- students to travel — both to pre- (Bob) Heddle was incorporated to toral candidates, will enable him sent their work at conferences and commemorate his services to the to go to Japan later this year to to learn new research techniques University community, particularly present a paper at an internation- directly from their source. his establishment of the first al conference. This is supported by the results University health service for stu- dents. Bob Heddle was President Stephen Barnett completed his of a yet-to-be-released survey of postgraduate students conducted of the Adelaide University Grad- matriculation in 1990 through cor- uates’ Union from 1978 to 1982. respondence and night school and last year within the University. then enrolled in the Bachelor of Committee Convenor Peter The AUGU/RC Heddle Award pro- Agricultural Science course, where O’Keefe says, “The need for grants vides a significant opportunity for he developed an interest in the of this kind far exceeds the Adelaide University alumni and the biological and microbiological side resources available and the Alumni University community to support of agriculture. Association would like to be able to their alma mater’s long and proud tradition of training researchers His postgraduate work within increase the amount of support for postgraduate students.” whose work will in turn change the the Soil Biology Group of the world for the better. CSIRO Division of Land and He adds, “To do this, the Further details about this Award Water Management at the Waite Association needs the assistance of and how to make a tax deductible Campus will improve our ability to alumni and others who recognise gift to the fund can be obtained control plant diseases through the that today’s doctoral students are from the Alumni Office, 8303 5800. use of friendly microorganisms. the shapers of tomorrow. It is A single parent, Stephen said important that we are able to give Alternatively you may wish to that support through prizes and them the support they need now, explore the possibility of establish- grants has been a great source of to help them maintain their lead- ing a similar fund to support anoth- er postgraduate award. Should you encouragement and motivation to ership in a world where knowledge wish to do this call the Director him during his studies. is becoming the most important commodity.” Alumni Relations, Geoffrey Sauer, As an undergraduate he on 08 8303 4277. received the National Farmers —Adrienne Eccles Stephen Barnett — prize a great encouragement ‘A Portrait of John Bray’ Launched Alumni Alumni A collection of essays by people who sent at the launch except for Michael Foundation and the Libraries Board IN BRIEF knew and respected John Bray and Kirby (the High Court was sitting of South Australia. were part of his large and diverse cir- that day). Proceeds from the sale of the book Nobel Laureate to give Foundation cle of acquaintances was launched Lecture The book is as much a tribute to will benefit the John Bray Law on 13 March, fittingly, in the Institute John Bray and his “awesome intellect Chapter of the Alumni Association. 1996 Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Building on North Terrace. Over 100 which spanned a great knowledge and [Special thanks to Peter Lehman Doherty will give a University of people attended the launch and a appreciation of the classics and the Wines and the State Library for Adelaide Foundation Lecture on Friday great many of them had been law” as it is a reflection both upon the their support of the launch]. 18 April 1997 in the Bonython Hall at acquaintances also of Bray. contributions of someone who gave far 6.00pm. more than he received and the social, —Geoff Sauer The title of the Lecture is “Dealing with Publication of the volume was literary, cultural and legal history of Viruses”. overseen by an ad hoc committee South Australia and Australia for the ¥ A Portrait of John Bray: Law, Letters, chaired by the Hon Justice John greater part of this century. Life is available in hard and soft cover There will be no charge for admission Perry who introduced former A Portrait of John Bray: Law, editions from the Alumni Office at the but in view of the likely large atten- Premier Don Dunstan who in turn University. The price including postage dance an entry ticket will be required. Letters, Life is published by the launched the book. Wakefield Press in association with is $32.00 (soft) and $55.00 (hard) To Call the Alumni Office on 34275 to order a copy please call (08) 8303 obtain your tickets. Edited by Professor Wilf Prest, the the John Bray Law Chapter of The book includes essays by Peter Ward, University of Adelaide Alumni 5800 and quote your Bankcard, Visa Dame Roma Mitchell, Arthur Association, The University of Adel- or Mastercard number. Fax your order The Mathematics of Money Rogerson, Michael Abbott, Andrew aide Foundation and the Libraries on 08 8303 5808 or email to [email protected] or The Science and Mathematical Sciences Ligertwood, Michael Kirby, Jean P Board of South Australia. Publica- Whyte, Brian Medlin and Andrew tion was generously supported by call in person at Alumni House in Chapter’s 1997 Public Lecture Series Kintore Avenue in the city. will open with a presentation by Taylor. All of the essayists were pre- both the The University of Adelaide Professor Robert Elliott on “Markets, Money and Mathematics”. Professor Elliott lectures in the Department of Applied Mathematics. 1997 Earth Sciences educational tours The lecture, to be held in the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre at 7:30pm on The University of Melbourne School for a wide range of processes that ago to become an island continent Thursday 3 April, is free and is open to of Earth Sciences, in cooperation have affected the earth. The tour with a gradually evolving unique the public. Individual, family and group with colleagues from The University takes in a number of well known and flora and fauna. This tour follows bookings are all welcome. Please con- of Adelaide, is offering three educa- out of the way geological sites, many the Great Ocean Road west from tact the Alumni Office to obtain a free tional tours in 1997, designed to discovered by Sir Douglas Mawson Geelong and continues on to Mount ticket to guarantee your seat. Phone appeal to geology graduates, as well and his students. Highlights include Gambier in South Australia, explain- ing the geological events that took 8303 4275 or email [email protected] as alumni and friends of the two fossil evidence of the earliest ani- laide.edu.au. mals on earth, unusual minerals at place along our southern coastline. Universities without any prior geolog- Mount Painter, evidence of ancient ical knowledge. Highlights include the coastal extreme climates, the scenery of the scenery and how it reflects continen- Science/Maths Sciences AGM Articulate and enthusiastic aca- central Flinders Ranges around tal break-up, remnants of A final reminder that the Science and demics from the two Universities will Wilpena Pound, and the rugged Gondwanan forests and the beauti- Mathematical Sciences Chapter’s provide expert guidance. Places are beauty of the Arkaroola Sanctuary. fully preserved volcanoes in western Annual General Meeting will be held on limited to approximately 20 on each Tour Leaders: Assoc Prof Vic Victoria and South Australia. tour to maximise your enjoyment. Wednesday 26 March at 5:30pm in the Gostin (University of Adelaide) and Tour Leaders: Assoc Prof Vic Only limited places remain on the Science Faculty Meeting Room, level 5 Prof Ian Plimer and Dr Malcolm Gostin (University of Adelaide), Dr Oliphant Wing. All graduates and Flinders Ranges tour. Wallace (University of Melbourne). Anne Felton (University of Hawaii) friends of the Faculty of Mathematical In the Footsteps of Mawson: a Australia Adrift: the Break-up and Dr Carol Simpson (University of and Computer Sciences and the Faculty Geological Tour of the Flinders of Gondwana 7-13 December, Melbourne). of Science are invited to attend. Ranges 2-10 June, 1997: $1575 1997: $1290 p.p., twin share • Contact Suzanne Baxter-Smith in Further information may be obtained p.p., twin share. Australia was once part of the the School of Earth Sciences on (03) from Adrienne Eccles at the Alumni The Flinders Ranges offer a scenic southern supercontinent, Gondwana, 9344 6520 or Carol Simpson on (03) Office, 8303 3196. natural laboratory full of evidence and was freed only 50 million years 9397 6743 for details of any tours. PAGE 8 MARCH 24, 1997 CAMPUS NEWS ADELAIDEAN Advertisement Thebarton steps up green initiatives
The University of Adelaide’s care of the environment at a local pollution, monitoring the effects of Thebarton Campus has been doing level. flooding, and for the study of the his- its bit for the environment by get- A major event, the National Kids tory of human usage and environmen- ting involved in a range of “green” Congress, will be held at the tal change in that section of the river. initiatives. University of Adelaide in October. On “Clean Up Australia Day” A meeting of the Kids Congress For Meanwhile, the Thebarton Campus (Sunday, 2 March) about 50 Catchment Care was held at the cam- has “adopted” a patch of the River University staff, including the Vice- pus last month, bringing together stu- Torrens to create a “living laboratory”. Chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane, dents from dozens of South Adoption of river patches is being pro- Thebarton Campus commercial ten- Australian schools, University scien- moted by the River Torrens Water ants, and members of local communi- tists and environmental experts, Management Board in a bid to clean ty groups pitched in to clean up KESAB, local councils, and the State up and revegetate the Torrens. around the adopted patch of the Torrens. Government. The Thebarton Campus, in collabo- Aimed at increasing students’ ration with the Thebarton and Paper, metal scraps, dead wood, knowledge of waterways and their Hindmarsh Rotary Clubs and SA plastic, needles, and other items were ecology, the congress promotes issues Brewing, has adopted a patch of the all removed from the riverbank. The such as revegetation and litter control. river between the Port Road and most interesting finds of the day were a wallet full of plastic bank cards, a The students themselves become South Road bridges. radio, a calculator, and a 1930s the decision makers, developing new This area is to be used in the study environmental projects and encourag- of feral and indigenous animal life, English penny! ing their friends and families to take monitoring of the level and effects of —David Ellis DNurs under way
The first students to undertake a professional doctorate at the University of Adelaide have begun their studies with the Department of Clinical Nursing. Applications for the DNurs were received from around Australia and New Zealand. The professional doctorate is equivalent to a PhD but is designed to have a larger coursework component and a strong emphasis on workplace- related research, making it ideal for senior prac- tising nurses who wish to further their study. Helping the Department celebrate its first intake of DNurs students were three visiting academics, Dr Marjorie Gott (formerly of Open University, UK), Professor Shaké Ketefian (University of Michigan) and Professor Judy Lumby (University of Sydney). Professor Ketefian presented Clinical Nursing with a certificate, congratulating the department on its new DNurs degree. 1997 DNurs students. (from left): Edwina Thomas, Jennifer Austin, —David Ellis Jocelyn Parkes, Trudy Wright and Sigrid Birzer. Photo: David Ellis.
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