Adelaidean NEWS FROM ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY 11 SEPTEMBER, 2000 Extreme sports a risky business for tourists THEY are the newest breed of Dr Palmer has researched why ordinary “athlete”, and they are about as far Australians are attracted to extreme sports as removed from an Olympic athlete as part of a paper titled Shit Happens: the selling of you can possibly get. risk in extreme sports, which she will present at the Australian Anthropological Society Unlike Olympians, these new athletes do no Conference in Perth later this month. training, make no personal sacrifices, and in many cases don’t even have to try when “I’m interested in why people feel the need to partaking in their chosen sports. risk their lives like this—why they want to put their lives in the hands of people they’ve never And unlike Olympians, these new athletes are met—and how the commercial operators sell risking far more than normal sporting injuries their services in such a way that makes them when they “compete”—they are quite often attractive to people,” she said. risking their lives. “Part of it stems from the fact that anyone can Who are they? do these activities. You look at an Olympic According to an Adelaide University researcher, athlete, they spend years training constantly, such as Into Thin Air, which details an ill-fated they are ordinary young Australians aged making lots of sacrifices and just generally trip to Mount Everest in 1996. between 18 and 35—Mr Joe and Ms Jo being incredibly dedicated to their sport, and Average—who are travelling around the world “I find this kind of ‘selling a disaster’ curious and you compare to it to doing these so-called questionable.” in increasing numbers to take part in so-called extreme activities, where basically all you have “extreme sports”, such as bungee jumping, to do is show up. Another interesting point to emerge from the mountaineering and canyoning. rise of these tourist-oriented extreme sports is “Much of this is purely about hedonism, in that Department of Anthropology lecturer Dr that they differ markedly from their competitive, people want to do these things for themselves— made-for-television counterpart, Dr Palmer said. Catherine Palmer says average Australians are their motivation is one of self-gratification. A taking part in these activities under the large part of that is because of the way these “Competitive extreme sports, like BMX riding misapprehension they are high thrill, but low sports are marketed by the operators.” and skateboarding, are more like traditional risk. sports, because skill is needed and you do need Of greatest interest—and concern—for Dr to train in order to be successful,” she said. “These sports are sold to people as being high- Palmer are that these tragedies, which usually “The risk is still there, but it’s much more of a thrill, but at the same time low-risk—and that’s involve young middle-class Western travellers, obviously not the case,” Dr Palmer said. controlled risk. have produced a burgeoning new literary and Extreme fun, or danger? “Things can and do go wrong, and when that media genre: the adventure saga, an “But while the competitive sports are happens, the nature of the activities mean lives autobiographical account of the disaster as predominantly a male domain, these tourist- tourist-oriented activities give women a chance are lost. penned by a survivor. based extreme sports attract both male and to take part in the kinds of ‘thrill-seeking’ “The Interlaken disaster last year is a prime “While the Interlaken tragedy is yet to make it to female participants. activities that have traditionally been the example of the tragic consequences which can print or the big screen, we have seen in recent “Not a lot has changed about the traditional preserve of men.” occur when things go wrong.” times films such as The Perfect Storm or books place of men and women in sport, and these —Ben Osborne Joint programs Biotechnology research to grow discussed by new from embryonic start ADELAIDE-BASED biotechnol- based therapies for Parkinson’s Disease consortium ogy company BresaGen expects and genetic diseases of the bone marrow, to receive human embryonic using the mouse and rat as model systems,” he said. ADELAIDE University has moved a step closer stem (ES) cells in the near future to offering new Masters degrees in from the University of Wisconsin, The most useful population of human stem collaboration with three international partner USA. cells for therapeutic purposes are the institutions. The cells are intended for use in the embryonic stem cells. In December 1998, BresaGen Cell Therapy Program which is two USA research teams announced the The University hosted a two-day meeting with representatives conducted in the Department of Molecular isolation and stable regeneration of human of the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), Waseda Biosciences at Adelaide University under the ES cells in culture. Despite the great University (Japan) and Universiti Putra Malaysia to discuss scientific direction of Professor Peter promise offered by these cells, their source how two new Masters programs should be developed. Rathjen. and acquisition raised important ethical Participants included Professor Daryl Le Grew, Vice-Chancellor Nerve cells derived from mouse embryonic questions. Stem cells are embryonic cells, among the stem cells. of Canterbury, Dr Shurijo Urata, Professor of the School of first to appear as a fertilised egg develops. Human ES cell lines come from two Social Sciences at Waseda, Dr Muhamad Awang, Deputy different sources. One line is isolated from They have the ability to develop into cancer, and AIDS. Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UPM, and Professor Penny most of the specialised cells in the human human foetal tissue obtained from Boumelha, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) of Adelaide. body including blood, skin, muscle and Parkinson’s disease provides a model of terminated pregnancies, the other was It was the second meeting between the institutions since nerve cells. They also have the capacity to how such treatment might occur. The obtained from surplus early-stage human they agreed to explore the formation of a consortium earlier divide and proliferate indefinitely in disease is caused by dysfunctional nerve embryos donated by individuals undergoing this year. culture. cells in a particular area of the brain. Using IVF treatment. It is cells from this second cell therapy, these faulty cells could be line that Bresagen will use. The meeting discussed curriculum development for the Scientists can use these two unique replaced with healthy, stem cell-derived Despite the fact that both tissue proposed Masters programs. It also explored models for properties of stem cells to produce nerve cells. delivery and structure, industry sponsorship opportunities seemingly limitless supplies of most human sources are donated with the informed and the roles and commitment of each partner. It was cell types, paving the way for the treatment “Scientists in the Cell Therapy Program consent of the donors, the destruction of have been able to produce nerve, muscle agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding for the project of diseases by cell replacement. In fact, embryos for stem cell isolation has and blood cells from mouse ES cells and should now be prepared. cell therapyhas the potential to treat any attracted criticism from some pro-life, disease that is associated with cell would like to demonstrate the same religious and bioethics groups. The central Further meetings are planned this year. dysfunction or damage, including stroke, transitions using human ES cells,” said ethical argument hinges on the status of an BresaGen’s Dr Paul Tolstoshev. embryo. —John Drislane diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, heart attack, spinal cord injury, “BresaGen is focusing on developing cell- Continued Page 6 INSIDE

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Associate Professor Rob Woodbury culmination of years of honing knowledge, throughout an event, a 12-year-old is rapt in the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture conditioning, technique and especially resolve. awesome performance that such focus can & Urban Design The experience of success in elite competition produce. That 12-year-old takes in more than is one of intense focus—mind and body are athleticism: she sees character and models on entirely dedicated to one goal. Every aspiring it. Olympians carry responsibility beyond The torch relay has been to Adelaide and gone Olympian must surmount enormous obstacles themselves and they gain from this apparent onto Sydney. I am happy to have seen it and to to gain his or her place on the team. The burden. Reputation and trust—the external have been part of the very real community spirit process of getting there is akin to a forge—it things that endure after the close of an athletic around this wonderful and worthwhile event. It takes innate talent and transforms it into tough career—are built much more on bearing than seemed to me to be celebrating three things. ability. You are a different person for having accomplishment. First, it heralded the upcoming Olympic Games. gone through it. It was a preamble to what is perhaps really “The It comes full circle. Olympic achievement forms Greatest Show on Earth”. Second, it was a This story too misses an important point. a lasting web of community where all involved national celebration of Australia. Among the Behind most Olympians stand mentors. contribute and benefit. The Olympians torch runners were some of South Australia’s Coaches, friends, elders and family share in and themselves are the most visible manifestation of most famous and accomplished people. are a crucial part of the Olympic experience. this web, but are only a part of it. Showcased by the relay were some of the Young people may be at their athletic peak. Kerouac wrote that comparisons are odious. State’s most potent icons, both old and new: the They are seldom at the peak of their wisdom. Comparing one peak experience to another is India Pacific railway, the Glenelg tram and the They need support from those with more fraught with difficulty and risk. But that won’t Annesley solar car, to mention a few. Third, it knowledge and wisdom. They need mentors. stop me. There is another, less rare, though by Olympic achievement forms a was a celebration of community. The torch The lucky ones get such support. Luckier are no means common, experience that more than lasting web of community where runners were known to many of the spectators the mentors fortunate enough to give it and to echoes Olympia. This is the realm of academic all involved contribute and and the feeling of goodwill was thick in the air. return trust with trustworthiness. Such excellence. Like the Olympics, the pursuit of benefit. That there were Adelaide-designed insides to partnerships and the people in them go through knowledge takes preparation, joyful effort and “ that elegant torch reminded me of the great the Olympics and emerge on the other side with intense resolve. A new discovery transforms community in which I work. I wouldn’t have a greater potential than before. The Olympics not only knowledge, but the discoverer as well. age. If so, we are blind to an important reality. missed it for anything. My children were put a sharp edge on character, friendship and Fortunate scholars work in living communities Good mentors raise the standard for all, delighted. community and this is, ultimately, more of people and ideas. Both scholar and including themselves.” I wonder how much But it missed the point. Completely. important than any national medal count. community gain with each success. more effective we would be as an institution Something is still awry. and community of scholars and learners if our It was an outward celebration of an inward We have no shortage of either aspiring already significant culture of mentoring went event that lies beyond its grasp, an event that is In the process, Olympians themselves become Olympians or excellent academics. What into serious training. cleverly scheduled but once every four years. mentors. It is not a function of age, but of seems to me to be in too short a supply in both For most Olympic athletes, that timing means relative experience handled wisely. At the same enterprises are mentors. It is strange to me that Rob Woodbury was a member of the 1980 once in a lifetime, for a sporting career is short. time a coach is politely suggesting (for the 27th this is so. Perhaps we see mentoring as Canadian Olympic Team. The Olympics are a peak experience, the time) that an athlete needs to stay focused altruism, an unpopular quality in this illiberal Welcome to the LETTERS Games issue TO THE EDITOR Throughout this issue of the Adelaidean you'll find a number of stories relating to the Research and Teaching responsibilities have certainly been affected. The amount of radioactivity in stores such as Olympics as well as other non-Olympic Perhaps one of the Council Members who voted that at Adelaide University is comparatively games and sports (such as our Page 1 story against the motion can explain her/his trivial. on extreme sports and our Page 7 story on In “Teaching & Research understanding of its meaning. A member of your expert panel seems to two successful alumni who've set up their Excellence—do they go together?” Dr Bob Clarke be under the impression that the waste will not own computer game company). (Adelaidean, 28/8/2000) the Vice- Department of Pure Mathematics be buried at the repository. In fact the Chancellor notes the 80% overlap repository is a shallow burial system, which The staff of the Adelaidean hope you enjoy between the top five UK universities in research most people refer to as a dump. Use of the the issue and all it has to offer. In some and in teaching. Such a relationship would word repository appears to have confused even ways it is both a companion to, and offers almost certainly also hold for Australia, where an expert. some relief from, all the mainstream media the top universities are noted for both research Nuclear Waste Your interview with the expert panel over- attention surrounding the Olympic Games. and teaching while others are denigrated for lack of scholarship. Your expert panel on nuclear waste looked an important point. Radioactive waste at Adelaide University has, according to —David Ellis Yet the penultimate paragraph, dealing with in South Australia has presented a very jaundiced, and at times one member of the panel, been stored in a incentives to promote teaching excellence basement which was flooded and which was within this university, is concerned only with the erroneous, view of the nuclear waste issue (Adelaidean, 14/8/00). bucketed into the drains (Today Tonight, mechanics of teaching and rewards for Channel 7, 18/8/2000; The Advertiser, teaching, while ignoring recognition of research The panel has simply reiterated the standard 21/8/2000). performance which would fuel teaching pro-nuclear position, including a number of excellence. misleading statements, and has ignored counter Allowing the storage of radioactive waste in a arguments. flood-prone basement and then bucketing Adelaidean The Stephen Cole the Elder Prizes send a great possibly contaminated water into drains are signal, but why are there no prizes for the year’s By appearing to be uninformed about arguments actions that to me appear to be inconsistent Volume 9 Issue Number 16 best research or the most promising researcher against a national radioactive waste dump in SA with the term expert. under 40? and generally appearing to be insensitive to views other than its own the expert panel has The panel appears unanimous that it is unsafe to Editor Professor Richard Pomfret store the waste at the University. Unfortun- David Ellis School of Economics unfortunately reinforced the ivory tower image of universities. ately, even if a central repository is constructed, interim storage at the University is still part of Layout One of the experts is reported to claim that the the waste management plan. This suggests Julie Ryke National Radioactive Waste Repository that the University has some work to do in Chancellor’s Committee Study has been seeking suitable locations for a ensuring safe storage facilities for its Printed by repository for “low-level waste”. In fact Cadillac Color radioactive wastes. Alternatively, they might the study has been looking for a site for low consider not using radioactive materials so that The Honourable Justice Perry, and intermediate level waste. That the Writers the problem of managing radioactive waste (Adelaidean, 28/8/2000), suggests repository is only for low-level waste is a becomes academic. Ben Osborne that I and others have misunder- misconception promulgated by certain Federal Rob Morrison stood the resolution concerning Dr Dennis Matthews John Drislane Government officers and ministers. That a the Chancellor’s committee passed at the 31 member of your expert panel should uncritically Blackwood July Council meeting, and argues that the Contributors accept this misconception does no credit to the John Edge Council’s powers and responsibilities remain panel. completely unaffected. Marijke de Weerd The proposed national repository is for low and On 14 August, the Adelaidean reported “As part intermediate level waste that will remain Letters to the Deadline for next issue is 14 September of the proposal, the University Council also dangerous for hundreds of years. There is also agreed to delegate to the Chancellor all its a need for an aboveground store for longer-lived Editor powers and responsibilities under the University and more dangerous wastes. The latter is Room G07 Mitchell Building, South Australia, 5005. Tel (08) 8303 5174; Fax (08) 8303 4838; Email: of Adelaide Act 1971.” Whether and how often claimed to be a separate issue but most Please send your letters to the editor, David [email protected] the delegated powers are exercised is surely observers expect that the repository and the Ellis, Media, Marketing & Publications Unit, beside the point: the Adelaidean has reported store will end up at the same location. In both http://www.adelaide.edu.au/Adelaidean/home.html Room G07, Mitchell Building, Adelaide that the Council has agreed to delegate its the case of the repository and of the store, most University, South Australia 5005, or email to: Material may be reproduced without permission but powers to the Chancellor. If this report is of the waste comes from one single location, . acknowledgement must be given to the Adelaidean. correct then the Council’s powers and Lucas Heights in Sydney. ADELAIDEAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 PAGE 3 Kuching a tough act to follow THE second Australian Univer- nology, and Environment/ Biodiversity. sities International Alumni Con- It was a comprehensive program whose vention in Kuching, Sarawak last speakers included the Federal Minister of month (24-27 August) was an Employment,Training and Youth Affairs, Dr outstanding success, with more David Kemp; the United States Ambassa- Globalisation and the than 1000 delegates from some dor to Vietnam, the Hon Pete Peterson; 20 countries attending. (The Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture, YB new world order, the inaugural convention took place Datuk Effendi Norwawi; Professor Alastair in Adelaide two years ago.) Davidson from the Institute of Advanced new university order Held under the joint patronage of Study at Princeton University; Tan Sri Dato’ Musa Hitam, Chairman of the Malaysian Sarawak’s Chief Minister, YAB Datuk What does globalisation mean for universities? Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Abdul Taib bin National Commission on Human Rights; Dr Over the past few weeks I’ve had an opportunity to Mahmud (an Adelaide University Elizabeth Bennett, Director of Malaysia Pro- explore this question both in practical and graduate), and Australia’s Governor- gramme, The Wildlife Conservation Soci- theoretical terms. General, Sir William Deane (who was ety; and commentator and futurist Richard represented by the Governor of South Neville, who gave the closing plenary. On the practical side, our University hosted a most Australia, Sir Eric Neal), the convention The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary From left: Sarawak’s Chief Minister and the productive meeting of the four partners in one of our drew widespread praise from delegates. O’Kane, was one of five Australian Vice- Governor of South Australia at the luncheon for global consortia—Adelaide University, the Under its broad theme of “Globalisation Chancellors who addressed the issues South Australian alumni, hosted by the Governor. University of Canterbury (New Zealand), Waseda and a new World Order”, the program which globalisation raised for univer-sities University (Japan) and Universiti Putra Malaysia. offered a diverse and stimulating choice of in the 21st century. The meeting focused on how we could best deliver 28 papers by Malaysian, Australian and But the convention was not confined to its new multi-university Masters degree courses in international speakers. program of formal talks. It also featured areas of high demand. Different languages, The quality of the offerings was social functions which enabled delegates to different cultures, and different communication established in the thoughtful opening meet old friends and make new ones, fac- systems are among the big challenges of practical plenary address by the Chief Minister, ilitating that informal networking which is globalisation in higher education. such an important part of every conference. which was described by the Vice- Another practical step towards globalisation was Chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane, as “a There was a welcoming reception, a formal the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding brave speech, which set the tone for the convention dinner hosted by the Sarawak between our University and the new Singapore rest of the conference”. State Government at the Sarawak Stadium, Management University (SMU) last month. SMU The Chief Minister’s call for a new world and a final night street party on the Kuching already has close links with the Wharton School of order based on a greater sense of Waterfront. Cultural performances by Management at the University of Pennsylvania, so distributive justice found a consistent echo artists from the acclaimed Sarawak Cultural the new agreement extends the international links in many other papers at the convention, as Village and from Western Australia’s Black of all three institutions. As it develops, the they explored the positives and the Swan Theatre company added to the sense relationship between Adelaide University and SMU negatives of globalisation under sub- of warm hospitality which pervaded the will involve student and staff exchanges and joint themes of Education, Economics & convention. Celebrations at the final night party at the Kuching research projects. Business, Governance/ Geopolitics, Tech- Continued Page 8 Waterfront. Photos: John Edge. So much for the practical side of globalisation. On the theoretical side, many Adelaide University representatives attended the convention on Globalisation and the New World Order in Kuching last month. When I encouraged people to go to this Call for staff input at academic forum event—the second Australian Universities’ A FORUM is to be held at submissions from and discussions with the frank discussion, and for exchange of ideas International Alumni Convention—many were Adelaide University to discuss University community to guide the way. and views. The Academic Structures sceptical, despite the great success of the previous Alumni Convention in Adelaide two years ago. how the University can achieve Members of the Working Party, most of Working Party will advise the VC by the end an optimal structure for its of the year on overall Faculty structures and They argued that it was a generalist conference whom are senior academic staff, urged staff unlikely to lead to particular insights. teaching and research. and students to attend the coming Forum facilitation of excellence in teaching and research across the University. It is The Academic Structures Working Party on Wednesday 13 September. In his address at the Memorial Service for Sir Mark essential that the University community as Oliphant in Boynthon Hall last month, Barry Jones was recently established to advise the Vice- “While the University’s biological a whole drive the discussion.” Chancellor on courses of action needed, scientists, geographers and environ- warned that the public intellectual in Australia was where required, to enhance academic mentalists are well advanced in their Fellow member Professor Phil Barter an endangered species. I agree. Similarly, the structures. The move is aimed at helping appreciation of these issues, other parts of (Medicine) said: “The establishment of an generalist conference dealing with issues of major Adelaide University meet its objective of the University have hardly considered the Academic Structures Working Party public importance is also an endangered species becoming a world-class university by 2022. implications of change,” said Working Party provides an opportunity to ask whether our (the sad demise of the ANZAS conference is a case existing structure is appropriate for our in point). One of the main strengths of the Working member Professor Margaret Sedgley (Horticulture, Viticulture & Oenology). development or whether our future will be Party is that it has no pre-conceptions about better served by an alternative structure. I’m delighted to report that the large contingent what it might take to achieve the very best “The period of consultation and the open from Adelaide University was impressed by the in academic structures. This will enable forum provide the opportunity for open and Continued Page 4 whole Convention experience in Kuching—the organisation, the hospitality and the opportunities to participate in stimulating debate. The conference theme of globalisation was explored thoroughly in speeches that emphasised the role of Singapore success for Adelaide education smart partnerships and networking in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. The event enabled ADELAIDE University’s strong educational ties with people from many countries to express forthright Singapore have been further strengthened by the opinions, in a public-spirited way, about the future signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with of universities in the new world order. Again and Singapore Management University (SMU). again, speakers underlined the importance of The MOU provides for a unique collaborative degree structure government and communities continuing to support between the two institutions. Students at either institution may education. Many pointed to the Colombo Plan as complete two years at one institution and the last two at the other, an example of the enormous social and economic gaining two business degrees in four years (one from SMU, the other benefits that result from government backing for from Adelaide University). universities. A number of senior staff from both universities attended the signing, It was wonderful, also, to catch up with people who including Professor Mary O’Kane, Vice-Chancellor of Adelaide, had been educated at Adelaide University and who Professor Tan Teck Meng, Deputy President of SMU, and Professor have gone on to make their mark in a wide variety Lee Parker from Adelaide’s School of Commerce, who first initiated of fields. Among them were the former president of discussions with SMU regarding a link with Adelaide. Singapore, the Honourable Ong Teng Cheong, and The City of Adelaide’s Lord Mayor, Mr Alfred Huang, was also among our host, the Chief Minister of Sarawak. Hearing the guests attending the signing ceremony at the Westin Stamford Professor Tan Teck Meng, Deputy President of SMU, with Professor these and other alumni speak with such affection Hotel. Mary O’Kane. Photo: Mike Geddes. about their alma mater was quite inspiring. It was another reminder of the immense reservoir of Adelaide is the first Australian university to sign a Memorandum of Office, said the weekend in Singapore was an invaluable marketing goodwill that exists for our University and of the Understanding with SMU. opportunity. importance of fostering closer links with graduates. The events also coincided with last month’s highly successful “Adelaide University has never had that amount of exposure in education fair in Singapore, organised by Education Adelaide and Singapore before. Education Adelaide has done an excellent job of Well done to all concerned. The conference attended by both Adelaide and Flinders universities. putting Adelaide on the map,” Ms Geddes said. advertised as “the Great Aussie Do in the Land of the Hornbills” wasn’t half bad. Around 2000 people visited the fair, gaining more information about Meanwhile, the former President of Singapore, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, the study opportunities and lifestyle available in Adelaide. was the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award from Adelaide Ms Elizabeth Geddes, Director of Adelaide’s Prospective Students University. For more details, turn to page 7. MARY O’KANE PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 ADELAIDEAN Indigenous housing offers architectural insights WHY has Aboriginal housing in community and undertake research. remote areas attracted such little “It’s important for students to get out to remote interest from architects? areas and experience the life of the Is it a case of out of sight, out of mind? Or does communities,” said Ms Grant. “The whole it reflect a reluctance to tackle a so-called thrust of the course is that we need to design for “problem area”? the way people live. You can’t separate housing from health and social issues. Adelaide University lecturer Liz Grant is unsure of the answer. But at the School of Architec- “The students will be participating in a ture, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Community Development Employment Program. she is working to ensure that the next genera- They’ll work on landscape projects, arts and tion of architects is more knowledgable on the crafts, construction and maintenance. This will subject. help them to improve some practical skills and, at the same time, learn more about Aboriginal Ms Grant coordinates a pilot program that communities. The idea is that this will feed introduces second and third-year architecture back into the course.” students to studies in remote Aboriginal housing across Aboriginal Australia. It is the first Student Paul Herzich said the pilot program program of its kind at an Australian university. provided a good introduction to Aboriginal cultures. Students use ethno-architecture in Aboriginal Australia to discover the diversity in Aboriginal “It’s important for us to learn Aboriginal people’s cultures. Guest lecturers speak on topics such ways of living happily and comfortably, just as as the concept of Aboriginality, the impact of we learn the ways of non-Indigenous people. government policy on Aboriginal people and the Architects need to design to fit people’s origins and characteristics of homelands. lifestyles.” Among the lecturers has been Associate Prof- Ms Grant said the pilot program would be essor Paul Memmott from Queensland Univer- evaluated by academics and participating sity’s Aboriginal Environments Research Centre. architects with a view to developing a model for During the forthcoming semester break, the 10 incorporating Indigenous education into Students Josephine Neldner and Paul Herzich with a wiltja constructed with the help of Wilto participating students will go to Umoona architecture. Yerlo. A wiltja is a form of ethno-architecture still in use in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Lands. (Cooper Pedy) to live and work in an Aboriginal —John Drislane Photo: John Drislane. Oliphant awards a fitting memorial English program to benefit A MEMORIAL service for Sir Mark Oliphant took place in international students Bonython Hall on 18 August. A NEW program aims to help international students, Almost immediately after- and some local ones, get “up to speed” on English wards, the hall began to fill language and communication. with hundreds of entries in the competition that bears his The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) has been designed specifically name and for which Sir Mark to assist international students whose English skills are just below himself fashioned the trophy. Adelaide University’s requirements to gain entry to the University. The Oliphant Science Awards are an Students who otherwise would miss out on entry to Adelaide can annual event, which encourages complete the Pre-Enrolment English Program, studying for either 10 students to explore, question and weeks or five weeks, depending on their English proficiency. probe the world around us and to The program is also suitable for Australian students who do not have appreciate the links between school sufficient academic English language and communication skills, or science and the greater scientific knowledge about academic conventions. enterprise. The PEP curriculum has been devised and written by staff from the As a major sponsor of the Oliphant Advisory Centre for University Education and was specifically tailored for Science Awards, Adelaide University A model of environmental farm Donald Bramwell inspects a wind- the designated student groups. The program is delivered by Adelaide displayed 700 entries—the combined improvement, from Jemima Raymond powered numbat. Photo: Rob University’s Centre for Professional & Continuing Education. work of 3000 students. The entries of Scotch College. Morrison. “The PEP serves as an added attraction for both international students were then moved to the Investigator and Australian students from non-English speaking backgrounds to study Science Centre until the announce- Australian Science Teachers’ school we are ensuring that all at Adelaide University,” said the Centre’s Director, Ms Liz Pryzibilla. ment and presentation of prizes at the Association (SASTA), which organises students in South Australia have the Australian Mineral Foundation on 8 the awards each year. opportunity to explore, question and “It provides them with an academic English learning pathway, continuity September. probe the world around us. within the University and enhanced opportunities to succeed in tertiary “The Oliphant Awards are the study.” The entries are a diverse collection of premier science competition in the “In addition, the awards enable resources, with categories for models, State, involving students across teachers and parents to develop their Prospective international students may apply for the Pre-Enrolment inventions, computers, games, essays, all age groups,” said Mr Donald own skills and expand their own English Program on receipt of a conditional letter of offer from the experiments, photographs, posters, Bramwell, the Executive Officer of experiences in collaboration with their University. Australian students may apply direct to the Centre. videos and webpages. SASTA. students.” Additional information about the PEP, including course dates, fees and accommodation details, can be obtained from (08) 8303 4777. Sir Mark was the patron of the South “By promoting science at all levels of —Rob Morrison Advertisement Call for staff input – forum From Page 3 “The work of this group will of necessity be finite and bounded, its outcomes being more of “The Working Party welcomes ideas and a stepping stone to optimising our core suggestions from a wide range of people both business of education and research training. inside and outside the University. This will What will matter to the quality of the outcome ensure that whatever emerges draws on and is is the nature and quality of the input, and that reflective of as wide an experience as possible. Ultimately, it is essential that whatever is will require as many people as possible to decided is seen to be in the best interests of the contribute their thoughts on the terms of whole University community and is embraced by reference of this group.” all.” Submissions to the Working Party are now Dr Pat Buckley (Physiology), another member open, with all submissions to be received no of the Working Party, said although the group’s later than Friday 29 September. title specified structure, there were many other For the Working Party’s terms of reference and issues to discuss. other information, go to the Deputy Vice- “We need to consider questions such as what Chancellor (Education) webpage: interest in emerging disciplinary combinations be best facilitated. Then we can consider the The Forum will be held in Napier Lecture structural issues that intersect with these Theatre 102 from 1.00-2.00pm Wednesday questions, and advance some recommenda- 13 September. tions for useful structural change,” she said. ADELAIDEAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 PAGE 5 Space future is in safe hands AT the start of October, Kimberley difference to space policy in this country.” of funding,” said Ms Clayfield. Clayfield will be travelling into The conference is being presented by the “Many young people with the skills and space. Metaphorically, at least. Australian Students’ Space Association enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to Ms Clayfield, a postgraduate student at (ASSA), which was founded in Queensland in the Australian industry have moved over- Adelaide University’s Department of 1998. Its first achievements were a seas to work in more established space Mechanical Engineering, is the Program successful youth space forum and the launch programs. of the national magazine Aurora Australia. Director of SpaceFutures 2000, a conference “There is no better time for young Australians which will run from October 4-7 in Canberra, As the association expanded nationally, to come together to show their support for an bringing together youth from all over Australia Melbourne became the site for a second forum Australian space industry.” to discuss the promotion of space for the in 1999, involving a live video conference with future of Australia. Andy Thomas. That year, five ASSA delegates The three days of the conference include addresses, technical sessions, round table “Australia can have a future in the global space also represented Australia at the United Nations Space Generations Forum. discussions and public forums. Sponsorship is industry,” said Ms Clayfield, “and the key being sought, especially from govern- things that the space industry needs for The link with the United Nations continues. ment departments, corporations and success are education and collaboration. SpaceFutures 2000 will be held in conjunction educational institutions with an interest in “SpaceFutures 2000 is about bringing together with UN World Space Week, ensuring the development of an Australian space young people who are passionate about the international interest in the forum’s outcomes, industry. development of a strong Australian space one of which will be the launch of ASSA National, a body responsible for coordinating For more information on SpaceFutures 2000, industry, and giving them a chance to meet, to contact Kimberley Clayfield: (08) 8303 3157, exchange ideas, to have their enthusiasm further activities in all States. . noted by industry and government “In the past, the Australian space industry has representatives, and make a positive suffered from fragmentation and a serious lack —Rob Morrison Kimberley Clayfield. Photo: Rob Morrison. Scan Optics celebrates an export milestone A TINY French island in the Indian commemorate the occasion, as well as taking a “Certainly we are focusing our export efforts on Ocean is responsible for the latest tour of the Scan Optics premises. countries with bigger populations and with large milestone in the history of a Scan Optics was established in 1986, and has numbers of cataract blind, such as China and company based at Adelaide the primary aim of producing high-quality, low- India, but we also take pride in the fact that we University’s Thebarton Campus. cost portable microscopes for cataract surgery. can help the smaller countries of the world, such as Reunion.” Reunion, located 700km east of Madagascar Due to their quality, robustness and ease of use, and with a population of some 700,000, became these microscopes have become the standard The Reunion microscope purchase was the 100th country to which surgical micro- for many of the world’s major aid organisations, arranged by Mr Claude Doussineau, president of scope manufacturer Scan Optics exports its predominantly in developing countries. the Rotary Club of Etang-Salé in the south of the Reunion, to donate to the Association products. “We are very pleased to reach the milestone of State Treasurer and Minister for Industry The State Treasurer and Minister for Industry exporting to 100 countries,” Dr Watkins said. Sanitaire Réununionnaise which organises and Trade Mr Rob Lucas (right) presents a and Trade, Mr Rob Lucas, visited Scan Optics “There are some 200 countries in the world so to humanitarian missions to the Indian Ocean plaque commemorating Scan Optics’ recently to present Scan Optics founder and CEO be reaching approximately half of them is a very about three times a year. achievement of exporting to 100 countries Dr Rod Watkins with a certificate to significant achievement for us. —Ben Osborne to founder and CEO Dr Rod Watkins. Olympic torch – it’s personal Advertisement THE Olympic Torch Relay is now on the home stretch to Sydney for the 2000 Olympic Games. While engineering researchers at Adelaide University have paid close attention to the relay, another group—students devoted to science communication—has also been watching the relay with enthusiasm. Marijke de Weerd is studying for a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication at the ANU and is a scholar with the Shell Questacon Science Circus. Her study requires her to undertake a range of activities which explain science to a wider audience, while the Science Circus has given her the chance to travel with the torch relay. Members of the Shell Questacon Science Attached to Adelaide University’s Media, Circus who have been travelling Australia to Marketing & Publications Unit for a week, Ms de educate the public about the torch. Weerd described her recent torch experience: As the torchbearer runs into the cele- in the torch relay, spend 12 weeks of the year bration site, the gathered crowd cheers, touring regional Australia presenting science claps and screams. The interest in the torch has shows to schools and community groups. been tremendous, with thousands of The highlight of each celebration site is seeing people flocking to the Shell Questacon stage to the community cauldron lit. The cauldrons were look at, touch and even take a photo of the torch. also designed here in Adelaide and as the flame The Science Circus aims to give people a closer burns brightly on the stage for 50 minutes the look at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch, crowd again gathers, hoping to get a chance to informing the public about the science and take their photo with a torch. For many people technology behind the torch. the torch relay is the closest they will get to the Olympics and they want to remember their The system used in the torch was designed here experience of holding the torch. at Adelaide University and is a first in many ways. It can withstand winds up to 65km per Of course, there are always those who want to hour, torrential rain and is environmentally light their barbecues with the torch, but they are friendly. It is the first torch to use a liquid fuel soon told that the flame is sacred and can only be and it is also the first torch to be curved in shape. used to light the official torches and cauldrons. Following the torch around is hard work. The Most people are not just interested in the torch scholars set up the stage, give presenta- relay but also want to know who will run into tions, speak to the public, pack up the stage Homebush stadium with the torch and how the and drive to the next celebration site twice a cauldron will be lit. With the last two Olympics day. There is also the problem of having to leave setting a high standard, Sydney has a lot to live the lunchtime site before the torch does— up to. Considering this year’s torch relay is the nobody wants us to pack up, but the torch longest in history, the lighting of the main convoy doesn’t stop and pull over for anyone, stadium cauldron will be something Australia even performers running late. Touring is all part will never forget. of life for the scholars who, when not taking part —Marijke de Weerd PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 ADELAIDEAN Human reproductive technology in the next 20 years GENETICS is a relatively young All of these issues are to be explored in the Reproductive Medicine Unit (Repromed). “This discipline, but it has become an enfant Inaugural Lloyd Cox lecture on Saturday 16 meeting will point to where reproductive technology terrible. While controversy rages about September, entitled Reproductive Technology in the is headed for the next 20 years, and Professor the wisdom or otherwise of genetic next 20 years—embryonic stem cells, cloning and Trounson is the most visionary leader anywhere in engineering and its use in commercial genetic diagnosis. the world in this controversial area,” said Professor crops, reproductive medicine has Speakers will cover a range of topics, such as ethics Norman. dilemmas of its own. and the law, reproductive immunology and its As part of the seminar, Professor Norman will potential to reduce pregnancy loss, and ways in In-vitro fertilisation raised a mass of ethical issues, himself lead a discussion on how the sometimes which genetic assessment will change pre- highly technological processes of reproductive as did the possibility and then the achievement of implantation outcomes. cloning. The ability to detect genetic abnormalities medicine can be made more natural. in young embryos has raised even more ethical The keynote speaker will be Professor Alan The seminar is named in honour of Professor Lloyd questions, and Australia is now about to embark on Trounson from Monash University. Professor Cox, Adelaide University’s first Professor of highly significant research involving embryonic stem Trounson, a pioneer in human reproductive Obstetrics & Gynaecology, who initiated the cells. research, was the first in the world to produce a Reproductive Medicine Unit at The Queen Elizabeth baby from frozen human embryos, the first to The research is expected to lead to new treatments Hospital. introduce donor eggs into human IVF, and has Professor Alan Trounson. for Parkinson’s disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, recently become the first person in Australia to The seminar has been designed for medical cancer and a host of other diseases associated with undertake embryonic stem cell research. specialists, general practitioners, scientists, nurses, cell dysfunction or damage. students and the general public. It will be held in the Registration is free, but bookings are “Professor Trounson is probably the most essential. Contact Helen Holmes: But stem cell technology has ethical problems, too, outstanding world expert on the growth and Main Lecture Theatre, Women’s & Children’s Hos- pital (North Adelaide) from 9.00am until 1.00pm. (08) 8222 7654, . embryos. Rob Norman, Head of Adelaide University’s —Rob Morrison Biotechnology research to grow from embryonic start From Page 1 stem cells could, instead, be harvested from the stem cell populations by manipulating the cell developmental potential of the cells is lost. patient that they are used to treat. culture conditions. The alternative route would Once the developing embryo has formed a “The early-stage embryos used for the isolation involve using “nuclear transfer technology”, hollow ball of cells, a cluster of them inside are of human stem cells are no more than six days Dr Tolstoshev sees the possibility that stem cell which was used to produce Dolly, the world’s first termed pluripotent. These pluripotent cells can old and are invisible to the naked eye,” said Dr technology may develop to this point, at which cloned sheep. This could be done by fusing an not form a placenta and its supporting tissues, Tolstoshev, Manager of the Cell Reprogramming embryonic cells will not be required. “There is adult cell with either an egg cell, or with an ES so they can not develop into a complete Division at BresaGen. “Furthermore, these strong evidence for stem cell populations in cell, that has had its genetic material removed, organism, but they can form virtually all the embryos are composed of around 100-200 adult tissues such as skin, blood and brain,” he and then using the resulting stem cells to derive tissues of the human body. unspecialised cells and contain no specialised said. “These may have the potential to form specialised cell types for therapeutic applications. cell types such as those that make up the many of the specialised cells in the body, but Several private companies own patents central nervous system, including the brain,” he they are very difficult to isolate and grow using Although nuclear transfer technology has been protecting different aspects of stem cell therapy. said. current technologies.” used to clone several species including sheep, Geron, a biotechnology company based in pigs, goats, cows, and mice, there is no California, owns substantial intellectual property The isolation of stem cells from human embryos However, there are strong indications that evidence to suggest that the technology can be relating to the identification and use of human is legally difficult in Australia, but researchers researchers may be able to reprogram normal extended to humans. Furthermore, there is a pluripotent cells, and methods for the isolation here are permitted to import cells that have adult cells to form cells of an earlier develop- world-wide ban on human reproductive cloning, and regeneration of human embryonic stem been legally isolated in another country. A mental stage, possibly even to the ES cell stage. and the majority of scientists, government cells. research group led by Professor Alan Trounson “If we can develop such technology we can at the Monash Institute of Reproduction and authorities and bioethicists agree that human It is likely that other complementary avoid the moral and ethical issues, but it is Development recently obtained human ES cells cloning would offer no benefit to society. technologies will also be required to develop critical at this stage that we have access to in this way. Once isolated, stem cells can be A cell that is recently fertilised is termed stem cell-based therapies. BresaGen has human embryonic stem cells so that we can handled in the laboratory under guidelines totipotent, meaning that it has the unlimited exclusive rights to a patent application which study the complex biology involved and assess similar to those governing other human cell capacity to develop into all postembryonic claims an intermediate cell type that shares their potential for cell therapy applications.” types. tissues. As the cell develops and divides most of the characteristics of embryonic stem Because stem cells at present must be BresaGen is attempting to derive stem cells repeatedly, this potential is briefly retained. cells, but can be more easily coaxed to form harvested from embryonic tissue, there is the from normal adult cells, which would overcome Identical twins develop at the stage when the specific cell types. The therapeutic uses of this possibility of an immune reaction when they are the ethical issues associated with the isolation initial egg has divided into two cells, each of cell type and its derivatives are also claimed in implanted into a recipient—an outcome assoc- of embryonic stem cells and provide an which forms a person. the application. The patent application was filed iated with many organ and tissue transplants. immune-compatible source of cells for therapy. Normally, however, the divisions occur by Adelaide University and was acquired by There is also difficulty in obtaining sufficient The research is following two separate paths. repeatedly within the single embryo, and as BresaGen in 1999. donor cells. Both problems could be overcome if In the first, adult cells could be coaxed to form they increase in number, some of the —Rob Morrison INTERVIEW BENEFITS OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

THE ABC‘s Science Show marked its 25th The second reason is wealth. Again, using that throughout the land, so that people can birthday on Saturday 26 August. example, if it comes off, the amount of money appreciate these qualities. Under the guidance of presenter Robyn made and the amount of wealth, genuine wealth, Academics have ever-increasing workloads. Williams, the Science Show has been a major created for the community will be immense. Where are the benefits to individual outlet for news about Australian science. It has Thirdly, science tells you who you are. In the old researchers in popularising their work in the helped to shape policies that affect research in days, people used to say that women were media? Does it, for example, help them to Australia and explored the important scientific inferior, blacks were inferior—now we know that get grants? advances and controversies of this century. this is not true. Science is a fantastic bullshit I’m not sure whether it does you any good In the face of ever-decreasing funding, univer- filter, and some of the work done on this campus professionally. I’m not sure whether it can get sities are “spruiking” their research achieve- about Aboriginal history has changed the face of you more grants. I suspect it might because, as ments in the media. Adelaide University’s Australia and how we look at ourselves. When I you know, (only) one in five propositions gets science journalist, Dr Rob Morrison, interviewed arrived in this country people thought the history picked by the ARC. If it’s a toss up, but they Robyn Williams on this growing trend. of human presence was 5000 years. Now they happen to know that you walk on water and know it’s 60,000 and that’s gigantically glow in the dark and were on the Science Show important for a world view from Australians. Universities, CRCs and other organisations last week—who knows? are increasingly hiring science The fourth reason to promote science I think that in an odd way that people don’t awareness is that it’s tremendous fun. There’s recognise, it gives you confidence. I really do communicators and journalists to publicise Robyn Williams. their science research. What really are the great excitement. It’s really one of the reasons believe that an awful lot of us in these fields benefits in doing that? that documentary programs are so popular. have had our knees shot away in the past few The fifth reason is a sort of quarantine effect. years, and many people have come to the end I’ll give you five reasons why the promotion of I’m not sure whether it can get science is important for them. The first reason Unless you have informed people on campus of their careers wondering, “What was that all who say, “yes we know what that stem cell for? Did it amount to very much? Yes I you more grants. I suspect it is that there is so much change in the world might. that, for democracies to work, it is essential that work is; we know what that bug is; we know produced a few tweaks in the selection of the people know what is going on. I’ve just done an that cane toads should not be imported”, then number of bristles on a particular group of flies, “ interview about stem cells. It’s a tremendous you get swamped with the kind of science you but will anyone ever remember?” what it means to their community. I found that ethical issue and also a tremendous issue in don’t need, so there has to be a sort of quality But if you talk about your work, and if you feel some of the most confident and enduring terms of investment, and for that immensely control for Australia. some sort of resonance—I’ve had this from so scientists are ”those who have been out there promising piece of medical research to have its Those are five major reasons why it’s vitally many scientists whom I’ve talked to—then they doing that. effect it must be comfortably accepted by an important, and I think you can apply each one to really do get very good feedback in the best Robyn Williams’s interview with Professor Peter informed populace—so the first reason is a campus like this. Therefore you need to have possible sense, and I think it tells them Rathjen on stem cells will be broadcast in a democracy. the sort of science that you do made known something about why they did their work and future Science Show. ADELAIDEAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 PAGE 7 CAREER PATHS RATBAG MAKES ITS MARK ON GAMING INDUSTRY

AS students at Adelaide University, were just two of us and some sporadic What are the most attractive features Richard Harrison and Greg Siegele could work by contractors so the pressure to of your job? only dream that one of their favourite keep money coming in the door wasn’t The variety of work is exciting, as is the pastimes would one day become a there. Which is just as well because no opportunity to work with cutting-edge major business. money was coming in the door. technology and have to extract the most Today that dream is a reality—their Our initial setback was creating a pretty from it. I value the room for artistic computer game company, Ratbag, left-field game concept without a strong expression and enjoy working with employs 35 people, has earned an vision of what the game experience and friendly, easy-going people that have a international reputation and secured a objectives would be. It was also passion for what they do. $5.5 million deal with one of the world’s running only on Silicon Graphics How much of what you learnt at biggest video game companies, Sony. hardware since that was all I had university has been directly or experience programming on. When Known mainly for its car racing games indirectly applicable to your career? Powerslide, Dirt Track Racing and publishers came back and said “Very University extended the base provided Leadfoot, Ratbag is now working on pretty but let’s see it running on the PC by my schooling. It was also my first sprint car games for PC and Playstation and let’s see some gameplay before we taste of the grand social experiment that 2, as well as other new projects. give you any money,” we had to go back to the drawing boards. In doing so we fear had denied me at school. If you Greg Siegele, who has degrees in Law decided to go with our second game happen to be at university right now, and Economics from Adelaide University, idea which was for a futuristic, highly make the most of it. Devour the is the CEO of the company, while evolved variant of Stunt Car Racer knowledge, get the degree but also be Richard Harrison, a Science graduate, is written for the Amiga by Geoff aware of the fact that you may never be Ratbag’s Chairman and Technical Crammond. Thus Powerslide was born. thrust into close proximity with so many Director. Having our publisher who was to fund potentially like-minded individuals again The Adelaidean spoke with Richard our next two games after Powerslide run in your life. about their success. into financial difficulty and have to Everyone learns in different ways and cancel was also very hard. We started has their imagination sparked by Why set up your own computer work on Dirt Track Racing and the different triggers. I like to believe I’m a games company? What attracted you strength of this product and the ones we visual thinker. I’m sure many of the to this career? had in the pipeline saw us get publishing seeds for what I have learnt since were deals with Wizardworks and, of course, Greg and I have known each other and provided at university but it all seems to more recently with Sony. been game fanatics since primary come so much easier now when I school. We started with Pong and I’m glad we made it to where we are but realise I need to understand something moved on to an Atari 2600 bought for me I’m not sure I’d like to go for the entire before I can simulate it or before I can From left: Greg Siegele and Richard Harrison, co-founders of Ratbag. in Grade 7. Then came the Intellivision, ride again. make pretty pictures on the screen. Photo by Dean Martin, courtesy of The Advertiser. Commodore 64, Amiga and PC. Now we What are the drawbacks and/or What words of encouragement could are fortunate enough to have all the benefits of basing a computer game you give to young Australians who current game systems to play with. company in Adelaide, especially want a career in the computer games We saw that there were some games when the market is driven overseas? industry? that we wanted to play and that we We have a very good talent pool to draw There are numerous options for em- would be able to make better than from here. The exchange rate is ployment, with companies continually anyone else and went for it. The ability generous. Costs for office space and expanding because of their success and to combine computer graphics with living costs are low. The air is clean, the increasing overseas awareness of the artificial intelligence and physical water drinkable and the people friendly. potential for investing in Australian simulation and call it work was a big developers. The industry provides On the negative side it takes some hard hook for me personally. employment to programmers, modell- work and more than a little shouting to How difficult/easy was it to set up get noticed when you start out. ers, texture artists, graphic designers, your own company? What were your Publishers are nervous about making a managers and business gurus alike. setbacks (if any) and how did you sizeable investment in a company based As games merge with internet-delivered overcome them? in a State which they can’t locate on a media the skills you learn are applicable It wasn’t too hard to set it up though I map. Increasingly though this is across a range of short-staffed indus- look back now and realise that we knew changing as awareness of the potential tries. Oh yeah, it’s fun too: you get to next to nothing. In the early days there of Australian developers is recognised. make things bounce, sink, think and sing. A screenshot from Ratbag’s game, Dirt Track Racing – Sprint. Former President receives South Australian Universities Alumni Award Alumni Convention ONE OF Adelaide University’s A COMBINED South Australian Univer- most prominent alumni, Mr Ong sities Alumni Gathering was held at the Teng Cheong, has been presented Crowne Plaza Riverside to commence with a notable Distinguished festivities associated with the opening Alumni Award. of the Second Australian Universities Mr Ong, the former and first elected International Alumni Convention. President of the Republic of Singapore, The reception was attended by His Excellency Sir received the award from the Chair of the Eric Neal, Governor of South Australia and the Chief Adelaide University Alumni Association, Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji the Hon Greg Crafter and the Vice- Abdul Taib Mahmud as well as graduates and Chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane as part friends of Adelaide University, the University of of the lead up to the Second Australian South Australia and Flinders University. From left: Sir Eric Neal, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, Universities International Alumni Con- Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud a distinguished occasion which provided Guests were invited to mingle in a warm and vention 2000, held in Kuching, Sarawak. and Michael Abbott QC. the opportunity for the Vice-Chancellor, on welcoming atmosphere which created a fitting The ceremony was held in the Crowne Plaza behalf of the Adelaide University beginning to the Convention. The Chair of the and to meet with new friends”. The presence of the Riverside and was attended by a select community, to recognise Mr Ong’s Alumni Association, the Hon Greg Crafter Chief Minister and the Governor of South Australia group of representatives from Adelaide sustained and illustrious service to the expressed that “the informal gathering of so many created an appropriate sense of occasion reflecting University, the Alumni Association and alumni of the University and, auspiciously, South Australian alumni provided a valuable the importance of the ties between South members of the Malaysian Chapter. It was to the people of Singapore. opportunity for alumni to catch up with old friends Australian Universities and our international alumni. Alumni Association sponsored delegates CORNELL CHAPTER ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY Alumni Association and Education Adelaide sponsored three members of Adelaide This year’s Annual Dinner of the Cornell Chapter will be held at St Mark’s College on the University’s alumni to attend the Second Australian evening of Thursday, 3 November 2000. Guest speaker will be Mr Greg Mackie. Watch Universities International Alumni Convention held in this space for further details in September. Two round table discussion evenings are Kuching, Sarawak on 24-27 August. The sponsored also being planned for the first half of 2001. Each will focus on the present state, role delegates (pictured left) were Aaron Witthoeft, Honours and importance of the Humanities and Social Sciences in 1) the University and 2) Student in the Politics Department, Farley Wright, PhD secondary school education in South Australia. More details about both these Student in the English Department and Kate Wright, discussion evenings will appear in the Adelaidean near the end of the year. Bachelor of Arts graduate. PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 ADELAIDEAN Advertisement ASO’s tribute to music pioneer THE Adelaide Symphony He moved to Australia in 1974, where Orchestra will honour he began a long and productive Adelaide-based electronic association with Adelaide University. music pioneer Tristram He came as a Visiting Composer and Cary’s 75th birthday with a stayed on as a Senior Lecturer, and special tribute concert to be was then promoted to Reader and also held later this month. Dean of Music before leaving full-time teaching in 1986 to devote more time Conducted by Graham Abbott, the to teaching. ASO will perform a program devoted entirely to the works of Cary, ranging He became an Australian citizen in from a suite from his score to the 1958 1990, and was awarded the OAM in film Tread Softly Stranger to the world 1991 for his services to music. A premiere of his autobiographical piece double CD, Soundings, which Scenes from a Life. celebrated 40 years of his music, was released in 1995. Tristram Cary was born in Oxford in —Ben Osborne 1925, and began his pioneering work in electronic music from the late Tristram Cary: A 75th Birthday 1940s. He was also a composer of Tribute will be held at the Norwood both instrumental and electronic Concert Hall on Saturday, 27 music for films, radio, television and September from 8pm. Tickets are theatre, and in 1967 he founded the available from BASS (phone 131 first London teaching studio for 246), and are $27 adult/$22 adult electronic music at the Royal College concession/$16 tertiary concession. of Music. Tristram Cary. Photo: Ben Osborne. Kuching a tough act to follow Our ‘Olympic team’ heads to Sydney From Page 3 Sarawak (Adelaide), Adrian Lim Ken Yean (Flinders), and Singaporean Oh THE Olympic torch team led the way— Many Australian universities also took now it’s our athletes’ turn. advantage of the occasion to hold re- Bong Leng (UniSA). unions for their own alumni. The three The next convention will be held in As well as helping to develop the flame technology for South Australian universities joined 2002 under the theme, “Networking in the Sydney 2000 Games, Adelaide University has other forces under the banner of Education the Knowledge Economy”. It will be close links with the world’s greatest sporting carnival. Adelaide for two functions, including a hosted by the Government of Victoria Three members of the University Boat Club—Kate luncheon hosted by Sir Eric Neal at and Victoria’s universities. Slatter, Alison Davies and Carmen Klomp—are which three alumni (one from each If the response of delegates in Kuching members of the Australian rowing squad at the Games. university) were presented with Out- to the completeness of the program Kate, a gold medallist at Atlanta, will compete in the standing Alumni Awards for their con- and the hospitality shown to them is Women’s Pairs, Alison will row in the Women’s Eight, tribution to bilateral relations between anything to go by, Melbourne will have and Carmen is a reserve for the Women’s Quad. their country and South Australia. a tough act to follow. Judo is the other sport with an Adelaide University They were the Chief Minister of —John Edge connection. Anthony Lawrence Clarke, a member of the University Judo Club, will be attempting to retain Advertisement the gold medal he won in the under 90kg title at the Paralympics in Atlanta four years ago. Another club member, Chung Jae Lee, was selected for the Australian team but cannot compete. His Australian citizenship papers did not come through on time and he has been forced to miss out. In the lead-up to the Games, the Judo Club hosted more than 20 Olympic judo players and officials from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Mali. The club worked closely with Judo SA and the Office for Recreation and Sport in their Prepared to Win program to ensure that the African teams received the sparring practice they needed. —John Drislane Kenyan officials visit ADELAIDE University forged another link with the upcoming Sydney Olympics when it played host to a group of Kenyan Olympic officials recently. The officials, who were in Adelaide with the Kenyan team as part of its preparations for the Games, visited the University at its recent Open Day, and were sufficiently impressed to request another visit. Community relations officer Mr Ben Yengi (pictured far right), took the group on a quick tour of the North Terrace campus, where they were addressed by International Promotions & Marketing head Mr Jay Jayatilaka on what Adelaide University Pictured with Mr Yengi are Kenyan officials could offer Kenyan students. (from left) Alfred Khangati, Jackson Tuwei, —Ben Osborne Alfred Kenyanito and David Okeyo.

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FORGET the one-sided grand final at the MCG—the Smart Card Refunds real battle during this year’s AFL season was waged at Adelaide University. NOTICE TO ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS The Adelaide University Footy Tipping Competition The three-year trial of Telstra smart cards at Adelaide University is attracted more than 90 participants from staff at the coming to a close. Telstra has announced many changes in its smart card operations and as a consequence, in 2001 the University North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy campuses, as will enter a period of review. well as family and friends, all eager to prove their football knowledge. From 9 October 2000 the electronic purse function on the University Card will cease to operate and Telstra will remove all re- The best—and worst—tippers were recognised at a load terminals from the campus. The electronic purse is the only recent barbecue held on the Goodman Crescent lawns. function affected. Extrastaff employee Craig Ridley (centre) was the All other functions on the card will continue to be valid, such as: winner, with 123 correct tips, with Property Services’ • library borrowing Greg Badger (left) second with 120. • building access Security’s Bevan Humphrys (right), and ITS’s Tony • identification Licul (not pictured) tied for third with 119, while Joan • transport and other student concession Zilm (not pictured) of Cleaning won the wooden Telstra will make cash refunds available to those University card- spoon with 51 tips. holders who have value remaining on their electronic purse. The Telstra Refund Station will be located on the Hughes Plaza, adjacent to the Security Office and the Card Centre. Cash refunds • a thorough understanding of fundraising will be available upon presentation of the value laden card from Fundraiser techniques, principles, procedures and 10am-4pm in the week of 9-13 October 2000. practices The Don Dunstan Foundation aims to achieve Questions can be directed to the Card Centre Manager by phone • an undestanding, and most importantly, Don Dunstan’s vision of a more caring, tolerant on 8303 3442, or by email at . ideological empathy and commitment towards and just society through fostering research and the aims and objects of the Foundation education on a broad range of issues concerning • highly effective interpersonal skills with an social development. Located at Adelaide ability to communicate and interact Academic Women’s Forum University, the Foundation is national in focus successfully with individuals from varying and relies upon pulbic donations and support for backgrounds Invites all academic women to a seminar on: Promotion at the its work. The foundation is intended to continue • a high level of initiative and an innovative and University of Adelaide to be held on Tuesday 12 September, 12.30 and extend Don’s work—not looking to recreate pro-active team approach. - 2.00pm in the Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library. the past, but by giving vision and direction to An honorarium commensurate with the part- Speakers include: Sue Turner (Human Resources), Professor Chilla those committed to building a better Australia in the 21st century. time nature of this contract position is offered. Bulbeck, Professor Margaret Sedgley, Associate Professor Nalini The role is available immediately and is for a Joshi and Kathy Harrington (NTEU). Help make the vision a reality. period of one year in the first instance. If you Topics to be addressed include: We seek a dynamic individual to assist the would like to discuss this role further, please • promotions procedure Foundation in working towards achieving our contact Michelle White, Executive Officer, The • what a Promotions Committee looks for in an application fundraising goals. It is expected that the Don Dunstan Foundation on (08) 8303 3364. • seeking advice and selecting referees Fundraiser will have the ability to make an • making use of the Appeals process. innovative contribution to the determination of Lunch will be provided at 12noon. RVSP: Andi Sebastian if you will be attending the lunch. We seek an individual who has:

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER David Wilkinson (Centre for Rural & Remote Health, Whyalla, UniSA). 10.00am Politics Postgraduate/ COMING EVENTS Seminar Room, 6th Floor, Medical School, North Wing. Staff Seminar: Brazilian (Post)Colon- ialism: Race & Nation in the History of 11th September — 22nd September Brazil by Benito Cao; Reproduction and SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Reproductive Technologies: Giving Bodies WCH. Light refreshments will be SA/Royal Society Lecture: Lessons Weight by Bronwyn Donaghey. Room provided by Interpath Services. from the last 65,000,000 years by Dr 420, Napier Building. Robert Hill (Environmental Biology). 9.00am Obstetrics & Gynae- cology Seminar/Lloyd Cox Lecture: 1.10pm Student Workshop: Learn Mawson Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Mawson Laboratories. Supper served. Reproductive Medicine: The Next 20 Deep Relaxation by Mark O’Donoghue. Years by Professor Alan Trounson Counselling Centre, Ground Floor, (Institute of Reproduction & Develop- 1.00pm Postgraduate Confer- Horace Lamb Building. FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER ment, Monash University). Main Lecture ence on Environmental Research: 2.00pm English Staff/Postgrad- Theatre, 1st Floor, Queen Victoria Eight postgraduates from six departments uate Seminar: Hindmarsh Island Building, WCH. RSVP Essential: H speaking on their research. Benham 11.30am Social Inquiry - Gender (Kumarangk): Challenging Australian Holmes, tel 8222 7654 or email Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Benham Studies Seminar: Muriel’s Wedding: A Mythologies by Steve Hemming . Building. No registration fee. (See boxed reading of ‘white wedding’ narratives by (Australian Studies, Flinders University). Christyana Bambacas. Seminar Room, Room 618, Napier Building. notice on page 3 of bulletin board for more information). 3rd Floor, 10 Pulteney Street. TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 3.30pm Advisory Centre for 1.10pm Genetics PhD update: 12.45pm Dentistry Seminar: The University Seminar: Accessing Lillian Allen (third year). Seminar Room, professional development of dental Research Funds by Simon Brennan & Rod hygienists by Margie Steffens. Lecture 5.00pm North Terrace Jewell (Research Branch). Seminar Room Ground Floor, Fisher Building (southern Neuroscience Discussion Group: entrance). Theatre 1, 6th Floor, Adelaide Dental 2, Level 2, Schulz Building. Hospital. Clocks, mice and melatonin: Molecular 6.00pm Centre for Intercultural aspects of biological timing by Associate 1.10pm Elder Conservatorium Professor David Kennaway (Obstetrics & Studies & Multicultural Education THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Lunch Hour Concert: Tessa Miller - Seminar: Multiculturalism and the Opal Gynaecology). Seminar Room, 6th Floor, soprano, Glenys March - harpsichord, Medical School, North Wing. Industry by Mrs Sophia Provatidis 12noon Hanson Centre for Zoë Barry - baroque cello. Early Italian (Managing Director, Majestic Cancer Research Seminar: and English Baroque. Admission $3 Opals/Member of the Council for Regulation of Interleukin-3 gene (including GST) at the door. Elder Hall. FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Multicultural Australia). Council Room, transcription by Mr Abbas Hawwari 1.10pm Asian Studies Seminar: Level 7, Wills Building. (Human Immunology, IMVS). Robson Title to be advised, by Dr Gerry Groot. 12.45pm Dentistry Seminar: Theatre, RAH. Room 518, Level 5, Ligertwood Building. Management of chronic orofacial pain by TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 12.05pm Psychology Seminar: 1.15pm Inaugural Lecture: Japan: Tom Wilkinson. Lecture Theatre 1, 6th Issues relevant to the development of the paradoxical power by Professor Floor, Adelaide Dental Hospital. 12noon Child Health Research mental health services in South Australia Purnendra Jain (Centre for Asian 1.10pm Elder Conservatorium Institute Seminar: Regulating mRNA by Dr Margaret Tobin (Director, Mental Studies). Lecture Theatre G04, Napier. Lunch Hour Concert: Ashley Hribar - stability with a view to promoting blood Health Services in SA). Room 527, 4.00pm Obstetrics & Gynae- piano. Works by Scriabin and vessel development by Dr Greg Goodall Hughes Building. cology Seminar: Reducing perinatal Rachmaninov. Admission $3 (including (Hanson Centre). CHRI Seminar Room, 7.00pm Field Geology Club of mortality in southern Africa by Professor GST) available at the door. Elder Hall. SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 Bulletin Board, PAGE 2 SITUATIONS GENERAL VACANT NOTICES

For further information about McEwin Health Service. the rates of financial support for University Teaching the following vacancies please This tenurable position is staff undertaking SSP activities refer to Human Resources’ Web available from October 2000. Development Grants from 2001 as follows: page at or the the selection criteria may be assistance will be simplified and contact person named in the obtained from Professor Ruffin, related more closely to the actual advertisement. The aim of the University telephone 8222 6740 or facsimile Teaching Development Grants is cost for the staff member and September Please note that applica- 8222 6042. to promote the enhancement of dependents, to provide tions, in duplicate, addressing Applications close 29 September learning and teaching at Adelaide reimbursement of the economy- Meeting the selection criteria and quoting 2000. University. class, advance-purchase return the relevant reference number airfares up to a maximum figure Please note changes for the should include names and full The aim of the University as set out below for the staff Teaching Development Grants is September meeting; it will be a addresses of three referees. The member and each dependent joint meeting with the Field address for applications is C/- to promote good learning and charged an adult fare, with an TENURABLE LECTURER/ Geology Club of SA. the Department or Officer teaching practices; to encourage appropriate fraction for depen- SENIOR LECTURER named in the advertisement. and foster innovation in higher dent minors based on actual What we have learnt from the (Ref: 8236) Selection criteria and education teaching; and to fares charged. last 65 million years by Prof- Department of Clinical and provide staff development essor Robert S. Hill, 7.00pm, applicable duty statements • for travel to UK, Europe or may be obtained from the Experimental Pharmacology opportunities. Thursday 14 September, Salary: Lecturer Level B $49,249- North America up to $2,800; contact officer named in the The Selection Committee, Mawson Lecture Theatre, $58,484/ • for travel to Asia, Africa or advertisement. consisting of representatives of Dept Geology & Geophysics, Senior Lecturer Level C $60,329- South America up to $2,000; Adelaide University. $69,564* the University Learning and Teaching Committee, considered • for travel in Australia and the The fossil record is now Applications for the The Department of Clinical and the applications to be of good Pacific up to $1,000. regarded as a primary data following vacancies are not Experimental Pharmacology quality and selected a total nine 2. The travel grant may be source in our quest to under- restricted to members of wishes to employ an academic applications for the 2000 round stand the world and how it the University. awarded once for each three pharmacologist or toxicologist, of the Adelaide University years of employment and the came to be the way it is. We preferably with a strong teaching Teaching Development Grants. present complexity under which have the good fortune to live and research record in cell and/ PROFESSOR OF PAEDIATRIC Information in relation to the a staff member elects to use a in or near two of the great or molecular biology, to comple- successful applications can be certain number of “fare days” natural experiments in life on SURGERY ment the Department’s research (Ref: 10368) (Fixed-Term) found at . radiation of unique life forms Faculty of Health Sciences, and molecular toxicology. based on 14.4% of the daily on Australia as it survived tens The successful applicants salary of a Level C at step 6 for Adelaide University, and the *The successful applicant will be of millions of years of isola- Division of Paediatric Surgery at presented proposals which will travel in Australia or the Pacific. appointed at an appropriate level effect practical advances in tion. The fossil record tells us the Women’s and Children’s The revised policy and associated depending on qualifications and learning and teaching by, among much about these two events Hospital, Adelaide, South documentation are available on relevant experience. other things, developing tools for and a consideration of them Australia have established this the HR web page. The payment interactive learning, role-play also provides some lessons of new position with funding from This tenurable position is procedures with regard to taxa- simulations, student partici- global significance. The focus the Women’s and Children’s available immediately. Further tion arrangements are currently pation in large tutorials, for the history of life is shifting Hospital, to support and enhance information including the selec- under review and will be mapping transferable skills and towards the subtle and com- academic activity in paediatric tion criteria may be obtained finalised shortly. plex interactions among surgery and paediatric surgical from Professor F Bochner, the development of student The supporting statement on catastrophic events, extinctions research at the Hospital and the telephone 8303 5571 or email portfolios at the University. The University Teaching Develop- page 6 of the application must and evolutionary radiations. It University. . ment Grants vary in size be completed by the Head of the The position is available from 1 according to the scale and nature Department and Heads are only the products of a January 2001. Further Applications close 4 October of the projects funded. reminded that in accordance catastrophic history, we are the information concerning the 2000. with Para 2.1.6 of the Special beneficiaries of it. Further information in relation duties and academic Studies Program Policy they are to the University Teaching Professor Hill completed his responsibilities of the position asked to comment specifically on Development Grants can be BSc and PhD at the Botany are available from Mr A both the academic justification obtained from Marie Reitano, Department, Adelaide Uni- Sutherland, Chief (Medical), DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTANT for the program and itinerary, Office of the Deputy Vice- versity. He worked briefly at Division of Paediatric Surgery, (Ref: 4689) (Continuing) and the implications in terms of Chancellor (Education), Room James Cook University before Women’s and Children’s Division of Student and Staff the teaching, examining and G04, Mitchell Building, accepting a lecturing position Hospital, North Adelaide, South Services administrative needs of the telephone: 35511, fax: 34873, at the University of Tasmania Australia 5006, telephone 8204 Salary: HEO6 $39,402 - $42,664 Department. All applications email: or downloaded and Head of the School of Professor D Roberton, Head, Departmental Committee before available immediately. from the Deputy Vice-Chan- Plant Science. In 1997 he Department of Paediatrics, submission. received his DSc from Adelaide Adelaide University, Women’s Further information, including cellor’s web-site: . period of Special Studies sought, researching the effect of the 8204 7031. Information about 6303, or email . Deputy Vice-Chancellor period involved. Questions the vegetation. He is a Fellow Hospital is avail-able on its (Education) Applications close 18 September should be directed to the Julie of the Linnaean Society of website at , and on the Department Australian Institute of Biology of Paediatrics on its website at STEVE DAYSH and Emeritus Professor at the . Special Studies Human Resources Applications close 2 October HUMAN Program 2000. RESOURCES Special Studies commencing in DEADLINES FOR the period July-December 2001. New Internet Dialup Service for ADELAIDEAN Applications are now invited for TENURABLE SENIOR Special Studies commencing in University Staff LECTURER For the Adelaidean of 25 the second half of 2001. (Ref: 1567) September, advertising paper Applications from Human As part of the rollout of Project Odyssey, we are pleased to Department of Medicine work must be received in Resources (ext 35666 or 35177) announce the official launch of the dial-in service for staff. We at Salary: $60,329 - $69,564 + Human Resources by 8 or from: and should be returned to and speed. We'd also like to thank those people who have taken The position is located at The October advertising paper Human Resources through the part in the testing phase of the service and especially those who Queen Elizabeth Hospital, which work must be received in Head of the Department no later have provided invaluable feedback to ITS. is a major teaching hospital of Human Resources by 22 than 30 September 2000. Instructions on how to access this service can be found from the the Adelaide University and is September. Following a recent review of the ITS Home Page at . amalgamated with the Lyell SSP, the University has revised SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 Bulletin Board, PAGE 3

Postgraduate Insight: The Environment Adelaide University Council Postgraduates Elections Vote for 2000 2nd Conference on Postgraduate Staff Awards On Wednesday, 8 November 2000 there will be an election of three Research on the Environment members of University Council elected by the Senate, three members of the Academic staff elected by the Academic Staff and On line nominations for: The conference is designed as a means of promoting collaboration two members of the General staff elected by the General Staff for Supervisor, Lecturer and between the many groups involved in the environment within the the period 6 March 2001 to 5 March 2003. General Staff Member of the Year. university with a particular emphasis on the insight that The following members, who are all eligible for re-election, are postgraduates gain as part of their research. This year eight retiring: ML Abbott, JTB Linn and EH Medlin (elected by the Nominations close 5.00pm postgraduates from six departments will present talks ranging Senate); PM Gill, S Richardson and RJ Crewther (elected by the Friday 15 September 2000. from the necessity of losing control in order to rehabilitate Academic Staff); and JD Cecchin and JA Dibb-Smith (elected by Voting by postgraduate wetlands on the lower Murray river, to an exploration of various the General Staff). students only. points of intersection between recent Australian literature, ecology Nomination forms are avail- and the environment. A nomination must be made on the prescribed form, and must reach the Returning Officer at the University before 12 noon able from the PGSA office and The keynote address will be given by Associate Professor Rob Friday, 29 September 2000. Nomination forms and further on line via the noticeboard on Fowler from the Law School. information may be obtained from University Reception, Mitchell the front page of the PGSA website at: . September 2000 in the Benham Lecture Theatre. This year the Council members elected by the Senate are not themselves conference is free and a limited number of proceedings will be required to be members of the Senate, but they may not be either a The awards will be presented by Professor Mary O’Kane, available on a first come basis. staff member or a current student of Adelaide University. All Vice-Chancellor, at 5.00pm Details of the program and speakers can be found at the graduates of the University are members of the Senate and are on Friday 29 September in conference web site: or by email from Dr Walker . papers for the election by the Senate and is not on the Senate postal address list should phone 8303 3408. RSVP by Friday 22 September via the PGSA Office on 8303 SUSAN GRAEBNER 5898. Student Evaluation of Teaching Returning Officer

The Advisory Centre for University Education provides a service Women’s Professional The Friends of Urrbrae House to all University teaching staff who wish to evaluate their teaching. present This service is known as Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET). Development Network (WPDN) Staff wishing to use SET for the first time should call the Evaluation Service Office, ext 33496/33023, for a copy of the A Blast from package. The WPDN is a development initiative for all women general staff of the University of Adelaide. It focuses on issues affecting the the Past The SET package contains a User Manual, appropriate evaluation professional and personal development needs of women general request forms, and some information concerning applications for staff. A grand ball in the 1920s style promotion and tenure. The service is free of charge and is in the Ballroom of Urrbrae available to all teaching staff of the University. The WPDN runs a variety of activities including breakfasts, House featuring Ken Way’s lunchtime speakers and workshops. For more information and Jazz Allstars and Nick Crispe Due to high demand for SET questionnaires, and to the fact that instructions on how to join our listserver, visit our web site at: the Evaluation Service is currently staffed by one full-time person (Celebrity dance Studios). only, please send your evaluation request forms to the ACUE at Saturday 7 October, 8.00pm - least four weeks prior to the planned date of your evaluation. or contact Danielle Hopkins ([email protected], midnight. Dress optional, but It is ACUE policy that all requests are placed in a queue 33937) or Catherine Edis ([email protected], 36151). 20s if you can! determined strictly by date of receipt. Requests which do not Tickets $30 each (inc GST) allow sufficient lead time may not be processed. We recognise Coming Events includes buffet supper, fun that occasionally there will be circumstances where a staff Social Breakfast: 8.00am Monday 16 October, Union Gallery, L6 dance lesson, door and best member will need to request an evaluation service but cannot dressed prizes. give the required minimum notice. In these cases a service Union Building, North Terrace Campus. will be provided within 5 working days and a priority fee of $75 Join your colleagues for a pre-work breakfast. Come and make a Bookings essential: Peggy on charged. few new friends (or become re-acquainted with your old ones!). 8303 7497.

Plant Research Branch: Special Notices Nematology ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY SMALL RESEARCH further information to Departments once the GRANTS SCHEME 2001 details have been finalised. In the interim, for Research Following the discontinuation of the ARC Small information contact Lynette Kelly on 35175. Award Grants Scheme, applications are invited for fund- ing under the Adelaide University Small Research ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY AND CSIRO Grants Scheme for 2001. The Application Form, HEALTH SCIENCES & NUTRITION The Grains Research and the scheme guidelines and other information are COLLABORATIVE GRANTS PROGRAM 2001 Development Corporation available on the Research Branch web site at: Adelaide University and CSIRO Health Sciences Barr Smith through the Department of or by clicking on “What’s New” on the collaborative research projects between members Library tours Ecology is offering a PhD Research Branch home page. Prospective scholarship for research in of the two organisations and, where appropriate, applicants should note that the closing date for industry or international collaboration. Projects Join a free 30 minute guided plant nematode ecology. applications is Monday 18 September. tour on the first Thursday of with the potential to forge links with internation- The scholarship is available as every month. al research institutes in food, nutrition and health either a full (APA Industry are strongly encouraged, as are those with the rate of $22,030 pa) or AUSTRALIAN-GERMAN JOINT RESEARCH Ideal for students, staff or CO-OPERATION SCHEME potential to lead to more significant research alumni unfamiliar with the supplementary ($10,000 in programs, which would have the capacity to layout, collections, resources addition to an APA or AUS) The Australian-German Joint Research Co- attract funding and support from sources and services of the Barr Smith scholarship for up to 3 years. operation Scheme is a two year pilot scheme external to the University and CSIRO. An Library. For further information please which is jointly funded and managed by Adelaide amount of up to $20,000 for one year will be contact Dr Ian Riley on 8303 University, Australian National University, the awarded to successful applicants. RSVP to Jennifer Osborn Commonwealth Government Department of (Reference Services). Max of 7259 or email: . Industry, Science and Resources, and the German 12 per group. Tel: 8303 3706 Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The scheme Application Form available on the Research Email: . 2000. tific cooperation through funding of researchers RB/electronic.html>. Further information and who participate in co-operative research projects instructions for applicants are available at the between Australia and the Federal Republic of same address. Enquiries to: Daina Shaw or Germany. We envisage that up to 100 staff Simon Brennan in the Research Branch ph: 8303 Missed the deadline? exchanges will be funded during the course of the 5051 or email: or pilot scheme. . Closing Date: Friday 29 September 2000. For all the latest news see the online bulletin boards at Please note: The first call for applications has available to staff and students of been postponed until late September/early http://www.adelaide.edu.au/RB the University. October 2000. The Research Branch will forward SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 Bulletin Board, PAGE 4 RESEARCH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FUNDING SCHEMES

Research Grants & Fellowships Egg Industry; Chicken Meat; Global science): Senior / Principal Research Biology, Western Washington University, Competitiveness; Resilient Fellowship, Project Grants, Sabbatical email: . Closing: The following is a sample of grant, Agricultural Systems; Human Capital, Fellowship, Overseas Research 15 December. fellowship and other research funding Communications and Information Fellowship: Internal closing date: 6 Australian Postgraduate Awards/ schemes currently available for Systems; New Plant Products; New October 2000. Adelaide University Scholarships application. The complete listing, Animal Products; Asian Foods; Deer; AMRAD Corporation - 2001 Postdoc- 2001: Available to students intending to together with guidelines and Essential Oils and Plant Extracts; toral Awards (biomedical): Internal enrol in a PhD or Masters by research at application forms for some of the Rare Natural (Animal) Fibres; Tea closing date: 13 October 2000. Web site: Adelaide University in 2001. Applicants major schemes, are available at: Tree Oil; Wildflowers and Native . must be Australian citizens or Permanent . Plants; Agroforestry and Farm Research Institute of Innovative Tech- Residents, have completed four years of For hard copy application forms and Forestry; Pasture Seeds; Fodder tertiary study and have been awarded a First guidelines for the funding schemes Crops; Horses; Rice: Internal closing nology for the Earth (RITE) - Research Proposals: Internal closing Class Honours or equivalent. Awards are listed below, contact the Research date: 22 September 2000. Travel not available to those who will be receiving Branch, ext 35137; or email Conference Funding: Closing date: 3 date: 17 October 2000. Web site: . in 2001 another equivalent scholarship/ . month prior to planned travel date. Web award to undertake the proposed program. Sponsored Programs Information site: . International Society of Arboriculture Closing: 31 October (Student Centre). Network (SPIN): SPIN Australia - A Australian Academy of the Human- Research Trust - John Z. Duling Grant Program: Internal closing date: 18 British Federation of University database containing current and ities - Overseas Program with the Women: A booklet providing details of comprehensive information on over 2,600 Former Soviet Union: Internal closing October 2000. Web site: . awards provided by the Federation is government and private funding date: 22 September 2000 available on request to the Student Centre. opportunities. The SPIN web site is University of Calgary, The Calgary Australian Academy of Science - Cambridge Australia Trust Scholar- accessible via the Research Branch web site. Institute for the Humanities - Maxwell Ralph Jacobs Fund: (forestry ships 2001 (including Packer and Postdoctoral Fellowships 2001-2002: Commonwealth Department of science): Internal closing date: 22 Poynton Scholarships): The Trust in Internal closing date: 23 October 2000. Veterans’ Affairs - Local Commem- September 2000. Web site: . Commonwealth Trust in the UK are Others/CIH/CIHApplication.html>. date: Apply at any time. Web site: . Asia-Pacific Award in Canadian The Ditchley Foundation - and others for one-year professional Cotton Research and Development Studies (CAPA): Faculty Research conferences: Internal closing date: 24 masters students. Total value of PhD Corporation (CRDC) - Research Program (FRP): Faculty Enrichment October 2000. Web site: . Enquiries to: the Honorary Secretary, Awards: Applications may be submitted at uate Award for Canadian Studies: Australian Academy of Science - Cambridge Australia Trust, GPO Box 93, any time (however, main funding round Internal closing date: 22 September 2000. Scientific visits to the United States Canberra ACT 2601, tel: (02) 6248 7744, occurs in January). Web site: . Studies - Program for International Internal closing date: 25 October 2000. from . Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Research Linkages: Canadian Studies Web site: . Commonwealth Scholarship & International Cooperation: (any closing date: 8 November 2000. Web site: National Heart, Lung, & Blood Fellowship Plan 2001 - UK Awards: academic discipline): Applications may be . Institute, USA - Supplements for Open to Australian students wishing to made at any time. Web site: . Project Funding: Internal closing date: 22 closing date: 26 October 2000. Web site: October 2001. Applicants should hold a National Research Council (USA) - September. Web site: . files/PAR-98-009.html>. second class honours or above. Closing: 29 September (Student Centre). the NASA Ames Research Center: Perpetual Charitable Planning University of Jerusalem - Golda Meir Internal closing date: 15 September 2000. Services - Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Fellowships: Internal closing date: 30 Dairy Research & Development Cor- Web: . Foundations: General Grants/Medal October 2000. poration Postgraduate Study Awards for Excellence/Travel Grants for 2001: Open to Australian citizens or Dept. of Health and Human Services Rockefeller University - Rockefeller (USA) / National Institute of Neuro- Biomedical Research: Internal closing Permanent Residents commencing in 2001 Archive Centre Residencies and for research degrees to PhD level, training logical Disorders & Stroke Research date: 22 September 2000 (Travel Grants). Grants-in-Aid: Internal closing date: 17 / National Institute of Diabetes, Web site: . in extension and related disciplines. November 2000. Web site: . National Institute of Child Health and Corporation (PRDC): Training and research, industry analysis, agricultural extension. Closing: 23 October (Student Human Development / National Development Awards: Internal closing Centre). Institute of Mental Health / National dates: 22 September 2000. Web site: Centre for Research Resources - . Open to Adelaide University postgraduate September 2000. Web site: . other unavoidable research costs in relation ment Council - Research and information and application forms with their research and investigations Korean Association of Science & Development Projects: Internal closing are available from the Student Technology in Australia (KASTA) - 2nd Centre, Level 4, Wills Building. outside South Australia. Value: up to date: 23 September 2000. Web site: $5000. Closing: 23 October (Student Korean Brain Pool Program in 2000: . Please lodge all applications with the (scientists and engineers from overseas to Student Centre unless otherwise Centre) work in various research institutes in Grains Research and Development stated. Epilepsy Association of NSW Corporation (GRDC) - Travel/Confer- Korea): Internal closing date: 15 September Research Scholarships 2001: Open to ence Attendance 2000/2001: Internal Adelaide Postgraduate Coursework 2000. Web site: . Scholarships: Available to students medical, nursing and allied health closing date: 23 September 2000. Web site: professionals who have experience in the Perpetual Trustees - Grants: Internal . intending to enrol in a Masters by closing date: 15 September 2000. coursework at Adelaide University in 2001. care of people with epilepsy and/or are The Commonwealth Fund-Harkness working in epilepsy research at universities, Adelaide University Small Research Applicants must be Australian citizens or Fellowships in Health Care Policy: colleges or teaching hospitals in Australia. Grants Scheme 2001: Internal closing Permanent Residents; have completed four Internal closing date: 25 September 2000. Value: $35,000pa plus up to $2,500 travel date: 18 September 2000. Web site: years of tertiary study and have been Web site: . and conference expenses. Tenable for one (click awarded a First Class Honours or year. Applications from Mr Keith Roberts, on Electronic Application Forms). Australian Academy of Science - equivalent. Awards are not available to Scientific visits to Europe in FY2001 - those who will be receiving in 2001 another tel: (02) 9856 7090, email: . Closing: 29 September Affairs - Research Fellowships 2001: 2000. Web site: . apply separately for admission into the George Murray Scholarship: Open to Web site: . Australian Academy of Social Adelaide University graduates who wish to Sciences - Call for Workshop (Student Centre) undertake postgraduate study or postdoc- Gastroenterological Society of Proposals: American Association of University toral research in approved universities or Australia Awards For 2000: Grants, Internal closing date: 25 Women - Charles and June Ross other institutions outside of Australia. Travel Awards and Postdoctoral September 2000. Web site: . Open to women scientists (natural and physical years, postdoctoral research tenable for one Internal closing dates: 20 September, 29 Asthma South Australia - 2000 year. Closing: 31 October (Student Centre) September and 20 October. Web Site: Research Grant: Internal closing date: 26 sciences) who are Australian citizens and . September 2000. are graduates of an Australian university. Gowrie Research Scholarships: When Available for full-time graduate or post- awarding the scholarships, consideration Australian Institute of Nuclear Rebecca L. Cooper Medical Research graduate study or research in the USA for will be made to the character and other Science and Engineering (AINSE) - Foundation Ltd - 2001 Research one academic year. Value: approx activities of the candidates, and special Grants 2001: Internal closing date: 22 Grants: Internal closing date: 6 October $US16,860. Applications only available attention shown to lineal descendants of a September 2000. Web site: . The Garnett Passe & Rodney Williams Fellowships & Grants, North Dodge Street, active service or who died as a result of any Rural Industries Research and Memorial Foundation Awards for Dept 141, PO Box 4030 Iowa City, Iowa occurrence which happened during period Development Corporation (RIRDC) - 2001: (for research in Otorhinolaryngol- 52243-4030 USA. Further details from of enlistment. Value: $4000 pa. Closing: Various programs include: Honeybee; ogy or the related fields of biomedical Professor June Ross, Department of 31 October (Student Centre).