THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CAMPUSWZA IME1A/ S VOL. 8 NO. 12 A NEWSLETTER FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS FEBRUARY 22,1982 LEARNING PROGRAM PLANS

CHILDREN suffering from special learning disabilities may soon be able to benefit from a new community TO HELP CHILDREN program being launched by the Woll- ongong Institute of Education and Wollongong University. of incorporating a Saturday leisure program Ms. Gow, a full-time lecturer In special into the learning project. The program, planned to begin soon education at the institute, said gifted as under the direction of Ms. Lyn Gow, will well as slow children often suffered learn­ ing and social problems, especially when 'The Saturday proposal looks good at Involve experienced students from the this stage, and we already have a venue we School of Education. separated from the mainstream of the classroom. could use," she said. "When the program gets under way, I "I would like to see these children Ms. Gow said the project would give envisage a minimum of 70 students being Institute and university students an opport­ involved, " Ms. Gow said. integrated Into the normal classroom environment as quickly as possible," she unity to become involved with their local community. "There will be individual programs said. mapped out for the children, and they also Ms. Gow is finishing her doctorate at will involve the teachers and parents. Ms. Gow already has contacted a number of local groups. Including ARP, Para Maequarie University on working to develop "I would prefer to see ihe programs Meadows, Greenacres and the Handieapperi teaching strategies for moderately to severely conducted in the schools or homes, as I Persons' Bureau, over the project. Intellectually handicapped adults. think working with the children on a personal basis where the problems have The Handicapped Persons' Bureau is For more information, contact Wollong- arisen will achieve better results." working with Ms. Gow on the possibility ong's Public Relations Unit.

Consul General visits campus

INDONESIANS Consul-General, Mr. Waroto S.H., visited Wollongong University and the Institute of Education last week as part of a fact-finding tour of local educat­ ional facilities.

Mr. Waroto's visit, like that of Philippines Consul-General, Mr. Nicasio Vaiderrama earlier ihis month was arranged as part of the University's program of encouraging increased foreivi student numbers.

Following talk's and lunch with University officials, Mr. Waroto was taken on a tour of the campus facilities.

A number of similar tours witf) overseas A student in the Library. dignatories will follow in the months ahead.

Campus News Paga 1 Workshop Italian singers to to promote perform under figs innovation

APPLICATIONS are invited from final year students, recent graduates and part-time students with appropriate work experience to participate in a two-part workshop to be held in Sydney in May and August.

The Adventure Workshop In Innovat­ ion and Entrepreneurship is designed to promote innovative thinking in young business and technical students.

Thirty six partiepants will be selected and formed into teams, with each team choosing an Australian invention/innovation to work on.

WOLLONGONG campus students will The University performance is seen as Each team will develop a business a promotional exercise, and an opportunity plan for their innovation, as if they were have an opportunity to catch Italy's presenting it to a group of possible financ­ New Company of Popular Song when for students to see a band often likened to iers. the group visits the city on March 10. an Italian version of Steeleye Span.

Dr. Vincent Cincotta, senior lecturer Having released more than 10 albums In Italian, and Mr. David Vance have arranged in Italy, the group plays both traditional for the seven-man group to give a short, and modern instruments, and presents lunch-time concert under the University traditional Italian songs in a modern way. fig trees. If the weather is poor, the concert will be held in the Union.

The New Company, brought to Aust­ This visit is the first of a number of ralia by Musica Viva, will perform the similar musical delights planned for Woll­ same night at Wollongong Town Hall. ongong campus this year. West Side Story

The winning team will win a substantial THE Wollongong Conservatorium Mr. Coleman is not concerned if audit- State prize, as well as being eligible to com­ Theatre Co., in conjunction with the ionees do not have formal dance training, pete for an overseas study tour in the Institute of Education's new perform­ but requires energy, vitality and a willing­ national final later this year. ing arts course, is to present West Side ness to spend a great deal of time to achieve Story. results. During the workshop, participants will receive expert guidance from leading NSW Mr. Coleman has worked on Harry business and academic figures. One of the added attractions of this Miller's production of Grease; J.C. William­ production, ether than its brilliance, is that son's production of A Chorus Line and Areas to be covered include venture it will be co-directed and choreographed choreographed I 'm Getting My Act To­ capital, launching small enterprises, mark­ by one of Australia's better-known dancers, gether and Taking it on the Road for the eting techniques and investment proposals. Mr. Ross Coleman. Sydney Theatre Co. More recently he choreographed the smash hit Chicago for the same company. The workshop, involving about three Mr. Coleman, who has extensive theatre weeks residential, is free to participants, television and film experience, will work He also won a Sammy for his work on with the necessary sponsorship coming from the ABC television's TV Follies. the Department of Science and Technology. with resident director, Lynne Williams. Musical directiop. will be undertaken by Merion Powell. He also worked for two years as choreo­ For further information and application grapher and principal dancer with the NSW forms, phone or write to Mr. Y. Hingee Dance Co. ((042) 218.8026), P.O. Box K701, Hay- The company is looking for any young market, N.S.W., 2000. men and women (15-30 years) who would For further information, contact Lynne be interested in auditioning for West Side Williams at the Institute (ph. 20 2222 or Applications close on March 19. Story. at home (042)28 6589).

Campus News Page 2 Biology friend^ Seminars

Program of seminars for Session I, to be held in Room 134, Metallurgy Building. THEATRE SOUTH Tuesday March 16 -12.30p.m. Dr. A. Sibatani, CSIRO, Division of Animal Genetics. "Molecular Biology. Revolution or Normal Science?" SEASON OFF

March 30 -12.30 p/n. Dr. Mark Rowe, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales. TO GOOD START "Central Processing of Sensory Information' We Can't Pay? We Won't Pay! Although April 20- 12.30p.m. The Friends of the University of the play was originally written in Italian Dr. H.J. Spencer, Wollongong helped celebrate the offic­ its translation into English has not dented Department of Biology, ial launching of the 1982 Theatre its success, both in the UK and Australia. University of Wollongong. South session at the Wollongong City April 27 -12.30 p.m. Gallery. Dr. Staffan Kjelleberg, School of Microbiology, The membership committee's chairman, University of New South Wales. Wollengong's Lord Mayor, Alderman Frank .^^ "Survival Mechanisms for Marine Bacteria Arkell, welcomed guests, while artisitic at Interfaces" director, Mr. Des Davis, outlined the season, which he said held some real surprises.

The launching, a function for the Friends, began at 5.30 p.m.

The Friends' executive officer, Mr. Giles Pickford, said before the function that it was hoped $3,000 would be raised 11 from the Friends to stage the world premier of The Diggers' Darling, a locally written rjK^>^""'t;^-^ work on the Owen gun and the man who developed it here in Wollongong during Worid War II. Mr. Pickford said the play would run until April 3, playing Wednesday tQ Sat­ The Diggers' Darling will be staged later urday each week. this year. From Theatre South's 1982 line-up, But the Theatre South season begins it appears Wollongong theatre goers will on March 12 with Dario Fo's comic farce not be disappointed.

Professor A.D. Brown

May 18 -12.30 p/n. Professor Helge Larsen, Department of Biochemistry, Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim. "Trimethylamine oxide respiration" '•J May 25 -12.30 p.m. Professor A.J. Wieken, School of Microbiology, University of New South Wales. 'Chemical and Biological Properties of Bacterial Surface Amphiphiles" (This has something to do with bacteria in the mouth I)

June 8 -12.30 pjn. Professor A.D. Brown, Department of Biology, University of Wollongong. 'Intracellular Distribution in Dunaliella of Theatre Soutli actors performing in last year's smash. Travelling North. (From left) Faye Enzymes of the Glycerol Cycle" Montgomery, Geoff Morel I and Brian Blain

Campus News Page 3 ORIENTATION

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Morning Morning

Art Exhibition and stalls in Northern Lounge (student and unemployed contributors.)

Afternoon

Video Comedy Dr Strangelove Room Sen/ice

Afternoon Afternoon

2.00 -5.30 p.m.

Video Video Headset Intellectuals Only Allegro Non Troppo Marriage of Maria Braun I walked with a Zombie Assassination of Trotsky

Feminist Band Women's caucus tent Union Smergasboard for first years Lunch-time film Clubs and Societies Food Co-op

Ni#it Night Night

Talent Night Quest 7-11.30 p/n. Dance 7.30-11.30 Hall Common Room Films

Campus News Page 4 THE SRC this year will be a visaWy active part of university life. The organisation of a sound financial structure for this year ACTIVITIES will facilitate a wide variety of services for students, from a strong representative voice on campus to the production of our student newspaper, Tertangala, and a varied program of social events.

Orientation Week this year (March 1-5) THURSDAY FRIDAY will be a week packed full of entertainment for everyone. Don't miss the orientation dance (Thursday) featuring the Sunny Boys.

The theme for 'O' week this year is a colourful one. Red and Yellow, the new AUS colours - so come along glowing.

Morning Moming The need for a national student union is mere apparent than ever. Art Exhibition and stalls in Northern Lounge (student and unemployed contributors.) 1980-81 saw education and students back in the headlines of Australia's newspapers.

Public debate over the reintreduction of tertiary fees lead to the first-ever parliament­ ary defeat of the Federal Liberal Govern­ ment.

It became an issue so important that the Australian Democrats said they were pre­ pared to risk a double dissolution to defeat tuition fees.

The re-emergence of education as an elect­ ion issue is not surprising. 1980-81 saw Afternoon unprecedented unity amongst students, staff, college principles, academics and some Vice-Chancellors. 2.00-5.30 p.m. In response to the Government's education cutbacks AUS campaignedvigorously against fees, loans and closures - more than 50,000 Video students and staff rallied in capital cities Old Headbangers and country centres across Australia, Rolling Stones Concert AUS organised student representatives from Afternoon almost every electorate in the country to visit their local member supported by AUS background material and lobtjy notes. Video Kids In parliament, persistent and effective Gullivers Travels lobbying resulted in Liberal backbench Black Beauty unrest over the fees issue. The activities brought together the major national higher education organisations to form the Higher Education Roundtable which established links with other bodies enabling AUS to become increasingly influential in main­ stream politics. Public Forum Aboriginal Rights The fees debate was won (to date) because Market Day Union Foyer & Patio students mobilised.

As the Federal Government attacks educ­ ation, we need the strength of a national student boHy working for us to bring the 'Razor Gang's actions out of the Pariiament- ary closet and into the public arena.

Night Night AUS addresses itself to the basic issues which directly affect students living and Orientation Dance with the Sunny Boys Drama and Music working conditions. Theme- Red and Yellow (A.U.S.colours) Theme- A group Night These include the pathetic level and Inon-) aw ail ability of TEAS, cuts to education funding which have caused a rapid decline in study conditions, teaching standards and resource material. Jill Jones , SRC President.

Campus News Page 5 ESTUARY PROBLEMS Graduates

WOLLONGONG Institute of Educ­ Mr. Harris' paper will be one of 11 on I ation's Mr. Malcolm McD. Harris will estuarine problems facing many parts of Australia's coastline. be one of the speakers to address a choose law Sydney symposium in April on the management of estuaries. Mr. Harris will cover plant life in est­ THREE Arts graduates from Woll- uaries, and man's affect on it. ongong's Humanities Faculty have The one-day symposium, to be held in been selected as graduate students by the Wentworth Hotel's Sydney Room on April 19, will try to outline principles the Law Faculty of Sydney University. and guidelines for estuary development. Those interested in attending should write to the secretary, WRFA Symposium, They are Maret Oser who has been The Water Research Foundation of c/- R.E. Anderson, PO Box 421, Coogee, selected into the highly competitive graduate Australia, organising the symposium, says NSW, 2034, by April 12. quota for the accelerated graduate LLB program, and Robyn Slater and Glenda Evans who will undertake the Graduate Diploma of Jurispmdence.

Maret last year completed her Bachelor of Arts (Hens.) degree with upper second Squash now on class honours in Philosophy. She came to the University of Woll­ Sports Association members will be and the number of days available are com­ ongong from Wollongong High School, allowed to book 30-minute or one-hour puted into the costs. and has been very active in the Australian squash periods each week for half or all the Estonian community. first session. Be quick. You could guarantee your entire session's squash at bargain prices. She hopes to practice as a barrister or solicitor. There is a discount for the longer periods, Permanent bookings are available only but no one may book more than two hours between 7.45 ajn.and 4.45 p.m. Robyn Slater, a member of the Friends in a week or one hour in a day. of the University of Wollongong, is one of For more information and price details, Wollongong's best known students. please contact Paul Manning, the campus Bookings are only valid for session times. recreation and activities assistant. She is no stranger to Sydney, having been one of the pioneering women on ABC television as presenter, newsreader, singer and actress, along with Tanya Halesworth, Diana Ward, Jan Leeming, and Corinne Campus appointments Kirby. MERION POWELL is one of the She has also worked on commercial more recent appointments to the staff television in Sydney and Melbourne, and of the Wollongong Institute of Educ­ was one of the foundation performers and producers of WIN-4 Wollongong. ation. After a near fatal road accident tempor­ A graduate of the State Conservatorium arily interrupted her television career she of Music, Merion holds diplomas in flute achieved national attention as the first and piano studies. She also has held staff woman in Australia radio to conduct a appointments in Sydney and Wollongong daily talk-back program. Conservatoria. She has also been a presenter on British Her activites have included appearances independent televsion. as recital accompanist for many eminent musicians including William Primrose, Ken After completing her Diploma, Robyn Smith, Ernest Llewellyn, Christopher Kimber hopes to return to the University of Woll­ and Marilyn Dale. ongong to continue research into policy Merlon Powell issues related to genetic engineering which She is musical director of the Conserv­ she Is carrying out in the Department of atorium Theatre Company - a position for her original research on the subject History and Philosophy of Science, in encompassing the roles of repetlteur, of Probability. which she majored. conductor, arranger and keyboardist for the Company's shows, some of which have been Ms. Davidson already holds a first class Glenda Evans majored in Philosophy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Man of La Mancha, Honours degree and a research Master's having previously practised as a nurse in The Wi2, Pipper and The Lord Mayor's degree from La Trobe University, where Wollongong. Command Performance. she taught before her appointment to the University of Wollongong. She has just returned from Greece where ********** she visited the sites which were once the This year, she has major responsibility homes of some of the great philosophers for the Philosophy Department's 'Clear she studied. Philosophy lecturer, Barbara David­ Thinking and Arguments' course, which has grown to become the Department's She sees the Graduate Diploma In son, will be awarded a Doctorate of most popular subject, especially among Jurisprudence as apossible prelude to further Philosophy by La Trobe University BA and BMath students. studies leading to a legal career.

Campus News Page 6 British APPLICATIONS OPEN APPLICATIONS are now being invited for Florey Fellowships, tenable at FOR FLOREY pianist any university, medical school or research institution in Australia.

The invitations, extended by the Council FELLOWSHIP to play of the Royal Society, are for two years from October 1. Another date will be arranged sometime tietween June 1 and the Candidates should also state the pro­ BRITISH concert pianist, Antony end of March next year, the Council says. posed study subject, where the study will Peebles, will be guest soloist at the be conducted and the name of the head of Wollongong Town Hall on Saturday, the department, whose consent must This appointment will be the fifth made first be obtained. March 20 in the City of Wollongong in the United Kingdom to the fellowships Symphony Orchestra's first concert established by the Australian National Uni­ The stipend will be $20,760 a year for this year. versity and the Royal Society in the memory candidates under 29 years, and $22,304 of Lord Florey for young scientists doing for those 29 and over. There will also be Mr Peebles appears with the orchestra research in the biomedical sciences. superannuation benefits, family allowances for the third time, his previous visits being and return fares for the fellow and his or in 1977 and 1979. Candidate normally must be residents her family. of the United Kingdom, and must undertake He has built up a special rapport with to return after the two years in Australia, The council says appointmciits will be the players and with the region's concert- subject to conditions of the award gowern- going public. ing Florey Fellowships, copies of which They also must be 30 years or younger can be obtained from the Royal Society. on the date applications close and should Born in 1946, he studied with Peter have a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in Applications should tie made on forms Katin and Yvonne Lefebure and won physiology, biochemistry, pathology, phar­ obtained from the executive secretary, first prizes in the BBC Piano Competition macology or related subject. (ref. UMAM), the Royal Society, 6 Cariton in 1971 and the Debussy International House Terrace, London, SWIY SAG. Competition in St. Germain-en-Laye in 1972.

Since then he has appeared in most tJCAe Axr.Jq countries in Europe, the Americas, the Far East, Africa and Australasia. y,300 3o8S

Mr. Peebles' present tour is sponsored by the British Council.

On March 20 he will play Beethoven's popular "Emperor" Concerto, Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra (with local musician David Vance) and popular solo items by Chopin.

Tickets are now available at Jurjens Pianos, 232 Keira Street (Phone 292379). Prices are $5.00 and $3.00 concession. ^v,i-(y The concert is timed to commence at 8 pm.

»**»#*»»*» Campus Journalist

THIS is the second issue of the new events of interest across the expanded SALE BY TENDER Campus News, which represents a combin­ campus — but he can only do that with ation of the previous University publication all your support. The University is offering the following and the Institute of Education's Bulletin. items for sale by tender to departments and If you have any information you think to staff members: As both facilities draw closer together would be of interst to the campus commun­ in the coming months, all interested acad­ ity (or to the lllawarra area at large), please Two only 35mm lamp housings. emics and students should keep publicity feel free to contact Mr. Heininger at the firmly in mind. Administration Building on extension 962. Items may be inspected in the Union Projection Booth (contact Peter Castle To that end a new part-time journalist, (ext 870). Please forward any tenders to Peter Heiningei, has joined the staff. Mr. Heininger will vist all departments the Supply Officer, in a sealed envelope in due course to make himself known to marked "Tender - Lamp Housings". It wilt be his responsibility to cover as many staff members as possible.

Campus News Page 7 Wollongong and Sydney newspapers and magazines are now available from the Union r^U*v Shop.

Staff and students are also reminded of the Higher Education supplements in Wed- TAKE NOTE oesday's edition of The Australian and in Items for "Take Note" should be forward­ The National Times. ed to the Public Relations Unit, Ground Floor, Administration Building, Ext. 962. in the biomedical sciences and also have demonstrated outstanding research promise. Satisfactory arrangements must also have been made with a laboratory In the United SCHOLARSHIPS FRENCH SCHOLARSHIPS States at which he proposes to train. Doc­ umentary evidence of acceptance by a SMUTS VISTING FELLOWSHIP The French Government Is offering a sponsor In the U.S. must be provided. A limited numfcier of scholarships to enable stipend of $16,000 - 20,000 Is provided Applications are invited for a Smuts Australians working in scientific and prof­ according to relevant postdoctoral exper­ Visiting Fellowship in Commonwealth Stud­ essional fields to visit France for 3-6 months ience. Applications are available from the ies for the 1983-84 academic year. The from January to December, 1983 to further Australian Academy of Science, P.O. Box fellow will be expected to reside at Cam­ their experience through observation and 783, Canberra City, A.C.T., 2601, and bridge University, England. Applications participation. Applicants must be Australian close on June 30. Results will be announced should include three references.i Details, citizens, be at least 25 years as at January 1, the following April-June. the secretary of the managers of tne Smuts 1983, possess appropriate academic or Memorial Fund, Office of the Bpard, The professional qualifications, have practised Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 ITT, U.K. a profession for at least two years, have Applications dose March 12. some knowledge of French and present a detailed pro&ram. Further Infomnatlon and ********** application forms are available from The MISCELLANEOUS siecretary. Department of Education (French Government Scientific and P ofessional The Federal Departmont of Education STUDIES IN UK Scholarships), P.O. Box 826, Woden, ACT, 2606. says the Minister for Education has agreed that from January 1, 1982, students who About 500 new overseas Research have already completed an undergraduate Students Awards are being offered by UK ********** degree and a postgraduate diploma will universities and colleges for the coming be eligible to apply for TEAS to undertake academic year. Only criteria are outstand­ RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP an honours year or a master's qualifying ing merit and research potential in any year. The Student Assistance Regulations field. Details, the Australian Vice-Chancellors IN CHEMISTRY will be amended to allow a student to under­ Committee, P.O. Box 1142, Canberra City take this sequence. ACT, 2600. Applications for a research studentship are invited from good honours graduates ##*#***#** interested In the study of transport propert­ ies of colloid dispersion. The successful The 13ih International Course on applicant will particulariy work on the flow Vocational Education and Teaching in behaviour and electrical conductants of Agriculture, which is being organised by DANISH STUDIES colloidal dispersions. The studentship Is The International Centre for Agricultural valued at $4,620 plus allowances and may Education (CIEA), will be held in Berne, be renewed. Potential applicants within The Danish Ministry of Education offers ^itzeriand, from August 23 to September Australia are Invited to consult Associate one scholarship of 12 months or two of 17. Professor R.J. Hunter, Sydney University's six months each to Australian graduates or School of Chemistry (tele:(02) 6922176): ********** research workers for study at a Danish applications (on forms available from the university or institution of higher education. Registrar) should be sent as soon as poss­ Details and application forms, the secretary. The AVCC has been asked by the ible to: The Registrar, University of Sydney, Department of Education, (Danish Govern­ Department of Foreign Affairs to bring N.S.W., 2006, Australia. ment Scholarships), P.O. Box 826, Woden, the course to the attention of universities ACT, 2606. which may be interested in nominating participants for the seminar. Application forms (available from the AVCC) should ****** *# #* reach the Secretariat of the CIEA by June 20. Details P.O. Box 1142, Canben-a City, AX:.T.,2601. WHEAT INDUSTRY RESEARCH AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ********** The University of Adelaide Invites applications for two research studentships, Applications are invited for the Fogarty Applications will open soon for grants from tenable at the Waite Agricultural Research International Centre United States Public the Resen/e Bank of Australia's Rural Institute, to support studies leading to the Health Service International Research Fell­ Credits Development Fund for next year. degree of Ph.D. They are funded by the owships from young Australians working Applications will close on April 15. Australian Wheat Industry Research Council in the biomedical sciences, to enable them and support is expected'for at least three to undertake research In health-related years. Applicants should preferatily tiold a fields in any biological or medical laboratory good honours or a master's degree. The in the U.S. Up to six awards will be made studentships are available in biochemistry for periods of between six months and one Campus News is published by the Public and soil science. Applications close March 1, year. R«l»tk>ns Unit, Ground Floor, Admln- 1982. Details, The Registrar, The University Mration Building, Ext. 962. of Adelaide, PO Box 498, Adelaide, South Candidates must have obtained doetoraf Australia, 5001. degrees, perferably within the last six years.

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