Adelaidean Vol 6 No 16 AdelaideanN EWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 Moths primed to bite into SA weed problem
Thousands of moths from Spain, seed that grows there is very lush, France and South Africa will be unlike the boneseed you find here in released in South Australia over the Adelaide,Ó Mr Clarke said. next four months in a bid to combat Mr Clarke is testing a strain of two common species of weed. bitou tip moth from Cape Town, which has a similar climate to Adelaide. The Boneseed is a weed found through- boneseed around the Cape Town area out the Adelaide Hills, while hore- is very poor quality for most of the hound covers an estimated 20 million year, as it is in the Adelaide Hills. hectares of South Australian land, including pasture. ÒIÕve released one hundred bitou tip moths already at Brownhill Creek, and Control methods such as spraying those early tests have shown that the herbicide or simply pulling the weeds strain of moths from Natal Province out by hand are costly in terms of time have simply disappeared,Ó he said. and money and have proven ineffective, particularly where the weeds occur in ÒBut the moths from Cape Town native vegetation. have done very well, establishing themselves in the area and eating the Instead, a biological control method boneseed. is being soughtÑin the form of moths and their larvae, which eat the weeds. ÒThat indicates the Cape Town strain of bitou tip moths, which are PhD student Craig Clarke, a better suited to this climate, will be researcher with the University of more effective in the Adelaide Hills AdelaideÕs Department of Crop than the Natal strain.Ó Protection and the Cooperative Re- search Centre for Weed Management As its name suggests, horehound Systems, is studying the effectiveness plume moth feeds on the horehound of two species of mothsÑthe bitou tip weed. Mr Clarke is testing three dif- Above: Craig Clarke in his laboratory. Below: One of the thousands of horehound moth and the horehound plume moth. ferent strains of the moth in areas plume moths which will help fight a common biological menace. Photos: David Ellis such as the Flinders Ranges. ÒBoneseed and horehound are weeds that were introduced to ÒThereÕs the original strain of hore- Australia, and although itÕs unlikely hound plume moth, which was taken that weÕll ever eradicate them com- from the south of France and has been pletely, weÕre trying to restore the bal- reared in a laboratory for the past ance,Ó Mr Clarke said. eight years, thereÕs a newly imported French strain of moth, and a Spanish ÒHopefully with these moths we can collection from a semi-arid region in begin to control the weeds and allow central Spain. native vegetation in those areas to become more dominant.Ó ÒSo far the moths bred from the original French strain are doing very The bitou tip moth and the hore- poorly, possibly because theyÕre so used hound plume moth have been tested in to being in laboratory conditions. But previous years in South Australia but the Spanish strain is doing very well, failed to control the weed problem. once again because it seems better Mr Clarke believes the failure could suited to our climate,Ó Mr Clarke said. be related to South AustraliaÕs climate, Mr Clarke, whose research is being and heÕs now testing different strains supervised by Associate Professor Rick of the same moths to see if they have Roush (Department of Crop Pro- any impact. tection), will release more than 8000 ÒThe original strain of bitou tip moths at 30 sites around South moth, which eats boneseed, is from the Australia over the next four months. Natal Province in South Africa. But The results of his research are expect- Natal has a sub-tropical environment ed to be known in 1999. equivalent to Brisbane and the bone- —David Ellis Adelaide GSM among top in the Asia-Pacific
Australia. Its graduates can count on The University of AdelaideÕs MBA is of incoming students, quality of educa- “The premier school in South high salaries.Ó one of the oldest in Australia. It has tion and the Ômarket valueÕ of students. Australia. Its graduates can count This year is the first time the been substantially consolidated and The magazine also interviewed on high salaries.” University has been included in the continuously improved since the incep- intending students and graduates, Asia, Inc. survey of business schools tion of the Graduate School of deans and large companies with MBA The University of Adelaide’s Graduate throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Management in 1983. recruitment programs. School of Management (GSM) has GSM Associate Director (Academic), It is a general management pro- Universities from Australia, Japan, been ranked among the top 25 MBA Dr Laubi Li, said the high standards gram with a strong strategic empha- India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Schools by Asia, Inc, a leading busi- of the Adelaide MBA, coupled with sis, focusing on business within a Thailand, New Zealand, Pakistan, ness magazine in the Asia-Pacific the SchoolÕs close relationship with the dynamic globalised economy, and with Malaysia and the Philippines were region. business community, its outstanding a special focus on the Asia-Pacific among the top 25 MBA Schools. facilities, and the performance of its region. In its September 1997 edition, Asia, Australian business schools took graduates in the workplace had all Asia, Inc. assessed 73 universities Inc. says the University of AdelaideÕs nine of the top 25 rankings. GSM, which runs the MBA program, contributed to the positive assessment from 13 Asia-Pacific countries, and is Òthe premier school in South by Asia, Inc. formed the ranking based on the quality —Pat Cree
In this issue we present the second in a series of thematic features which will appear every few months. INSIDE This feature focuses on working with business and industry. See pages 5-8. Approved For Print Post 565001/00046 PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 ILLUMINATION ADELAIDEAN GUEST COMMENTARY A portrait of the leader as an artist
Dr Anita Donaldson, Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts, attended Harvard University’s Management Development Program in July. She reflects on some of the issues raised during the program, and considers a few applications to the University. Funding our There we were: 122 or so people holding by embodied in ceremonies, rituals, symbols, middle-management positions of various Dr Anita Donaldson myths, etc. ). shapes and titlesÑAssistant and Associate Dean, Performing Arts The theory behind the four ÒframesÓ future, finding Vice-Presidents and Provosts; DirectorsÑof (Bolman and DealÕs metaphor signifying College Relations, Multicultural Advance- both Òwindows on the world and lenses that ment Programs, and Centres of Leadership; Deans and bring the world into focusÓ), is that each affords its own our future Associate Deans, Chairs and Heads (of Colleges, image of reality, and ÔcoloursÕ the ÔreadingÕ of an event/sit- Divisions, Faculties, Schools and Departments of uation/decision accordingly. In essence then, organisa- One of my great concerns is that aca- Advancement Studies, Professional Programs, Fine Arts, tionsÑin this instance, the universityÑare a complex Arts and Sciences, Health and Human Services, etc., demics in Australian universities are web of simultaneously existing multiple realities and etc.)Ñlined up in neat rows in a large lecture room, bold busyÑfar busier than they should be. meanings, and effective leadership/management name-cards signalling loud and clear that fading quietly (whether solo or collective) needs to take these multiplici- Over the years our funding has declined into the shadows was not going to be an option during ties into account when steering the bestÑmost through cuts to the operating grant and the two week period! effective/constructive/productiveÑway through the deci- through inadequate research infrastructure At first glance, the program might have appeared fairly sion-making maze. support and capital funding. There have mundane. However, the case-study approach and the Although space does not permit going into detail, it also been new demands on academic time, teaching itself (most staff taught as though possessed!) would be interesting to look at the more controversial much of which is now spent on increased ensured that each of the topics was prodded, poked and recommendations of the Penington Report (and indeed administrative reporting required by the unravelled from as many different perspectives as possi- Enterprise Bargaining II ... in fact any decision which State and Commonwealth and on applying ble. Not unexpectedly there were few definitive answers: heralds significant change in the status quo) in the light for various forms of funding. ultimately you drew on your own situation within its spe- of the various frames. The objections to a number of them Indeed the research system places a great cific context, and explored it in light of the different sce- may be better understood as a consequence, and under- load on researchers; they must apply fre- narios presented, to find ÔbestÕ fit (or its opposite!). stood in a context other than that perceived as recalci- quently for relatively small sums of money The curriculum included financial management (Òthe bot- trance of a wayward kind! with relatively small chance of success. tom lineÕs important ... BUT ... always follow the But the notion of frames goes beyond the shaping of deci- This competitive funding regime places money!Ó), legal issues in higher education, re-engineering sions per se. Effective (ÔwiseÕ, ÔgoodÕ or any other synonym undue emphasis on writing proposals as (a dreadful word that seems to have found its way into you may choose) leaders/managers function in the con- opposed to writing papers or producing local use!), transformational learning (intriguing: peeling text of the four frames as the norm: they initiate and other scholarly outputs. away the layers that underpin your ÒBig AssumptionsÓÑ implement constructive structural change; they act as those resolutely held, immutable principles (with a big It was with this in mind that I shaped the catalysts and facilitators who motivate and empower P)Ñto reveal a very personally-grounded starting point), those working with and for them; they build positive proposal for funding higher education cultural diversity, and human resource management, links, and situate themselves and the institution to best research which I put to the ÒFunding our among others. political advantage; and they are passionate, visionary FutureÓ Conference last week. Given the state of Enterprise Bargaining II at the and inspirational, leading through the changes and chal- I suggested we should move to a regime in moment, the sessions on human resource management lenges of the present into a bold, new future. which researchers apply to a national body (aka performance appraisal, tenure, probation and com- And just in case IÕm taken to task for putting a somewhat Ñin AustraliaÕs case it would be the ARC pensation/merit pay) were of particular interest, with two rose-coloured tint on my frames, I point out a BFO or ARC in combination with NHMRCÑfor key issues coming to the fore. First: while institutions (Òblinding flash of the obviousÓ, as one lecturer put it): international peer review grading (0-5) of everywhere had taken up the cause of formalised perfor- there are negative, destructive sides to every one of the the quality of their research over five-year mance appraisal/management with great enthusiasm, positives mentioned: the pedant hung up on hierarchies periods. there was in fact contradictory evidence as to its benefits. of power and authority; warring factions that paralyse This then raises the question of whether an institution action; political alliances used for self-serving ends; the Each researcher who achieves a grading should commit extensive resources (both time and would then be allocated an annual grant slavish call on past values and practices to protect the money) to such an exercise, and whether there are status quo and obstruct change. But ... recognising these for five years with the amount being deter- otherÑless apparently Òbig brotherÓÑways of achieving mined by the grading level and the somewhat more machiavellian dimensions is no doubt all the desired outcome: informal appraisal (an improved part of the wisdom of good leadership! researcherÕs discipline. review planning process perhaps?), better working condi- tions, release time, conference attendance/travel, etc. Bolman and Deal also make the point that while the This funding could be used for a variety of structural, political and human resource frames are very expenses including above-award salary Ultimately however, performance improvement comes down to the human dimension: the intrinsic rewards that much the managerial Òbread and butterÓ, the symbolic loadings for the researcher, buying teach- frame tends to be given rather short shriftÑpossibly ing relief up to an approved level, travel, derive from an institution valuing its people and what they do, and acknowledging that in tangible ways (which because it has to do with the less definable, more value- paying for laboratory equipment and con- laden and spiritual dimensions of leadership. Yet at a sumables, and providing research scholar- are not always monetary); and of those people having a sense of belonging and shared ownership. time of great change and uncertainty, it is this frame that ships to support research. The re- assumes greater significance: drawing on deeply embed- searcherÕs university would receive a SecondlyÑand again having both human and resource ded cultural values and practices, it is the thread of con- grant to provide infrastructure to support implications: performance appraisal has to do with peo- tinuity and stability that anchors change to something the researcher. ple, their sensitivities and sensibilities, and so requires known and understood. high levels of skill and know-how on the part of the rele- Such a scheme would give researchers a vant managersÑregardless of their level. So quality But where then does all this lead? According to Bolman guaranteed minimum level of funding to preparation and training is an absolute given in any form and Deal, the ultimate measure of leadership lies in its support their basic research and at the of performance management ... appraisal ... improvement artistry: on the ability of the leader to move between the same time would provide the national sys- ... or Òstaffing for a strategic futureÓ! frames and transcend their boundaries: to reframe expe- tem with an outputs-based mechanism for rience, and Òto interpret ... and express it in forms that This emphasis on the human dimension ties in neatly to can be felt, understood, and appreciated by others ... the monitoring higher education research per- the theme that wove its way subtly but insistently formance. artist [ipso facto the leader] reframes the world so that throughout the two week period: leadership and manage- others can see new possibilitiesÓ (p.17). Thus flexibility, The system of individual ranking would be ment as a holistic enterpriseÑone that embraces not only integration, expressiveness, communication, and creativi- supplemented by a system of research the rational, practical dimensions, but the human and tyÑall elements of the artisticÑcan be added to the list grants that allowed for the funding of very artistic (or spiritual, if you prefer) dimensions as well. of Ôleadership essentialsÕ. large and expensive projects and provided This holistic perspective derives from the Bolman and support for major collaborative research. And finallyÑwhat might the Ônew ageÕ leader look like? Deal (1997) model which identifies the organisation/insti- Back to Bolman and Deal again: ÒSuch leaders will be But such changes are only part of a much tution as functioning within four interrelatedÑbut often playful theorists who can see organisations through a com- bigger picture that still needs to be painted, conflictingÑparameters: (i) the structural (the Òfacto- plex prism ... be negotiators able to design elastic strate- both locally and nationally. ryÓÑthe form, function of, and relationships between, the gies that simultaneously shape events and adapt to chang- various constituent parts); (ii) the political (the ÒjungleÓÑ ing circumstances. They will understand the importance of It is important to define what we want in the various competing/conflicting demands/claims/groups knowing and caring for themselves and the people with the future, to decide what is acceptable within the institution); (iii) the human resource (the whom they work. They will be architects, catalysts, advo- and what is not. Success in the future will ÒfamilyÓÑthe needs, skills, feelings etc. of individuals); cates, and [visionaries] who lead with soulÓ (p.380). require changes to the GovernmentÕs fund- (iv) and the less readily definable symbolic (the Òthe- ing schemes and will depend on a rethink atreÓÑthe cultural and spiritual elements that underpin Reference: Bolman L.G. & Deal T.E. (1997) Reframing of our work practices. understanding, meaning, values and practices, and are Organizations (2nd edition). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Indeed we will need to change many aspects of the national higher education The newspaper of The University of Adelaide system and of the University as we know Adelaidean Writers Contributors them in the late 1990s if we are to have a John Edge Patricia Cree Elizabeth Butler bright future in the late 2010s, let alone a Editor David Ellis Adrienne Eccles great university by 2022. And time and David Washington Geoff Sauer Julie Ryke Printed by funding for core skill activities are a cru- Layout Cadillac Color Deadline for next issue is 11 September cial part of these changes. Room G07 Mitchell Building, South Australia, 5005. Tel (08) 8303 5174; Fax (08) 8303 4838; Email: [email protected] MARY OÕKANE WWW: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/Adelaidean/home.html Material may be reproduced without permission but full acknowledgement must be given to the Adelaidean. ADELAIDEAN CAMPUS NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 PAGE 3 Inaugural Lectures return TTheheNewsNews The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mary organising the new series, which will Literary CultureÓ, is on Thursday 11 IN BRIEF O’Kane, has decided to reactivate be held each semester in the Barr September at 6.30pm and is being the concept of an Inaugural Lecture Smith LibraryÕs Ira Raymond Room. co-presented by the Cornell Chapter MATHS MEDALS MOUNT of the Alumni Association. series for new professors in the The first two lectures in the Although the Olympics are still three University. Spring 1997 semester are scheduled He will be followed by Professor years away the Department of Pure Since the series was last held in to occur over the next fortnight, with Margaret Sedgley on Wednesday 17 Mathematics is already in amongst the 1993, a significant number of profes- full details of the remaining lectures September at 5.15pm. The title of medals. to be announced shortly. her lecture is ÒPlant LiberationÓ. sorial appointments has been made. This year Dr Christine OÕKeefe won the Reactivation of the public lecture They are being presented by The Wednesday 5.15pm timeslot Hall Medal of the Institute of series will provide an opportunity for Professor Tom Shapcott, Professor of is expected to be the normal time for Combinatorics and its Applications members of the University communi- Creative Writing, and Professor all subsequent lectures in the series, (ICA) and Dr Michael Murray was ty and the general public to learn Margaret Sedgley, who holds the and each will be followed by refresh- awarded the Medal of the Australian about the research interests of the Chair of Horticultural Science. ments and the opportunity to discuss Mathematical Society. UniversityÕs newest professorial staff. the lecture with the presenter. Professor ShapcottÕs lecture, on The Hall Medal recognizes an extensive The Librarian, Mr Ray Choate, is ÒTeaching Creative Writing within a —John Edge and significant body of research work of exceptional quality by members of the ICA who are in mid-career. At most, three Hall Medals per year may be PGSA names Supervisor of the Year given. The Australian Mathematical Society Medal is awarded by the Society yearly Dr John Noye from the Department for distinguished research in the mathe- of Applied Mathematics was named matical sciences to a mathematician “Supervisor of the Year” in a presen- under forty years of age. tation ceremony organised by the The Department of Pure Mathematics Postgraduate Students’ Association at Adelaide has two winners of the on Friday 29 August. medalÑDr Murray and Professor Mike The annual award is presented by EastwoodÑranking it equal second the PGSA to recognise outstanding with the University of Melbourne and supervision. Eleven staff were nomi- the University of New South Wales, nated for the award this year. Dr behind the Australian National Timothy Doyle from the Mawson University, with six medal winners. Graduate Centre for Environmental Another medal winner, Professor Leon Studies was runner-up, while Miss Simon (presently at Stanford Univer- Mary Brownlee from the Depart- sity) was an honours graduate of the ment of Education won a special Department. PresidentÕs Award. The awards were judged by the MODERN DANCE DIVA President of the PGSA, Ms Jill Thorpe, its WomenÕs Officer (Helen The University of AdelaideÕs Depart- Kavanagh) and Treasurer (Donna ment of Dance is hosting ÒAn Evening Hayes), Christine Ingleton from the with AustraliaÕs Most Beautiful Modern Advisory Centre for University L to R: Dr John Noye, Ms Jill Thorpe, Miss Mary Brownlee, Professor Ieva Dance DivaÓ in the Madley Dance Space Education (ACUE), the UnionÕs Kotlarski, and Dr Timothy Doyle. Photo courtesy of PGSA. on Saturday 13 September at 7.30pm. Student Welfare Officer Chris Gent, feel it is now more important than they do know a good supervisor Elizabeth Cameron Dalman founded the and a previous winner, Dr Tony ever for the University to listen to when they get one.Ó Australian Dance Theatre and was its Winefield from the Department of students and to recognise the super- The Supervisor of the Year awards first Artistic Director (1965-75). She re- Psychology. visors that have been singled out for were presented by the Acting Deputy cently received a National Dance Award ÒBecause of the financial con- commendation,Ó Ms Thorpe said. Vice-Chancellor (Research), Pro- for a Lifetime Achievement in Dance. straints postgraduate students have Ò[Students] may not have any fessor Ieva Kotlarski. She has been Lecturer-in-residence in been placed under since 1988, we choice in a fee-paying future. But —John Edge the Department for the past month and will join with the DepartmentÕs Ronin Dance Company to present ÒThis TrainÓ, one of the ADTÕs signature pieces, which EB: draft agreement she created in 1965 to the songs of Fun and learning planned Peter, Paul and Mary. expected soon She will also perform some recent solos, The University of Adelaide enter- for University Open Day including ÒLake IconÓ ÒPassing on...Ó prise bargaining team was hopeful and excerpts from ÒSinging the SilenceÓ, that meetings with the unions late inspired by the life of Saint Cecilia. The University of Adelaide’s Open and a hayride are planned. ¥ Tickets $10/$8; bookings 8303 3811. last week would lead to a draft enter- Day—which is to be held this year prise agreement. The UniversityÕs Aboriginal and Limited seating. at the Roseworthy Campus on Torres Strait Islander unit, Wilto At the time the Adelaidean went Sunday 19 October—is shaping up Yerlo, will host a Bush Food Feast. to press, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, as a day of fun and learning for the There will be sausage sizzles, three WEST TORRENS THEBARTON Professor Doug McEachern, was whole family. Food Courts, gourmet treats and SCHOLARS hopeful that outstanding academic devonshire teas, plus a musical Four University of Adelaide students All Divisions will be involved in a issues would be finalised in the lat- feast. were among thirteen students resident major Careers Expo which will est round of meetings. in the City of West Torrens Thebarton enable prospective students of all Co-conveners of the Open Day He said that details of the agree- who were presented with 1997 Max and ages to find out more about the full working party, Schools Liaison ment relating to general staff were Bette Mendelson Foundation University range of University of Adelaide Committee chair Dr Chris Dawson nearing completion, but further and ANRS Associate Dean Scholarships last month. work was required on those clauses courses and where they lead. (External Relations) Phillip Stott They are Lynelle Beinke (Bachelor of relating to academic staff. Other activities will range from say the Open Day is a great oppor- Science Honours), Cameron Bracken ÒI expect that a draft agreement lectures and laboratory displays to tunity to obtain an overview of the (Bachelor of Science), Wendy will be made available to all staff in the acclaimed ÔHorses in ActionÕ dis- whole University, as well as gain a Leadbeater (Bachelor of Engineering in the near future,Ó he said. play by students of the Horse greater understanding of the out- Chemical Engineering), and Adam Husbandry and Management standing teaching and research Zaknic (Arts/Law). course. This spectacular 40-minute activities conducted on the The students received their awards Music Education Concert event will be held four times on Roseworthy Campus. Open Day and is expected to draw a from the Governor, Sir Eric Neal, in a The University Open Day will Music Education students in the large audience. ceremony at the City of West Torrens run from 10am-4pm on Sunday, 19 University’s Bachelor of Music Thebarton Civic Centre. Associate Professor Mike Tyler October. To reach Roseworthy The scholarship scheme was developed course will present their annual and his frogs will be taking part, Campus, take the Main North Road Music Education Concert on Friday with the support of a bequest by long- while those interested in wine will and the Gawler Bypass, then follow time City of West Torrens residents 19 September at 7.30pm in the Scott find plenty of learning opportuni- the signs to the campus where Theatre. Max and Bette Mendelson, which built ties with educational wine tastings parking will be available close to upon an earlier scheme inaugurated by Tickets at $8 ($5 concession) are and a range of other activities. the Open Day activities. the Council in 1992. available at the door. Farm tours, an animal nursery —Patricia Cree PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 CAMPUS NEWS ADELAIDEAN Honorary degree recognises career of service
Ray Whitrod has won many awards Service in South Australia and the during his distinguished career as a driving force behind the establishment police commissioner and advocate of of the Australian Society of victims of crime. But he says the Victimology. Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws He was awarded the Companion of presented to him last month is one of the Order of Australia for his work in the most special awards of his life. the police force and with victims of The Australian National University crime. conferred the degree on Dr Whitrod at The honorary degree was conferred a ceremony held at the University of by the ANUÕs Chancellor, Professor Adelaide late last monthÑthe first Peter Baume, and the ceremony began time such a ceremony had been held with an academic procession including away from the ANUÕs Canberra cam- the Vice-Chancellor of the University pus. of Adelaide, Professor Mary OÕKane, However, the venue was appropri- the Chancellor of Flinders University, ate. ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Sister Deirdre Jordan, and the Chancellor of the University of South Deane Terrell has close connections Australia, Dr Basil Hetzel. with the University of Adelaide. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Dr Whitrod, who couldnÕt travel to Economics from this University and Canberra to receive the degree was the 1959 Rhodes Scholar. He was because of ill health, said he was two a member of the UniversityÕs academic thirds of the way through his PhD the- staff and a renowned University sis on the psycho-social impact of sportsman. Dr Whitrod, 82, is study- prostate cancer on men. ing for a PhD in psychology at the The idea for the thesis was inspired University and is a former Residential by his own experiences in the cancer Scholar. Ray Whitrod—strong and compassionate values. Photo: Brenton Edwards ward. ÒThis award was probably the most ÒI was looking at the statistics and significant to me, because it seemed to ÒThis book is dedicated to Ray ed by colleagues and subordinatesÓ. found that 10 to 15 per cent of men be granted on the basis of a wide WhitrodÑa courageous and vindicated ÒBehind Ray WhitrodÕs commitment with advanced cancer survive much range of aspects of my career that fighter for integrity and policing,Ó the to high professional standards, to jus- longer than they should,Ó he said. havenÕt been recognised before,Ó said dedication says. tice and to equity, are strong and com- ÒThe median (time for survival) was the former Papua New Guinea, The dedication explained that this passionate values stemming from his 24 months, but I found that some men Commonwealth and Queensland ÒvindicationÓ referred to Dr WhitrodÕs Christian faith,Ó Professor Terrell said. managed to live for 10 to 15 years. I Commissioner of Police. Òlong and lonely battle against a wanted to know what the difference After leaving policing, Dr Whitrod Professor Terrell said the honorary deeply entrenched corrupt police was in these men.Ó returned to academic life, first as a degree was awarded Òon the ground of under his commandÓÑan issue over He began by talking to men in his distinguished creative contribu- which in 1976 he felt obliged to resign Visiting Fellow in the Department of Sociology at the ANU and as a prostate cancer support groups across tions in the service of societyÓ. as Commissioner of Police in Australia. He then discovered a paper Queensland. His stand was vindicated Residential Scholar at the University Speaking at the ceremony held in of Adelaide. by a Victorian urologist which caused the upper refectory at the Union on 25 in the late 1980s by the Royal him to rethink his direction. The August, Professor Terrell said the Commission presided over by Justice He was also a major contributor to paper suggested that, because prostate esteem in which Dr Whitrod was held Tony Fitzgerald. the development of victimology in cancer was a relatively Òslow movingÓ was best captured in the dedication of Professor Terrell said Dr WhitrodÕs Australia Òat a time when it was not cancer, the real question should be the book, Australian Policing: approach to policing had been charac- fashionable to do soÓ. why men werenÕt living longer. Contemporary Issues, by Duncan terised by Òa deep concern for the edu- He was founder and, later, Chappel and Paul Wilson. cation of police, a concern often resist- Chairman of the Victims of Crime —David Washington
Report: Australia does not recognise Repromed celebrates one and reward its rural nurses hundred IVF babies The role of nurses in country rural nurses carry out an enor- improving the health of rural Dozens of teddy bears were last month flown from areas is undervalued by gov- mous range of health care Australians,Ó said Associate Adelaide to Darwin for a major Teddy Bears’ Picnic, cele- ernments, rural Australians activities and treatments. Professor Desley Hegney, who brating the 100th IVF baby born in the Northern Territory. and medical practitioners, These include prescribing was the principal investigator The picnic was hosted by Repromed, the University of according to the final report of drugs, inserting intravenous for the study. AdelaideÕs Reproductive Medicine Unit, which has been lines, stitching wounds, taking a major study. ÒOn the whole, nurses work- providing an IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) service to x-rays, admitting and dis- Northern Territory couples since 1993. The report, ÒThe Role & charging patients, and provid- ing in the smaller centres have Function of the Rural Nurse in ing in-depth counselling. low stress levels and are very Repromed is a non-profit University body based at The AustraliaÓ, was launched last These nurses also frequently satisfied with their work. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Wakefield Clinic in month at the Royal College of manage housekeeping services, only real source of stress in Adelaide, and the Darwin Private Hospital. Using the lat- Nursing in Canberra. oversee security, drive ambu- these small centres is est in reproductive medicine technology, Repromed helps AustraliaÕs continued failure to infertile couples realise their dreams of becoming parents. The study was conducted by lances, and administer recognise and reward nurses two leading Australian nursing finances and files. Northern Territory families who have benefitted from for carrying out roles which researchersÑAssociate the IVF service were invited to the Teddy BearsÕ Picnic in Current undergraduate are still seen to be the province Professor Desley Hegney, from the gardens of the Royal Darwin Hospital on 10 August. training programs might not of medical practitioners,Ó she the University of Southern To mark the occasion, those children born through equip graduate nurses for this said. QueenslandÕs Department of kind of role, and the report reproductive medicine programs were each presented with Nursing, and Professor Alan suggests that small rural Co-investigator on the study a teddy bear by the NT Chief Minister, Mr Shane Stone, Pearson, head of the health services are likely to Professor Alan Pearson said and his wife Josephine. University of AdelaideÕs face a shortage of appropriate- the range of duties which The teddy bears were flown to Darwin free of charge by Department of Clinical ly skilled nurses within the make up the rural nursesÕ Qantas and were accompanied by Repromed General Nursing and Director of the next three years. daily work was Òamazingly Manager Mr Roger Stables. Joanna Briggs Institute for It also says that despite a broad in scope, highly sophisti- Evidence Based Nursing. high level of job satisfaction, cated in terms of knowledge They surveyed 129 random- especially in the smaller and technique, and central to SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP ly selected rural health ser- health services, rural nurses the provision of quality health vices and observed the every- frequently feel undervalued services in the countryÓ. How to Grow Your Small Business day work of nurses. Rural and often clash with doctors He said the report made 23-24 September, Thebarton Campus. nurses themselves were also over their roles and responsi- several recommendations A number of free student places will be sponsored by the interviewed, and further infor- bilities. aimed at improving the aware- Adelaide Metropolitan Area Consultative Committee Inc., a mation was gathered in a ÒRural nursing has a long ness of nursesÕ roles in rural private-sector advisory body to the Minister for Employment, national phone-in. and proud history in Australia areas, as well as improving the Education & Youth Affairs. A landmark study interna- and nurses still carry the education and training oppor- Further details: Joanne Pimlott 8303 3098 or 0414 617 144. tionally, the findings show that brunt of the responsibility for tunities available to nurses. Email: [email protected] ADELAIDEAN FEATURE SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 PAGE 5 AdelaideanAdelaidean FeaturFeaturee Working with Business & Industry Power industry funding pays dividends
lectrical engineers at the University of design technique, South AustraliaÕs intercon- Adelaide are working closely with nection with the eastern States would not have EE Australian power companies to improve been possible. the efficiency of the power supply, potentially sav- Following on from this work, Dr Gibbard ing the industry millions of dollars. was awarded a $200,000 research contract in The research is headed by Associate 1994 by the Energy Research and Development Professor Mike Gibbard (Department of Corporation and the Electricity Supply Electrical & Electronic Engineering), whose Association of Australia. research and development projects over the The three-year project, which was completed past 15 years have been almost wholly funded earlier this year, was aimed at developing new by the power industry. techniques and software to coordinate stabilis- Dr Gibbard and his research team are well- ers fitted not only to individual generators but known throughout Australia for their work into also to other power system devices. the control of power systems. The research team included Mr David In 1992 the power systems of South Vowles and PhD student Pouyan Pourbeik (who Australia, Victoria and New South Wales is now working for General Electric in the became interconnected. This was made possi- United States). ble thanks to special-purpose automatic con- trollers, called stabilisers, which were designed ÒThat contract turned out very successfully, using methods developed in the late 1980s by and based on that we secured a new research Dr Gibbard. and development contract, worth $240,000, with four different power companies. ÒThe power system stretches from Port Augusta in SA to the northern coalfields of ÒItÕs fairly unusual to have four individual NSW,Ó said Dr Gibbard. industry organisations jointly supporting the one research project,Ó Dr Gibbard said, Òbut the ÒThat power system is long, skinny, and point about all of our research is that it benefits characteristically unstable, which means that if various power utilities and industry. you donÕt have the right automatic controllers, the power generators will pull out of sync and ÒOur philosophy is to include the results of theyÕll no longer operate with the system.Ó our research into the software we develop, which means the time taken from research and Stabilisers, which are fitted to individual development to the time itÕs used by industry is power generators, not only provide the stability less than three years. needed by the generators, they also dampen down oscillations in the power supply. If oscil- ÒThatÕs a fast turnaround, and weÕve devel- oped techniques and software that have been lations get out of control, they could cause the used throughout Australia,Ó he said. generators to shut down, resulting in blackouts. Dr GibbardÕs latest research project, which Dr GibbardÕs design method for stabilisers, looks at the automated coordination of power and the computer software package developed stabilisers, will be completed in the year 2000. Associate Professor Mike Gibbard (r) and research officer Mr to go with it, was used by South AustraliaÕs David Vowles. Photo: David Ellis. power corporation, ETSA. Without such a —David Ellis
be carefully considered and justified. Business. Good corporate citizenship may deliver anything from a warm, Some requirements placed by society cosy feeling to a strengthening of BUSINESS AND by way of laws governing standards of BusinessÕs hand in some present or dealing, the engagement, dismissal future political poker game. and working conditions of employees, UNIVERSITY or corporate environmental responsi- The activity supported, cultural or bility are (or should be) immutable, sporting, may have little apparent con- and will affect profits. Business nection with the corporation; so there is would, by and large, say that it has no universal rule for the guidance of Special Commentary few fundamental obligations other supplicants (including Universities) than these. seeking to help Business with its by Mr Jim Bettison But there are discretionary expenses, image-making. that will affect the profits in share- Secondly, Business may see a long- holdersÕ pockets, that are outside these O would some Power the giftie gie us view. Both have self-images; ways in term gain; this may be through a busi- obligations. Cash donations, and the ness activity still in planning and Tae see oursel’s as others see us which they like to be seen or imagine foregoing of immediate profit in the which is also, therefore, not apparent. Burns; Ode to a Louse (I think ...) themselves to be, about which theyÕre hope of later, increased profits are of terribly sensitive. this nature: and will, therefore, be most However, in such a case endowment is I do my thing, and you do your thing. carefully scrutinised by Business before I am not in this world to live up to IÕll start by pretending that IÕm more likely to be directed, and indeed being incurred. your expectations, and you’re not in BurnsÕs Power, and summarise my may be translated to a more overt sup- this world to live up to mine. You are answers to some frequently asked But careful consideration and justifica- port (commissioned research, et al, you and I am I and if by chance we questions about Business. Some of tion doesnÕt automatically mean rejec- through to commercial venturing). find each other, it’s beautiful; and if what I say may reflect back upon tion. Let me explain; I think this is one About present vs future profits. This is UniversitiesÑwith luck, itÕll help not it can’t be helped. aspect of Business least understood by really a quantification of the principal them with a little self-enlightenment. Universities. Fritz Perls (approximately ...) that Ôa bird in the hand is worth two in To start: an often-overlooked funda- About cash donations. When Business the bushÕ. o write about Universities, and mental. At its outset, and at all times supports activities in fields outside about Business, when closely thereafter, the management of a their immediate activity by making A simple arithmetical exercise will TT involved with both, without Business is obliged to deliver to its donations, or endowments, it does so compute how big the two birds in the becoming pompous, or mouthing ownersÑthe shareholdersÑa profit: for two broad reasons. bush need to be, once the size of the cliches, is difficult. I often fall into one and to maximise that profit. bird in hand is knownÑas well as the Firstly, because it is perceived to devel- rate of inflation in the economy and (or both) of those traps. ThatÕs the basis of the central contract op or enhance an image as good corpo- the rate of return that produced that Universities and Business are both between the parties who own or control rate citizens; concurrently, the man- inherently complex and contradictory. the BusinessÑshareholders, directors, agers have convinced the directors (and bird, and the time itÕll take to catch the To assert a particular quality in either and managers. Consequently, any- ultimately the shareholders) that such other two. elicits an often contradictory counter- thing that will diminish that profit will an image will be in the best interests of Continued on page 7 PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 FEATURE ADELAIDEAN WWorkingorking withwith BusinessBusiness && IndustryIndustry Cadetship fosters agricultural education
ustralia’s largest rural At Roseworthy his academic The company, which merchandising compa- prowess has been recognised employs about 1600 people AA ny, IAMA, is providing a with two major prizes, the WJ nationwide, has an annual University of Adelaide student Colebatch Memorial Prize for turnover approaching $1 bil- with the chance of a lifetime. best performance in theory lion. and practical work in the first IAMA (SA) Human Re- Andrew Ottens, a final-year two years of his course, and sources Manager Mr Clive Bachelor of Agriculture student the Daniel Livingston Prize for Nation said the cadetship was at the Roseworthy Campus, has the student with the highest an excellent opportunity to been awarded a cadetship with aggregate in the courseÕs sec- provide industry support to IAMA (SA) Pty Ltd. ond year. one of the nationÕs top agricul- With only one position Mr Ottens said his heart tural students. available in South Australia, was in agriculture, which is ÒWeÕve found thereÕs not a and many potential candi- why he chose to study at the lot of industry support for stu- dates, Mr Ottens faced very Roseworthy Campus. tough competition for the dents studying and looking for cadetship. ÒI really love farming and I a career in agriculture. wanted to get into the agricul- ÒBy offering a cadetship like He went through the same tural industryÑparticularly selection process IAMA uses this we can look at the top con- agronomy, which is a booming tenders in the course and form for new employees, with the industry,Ó Mr Ottens said. final decision being based on a partnership with the Ôcream academic merit and an inter- ÒThe course at Roseworthy of the cropÕ, as well as identify- view with IAMA executives. covered a broad range of topics ing other potential employ- with a very practical Ôhands ees,Ó Mr Nation said. The position is highly onÕ approach... and with the ÒIAMA is a company with a sought after because the suc- collegeÕs boarding facilities cessful candidate receives a very strong ÔpeopleÕ focus, and and being so close to home, it by fostering agricultural educa- wide range of benefits, includ- was an obvious choice. ing $3000 funding for their tion in this way weÕre hoping to final year of study and 12 ÒI also know many people play a key role in the future of months training on completion whoÕve gone through and stud- this industry in Australia.Ó ied at Roseworthy, and the of their degree. A full-time job —Elizabeth Butler course has a strong reputation with IAMA is also waiting for —David Ellis the cadet. with good job prospects once youÕve finished it.Ó Andrew Ottens has a strong In the photo right Andrew agricultural background, hav- Thanks to his cadetship Ottens (l) is congratulated by ing grown up on a sheep and with IAMA, Mr OttensÕs IAMA Human Resources cereal property at Lochiel, in career path is already wide Manager Clive Nation. Photo: South AustraliaÕs mid-north. open. Elizabeth Butler Thebarton to play part in international drive
he Thebarton Commerce & What are some of the most recent devel- local communityÑan holistic approach Research Precinct is one of the opments that have occurred at to the growth and operation of a TT key elements in the University of Thebarton? research park. Adelaide’s relationship with industry. This year the campus has expanded The campus has been strongly Opened in 1992, the Thebarton even further following the purchase of involved in many projects that have Campus boasts more than 30 commer- an extra 5000 square metres of ware- brought together community groups, cial tenants, 10 University research house, manufacturing and office space. local council and industry. groups and about 400 people, making We already have four new commercial I believe weÕve had an impact on it one of the largest university owned tenants in that space and weÕve con- this region in terms of raising the and managed research parks in structed a Stress & Anxiety Analysis quality of the environment and in Australia. Clinic for the Department of Psych- broadening the UniversityÕs involve- ology, and weÕre completing an It is also home to a series of unique ment in schools, social justice, job cre- programsÑsuch as Business Init- Occupational Hygiene Laboratory for ation, and industrial programs. iatives from Graduates (BIG), the the Department of Public Health. And there will be some further high-level I see that tripartite relationship Graduate Industry Linked Entre- between university, industry and com- preneurial Scheme (GILES), Project research and development projects, bringing together commercial and munity as being a very important Plus and othersÑproviding vital links aspect of the future of research parks. and opportunities for students, gradu- University expertise. ates and industry. What do you see as the future for the What role does this campus have in the The AdelaideanÕs David Ellis spoke campus? UniversityÕs aim of becoming a Ôgreat with the Director of the Precinct, and Over the last couple of years, world- international university by the year Director of the UniversityÕs Office of wide, thereÕs been a growing recogni- 2022Õ? Industry Liaison, Mr Rex Hunter, tion of the value of research parks to The Thebarton Campus in itself is about the value and future of the Rex Hunter. Photo: David Ellis. the economy and development of a part of a world-wide industry of Thebarton Campus: region. A further aspect which is now research parks, and I believe it can ÒThe Thebarton Commerce & contact with the University, to provide starting to emerge is the potential of significantly help the University to Research Precinct is an important opportunities for University staff and research parks such as Thebarton to achieve its mission of being an inter- adjunct to the University,Ó Rex Hunter students to interact with industry, and be part of the wider movement of Ônew national university of distinction with- said. ÒIt complements the other cam- to use the campus, as weÕve done very urbanismÕ, of urban renewal, creating in the next 25 years. puses and supports activities across a successfully, as a base for University opportunities to interact with the com- Great universities such as range of disciplines. spin-off companies. munity. Cambridge, Yale, Stanford and ÒWe achieve that by acting as a ÒWe also offer a wide range of WeÕve been doing this for the past Princeton have their own research focus for the UniversityÕs industry liai- Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs three years, which in some ways puts parks, and a successful research park son activities, by creating opportuni- which attract national and internation- us ahead of the pack. WeÕve developed such as ours will bring credit to the ties to bring industry and commercial al attention, helping to raise the status a strong tripartite relationship University of Adelaide, helping it to companies located on this campus into and reputation of the University.Ó between university, industry and the achieve international status. ADELAIDEAN FEATURE SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 PAGE 7 WWorkingorking withwith BusinessBusiness && IndustryIndustry GILES smooths path from university to work
niversity of Adelaide graduate boost to their skills, knowledge and Ertugrul (Department of Electrical & collaboration with an international Stephan Mavrakis knows the contact with industry. Project activi- Electronic Engineering) and Mr Ivor company, and it also enabled him to UU benefits of an education pro- ties form a major part of the assess- Paech (Boart Longyear), Mr Mavrakis increase his knowledge of project man- gram that works closely with industry. ment. was able to successfully design and agement, business communication, develop a portable dynamometer entrepreneurship and innovation. Having graduated from the Mr MavrakisÕs project was to help Boart Longyear develop a piece of which could be fitted to drilling equip- ÒPrograms such as GILES and the University with a degree in Electrical ment. & Electronic Engineering, he was last equipment known as a Ôportable Project Plus Program, which allows year selected to be a participant in dynamometerÕ. The unit was finally assembled and Honours students to work with indus- GILES (Graduate Industry Linked The aim of a dynamometer is to ready for testing earlier this year, and try on research, are an important part Entrepreneurial Scheme) to help measure the speed and torque of the company is now using the of the University of AdelaideÕs ongoing develop a specialised piece of instru- drilling equipment used to take sam- dynamometer at its drilling operations. collaboration with industry,Ó Mr mentation for mining company Boart ples for mining purposes. Although ÒThis GILES program fulfilled all Massey said. Longyear. Boart Longyear already had a the objectives,Ó said Mr Jim Massey, Following his involvement in GILES is run by the UniversityÕs dynamometer that could be used in a coordinator of the Enterprise GILES Mr Stephan Mavrakis was Office of Industry Liaison. Partici- factory or laboratory situation, they Development & Collaboration Service employed as a full-time software sup- pants in the scheme undertake specific needed a portable version that could with the UniversityÕs Office of port engineer with Spectra Systems projects with industry partners and be taken out into the field and used in Industry Liaison. Pty Ltd, a company producing quality study for a Diploma in Business the Ôreal worldÕ. ÒIt provided Stephan with the control software. Enterprise, providing an important Under the supervision of Dr Nesimi opportunity to carry out research in —David Ellis ‘Wool is a wonderful fibre’: course builds professional skill
elen Daily has a strong commitment to tiesÑAdelaide, Western Australia, New Australia’s wool industry. England and University of New South WalesÑ HH the CRC and CSIRO Division of Wool Now, by studying for a Bachelor of Technology. Applied Science (Agriculture) (Honours) at Roseworthy, the 1997 University Medal winner The video suites at the campuses provide has been able to build on her industry experi- real-time interaction between lecturers and ence as a professional wool classer and move students and maximise the expertise available into wool education and research. around Australia. The degree has also broadened Ms DailyÕs Students can ask questions, observe practi- practical and scientific knowledgeÑher cal demonstrations and discuss issues with Honours year study was focused on wool biolo- industry leaders who act as guest lecturersÑ gy and genetics. even though they may be thousands of kilome- tres from the campus. She is now running the wool science sub- jects offered by the Cooperative Research ÒIÕve had a long-standing interest in voca- Centre (CRC) for Premium Quality Wool at the tional education,Ó Ms Daily said. University of New England in Armidale, NSW, ÒWool is a wonderful fibre and itÕs so impor- which are taken as part of the University of tant to Australia. ItÕs been such a good indus- AdelaideÕs Bachelor of Agricultural Science try to me, and IÕm enjoying being a part of its course at the Waite Campus. development, especially using such up to date In this role Ms Daily is involved in a unique technology,Ó she said. teaching system using video conferencing tech- nology, facilitating long-distance learning Left: Helen Daily—“Wool is a wonderful fibre”. through a network of four interstate universi- Photo courtesy of Dept of Animal Science. Business and University: special commentary continued
From Page 5 is the valuation of the IP. Universities They can assure Universities that, ductive Business and University inter- donÕt often understand that Business although there is no single, universal action than has been the case for ten And the forecast outcome needs also to has, pragmatically, a general rule-of- truth which describes the activities or fifteen years. be adjusted according to the likeli- thumb that a piece of IP as presented and aspirations of Business, that deals It will better equip each of Business hoodÑthe probabilityÑof both (or by the researcher has incurred only can be struck and made to work. indeed even one of) the two bushy and Universities to understand how about 10% of the ultimate cost (and They will help Universities to under- birds being caught. (It usually all the other functions, and know the perhaps slightly less time) to take the stand that Business at its bestÑand otherÕs expectations, if this opportuni- adds up to indicate that the bush IP to market. surely, thatÕs the sort of Business that needs to be rather sturdy ...) ty is to be converted. When Business and University do Universities lose brownie points with really meet, itÕs beautiful. Much of the Business when they fail to appreciate I try to tell Business that it ignores at its peril time I spend talking to Universities this short term vs long term considera- (and their people) about Business is in tion. ItÕs also relevant to the price that the truths that Universities have learnt trying to tell Universities that Universities believe their IP can com- Business has a thousand things and mandÑof which more later. Universities want to deal withÑcan be ways from which Universities can Such considerations apart, there are learn. Recently Business and Universities often horrendous mismatches of expec- enormously flexible, pragmatic and have met this problem by joint ventur- tation between Business and responsive. And the outcomes can be Conversely, I try to tell Business that ing; which is another way of saying University. This is where the moder- financially and experientially reward- it ignores at its peril the truths that that the Universities have provided ating skills of our Luminis, and its ing. Universities have learntÑand are still Intellectual Property on a pay later, counterparts, are invaluable, for they This is into PerlsÕs territory. And thatÕs learning. ItÕs exciting to feel like a pay on outcomes basis. This is excel- are accustomed to navigating in this appropriate, because I, and others, broker for change. lent in concept. no-manÕs-land where both parties are believe that the times we are now in I J Bettison A common stumbling block, however, still learning the terrain. are more conducive to effective, pro- Senior Deputy Chancellor PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 FEATURE ADELAIDEAN WWorkingorking withwith BusinessBusiness && IndustryIndustry BIG bananas make a dream come true
amy Azer’s dream of ny on a shoestring budget. than the Egyptian papyrus, mass-producing ancient But this year Papyrus and itÕs available and costs RR Egyptian paper has taken Australia received a major nothing.Ó a great leap forward, thanks to boost in the form of a develop- Ramy Azer has established hard work, some help from Aus- ment grant from AusIndustry close relations with the North tralia’s banana industry, and his worth about $500,000. Queensland Banana Growers involvement in the University of ÒMy goals now are much Corporation in Tully, who will Adelaide’s BIG scheme. bigger than they were when I supply the raw material ini- first started,Ó Mr Azer said. tially at no cost to Papyrus BIG (Business Initiatives Australia. from Graduates) is aimed at ÒI started off with a $3000 fostering tertiary students budget, and I planned to build ÒBecause theyÕre happy for and graduates who have inno- a small factory that I would us to take the banana waste off vative business ideas. operate, pumping out a few their hands, theyÕre giving us papers to sell around Adelaide free land, free sheds, and free Those accepted into the raw material. scheme are provided with from the back of a car. twelve months of some finan- ÒNow we have a budget of ÒOur first factory will be cial support, training, assis- half a million dollars, and based there,Ó Mr Azer said. ÒIt tance, rent-free office space weÕre introducing an industry, really couldnÕt have worked out and mentor support to help a whole new technology, a con- any better.Ó establish their new business. cept. Now we have the time Mr Azer said that a fully Successful applicants also and money to build the functioning manufacturing undertake a two-year Grad- machines we need.Ó plant was still about two uate Diploma in Business Instead of turning to Nile years away. Enterprise, giving them the reeds as his source for the In the meantime, testing knowledge to set up and run papyrus, Mr Azer sought an would continue in a bid to their own small businesses. alternative plant which was develop the best quality Mr Azer, who completed his readily available in Australia papyrus possible, using the Mechanical Engineering and could be used to make most environmentally friendly degree at the University of quality paper. methods possible. South Australia in 1995, What he discovered was far decided against taking a job ÒThe normal process of greater than he could have making paper usually involves with a major oil company and hoped for. instead turned to his dream of a lot of water and chemicals,Ó mass-producing papyrusÑ ÒWe found that one of the he said. environmentally friendly best materials to use was ÒBut our main objective is paper based on the papyrus of bananaÑthe banana plant to eliminate any chemical pro- ancient Egypt. Ramy Azer: BIG scheme kickstarts papyrus dream. itself, not the fruit. It shoots cess, and at the same time Photo: David Ellis. about seven feet in a year, you weÕre looking at reducing the ÒPapyrus is merely ÔpaperÕ have this big tree that pro- in Latin, so any piece of paper energy consumption of our greater than the supply. Thebarton Campus. duces around 60 kilograms of factory. is papyrus. But these days fruit and produces only once His plan was to find a way ÒThe BIG program gave me papyrus is used to describe in its lifetime, and then you ÒWe already know that the of mass-producing papyrus, so the chance to spend a year the old Egyptian paper, which have to chop it down. paper we can produce is is made from sliced reeds or that those with an environ- starting my business and stronger and better quality other plant material,Ó Mr Azer mental conscience could use it investigate where I was going ÒBanana producers end up than pulp or recycled paper. said. as a viable alternative to other with it, what I could do with with at least 200 kilograms of forms of paper. it. In the meantime you donÕt waste for the 60 kilograms of ÒAnd we believe there are Egyptian born, Mr Azer people in the community, peo- once sold papyrus in Europe Under the BIG program he have to worry about getting a banana that they have each job. YouÕre also studying, but year. And they pay lots of ple with a high environmental as an environmental substi- has started his business and consciousness, who will see tute to wood pulp or forest now operates his own inde- the study you do adds to your money to get rid of the waste. business knowledge,Ó he said. papyrus as a viable alterna- paper. But he soon realised pendent company, Papyrus ÒSo we discovered this raw tive to other forms of paper.Ó that the demand for papyrus, Australia Pty Ltd, which is The first 12 months were material that has more flesh which is hand made, was far still located at the UniversityÕs spent establishing the compa- and produces better paper —David Ellis New post to maximise ANRS commercial potential
he Faculty of Agricultural & Natural Resource cultural skills and business development experience Mr Cecil was previously the Business Manager Sciences (ANRS) is now working closer than Andrew brings to the position, along with the sup- for SARDIÕs Pig and Poultry Production Institute at TT ever with the University’s commercial arm, port of existing Luminis staff, will ensure the devel- the Roseworthy Campus. Luminis Pty Ltd, to develop commercial opportuni- opment of commercial opportunities from within the He has had extensive experience in the develop- ties and industry links. Faculty.Ó ment of business plans, marketing plans and promo- Mr CecilÕs primary role is to directly assist Luminis has appointed Mr Andrew Cecil to the tional material, the development of budgets for trust researchers and departments within ANRS with the new position of Business Development Manager for and contract-funded research projects, financial con- Agriculture, Wine and Environment. identification and commercialisation of research out- trol of income and expenditure associated with comes, formalisation of contract research and con- research programs, the financial assessment of new Mr Cecil is playing an active role at both Waite sultancy contracts, and the registration of patents, business opportunities and the negotiation with and Roseworthy campuses to realise the FacultyÕs designs and plant breedersÕ rights. industry for the commercialisation of research out- great potential for commercial development and con- comes. sultancy. He will also be responsible for the development of projects, the establishment and development of He has been designated as the primary Luminis ÒThe Luminis Board has always recognised the industry contacts and networks, assisting in the contact for all commercialisation issues relating to outstanding research capability of the Faculty but development of project costing and bid preparations, the Faculty of Agricultural and Natural resource that opportunities for capitalising on their research ensuring a continued focus on local, national and Sciences. through appropriate commercialisation may have international organisations (including AusAid, Through him, all staff will have full access to been lost,Ó said Luminis Managing Director Mr Asian Development Bank and World Bank), the Peter Hart. Luminis expertise for commercialisation, financial, development of internal and external customer rela- legal and intellectual property issues. ÒWe believe that direct representation of Luminis tions, and the fostering of cross linkages with other in the Faculty and the blend of directly related agri- University departments and faculties. ¥ Andrew Cecil can be contacted on (08) 8303 6753. ADELAIDEAN CAMPUS NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 PAGE 9 Yoghurt gives the gut a helping hand
It has long been suspected that include in a balanced, nutritional diet, yoghurt is positive for the body—now it would be premature at this stage to speculation is giving way to knowledge expect too much from your average as researchers put this popular food tub. A multitude of factors contribute under analysis. to an individualÕs health, such as genetic makeup, lifestyle and environ- Around 1890, the first microbiolo- mentÑyoghurt cannot influence them gist, a Russian by the name of all. Similarly, people of different ages Metchnikoff, attributed the longevity have different dietary needs. of some Bulgarian peasants to their high consumption of fermented milk. Ms SouthcottÕs studies are unique in Many traditional cultures have includ- that they focus on a paediatric group. ed some form of yoghurt in their diet, Little is known about how this section believing it to have beneficial proper- of the population can benefit from ties, but this has largely remained yoghurt and whether probiotics can speculation until investigations began assist those afflicted with Inflam- in the last 10-15 years. matory Bowel Disease. Emma Southcott is a Master of This may soon change. At a recent Science student in the Department of meeting of the South Australian Physiology who is looking at the Division of the Australian Society for effects of yoghurt on the intestinal Medical Research, Emma Southcott function of children. She is undertak- won the Ansett Australian Young ing her work at the Gastroenterology Investigator Award for best poster pre- Unit of the WomenÕs and ChildrenÕs sentation of her Honours work. Hospital under the supervision of Dr Emma Southcott—aim to discover benefits of yoghurt. Photo: David Ellis. In November, she will be presenting Ross Butler. this work at a national conference in ÒYoghurt is a probiotic, a culture of pared their gut for reactions to the From her investigations, Emma Queensland for the Australian bacteria known to beneficially affect new diet and environment. The rela- Southcott aims to gain an understand- Gastroenterology week. the host,Ó Ms Southcott said. tive few who did fall prey to gut virus- ing of the mechanism by which Along with her allied studies on es recovered much faster and experi- ÒThe gut has its own population of yoghurt is achieving this effect. Of fibre, she aims to make a significant bacteria, the balance of which is essen- enced a milder sickness, compared to several theories, she thinks the probi- contribution to nutritional research tial for protection against disease and those given ÒdummyÓ tablets, otics may be stimulating the immune and discover how yoghurt benefits system to prepare a defence in for normal digestive function. Pro- ÒThe gut wasnÕt as challenged and it humans in generalÑÒwhether by biotics can help to maintain this bal- could combat the pathogen,Ó Ms advance by rapidly alerting it to for- altering immune function ... or some- ance. Southcott said. ÒThis may be of great eign agents as they enter the intestine. thing better, who knows?Ó ÒFor example, the antibiotics taken significance to children who suffer Although yoghurt is a wise choice to —Emily Collins to combat an infection knock out a from a ÔleakyÕ intestine.Ó selection of the gut bacteria for up to As part of her Masters project, six weeks. Ingested probiotics act to Emma Southcott will be specifically restore this natural bacteria flora for a looking at the effect of probiotics on chil- faster recovery.Ó dren with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. New scientific society As part of her honours project, This is a highly uncomfortable con- Associate Professor Andy Austin bership has grown to 250 in twelve Emma Southcott tested the ÒleakinessÓ dition; those affected may suffer with from the Department of Crop months and the Society will hold its or permeability of the intestine in chil- severe cramps and other symptoms for Protection has been elected as the inaugural Conference and AGM at dren who had been fed sheepÕs yoghurt. up to six weeks, waiting for the avail- inaugural President of a new scientif- the University of Adelaide from 29 September to 3 October 1997. A low permeability is desirable; the able drugs to take effect. ic society, the Society of Australian Systematic Biology (SASB). Andy Austin is an entomologist intestinal lining should be providing Gastroenterologists Dr David Moore an adequate barrier to harmful bacte- The Society has been formed to researching the molecular phylogeny and Dr Kazu Miki of the WomenÕs and and systematics of parasitic wasps ria, preventing the molecules from ChildrenÕs Hospital have noted that in represent and foster the interests of moving from the intestinal passage systematic biologists. This encom- that have application as biological the active state, the intestinal perme- control agents, and the evolution of into the bloodstream. ability of afflicted children can be dou- pass the broad interests and activi- ties of scientists working in the areas parasitism among the insects. He She found that yoghurt significantly bled, leaving them at risk of being of taxonomy, phylogenetics, biogeog- has worked at the University of decreased the permeability of the exposed to various undesirable sub- Adelaide for twelve years, won the stances such as pathogens. It is raphy and evolutionary biology and intestine, which could have important biodiversity. PGSAÕs Supervisor of the Year award implications for healthy children when thought that there is an increase in in 1994, and the Stephen Cole the travelling, by minimising their suscep- intestinal permeability before the Dr Austin said a noteworthy fea- Elder Prize (for postgraduate super- tibility to pathogens. actual symptoms are presented. ture of the new Society was that all vision) in 1995. communications would be handled Indeed, a previous study performed ÒIf we can give them yoghurt before- electronically, with Ònothing put The SASB home page can be found at on British soldiers sent to a foreign hand and they donÕt flare up, we have down on paperÓ. From a starting
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When he took up the position of the very best value,Ó he said. manager in 1989, one of the first Mr Scroop said he isnÕt one of those things Mr Scroop did was to rebuild people who favours a particular wine the ClubÕs wine stock from scratch, in over another, instead he likes them all. a bid to cater to the wide variety of Nevertheless, he is very certain about membersÕ tastes. what constitutes a Ôgood wineÕ. To do this he drew on his 25 years of ÒI have a particular formula that I experience in the hospitality industry use for evaluating the wines, and that and his own personal knowledge of never lets me down. ItÕs based on bal- wines. anceÑcolour and nose, middle palate, ÒMy philosophy is to sell only good and back palate. Those three major quality wines that represent value for components have to be totally right. money,Ó said Mr Scroop, who has even ÒAll the wines I stock are fruit driv- developed his own wine rating system, en. If they havenÕt got fruit they paying special attention to that philos- havenÕt got anything. And hand in ophy of quality and value for money. hand with that the wine has to be bal- He says the rating system has anced. If itÕs unbalanced it wonÕt get become a ÒyardstickÓ for many Club on the shelf,Ó he said. members. ÒOf the 300 types of wine we have in ÒThose who know me and the prod- stock, I would have probably tasted uct that I stock know that they can go about 98% of them. If I donÕt know it I into the ClubÕs bottle shop blindfolded wonÕt stock it, and as far as the com- and pick out a bottle of wineÑand it mercial wines go I know them all.Ó wonÕt let them down,Ó he said. Mr Scroop said wine marketing was ÒWe stock about 95% South one of the most promising and growing Australian product. The rest is made areas in the ClubÕs range of services University Club Manager Rod Scroop—wine evaluation formula never lets him up of a sprinkling of premium prod- available to members. down. Photo: David Ellis ucts from Western Australia, Victoria He said the aim was to have each and New South Wales. Every now and Rod Scroop knows a good wine when own personal consumption. member buy an average of two bottles then we sell a bit of New Zealand a month from the Club. he tastes one. It does this at a reduced rate, com- product, and weÕre currently having As the Manager of the University of parable to (and in some cases better some success with a small range of ÒThatÕs not too big an ask. There Adelaide Club, itÕs his job to keep than) the discount stores around Italian wines. are some really cheap but good quality wines on offer. If members buy their abreast of the top quality and best AdelaideÑone of the many advantages ÒWeÕre working hard at promoting value wines available. of membership of the Club. wine from us that also means our wine our wines, because we want our mem- sales strengthen, which makes the The Club not only operates as a The Club currently stocks about bers to have the benefit of a wide Club much more viable overall, and licenced club but also has an off- 300 different varieties of wine, and Mr range of quality product. IÕve been thatÕs the bottom line,Ó he said. licence endorsement, allowing it to sell Scroop has taken a personal interest in absolutely adamant that we will only bottles of wine to members for their selecting each and every one of them. sell the very best wines that represent —David Ellis
Unibooks Sweet victory for Computer Uni baseball team The University of Adelaide’s A Grade Week baseball team VARSITY enjoyed the sweet taste of victory on 30 August when Unibooks is holding its annual it won the Division 1 premiership in its first Computer Week from Monday 8 to year of competition at that level. Saturday 13 September. Varsity defeated KAOS in the grand Unibooks customers can take final match, which was played at Flinders advantage of a 15% discount on all University. computer books, as well as surprise The team comprises a mix of graduate special offers and a competition. and current students. The fortunes of the The competition is available for baseball club were revived some twelve entry only in-store and offers cus- years ago when it was reconstituted by a tomers the chance of winning a first group of University cricketers who want- prize of Office 97 and an assortment ed to play baseball to keep fit during win- ter. of other computing products valued at $1000. Their efforts have been so successful that there are now several University There is a second prize of Office 97 teams playing in the competition. and other products worth $700. Varsity moved from Division 2 to the Computer Week: 8-13 September The victorious Division 1 team. Photo: Ursula McGowan. top Division this year. ADELAIDEAN ALUMNI NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 PAGE 11 Outstanding achievements by AlumniINAlumni BRIEF
Politics of Affirmative Action our recent Law graduates Dr Carol Bacchi, of the Department of Politics, will present an illustrated talk A number of recent University of ÒThis indicates that they graduat- Cambridge (which is accompanied by on ÒThe Politics of Affirmative ActionÓ Adelaide Law graduates who have ed in the top seven students in a an honorary Cambridge Common- as part of the Alumni Activities been studying overseas have class of almost 400,Ó said the Dean of wealth Trust Scholarship). He will Program on Thursday 25 September at achieved great distinction recently. Law, Associate Professor Rob Fowler. leave in October to commence his 7:30pm in the Benham Lecture ÒBoth have now sat the New York PhD in International Law. In the UK, Sam Doyle has earned a Theatre, Benham Laboratories Bar Exam; their results will not be First in the BCL at Oxford and Sam Professor Fowler said the Faculty Building. known for several weeks.Ó Bagot a First in the LLM at Cam- was also well-represented by its Dr Bacchi published a book of the same bridge. Meanwhile, the 1997 Rhodes ÒIn a related vein, Paul Kerlogue recent graduates in North America, title early this year. Her talk will Scholar, Anthony Roediger, has taken recently completed the New York with Natalie Klein just arriving at examine why affirmative action policies up his BCL studies at Oxford. Bar Exams at his first attempt, Yale, Kate Gunning at Columbia and have so often failed to translate into On the other side of the Atlantic, which is a relatively unusual feat.Ó Jonathon Gill accepting an offer meaningful reform. both Nick Shaw and Tim Cox have Chris Bleby, who is currently from Columbia. This talk is free, but please telephone completed their LLM studies at working at the Crown SolicitorÕs ÒWe can rightly feel considerable the Alumni Office on 8303 4275 to indi- Columbia Law School in New York, Office in Adelaide, has been awarded pride in the accomplishments of cate your intention to come. each being awarded the title of a WM Tapp Studentship from these distinguished graduates of the Individual, group and family bookings James Kent Scholars. Gonville and Caius College, Law School,Ó he said. all welcome.
East End Cinema Offer English director Mike LeighÕs latest Off to Oxford for film, ÒCareer GirlsÓ opens nationally on 4 September, and will be screening in Adelaide at the Palace East End Dentistry winner Cinema complex. ÒCareer GirlsÓ concluded shooting only Congratulations to Benjamin Gerald Grave who is the days before Mike Leigh left for the winner of the 1997 JL Eustace Memorial Scholarship. Cannes Film Festival where his previ- Dr Grave graduated in Dentistry in 1995 after complet- ous film ÒSecrets and LiesÓ received its ing an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Dentistry world premiere and went on to win the (with First Class Honours). While in dental practice in Palme dÕOr. Ballarat he also passed the primary examination of the ÒCareer GirlsÓ looks at two young Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in women of 30 who meet up after a long December 1996. period apart, and rediscover the friend- He will be reading for the Master of Science in Human ship they enjoyed when they shared an Biology at the University of Oxford in the 1997-98 aca- apartment as students. demic year. His dissertation will be an extension of his A special offer is available for Alumni Honours research; in particular, he will focus on the cervi- Association members during the month cal spine in children with craniofacial anomalies. of September. By showing your Alumni The JL Eustace Memorial Scholarship is a postgradu- Association membership card at the ate travelling scholarship awarded annually by the box office, you may purchase two tick- Faculty of Dentistry and designed to allow outstanding ets to ÒCareer GirlsÓ for the price of candidates in dentistry to undertake study leading to a one. (Not available Mondays, public higher degree in another institution. It was endowed by holidays, or after 6:00pm Saturdays.) the late John Leonard Eustace, who was a member of the Benjamin Grave. Photo courtesy of Grave family. part-time staff of the Dental School for thirty years. Events outside Adelaide The Alumni Association will be holding events in Melbourne on Wednesday 1 October 1997 (to be confirmed), Hobart on Saturday 4 October 1997, Jakarta Centenary of Florey’s birth in 1998 on Wednesday 8 October 1997 and Sydney on Saturday 8 November 1997. The Centenary of the birth of scientific research. will be held at the John Curtin Members of the staff of the University Howard Florey, one of Adelaide’s The celebrations will be School of Medical Research at ANU who may be in those places at those greatest alumni, is to be celebrated launched on Australia Day next and the National Science Week and times will be welcome to come along. in 1998 with activities in Canberra, year, 26 January. The National Florey Celebration will take place For further information call Geoff Melbourne and Adelaide. Committee is chaired by Dr John from 2-10 May. Sauer on 34277 or Adrienne Eccles on The Centenary activities will Best and the Adelaide Committee In Adelaide, celebration of the 33196. provide recognition of Florey as a by Professor Ross Kalucy and Mrs Florey Centenary will include a great Australian scientist, increase Lynette Ninio. Florey Day Dinner on 24 Volunteer Tour Guides needed interest in the study of science in During 1998 the inaugural pre- September, a cycle tour around primary and secondary schools and sentation of the biennial Florey FloreyÕs Adelaide, the launch of a Many of the visitors to Adelaide spend celebrate AustraliaÕs achieve- Florey Rose and the production of a time on North Terrace enjoying the Medal and award of $30,000 will many attractions of our capital cityÕs ments in biomedical and take place, a scientific symposium Florey South Australian wine. cultural precinct. The University of Adelaide has much to offer the visitor. As well as being an important centre of teaching and research, the University is part of the Florey Exhibition a great success StateÕs history and heritage and plays an important part in the cultural and The exhibition “Florey and the hopes now to tour the exhibition with the State History Centre intellectual life of South Australia. Miracle Mould” commemorating with support from Visions of and the Florey Medical Chapter Australia to Whyalla, Perth, to produce the Florey Exhibition The Alumni Association has agreed to the work of Lord Florey was seen by over 350,000 people at Geraldton and Kalgoorlie, CD-Rom, including an extended help visitors and the local community returning to the Waite Campus set of teacher notes. to know the University of Adelaide bet- the South Australian Museum, for the Florey Centenary on 24 ter by offering regular walking tours of and 50 schools have used the Copies are available from the September 1998. The exhibition the campus. State History Centre, Edmund kits provided for the culturing of will then move in turn to Hobart, Wright House, 59 King William To do this, we need a team of volun- Fleming’s original Penicillium Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Alice Street Adelaide or the South teers interested in being trained as notatum and testing its bacterici- Springs and Port Pirie. Tour Guides. dal action. The exhibition had a Australian Science TeachersÕ The South Australian Science Association, tel 08 8298 2733 or If you would like to become a Volunteer successful run also at the Museum of Victoria. TeachersÕ Association took great fax 08 8293 3833. Cost is $45.00. Tour Guide, or would like to know more interest in the teaching potential about the proposed Campus Tours The Florey Medical Chapter of the exhibition and combined —Richard Brock Program, please call Adrienne Eccles at the Alumni Office, 8303 3196. PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 CAMPUS NEWS ADELAIDEAN Advertisement Taiwan training for local soprano
Recent University of Mandarin at the National Adelaide music graduate Taiwan Normal University. Joanna McWaters has been It also gives her the opportu- awarded an international nity to work intensively with scholarship which will Madam Chen Lee. enable her to study lan- Before leaving for Taiwan guage and to develop her last month, Ms McWaters singing talents under one of told the Adelaidean she was Taiwan’s most famous very excited about the sopranos. opportunity. Ms McWaters began ÒIÕm looking forward to singing six years ago when the experience of studying she commenced her Bachelor Mandarin and Chinese art of Music at the UniversityÕs song within the cultural con- Elder Conservatorium. text of Taiwan,Ó she said. Since 1991 she has per- ÒHopefully the skills and formed principal roles with knowledge IÕll gain from this the Gilbert and Sullivan exchange will have life-long Society of SA and is a found- Joanna McWaters with Madam Helen Chen Lee. Photo: benefits, as well as helping ing member of that societyÕs David Ellis to further strengthen cultur- George Street Company. al ties between the Univer- ¥ Status of Teaching Her professional work will study the Mandarin soprano was on a cultural sity of Adelaide and both the 5UV recently received includes performing with Chinese language in exchange trip to South National Taiwan Normal funding via the the State Opera of South Taiwan. She will also devel- Australia in 1994. They University and the National Council of Education Australia and Co-Opera. op her singing under the worked together again the Institute of the Arts.Ó Association’s SATIS- Last year she took time out tutelage of Madam Helen following year, and at that Madam Chen Lee, who FAC Professional Development of her Honours studies in Chen Lee at the National time Joanna McWaters has visited Australia on sev- Program to produce a series of Performance to become a Institute of the Arts, received an invitation to eral occasions, recently spent documentaries on ‘The Status of cast member with the popu- TaiwanÕs leading Performing travel to Taiwan. two weeks at the University Teaching’. The programs will be lar musical production Arts institution. She has now taken up that of Adelaide with other dele- broadcast in March 1998 and will Phantom of the Opera. Ms McWaters previously invitation, after being award- gates from Taiwan for a target teachers throughout the Thanks to a 12-month undertook private master- ed the Scholarship for Music Camp directed by State and will include talkback seg- scholarship from the classes with Madam Chen Mandarin Training. Under Patrick Brislan, the Assoc- ments. Tony Ryan is coordinating Taiwanese government, she Lee while the Taiwanese the scholarship she will study iate Dean of Performing Arts. the series and would be interested in hearing from staff members with an interest in teaching. ¥ Spring Program 5UV’s new Spring Program com- Adelaide musician is national Clarinet winner menced on Monday 1 September. Program details are available from 1997 University Medallist and Master whom eight were selected to go to Ms NowlandÑwho also holds a the station’s complimentary of Music candidate Louise Nowland Brisbane. The international panel Doris West Postgraduate Scholarship Program Guide by calling the sta- has won the Australasian National shortlisted five, and from these Ms for WomenÑhas just returned from tion on 8303 5000. Clarinet Competition. Nowland was declared the winner. Germany, where she participated in She received a cash prize and gave the Oberstdorfer Musiksommera- ¥ Lecture Broadcasts Ms Nowland attended the Austra- Of particular interest is 5UV’s a public concerto performance at the kademie from 29 July to the third lasian Clarinet Conference in Brisbane broadcast of the Faulding lectures conference, which was attended by week of August. She was selected to recently given at Bonython Hall. in late July for the second and third nearly 200 delegates. play principal clarinet in the Summer Later in the year the station will rounds of the competition, following AcademyÕs Chamber Orchestra. the first round of judging, which was ÒLouiseÕs success is a clear endorse- also be broadcasting the reactivat- ment of the national standing of the Ms Nowland was also presented based on taped performances. ed Inaugural Lecture series being Elder Conservatorium of Music,Ó said with a QueenÕs Trust Certificate at organised by the University Sixteen candidates were drawn the Director of the Elder Conservator- Government House on Tuesday 26 Librarian. from the countryÕs music schools, of ium, Mr David Shephard. August.
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