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MARINE ORGANISMS PROVIDE BIOCHEMICAL TOOLS Four years ago Japanese researchers. Dr Sim, who undertook his PhD at the an individual class of phosphatases, then investigating the cause of widespread ANU, came to Newcastle in 1989 after rpe whole field will be blown open," Dr seafood poisoning. purified a substance having conducted post-doctoral work in Sim stated. "We know that phosphatases known as okadaic acid. This substance Dundee, Scotland. While at the University are highly regulated and was subsequently identified as a specific of Dundee, Dr Sim was involved in the first possess considerable "This is the inhibitor of a class of cell regulatory major characterisation of okadaic acid as a and unique potential for enzymes called protein phosphatases. biological tool to investigate protein regulation, however the only place in Okadaic acid, found in scallops, muscles phosphatases. Upon returning to Australia, precise roles for protein Australia and sponges, is able to cross cell he reasoned that as this toxin was isolated dephosphorylation in membranes, thereby providing a powerful from the marine environment, other, more the nervous system are where routine tool for the study of phosphatase activity specific inhibitors must exist. While okadaic not known," he added. monitoring within cells. acid is a very useful biological tool, Dr Sim Two years ago, the says that there are a number of Newcastle group, for occurs at this different types of protein the first time, identified level." phosphatases which cannot be the major protein readily distinguished by this phosphatases in the nerve terminal and inhibitor. showed that a regulatory cascade involving In 1991 and 1992, Dr Sim's a number of protein phosphatases exists. group received ARC Small This cascade can potentially modulate cell
t n Grants to search for suitable processes in response to hormone and ·~';£i marine species from Australian neurotransmitter action. Using okadaic acid, waters. The Newcastle group, the group has also shown that protein in collaboration with Dr Rob phosphatases are important in the control Capon, a marine chemist from of neurotransmitter release. the University of Melbourne, Dr Sim says that his work during the next have begun a search of three years will involve research into the Australia's unique marine life, different classes of phosphatases, find out particularly from Bass Strait, how they are regulated and isolate probes to for new inhibitors specific study them. Understanding phosphatases for each type of protein will, ultimately lead to a greater under phosphatase. A taxonomic standing of the nervous system and the survey of Bass Strait several many responses to innervation, including years ago, indicated that this key functions of development, learning body of water contains a and memory. particularly diverse source of An interesting extension of the project, marine life. Some 200 to 300 has been the discovery that certain fresh Dr Alistair 5im different species of sponges, water blue-green algae, which often not previously classified, were contaminate waterways, contain a substance While much is known about protein discovered during the survey. similar in action to okadaic acid. kinases (which add phosphate to proteins "We are now at the stage of fractionating Microcystin~ a toxic substance isolated from in a process known as protein substances from 20 to 30 different sponges blue-green algae, results in gastrointestinal phosphorylation), little is know~ about (some of which can be the size of a car) and liver problems when ingested. This the protein phosphatases (which remove and by the end of the year hope to have toxin, likeokadaic acid, inhibits phosphatase phosphate from proteins, known as protein a few purified compounds for characte activity. dephosphorylation) in the nervous system. risation," Dr Sim explained. Dr Sim explained that they are now Dr Sim, from the Neuroscience Group, In orderto isolate the substances, a highly readily able to test for the microcystin toxin Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with sensitive but rapid screening test had to and as such have provided the Hunter Associate Professors John Rostas and be developed. Once purified, the active Water Corporation with a new tool for Peter Dunkley, is conducting research into compounds are expected to provide testing blue-green algae contamination. the nature and regulation of protein important new tools for studying protein phosphatases in the brain in an effort to phosphatases in all tissues. "If we isolate define their specific neuronal function. an inhibitor that proves to be specific for
Page I REVIEWING TEACHER EDUCATION The University of Newcastle is leading forms an induction period, in which the The document owes its uniqueness to the the way in teacher education. A student teachers receive supervision and visionary thoughts of the late B. Othanel collaborative model, developed in 1986 support from classroom teachers. Mr Smith whose publications, Teachers for between the University, the Department of Fullerton says that the co-operating class the Real World and A Design for School School Education, teacher unions and room teacher is the most critical person Pedagogy, are regarded throughout the schools was designed to provide extended in the developmental growth of the world as seminal and course integrated teaching experience student teacher. As such, qualified statements on teacher for final years student teachers and at the teachers undergo training programs "The response education. A com same time, provide low cost release time prior to accepting a student teacher from Newcastle panion document for teachers to be involved in staff into their classroom. and Hunter area following the same development. The University model Student teachers have to pass the format as the preceded the advocacy of internships by minimal standards of teaching com schools has been essential skills docu such groups as the Australian Education petence within the first four weeks of very favourable." ment has also been Council, the Schools Council and the NSW the internship in order to qualify for developed to cover Ministry in the early 1990's. the final weeks of the ten week other areas of With thereviewofthe University's teacher school-based teacher training period. Ilis in teaching competence. education program in 1989, the internship the fmal weeks that students take over the Therationaleforthedevelopmentofthese component of the col!aborative model full responsibilities of teaching. They plan knowledge based documents is that research was introduced to fourth year students. work, write programs, meet with parents, has indicated that the knowledge base for According to Mr Trevor Fullerton from the conduct tests and evaluations, write reports teaching is strongly personal. "Decisions in Department of Pedagogical Studies, the and even conduct staff meetings.According classrooms tend to be based on personal internship program will to Me Fullerton, interns are, for the first pragmatism as teachers find it difficult "Interns are, be fully operational in time, acting as fully functioning teachers. to think of teaching as a group effort 1993. The program, "The program enables students to return with norms, based on knowledge and for the fIrst which is currently to the University setting one day a week so consensus," Me Fullerton said. time, acting being piloted among they can discuss any concerns they may "Unfortunately, the context of teacher early childhood, have," Mr Fullerton said. "We also hold education programs is so unstable and as fully primary and secondary workshops at which interns present individualistic that these programs actually functioning student teachers. is something that they feel the rest of the cultivate this personalistic attitude. As a based on research interns may beneftt from," he added. consequence, teachers see learning to teach teachers. " indicating that school- The response from Newcastle and Hunter and legitimation for teaching vesting on based education, with area schools has been very favourable. personal experience," he added. the appropriate infrastructure, is the most Schools participating in the program In his foreword, Me Fullerton writes: "We useful form of teacher education, whether benefit from the release of a teacher for are now only beginning to see that teaching, it be preservice, induction or inservice. a minimum six week period to participate like political and economic behaviour, is a "Although this has been acknowledged in personal. school. or university based natural phenomenon to be studied in its in national and international reports on professional development and other own right. Although the accumulation teacher education, it is seldom practised, teacher education programs. In this way, the of professional knowledge of teaching and when it is practised, it is usually program is all embracing, affecting behaviours based upon research is a regarded as inadequate," Me Fullerton said. students, teachers, schools and school relatively recent phenomenon, the knowl The conceptual framework for the children. edge is growing in leaps and bounds. It collaborative arrangement was derived from A report of the Joint Review of Teacher is important that we take the opportunity the Research in Teacher Education (RITE) Education, Improving Teacher Education, to develop a firm core of professional Program developed at the Research and points out that teacher education is a knowledge with a language to describe it Development Centre for Teacher Education continuum of professional development, in and the way it can be used. Teaching has at the University of Texas. Austin, under which preservice training is only the for too long been a normative enterprise. the direction of Professor Gary Griffin. beginning of a career of self-motivated These modest documents, hopefully, will The study indicated that for a teacher professional development. The availability assist to make it astateofthe art enterprise". education program to be effective it had of interns, leaves teachers free to to be embedded in a school context and further educate themselves so that they too, MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP be context-sensitive, pUf(Xlseful and articu are able to work on their own professional lated, participatory and collaborative, development. Presents knowledge based, ongoing, develop Me Fullerton and his team in the Depart "Music Inspired by Poetry" mental, analytical and reflective. ment of Pedagogical Studies, prepared a Ranging from medieval times through the Fourth year teacher education students document entitled Knowledge Base for the Romantic Age to Modem Times. spend a ten-week term in a classroom. Essential Skills in Teaching Competence, September 24, IO.30am -12.30pm Unlike short term practise teaching, the which represents the first translation in internship offers students a more realistic Australia of research on effective teaching Newcastle Conservatorium Rm 118 teaching experience. Mr Fullerton explained into a knowledge base for the measurement Please telephone John Allen on 497421 for further information. that the first four weeks of the internship and development of teacher performance.
Page 2 seen as a place where people are rehabili THE REALITY OF CONFINEMENT tated rather than imprisoned, Architecture involves morc than just images of prisons evoke feelings of fear The University's Faculty of Architecture sitting at a drawing board and creating a and that the perception of the prison recently receiveda5 year accreditation from design. It incorporates all aspects of system needs redefining, ''The respons the Institute of Architects, According to development from the initial concept ibility for tltis redefmition must lie partly Phillip, the problem-based style of teaching through to development strategies. client with the architectural profession which developed in 1985 has been extremely identification, site selection and analysis, helped create the harsh image of the existing successful in producing graduates who are technical. business and economic feasibil prison buildings," Phillip said, adding that able to enter an office environment without ity, project management and finally, design, if architecture does have a direct impact on further training. "As soon as you begin Mr Phillip Rossington, an architecture our state of mind and behaviour then the course in 1st Year, it is run like an graduate of this University and research more architects should have approached the p.rchitect's practice," Phillip said, adding assistant and design tutor in the Faculty of problem of prison design with the aim of that the design element of the course is Architecture considered all of these aspects architecture assisting rehabilitation. improving all the time. in designing a theoretical medium security With this in ntind, Phillip designed his Of further credit to the Faculty was the prison at Hexham for his final year thesis prison using a sensitive approach to receipt of a merit award in the public last year. For his efforts, Phillip was awarded rehabilitation, rather than punishment. The buildings category for the design of the The RoyalAustralian Institute of Architects circular perimeter wall of the prison results Faculty of Architecture's "red building", NSW Chapter Medal for Design Excellence in a design which is both unthreatening and Designed by visiting British architect, and $1500, and was one of two Newcastle striking. Phillip states, however that he had Mr Michael Wilford, with assistance from students shortlisted for the award (only to overcome many barriers when designing University architecture students, the five entries from around the state were the prison, the first of which was coming to distinctive red building comprises two shortlisted), Judging is based on demon terms with the reality ofconfinement. Phillip pavilions and a central canopy covered stration of a sound knowledge of principles, worked closely with staff at the Department in Lysaght steel cladding, According to analysis of the problem, depth of resolution, of Corrective Services and the Department designers, steel was chosen as part of the extent of scholarship, meeting the objec of Public Works in developing his concept. design because of its strong ,,association tives of the design brief and presentation. '''The conflicts and compromises that arise with Newcastle. The documentation Final year architecture students are in prison architecture are enormous. This drawings were carried out by Newcastle required to work independently on a project results in a prolonged, arduous design firm, Suters Architects Snell, of their choice, which initially involves process," Phillip said, In finding a client and developing a brief. his thesis Phillip writes: The Phillip says that his decision to select a design has attempted to address prison project evolved from several social needs together with the concerns. ''These concerns revolve around physical requirements. An ar~ an interest in the gained meanings of chitecture has been sought "architectural types" in society and the which is more than an effects these meanings have on human individual architect:r statement behaviour. French culture advocates that a on current affairs or personal nation of great architecture will produce a taste, more than some abstract nation of great people," he said. theorist's ideals. It is a design Phillip admits that he had little knowl attitude that starts from the edge of prison history when embarking people it serves. Phillip strongly on his project, He says that the harsh believes that a prison should be UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES RATE WELL NATIONALLY A report released by the Department of is ranked 6th with 6,7% of the funds, behind NH&MRC for medical research in the Employment, Education and Training has the Universities of Melbourne, NSW, University. indicated that the University of Newcastle Adelaide, Westem Australia and Sydney, In These research funds, which are is performing very well in Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences, the won against competitors from all other Engineering and Physical Sciences. University is ranked 7th, with 4,9% of Universities in Australia, are crucial to the The University of Newcastle currently available funds. In areas such as Social research effort of the University, They are ranks 12th out of the 37 Higher Education Science, the University is ranked 12th and supplemented by further funding from institutions who receive competitive grants in Earth Sciences, 15th. external sources such as Government from the Australian Research Council. In In 1992 the University will receive a total departments and industry. For example, in some areas, however, the University'S of $2,191 M from the Australian Research 1992 over 50 postgraduate research placing is much higher. Council. This is one major component of students are funded from grants and [n Physical Sciences, which includes research funding. An additional amount, contracts other than the nonnal operating Mathematics, The University of Newcastle in excess of $2.0M, is provided by the grant to the University.
Page 3 TEACHING GRANTS SCHEME STAFF DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING PROJECT RECEIVES ....•••. The Teaching Committee has been allocated $150,000 by DEBT from the 1992 National Priority (Reserve) Fund for the implementation of the Teaching Grants Scheme and Awards $223,900 FOR 1993 for Excellence in Teaching. Application and nomination forms together with detailed The University has been successfullQ guidelines are available from the Secretary to the Teaching Committee, MsJ Curran (x5301); obtaining funding for a project entitled: further enquiries should be directed either to the Secretary or to John Drinan, Chairperson Dr "Enhancement of the Research Skill of the Committee. Base", subrrtitted recently to the Office Teaching Grants Scheme of the Staff Development Fuod The following applicants were successful in the fIrst round of awards made under the Committee...... Teaching Grants Scheme, for which subrrtissions closed on 31 May, 1992. This project targets the developmoot Dr H J Banerjee - Architecture - $2,000 of research skllis in staffwho, as a reSult Computer graphics based education system to support a self-paced mode of leaming. ofamalgamation, arenowdisadvantage!i Mr R F Berghout - Mathematics - $2,000 in their development because of lack or The effective use of computers and computer algebra for teaching undergraduate research emphasis or opportunity in the· Mathematics. former HillE or Conservatorium. Mr M Connon - Modem Languages - $4,000 The aims of the project are: Development of computer materials for enhancing initial linguistic skills-acquisition in • to provide staff with the basic French. skills associated with the successful development of a research project; Dr J A Cowley - Educational StudieS/Special Education - $3,000 • to encourage co-operation an,, Teaching and learning strategies in graduate distance education. collaboration between staff who are Ms J Lee - Economics - $2,000 skilled and experienced in researchan,j' Teaching practices in first year Economics in Australian universities. those who are not; Mr R Lewis - Curriculum Studies - $3,000 • to develop a systematic approitch to A regression computer managed instruction model for Economics and Business Studies the provision of seminars, worksbo~ Education. and short skills focussed on the variouS skills essential to theconductof researclj Mrs A McCormack - Curriculum Studies - $1,500 and invaluable in the development Dance studies in Education. Of scholarship; Dr S C Provost - Psychology - $7,000 • to facilitate and accelerate the Evaluation of computer-based self instructional methods for the teaching of methodology completion of research higher degree and statistics in Psychology. candidature. . Dr K RosseU - Design - $6,000 The total funding was $223,900 for 2D-3D real and virtual solids in modelling. one year, with $59,700 associated with Mr R J Sharkey - Community and Mental Health Nursing - $5,500 the research higher degree component Implementation of problem-based leaming subjects to large numbers of students in a mixed and $164,200 associated with the curriculum. research skills component. The program will involve selection of specific areas of research to be targeted; discussion groups within those areas to ENHANCING THE STATUS OF WOMEN decide on projects; identifIcation of an Subrrtissions are now being called for against women and children; the dignity experienced researcher with appropriate Grant Applications under the National of women; women's health; concerns of skills and experience who might agree Agenda for Women Grants Program special groups of women, including to act as mentor; development and (NAWGP). Aboriginal women, women from non establishment of a regular seminar series The NAWGP aims to enhance the status English spealling backgrounds and women to allow the project teams to report to of women in Australia by providing: with disabilities. their peers. i) Project Grants for activities which Project funds may be spent on items The overall aim is to develop the skills reflect the priorities of the NationalAgenda and activities including. employment of of the participants and the project itself for Women, and which can be completed project personnel; expenses for publicity to the point within two years where the within twelve months; and and seminars; printing; travel within project may be reported in reputable ii) Operational Grants to assist national Australia; leasing and hiring of equipment. journals in the fIeld. women's organisations with administrative Applications must not exceed $25,000. This is an exciting project which costs and activities that reflect the priorities Furtherinforrnation and application forms offers valuable experience to staff at this of the NationalAgendafor Women. are available from the Office for Research, University. Further information may be Priority areasofthe NationalAgendafor Level 2, Chancellery, telephone 21 5305. obtained from Professor RJ. MacDonald, Women include education and training; Applications must be lodged with the Dean for Research. The initial identif women in the paid workforce; women at Office for Research by 18 September 1992. ication process is likely to begin in late home; child care; income security; violence October or November of this year.
Page 4 is concerned with basic concepts in general REDUCING CANCER DOCTOR WHO? physics, Yiding has also contributed to Yiding Hu from the space plasmas waves the classification of convective and RISK IN RURAL TOWNS group of the Physics Department, was absolute instabilities in physical kinetics. recently awarded his PhD and has already Ion cyclotron waves have been studied The Hunter Centre for Health Advance been given the title of "Doctor Who". He at the University of Newcastle since the ment has announced details of a project was supervised by Associate Professor 1960's, and Professor Fraser is a pioneer designed to reduce the incidence of cancer Brian Fraser, and his thesis dealt with the in this field. He has successfully supervised risks in rural towns. The project, which generation and propagation mechanisms of 10 PhD candidates involved in mainly involves the collaboration of the NSW electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves in the experimental projects, and Yiding is the Cancer Council, is one of the largest of its type ever attempted anywhere in the world earth's magnetosphere. first student to undertake a completely The waves studied have frequencies theoretical study. and has, according to Centre Director, between 0.2 and 5 Hz and have been During his studies towards his Doctorate, Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher, been made recorded by satellites and on the ground Yiding presented papers at national and possible by a funding grant from the as pulsations of the earth's magnetic field. international conferences. He has already National Health and Medical Research These waves provide information on the published 14 papers in refereed journals. Council. space plasma environment, or "space Prior to completing his thesis, he was The Cancer Action in Rural Towns (CART) project will focus on rural towns weather", and play an important role in offered research fellowships by the controlling dynamic processes in the University of Leicester and by the Queen of NSW and will work with community members to increase preventive and magnetosphere and the ionosphere. Mary and Westfield College of the screening behaviour for cervical, breast, Yiding studied how multiple ion species Uni-versity of London, UK. and ion drift motions affect the properties He recently took up a post-doctoral lung and skin cancer. Professor Sanson of waves, and how the waves influence position with the Physics Department Fisher said that this approach has been used on several occasions previously, but CART kinetic characteristics of the University of of cold heavy ions Newcastle and is is unique in its size and range. in space plasmas. His currently gaining To address the significant design and investigations covered experience in both logistical challenges a project of this size both linear and non experimental and presents, the Hunter Centre for Health linear wave-particle theoretical studies of Advancement recently held a workshop in interactions, and gave ULFIELF waves from Newcastle, which was attended by some of an advanced under NASA spacecraft. standing for some new features of the waves AlProfessor Brian Frcuer observed by satellites. (I) with As a theoretician who DrYidingHu PRESENTATION OF WILLIAM FLETCHER GRANTS The perennial problem of finances, or said the selection process is a tough one with The students expressed their rather lack of them, has been eased many artists vying for grants to help them appreciation of the grants, Juanita and somewhat for three students in art courses with their studies. He said a strict selection Sonya each receiving $400 while Graham at the University. process using the criteria of talent and received $800. Juanita Hall and Sonya Naumov, financial need is used. studying Plant and Wildlife Illustration in "By providing these the Graduate Diploma in Art, and Graham funds, the Trust is able to Wilson majoring in Printmaking in the recognise the talent and Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) degree, have quality of achievement of been presented with grants from the art students," MrTribe said. William Fletcher Trust, a fund set up to "We set out to help assist talented art students. The grants were students whose work em presented in a small ceremony in the phasises painting, drawing Vice-Chancellor's Suite recently. or print-making, much in Established in 1985, the Trust celebrates the Fletcher tradition. the life and commemorates the work "And an exciting devel of William Fletcher, a printmaker and opment for the Trust is that painter who specialised in representing we have been able to help Australian flora. His legacy continues to students from the Plant help students experiencing financial and Wildlife Illustration (back row 1 to r) frofessor Keith Morgan. Mr Ken Tribe, Ms Chris Sanders difficulties which may prevent them from specialisation. the only (front row I to r) Mr Graham Wilson. Ms Sonya Naunwv. continuing or resuming their studies. course of its type in Ms Juanita Hall Chairman of the Trust, Mr Ken Tribe, Australia," he said.
Page 5 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE ACADEMIC Twelve representatives from The integrating children with intellectual ELECTED TO University of Newcastle attended the recent disabilities into regular programs. He says World Congress of the International that new research is focussing on the INTERNATIONAL Association for the Study of Mental Defi effectiveness of moving people from large ciency, held in Broadbeach, Queensland. institutions (like Stockton used to he) into ORGANISATION The Congress, which is held every four small group homes. "Studies are being The Asia Pacific Institute for years, attracts people frnm all backgrounds conducted to examine whether small group Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has including medicine, genetics, intellectual homes are not, in fact, a lot of mini elected Frank Morgan, Head of the disability nursing, education, psychology, institutions, or whether they are truly homes Department of Communication and Media law and paramedical areas. for people with disabilities," Dr Conway Arts. to be its Honorary Representative for According to Dr Bob Conway, from the said, adding that there is a great deal of Australia. Set up by the United Nations University's Special Education Centre and controversy surrounding this issue atpresent 20 years ago, the AIBD assists the President of the Australian Association for Dr Conway mentioned that a further development of radio and television the Study of Intellectual Disability, it is important development to have come out broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region. Its unusual for a conference to draw people of the recent Congress was that the 23 member countries stretch from Iran and from such diverse backgrounds. "The international body is changing its name Iraq in the west to Korea in the north-east conference attracts people interested in from theAssociation for the Scientific Study and Samoa in the Pacific, and include China every aspect of the life cycle. so you of Mental Deficiency to the Association and India. It thus contributes to the quality have people looking at early intervention, for the Scientific Study of Intellectual of radio and television available to more school programs, residential programs, Disability, a change theAustralianAssocia than half the human race. employment programs and issues of tion has been lobbying for for many years. Australia is not a member but has aging pertinent to people with intellectual "We no longer talk about people with supported theAIBD since its inception. Mr disabilities," Dr Conway explained. mental deficiency or about mentally re Morgan has been a consultant to the AIBD Representatives from the University tarded people," Dr Conway said. "We now and its member governments for more than included Mr Ian Dempsey, Dr Bob Conway talk about people first and intellectual 10 years, and in 1988/891edan international and Dr Phil Foreman from the Special disability second," he added. This change is team which reviewed its whole operation Education Centre; Mr Andrew Bertram and a significant step forward in helping to and proposed a plan for its future. In Robert Kucera from the Department change societal attitudes towards people January and February this year, he led a of Community and Mental Health and with intellectual disabilities. workshop in Kuala Lumpur for the Heads Professor Graham Vimpani from the The Australian Association for the of Broadcasting Training in AIBD Faculty of Medicine. Study of Intellectual Disability Annual member countries. His election to this The theme of the Congress Sharing a Conference, hosted by the NSW Branch, is Honorary position is recognition of his Visionforthe Future, inspired presentations to be held in the Hunter Building of the service to the AIBD and to broadcasting in on topics such as Integration and University next year. DrConway, who is the the region. Community Living; Cognition and Chairperson of the local organising Learning; Education and Training; Down committee, says thatAustralian researchers Syndrome, and Government Policy. have a great deal to offer to the international Dr Conway pointed out that educational understanding of intellectual disabilities. MARINE ORGANISMS studies are largely concerned with "What we do in Australia is leading in Continued from pi improving educational standards and better many ways," he indicated. "Previously, the only way to test for contamination was to inject the substance THE E.E.O. UNIT into a mouse and watch what happened,"Dr supported by UNIVERSITY STAFF TRAINING presents a Sim said. The group regularly test three to DISABIUTY AWARENESS WORKSHOP four water samples a fortuigh~ from the Hunter Water Corporation and the NSW TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29. 1992, 9.30 AM - 4 PM The presentation of this workshop will be interactive, and will incorporate participant Department of Water Resources. activities as well as guest presentations. "This is the only place in Australia The workshop will provide. the opportunity for participants to challenge their own where routine monitoring occurs at this concepts of "disability", "impairment" and "handicap"; review recent statistics and level," Dr Sim commented. In an effort to causes' examine the barriers to success (e.g. intrinsic, extrinSic, environmental, interac make the testing procedure more user tive) i~ the University context; consider what strategies can be employed in order to friendly, the group, with the assistance minimise the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities; and obtain resources and of grants from the Hunter Water contacts for further information. Corporation and the Urban Water This workshop is open to all University staff, both academic and general. As numbers Resources Association. are developing will be limited, please advise of your intention to attend as soon as possible. . a standard biological assay for rapid monitoring of blue-green algae Venue: Senior classroom, Special Education Centre. A light lunch will he proVIded. For futher information, please telephone Anne Killen (Ext. 6413) or John Hattander contamination in Australian waterways. (Ext. 6542). For reservation, please telephone Lisa Marshall (Ext 6570).
Page 6 WORDS WITHIN WORDS WARREN BRIAN Richard Tipping, from the Department of and off to produce the words of the poem in Communication and Media Arts describes sequence. Richard, who was commissioned MOORS PhD himself as a "word monger". Language, he by the Gallery to make the sign for an says, is his medium, just as colour or music exhibition called "The Trial", which opens is the medium for other artists. Richard, this month and aims to prove that domestic who graduated from Flinders University life isn't always what it seems, says that he with adegree in Drama and Film, has worked developed the concept I 0 years ago, but did as a freelance writer, scriptwriter and film not have the funds to "make it happen". maker. He has twelve years professional He says that although neon is quite an experience in cinema and video, having old technology, it has made a resurgence, worked with the South Australian having particular qualities which cannot be Film Corporation and directed his own imitated with light emitting diode (LED) documentaries. technology. The neon had to be hand-bent, Richard, who now lectures screen writing an exercise requiring a great deal of skill, and video production in his Department and consists of ruby red glass on shiny black and for the Department of Fine Arts. has reflective acrylic. Opalescent Signs, a been exhibiting sculpture, prints and visual Newcastle company was commissioned for art of various types since the 1970's and has the project. "It was terrific to be able to find published three books of poetry. a company in Newcastle to work with me," "I look for words within words," Richard Richard said, adding that he was able to deal The degree of Doctor of Philosophy said, adding that a Russian babushka doll with the staff at Opalescent Signs on a very was recently approved for Warren Moors, may serve as an appropriate analogy. Here, personal basis. who came to the University of Newcastle dolls are hidden within dolls, just as words As the National Gallery's quality in February, 1990 to study under the may be hidden within words. "Unlike a stipulations are extremely high, the work supervision of Professor John Giles in the babushka doll however, I am looking at had to be first class. It will form part of the Department of Mathematics. His thesis things that are qualitatively different being Gallery's permanent collection and as such Continuity conditions defined by indices of hidden inside, so it's a question of has to be archivally sound. In an effort to non·compactness and applications to appearance and ambiguity; paradoxes ensure its safe arrival, Richard transported differentiability theory explores a variety of discovered nesting within language," he the piece to Canberra himself - in the back conditions on set valued mappings which explained. of his Kingswood! imply singlevaluedness. This provides an Richard's latest poem, which cleverly "I am thrilled to be able to finally make a important technique for the study of the illustrates the existence of "words within neon," Richard said. "In fact this project has differentiability of convex functions on words" will be on display at the Australian sparked me on and I have since designed Banach spaces. He defined these continuity National Gallery in the form of a neon another three neon signs." Richard says that conditions from the consideration of a sign. The one-word poem, entitled these will have to be commissioned prior to problem in the geometry of Banach spaces SMOTHERED, reads: smother smothered his making them, as they are too expensive and of course his work has application there. the other mother mothered here there her to have "hanging on the wall" in the hope Warren Moors came as a first class red moth, with each letter being activated by that someone will buy them. Master of Science graduate in Mathematics a complicated switching system, turning on Richard, who likes working with what he from the University of Auckland. In the calls the "accidental audience", says that year before coming to Newcastle he had he hopes to work with architects, as he is been an assistant lecturer and at the same interested in displaying art in public space. time had been studying a postgraduate course He is one of only 12 Australian artists to be in relativity and cosmology. invited to exhibitinAustralia's biggest visual Warren was a tutor in the Department art event, the Sydney Biennale. Richard's of Mathematics and produced five papers FORM contribution, entitled Roadworks, will covering the work of his thesis which are comprise three 18m by 1m banners (to be to appear in the loumal of Mathematical displayed in sequence across the Cahill Analysis and Applications, the Bulletin of Expressway), a bumper sticker and an the Australian Mathematical Society and altered road sign (see photo). other research journals. Some of the ideas Final typographic design for the neon and of these papers have been taken up banners was accomplished with the help by distinguished mathematicians of of Allan Morse, Senior Lecturer in the international reputation. Department of Design. Warren is now an assistant lecturer again While it would appear that Richard works at the University of Auckland hoping to with a multitude of media, he assures us that go to a postdoctoral position in North LANE his work is united by a single concern. "All America. He has prepared two more papers of my work is about poetry; about language this year, developing further his thesis and symbol," he explained. research.
Page 7 THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM? TH
,_"""-_ The Hunter Caravan Project is a story about families who struggle daily in cramped living 101P1'--c conditions coping with lack of privacy and often poverty. It is also a story about committed In response to tt project workers who struggle to empower such families andto advocate forthem at various the Bernard var levels in order to bring about long tenn change. was both inves1 According to 1986 Census figures, 300,000 families around Australia are living in caravan parks. families livin~ The "Australian Dream" of home-ownership, remains, for many low income families exactly that The Project stat'l - a dream. Fonner Hunter Caravan Project Director, Wendy Schiller, points out that long waiting lists for young childrer government housing. scarcity of low-rental private accommodation, economic uncertainty and worsening workers, and thel unemployment mean that many families become itinerant. moving around the country in search ofwark, and team trusted Sui moving to small, rented caravan parks to meet their accommodation needs. life was like for A study conducted by the Lady Gowrie Centre in the early 80's, indicated that many people in the Hunter Itbecameobvi01 Valley were living in caravan parks on a pennanent basis. A mining boom perpetuated the many problems programs so tha faced by the "park people" as the caravan parks were, at that time, "bursting at the seams". cater for older c Ms Schiller, aware of some of the problems faced by these people. forwarded a proposal to the Bernard van The team look" Leer Foundation, an international non-profit organisation based in The Hague, Holland, to conduct a study do their homewl which would enable Project staff to identify the needs of caravan families; -disseminate those needs across quiet areas withi the community; develop strategies to empower caravan families to 4lke control of their own lives and to children living i establish a process of facilitating long tenn change in caravan par@] life. Ms Schiller admits that at Encouraged by I that time she had no idea about how to deal with the situation, or 0 what problems theteam would Start program". ' encounter. n ~ in the communi' The Foundation provided $310.000 for an initial period of three ~ years (Phase I 1986-1989), The program, ba $548,000 for Phase II of the project (1988-1991) and a further $381,000 for a National Advocacy and It has been open Dissemination Program to be completed in 1994. on "Homestart" Established at the Hunter Institute (now the University of Newcastle) in 1986, the Hunter Caravan Project Caravan Projec1 was a first ior Australia and has, according to Di James, Project Director, received enormous support from The Homelink p the now Minister for School Education, Virginia Chadwick. Apart frOm the van Leer Foundation funding, the capacity to I additional funding for specific programs has been received from State Departments of School Education, tremendous arne Sport, Recreation and Racing, and Federal Departments of Health. Housing and Community Services, and brings together J Arts, Sport, The Environment and Territories. A further area 0 Of the 44 caravan parks existing within Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, many have a high number of health professio permanent residents (exact numbers will be available upon release of 1991 Census figures). According to the capacity to I Ms James, many ofthese parks and mobile home villages are physically and socially isolated from their local available and te community. often on the edge of the suburban fringe areas. incidence of as' "Bringing up children in parks and villages presents different and specific problems for young families," she In an effort to pI said. "Lack of transport often prevents adequate access to community services. child-care, employment, Caravan Projecl education. recreation and shopping facilities. The limited living conditions in a caravan, the close information ane proximity of neighbours~_. the sharing of amenities and living space, and the lack of suitable safe playing Although the ful areas where parents can easily supervise young children creates stressful living conditions," Ms by the Hunter ( James stated. The aim of this The Hunter Caravan Project, in an effort to alleviate some of these problems, has established and to create a natio continues to support family based self-help programs in response to needs. Programsinclude, playgroups, park developers after school programs, vacation activity days, a "swim gym", interpark visits, parenting courses and The team rccer visits" The resources provided by the Project for park communities include an activity van, gross motor Manufactured f equlipunenlt,a toy and activity library, and adult and child audio visual and book libraries. work been, they The many facets of the project would not be possible without the care, concern and dedication of Hunter manufactured h Caravan Project staff (12 full-time, 2 part-time) and the 130 or so dedicated volunteers around Newcastle esteem of resid~ and the Hunter Valley. All of these people work tirelessly with the whole caravan park community in an effort but in the broat to make available to them the resources and friendship that so many of us take for granted. Members ofthe change and nott respectfully an'
Page 8 HISTORY AND FUTURE OF THE HUNTER CARAVAN PROJECT ~ to improve the social. emotional and physical development of young children considered to be living on tha margin of society. r Foundation in 1986 provided funding for a unique project to take place in the Hunter. The Hunter Caravan Project. which ve an~d' experimental, had to firstly locate, identify and gain access to caravan parks and then develop relationships with these parks. ith an activity van which, stocked with brightly coloured gross motor equipment. soon became an irresistible attraction for lthers were, for the first time, free to "do their own thing" while their children were looked after and entenamed by project mraged to take an active part in play-group activities. Only after months of listening, interacting and observing were the project Iltly for caravan residents to discuss problems, needs and expectations with them. and for the team to build a picture of what lies with young children in caravan parks. ~. tleteam that they could provide the long needed support to caravan park communities. while developing sustainable self-help ;ommunities could eventually function without Hunter Caravan Project staff. After-school programs were introduced to m. who would often fmd themselves outcast from peer groups simply because they lived in a caravan park. ~e educational needs of the caravan park community and it became obvious that school children had nowhere to retreat to l Home-School Liaison Officer. with teaching experience, was appointed to work with the children in an effort to establish vans. The Liaison Officer also worked within the school community to break down some of the barriers existing between teachers. ks and their parents. ccess of this program, the team, with the assistance ,of Virginia Chadwick, embarked on a new challenge, known as the
Page 9 THE KOREAN CREATING AN IMAGE CONNECTION A group of indication of final year the Centre's The Department of Curriculum Studies is University involvement conducting a comparative study of indus Graphic De with children trial training in Korea and Australia. sign students and should Jeung Hoon Eom and Dr Roger Coldwell were able to not attempt are studying cultural differences in the use put their skills to portray of computer aided learning related to com to the test disability. puter aided design in two Technology High recently when Students Schools in New South Wales and two in asked to de were requi Seoul. The Australian high schools are the sign a logo for red to submit Rutherford Technology High School and Firstchance, a colo, u r the Batlow Technology High School. The Final Year Graphic Design students presenting work to registered visuals (2 Korean schools are the Seoul Technical Dr Phil Foreman (3rdfrom right) charity which colour only), High School and the Kyung-ki Technical comprises parents and community master art for typography, master art logo High School which are both in Seoul. members who provide support for and illustration, along with a concept The research is being conducted in programs at the University's Special briefing statement explaining choices of collaboration with the Ministry of Educa Education Centre. colours and approaches to the task. tion in Korea. The Korean Industrial Director of the Special Education Centre Graphic Design student, Ms Sally Education Commissioner, Ha Young-Sun, and Assistant Dean of Education, Dr Pottinger, said that she conducted research has arranged the collaboration in Korea. Phillip Foreman, said he made the into the needs of children prior to designing Eom is currently in Seoul doing exploratory suggestion to members of Firstchance to a logo. "Firstchance supports programs for fieldwork in collaboration with Lee ask University Graphic Design students children with learning and developmental Hae-Kyung (Seoul THS) and Shim to create a new logo for the group. ''The problem. These children need to grow and Yun-Seob (Kyung-ki THS). Negotiations University has a very good design section," to feel warm and happy," she said. Her are taking place with the Batlow THS he said. Ten students prepared designs logo uses a stylised image of the sun. The where Bruce Tom is teaching. Like Eom, and the winning design will be used on all colours, orange and blue, contrast each Bruce recently completed an M.lnd.Ed. future Firstchance letterhead, envelopes, other, thus creating a visually vibrant and program in the Faculty of Education. receipts and T-shirts. cheerful image. The research is concerned with the use Dr Foreman prepared a detailed brief, While there can he only one winner, all of the Autocad CAD-package, in both outlining that the design had to present a students said that the Firstchance project countries. Autodesk Australia has offered reasonably dignified image and not he in provided them with further experience in its co-operation regarding the study which. the form of a cartoon or mock children's dealing with clients and in complying to a on the one hand, asks to what extent a CAD drawing. The logo, he said, ntight give an set brief. package, which was produced in the USA, is effective in use by disparate cultures. On the other hand, it asks what teaching methodologies in Korea and Australia RULES have to learn from one another. A Korean The following Rules have been approved or amended by Council: computer company, Goldstar Computers, RULE DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED has expressed an interest in the project. This is the first of various co-operative Student Discipline Rules New Rule 2118/92 projects which are being contemplated Rules Governing Student Alteration to definition of "Student" 2118/92 between the two countries. Discipline, Evatt House REDUCING CANCER RISK Schedule to Postgraduate Master of Music 2118/92 Degree Rules Continued from p5 Acadentic Dress Rules Updated to include Bachelor of 2118/92 the most eminent researchers in the field, Health Science (Occupational including Professor Sylvan Green from the Therapy) and Bachelor of Applied National Cancer Institute, Washington D.C. Science (Consumer Science) and Professor Allan Donner, from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, as Schedules to the Rules Governing Academic Awards: well as representatives from research Bachelor of Architecture Revised Schedule 2118/92 centres throughout Australia. 21/8/92 A report outlining the major issues Graduate Diploma in Deleted addressed and conclusions reached at the Legal Studies workshop is in preparation and will be Bachelor of Engineering Deletion of specialisation of Electronics 2118192 circulated to other Austarlian centres with and Communications Engineering similar research interests. A copy of any Rule may be obtained from the Office of the University Secretary, Level 2, The Chancellery.
Page IO FAMILY FITNESS Fitness certainly runs in the Williams family. Marie Williams, from the Depart nvironment Week ment of Curriculum Studies, entered the recent Newcastle Herald Fun Run (over SEPTEMBER 14-18 5km), placing a credible 2nd in the A range of activities and lectures the future? promises to be very interesting Women's 40 - 49 year age group. She are planned for Campus Environment and eye-opening. More stimulating came 40th out of a total of 500 competitors Week, including tree plantings and static seminars follow John's address. in the Fun Run and won the Mother and displays by academic departments, NSW Students and staff are invited to a "Bush Child division with her son, Todd. Environment Protection Authority. NSW Tucker Dinner" from 5.30pm - 7.30pm Todd, 15, represents his school, Recycling Unit, Hunter Water Corporation 9n Wednesday 16th. Whitebridge High, in athletics, swimming, and more! On Thursday, we challenge you to "leave cross country, rugby league and A Bushland Campus Walk will be your car at home". You could win a basketball. He is a member of Merewether conducted by Kevin McDonald and Glenn Hutchinson Encyclopedia donated by the Surf Club and has been competing in Albrecht on Tuesday, September 15. Meet Co-op Bookshop. Why not hire a three surf club events since the age of 12. at the Great Hall at 1.0Opm. wheel trike to travel the campus? Meanwhile his father, Phil Williams, Wednesday's program starts with The week will conclude with a Bushland from the Department of Holistic Health, environment seminars from 9.00am - Campus Walk at lunch time on Friday and is an active member of Dixon Park Surf 12.00noon in the Drama Theatre, followed tree planting at the residential colleges in Club. Phil recently won the Rescue Tube by a Key-Note lunch-time address by Mr the afternoon. Race in the Australian All States Masters John Dengate, from National Parks and For further information or a program of Surf Life Saving Championship. Phil Wildlife and "Burkes Backyard". John's events contact Kent Gillman on 216500 says that he had not competed in this address, entitled Wildlife - the past, present, (Tuesday) or 672644 (Home). event prior to the championships. however is looking forward to future competitions. Phil is currently organising a family ocean swim, The Dixon Park Dip, to be STUDY HOLIDAYS held at Dixon Park on November 29 Interested in a Summer Academy Study university setting and region. Course topics in conjunction with the club's 60th Holiday in the UK? Over 85 courses are include The Arts, Countryside, Heritage, Birthday celebrations. To his knowledge being offered at universities around the Language and Culture and Personal no similar event has ever been held in United Kingdom, including Liverpool (at Development. Study Holiday Courses an Australian Surf Lifesaving Club and Chester College), Durham, East Anglia, for 1993 finish on September 19. the day promises to be fun and suitable Southhampton (at King Alfred's College), Prices range from £260 to £320, which for the whole family. A series of 800 Stirling, Exeter, Kent at Canberbury, Shef covers course excursions and full board metre swims will be held, with the low field and Wales. accommodation for seven days. registration fees providing the funds to Commencing on June 19, each course of ForfurtherdetailscontactKathleenDacey, send Dixon Park's Over 40's team to seven days duration, is individually tailored Accommodation Officer on 215595. competitions next year. to take full advantage of its unique For further information about The Dixon Park Dip, contact Dixon Park Surf Club or Phil Williams on 216740. TUNAC COMPETITION
Phil and Marie Williams with their son, Todd Mr Vic Levi congratulates James Rasmussen on winning TUNAC's "University: People and Places" photographic competition
Page II THE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL HEGSSAWARD OF NEWCASTLE EDUCATION SURVEY LIBRARIES The Annual International Development Programme of Australian Universities and GENERAL STAFF present UNCOVER - a current awareness Colleges (IDP) National Conference on service for journal articles. International Education will be held at the Negotiations are continuing between the University and the combined union The University Libraries are providing Convention Centre, Canberra, October Single Bargaining Unit regarding the access to a database of the current content 27-29, 1992. implementation of the new General Staff pages of 12,500 journals covering all The theme of the Conference, Award. All members of general staff academic disciplines. 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Joan Carden, Austrillia's leading soprano, will make awelc;omeretum to MrVic Levi Newcastle, courteSy of the AU$traJian ~warden Opera, to appear with the Hunter·. 1---~A"UanONroRrom~uroRY~M~RmU---1 Orchestra during its next'season. ' I NAME:(Mr Mrs Ms MISS Prof Dr) •...... •....•.•••..•....•...... Former narne: ...... I Joan Carden will hold two perform- ' Address: ...... ances in Newcastle, on Wednesday 16' I I and Friday 18 September. Tickets for,the I ...... Postcode: ...... I performances, which will take place in I enclose cheque! money orderl credit card authorisation for: the City Hall at8.00pm, are available I 199213 Annual Subscription $25 D Life Membership $250 D I from Civic Theatte box office (292661) Mastercard! Bankcard! VISA No: ...... or from the Hunter Orchestra (294305). I I LExpiry Da~.:::.:::.:::.:::.::: Sig~:.::.:.:::.:::.:::.:::.:::.=.=.= ..::. .. .::..:::.::::. J
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EEOUNIT AITENTION ALL WOMEN STAFF All female employees, academic and general, are invited to anend an Affirmative Action consultation meeting on either of the two following dates: MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER or TUESDAY20 OCTOBER at IO.30AM IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE ES309 The purpose of the meeting is to : ·bring you up to date on current Affirmative Action and EEO activities. ·consult you on the 1993 Affirmative Action program, ·give you the opportunity to ask questions and, ·raise issues with Dr Les Eastcott, the Director ofAffirmative Action. and members of the EEO Unit. NB: The Vice-ChanceUor has approved the holding of these meetings in ordinary work hours, as a kgitimate work-relaled activity. Supervisors are requesud to rekase staff to utU!nd one ofthe 2 sessions.
A. A. AARNET AL'ECOUTE University Staff and postgraduate The third year French class of the students are invited to find out how AARNet University is proud to announce the can facilitate their research at a lunchtime inauguration of a radio program in French, talk in the Library. TheAARNet facilities to conceived, created and produced by the be discussed include news, electronic mail. students under the name Les Grenouilles access to computers around the world, file d'Acier (Steel Frogs). transfer and information sources to all The program, entitled LANouvelle Gaule disciplines. du Sud, will be broadcast on 2NUR, The talk will be held between 1.00pm and beginning on Friday, September 25 from 2.00pm on Thesday, September 22, in the 7.30pm and continuing at the same time PRODUCIIVfrY Audiovisual Theatre, Auchmuty Library. each Friday for a total of six weeks. Please contact Jim Cleary on 215856 or The program is focussed around a series THROUGH PEOPLE 215851 for further information. of interviews with French people who have The University's Centre for Human The University Libraries will also be made their homes in Australia, particularly Ecology and Health Advancement will be holding two-hour courses in the use of in the Hunter Valley. The interviews will conducting a seminar, entitled Productivity AARNet (VAXNMS and Unix) for staff be supplemented with French music, short through People; Health through Work on and postgraduate students during this stories and other diverse material. October 14, in the Nelson Room of the semester. The aim of the program is to foster Shortland Union building. According to Unit 1 focuses on getting started, interest in French culture and to make the organisers, the seminar will open up new electronic mail, mailing lists (electronic community aware of the extent to which possibilities on how organisations manage conferences) sending files and directory French culture has been adopted into the human resources and will challenge assistance. Unit 2 course covers tel net lifestyle of the Hunter Valley. It will the thinking about what makes people to remote computers, FrP (file .transfer also provide French students with the productive at work. protocol) and downloading files to the PC opportunity to broaden their knowledge of The seminar, which will feature Dr with Kermit. the French spoken language. Howard Gwynne, Head of the NSW Expressions of interest are invited for The students would like to thank Mrs Government's Occupational Health, Safety subject based courses in using directory Catherine Brewster and Mr Mike Connon and Rehabilitation Services from 1986 to and access tools to locate resources on the (lecturers in French) for their unfailing 1990, will give you opportunities to work networks. Contact Charmian Mitchell (ext enthusiasm and guidance, and Mr Trevor together to find practical applications 5852) or Lyn Kelly (6142). John (lecturer in Communications), relevant to your workplace. Registration forms and information on without whose valuable technical For enquiries and registration forms times and venues are available from the assistance the program may not have come contact Lyndall Taylor on 21 6561. Reference Desk in theAuchmuty (ext5851) to fruition. and Huxley (ext 6455) Libraries. NEWCASTLE EMENTS UNIVERSITY CHOIR AND FOR SALE Silver Reed EX300FD daisy FOR RENT wheel printer/word-processorl ORCHESTRA lve 3-in-l stereo plus two typewriter $300. Please telephone Charming. tree surounded, Present magnificent 3-way speakers $150; 487037. fully-furnished four bedroom Baby High Chair $25; Pram $30. house to rent for one year. 1~lm.\\ 'I'Hll OUt Please telephone 522462 (AH). immediately adjacent to HOUSE FOR SALE Merewether Heights Primary \\'om,1t '1'0 Brother automatic knitting School. Available 1 March 1993 - 'I'Hll Nil\\, machine including ribber and Gateshead $98,000 Garden 23 February 1994 while owner stand. wool winder and instruction setting. well presented home on Sabbatical leave. Rental A concert of fine choral book. $150 o.n.o. Call Dianne featuring 3 bedrooms. spacious $220 per week. No indoor pets. works with orchestra to Please telephone (049) 294053. on 294133 (extension 246) or lounge-dining. good kitchen with celebrate our fifteenth 675590 (AH). breakfast bar, covered rear area. BBQ plus garage and carport. birthday. Join us! Please telephone Karyn on 216328. Handel's Four Coronation Anthems - a rare treat! Music of Britten and Faure and Copland's Old American Songs CONDUCTOR: GRAHAM ABBOTT Soloist: Christopher Allan (Baritone) Musical Director: Kim Sutherland
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FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY WATT POSTCARD? Last month the Friends ofthe University held its Second Annual WattSpace, The University of Newcastle students' art gallery General Meeting at the Central Coast Campus. During the meeting, is three years old. which was chaired by the retiring president, Professor Clif Ellyetl, Watt Space has asked anyone with connections with the the new committee was elected. University to submit original postcards for Watt Postcard? Committee members are, Anne Butler, President; Clif Ellyett, These will be judged by Lezlie Tilley, who will award the $200 Vice President;Arthur Redhead, Secretaryffreasurer; Beryl Heward, prize money donated by the University Union. Publicity Officer and Sheila Gellately, Social Secretary. Other Michael Hedger, Lance Hennessy, NatJeffery, Bruce Rowland, members of the committee include Beryl Collier, Hank Kauleman Mickie de Stoop and John Sutton each selected their favourite and Mary Douglas. postcard which will be printed as Watt Space Postcards 1992. The meeting was followed by an inaugural concert on the new Original postcards will be for sale. Visit Watt Space to view Yamaha Grand Piano. a recent acquisition by the friends. Splendid the wealth of tiny images! Contact Pippa Robinson on 216258, renditions of works by Mozart, Scriabin, Schumann and Rautavaara 297720 or 293900 for more information. were performed by Deputy Dean of Music, Robert Constable and lecturers in piano, Colin Spears and Catherine Davis.
Page 14 OFFICE FOR RESEARCH Further information and relevant application forms are available from the Office for Research - telephone 215305. This list is also circulated to all Heads of Department on a forlnightly basis. GRANTING BODY Closing Dale DITAC Grants for International Collaboration in Biology and Biotechnology 14 September 1992 To stimulate co-operative research projects between Australian! UK! New Zealand scientists National Agenda for Women Grants Program 18 September 1992 Project Grants for activities which reflect the priorities of the National Agenda for Women ALS· Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute Grants -in-Aid for Medical or Biological Sciences Research 21 September 1992 in fields related to the cause and cure of ALS - Motor Neurone Disease Australian Phannacy Research Centre· Seeding Grants for Pharmacy Practice Research 21 September 1992 Small grants for research into economic. social, administrative and other aspects of pharmacy Cancer Council Travel Grants-in-Aid 21 September 1992 The Royal Australasian CoUege of Physicians Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowships in Medical Science for 1994 II September 1m Five year biomedical science in Australia., New Zealand or South Africa, commencing in 1994. Australian Antarctic Division 25 September 1992 Research from the RSV Aurora Australis in the Vicinity of Heard Island August - September 1993 AMRA» Post-tioctorai Awards To support Australian post-doctoral fellows returning to Australia to • 6 October 1992 establish careers in the general field of biomedical research or related fields after a period overseas. Applicants must have more than 5 years post doctoral experience and be Australian citizens or pennanent residents. FElLOWSHIPS, CONFERENCES & PRIZES The Royal Society of New Soutb Wales, The Edgeworth David Medal 20 September 1m is awarded to for distinguished contributions by a young scientist. The Royal Society of New Wales, The Walter Burfitt Prize 20 September 1992 Awarded to a worker in pure or applied science-who's work is deemed of the highest scientific merit. Fulbright Awards 1993 For study, research, lecturing in the USA 21 September 1992 Australian Federation of University Women Queensland Fellowship Freda Bage and Commemorative Fellowships 21 September 1992 DITAC Michael Daley Awards for Excellence in Science, Technology and Engineering Journalism. 13 September 1m Awards for Print and Broadcast media, including work by a communicator who is not a professional journalist or media photographer. Royal Society of Victoria Medal for Scientlflc Research Awarded for Australian-related research in the Physical Sciences 25 September 1992 Royal Society of Victoria Medal 30th award for work in the fields of Astronomy. Chemistry. 25 September 1992 Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and related sciences. published during six years 1986-1991
SCHOLARSHIPS Information on the following scholarships may be found posted on the Scholarships noticeboard in the concourse of the Hunter Building or is available from the Scholarships Office. Hunter Building (Tel. 216544). Closing Date THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (UNRS) 1993 Open to Australian and 31 October 1992 overseas students undertaking a full-time Masters degree or Doctoral degree by research at the University of Newcastle. AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS (APRA) 31 October 1992 Scholarships available to Australian citizensand pennanent residents undertaking a full-time (and in exceptional circumstances. part-time) Masters degree or Doctoral degree by research. OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (OPRS) 31 October 1992 Open to overseas applicants from all countries commencing study in 1993. AUSTRALIAN POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK AWARDS (APCA) Awards for Auscralian citizens 31 October 1992 planning to enrol in an approved Masters by coursework program at an approved institution in 1993. DAIRY RESEARCH AND DEVEWPMENT CORPN SCHOLARSHIPS Postgraduate study at any Australian institution conducting research in areas of interest to the dairy industry. End October THE ADOLF SPIV AKOVSKY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE COMPOSlTlON OF MUSIC 1992 An annual prize for a Commonwealth-wide competition for the composition of music. 12 October 1992 SUGAR RESEARCH AND DEVEWPMENT CORPORATION (SRDC) POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 1993 A postgraduate research scholarship for studies relevant to the sugar industry. 1 September 1992 NATIONAL HEART FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA VACATION SCHOLARSHIPS 1992193 15 September 1992 Open to undergraduates wishing to participate in research projects which are broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease during the 1992193 summer vacation. AUSTRALIAN KIDNEY FOUNDATION SUMMER VACA TION SCHOLARSHIPS 15 September 1992 An opportunity for undergraduates of Medicine or Biological Sciences to participate in research projects related to aspects of function or disease of the kidney and urinary tract. ARTHRlTlS FOUNDATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES - ALISON WATSON MEMORIAL EDUCATION AWARD 1 October 1992 This award is for a young person whpse study has been interrupted by arthritis. Its aim is to give the student opportunity to continue with their chosen course of study and to dispJay his or her full potential. WOOL RESEARCH AND DEVEWPMENT CORPORATION (WRDC) POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP After September 1m AWARDS IN ON-FARM RESEARCH (1993) Postgraduate awards for a stimulating research career of importance to the wool industry. 1993 AIDS RESEARCH POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 30 September 1992 A Commonwealth AIDS Research Grants (CARO) Program for research relating to HIV infection and its prevention. 1993 LIONEL MURPHY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships for Australian citizens inlending to pursue 1 October 1992 a postgraduate degree in Science. Law or Legal Studies, or other appropriate discipline - in Australia or overseas. CAMBRIDGE BURSARIES AND RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS Postgraduale awards to Pelemouse College. 15 October 1992 BRITISH COUNCIL POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES Awards enabling Australian students enrolled in full·time Open postgraduate degree courses to study for one academic term (3 months) at a British university. THE COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELWWSHIP PLAN 12 October 1992 Awards to men and women from all Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study overseas.
Page 15 nvironment Week SEPTEMBER 14-18 See page 11 for details 400 PERFORMERS AT FESTIVAL Newcastle Cathedral Festival 1992 presents a four- Page 16