Annual Report 2003

Life Impact

The University of Adelaide Annual Report 2003

Part One, Annual Review Message from the Vice-Chancellor ii an advisorybodytoCouncil,clarifi of theSenate,establishmentAcademicBoardas the governanceofUniversity, includingabolition effected majorchangestothestructureofCounciland Adelaide (Miscellaneous)AmendmentBillinNovember The passinginStateParliament oftheUniversity 2003 wasahistoricyearfortheUniversityofAdelaide. From theChancellor 2003 annual report The UniversityofAdelaide overview offi the HigherEducation environmentandprovides an Property and Infrastructure.Thissectionalsodiscusses Internationalisation, Community Relationsand and Teaching, Researchand Research Training, It coversGovernance,Strategic Planning, Learning achievements oftheUniversity of Adelaidein2003. Part One,AnnualReview, reportsonkeyactivitiesand This Report comprises twovolumes. Note Chancellor Robert ChampiondeCrespignyAC 2003, furnishedincompliancewithSection25oftheUniversityAdelaideAct1971. of theCouncilTheUniversityAdelaideforperiod1January2003to31December May itpleaseYour Excellency, IhavethehonourtotransmitYour ExcellencytheReport Governor ofSouthAustralia. To HerExcellency, theHonourableMarjorieJackson-Nelson,AC,CVO, MBE, For theperiod1January2003to31December Report oftheCouncilTheUniversityAdelaide new legislationwillallowuniversitiestoconsolidate environment forAustralian highereducation.The in December, signifi Australia’s Future Those reforms,outlinedin reforms. in thenewenvironmentestablishedbyNelson will ensuretheUniversityisabletooperatesuccessfully million, asoundresult,which,provideditismaintained, University achievedaconsolidatedsurplusof$23.9 a sustainablefi In 2003,theUniversityofAdelaidealsoreturnedto activities. best practiceprovisionsinrespectofCouncilmembers’ and responsibilitiesofCouncil,theincorporation nancial mattersfor2003. nancial positionandoutlook.The , andenactedintheFederal Parliament | part 01 part annualreview cantly changedtheoperating Our Universities:Backing cation ofthepowers www.adelaide.edu.au/pr/publications websiteat They arealsoavailable ontheUniversity’s (contact detailsinsidebackcover). the MarketingandStrategicCommunications Offi These volumesareavailabletogether orseparatelyfrom of theUniversityAdelaide’sfi Part Two, Financial Statements,providesafullstatement in soundacademicandfi University hasamendeditsActandgoingforwarditis in Australia, duringa period ofenormouschange.The It hasbeenaprivilegetoservethethirdoldestuniversity of 2004. decision tohandoverthereinsduringsecondhalf body andthemanagementofinstitutionhencemy succession planningiscrucialforboththegoverning In thecontextofgoodgovernanceatauniversity, the nextfi road mapforsustainedandeffectivedevelopmentover Council earlyin2004,nowprovidesbothavisionand planning processthroughout2003,andapprovedby 2008, developedthroughasustained,consultative In particular, newStrategicPlan2004- theUniversity’s its outlook. positioned tobecomemorecompetitiveandstrategicin In thiscontext,theUniversityofAdelaideiswell that fundingislinkedtostrongperformancemeasures. and buildontheirexistingstrengths,whileitensures ve years. nancial shape. nancial position. ce Table of contents contents Vice-Chancellor From the From the Vice-Chancellor 31 section: 01 Mission, Vision and Values Mission, Vision and Values 5 section: 02

Highlights of 2003 a glance 2003 At a Glance Student Statistics 2003 at Staff Statistics 7 section: 03 Research Activity Financial Performance Higher Education Environment Higher Education Environment 11 section: 04 oenneStrategic Governance Governance 13 section: 05 Planning Strategic Planning 17 section: 06 Learning and Teaching Learning and Teaching 21 section: 07 Research Training Research and Research and Research Training 27 section: 08 Internationalisation Community Community Internationalisation

Internationalisation 35 section: 09 Relations Community Relations 39 section: 10 Infrastructure Property and Property and Infrastructure 45 section: 11 Financial Overview Financial Overview 47 section: 12 Message from the Vice-Chancellor 2 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 3 rst cantly nancial position. nancial nest universities of the world. nest universities of the world. rms the strategic restructuring undertaken in 2002 Great credit for this must be given to the former Deputy Great credit for this must be given to the former Edwina Cornish. (Research), Professor Vice-Chancellor Cornish oversaw During her time at Adelaide, Professor increase a 33% increase in research revenue and a major in domestic research student numbers. International student numbers increased signifi in 2003, and the University moved to strengthen by the its commitment to internationalisation as its fi John Taplin appointment of Professor (International). The Vice-Chancellor full-time Pro University acknowledges the seminal contribution Vice-Chancellor made by the former part-time Pro — who has taken Ian Young (International), Professor at Swinburne — in up the position of Vice-Chancellor laying the foundation for the future development of the internationalisation program. the University achieved a consolidated Financially, surplus of $23.9m in 2003 — an excellent result that confi to improve the University’s fi This report highlights some but by no means all of the strengths and achievements of the University of Adelaide in 2003. Above all, we remain committed to excellence, to the quality of the student experience, and to a belief that research intensity and innovative high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship, and together underpin the fi The University’s belief in these values, together with the undoubted talent and dedication of its staff, will drive us forward so that we continue to make an impact on the world around us. Professor James A. McWha Vice-Chancellor ected ed many

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Vice-Chancellor take stock In 2003, the University of Adelaide moved to of itself, to examine its own beliefs and circumstances, and to consider its future directions. that the The greatest imperative was a desire to ensure University’s arise directly vision of its future should should be from its inherent values, and that those values refl understood and expressed in a way that both From the From the and reinforced the University’s ability to achieve its vision of the future. it, are That vision, and the road map to achieving expressed in the major outcome of 2003, The University was of Adelaide Strategic Plan 2004-2008, which by completed in the second half of 2003 and approved Council at its fi The year also saw major achievements in the area of Quality Assurance, particularly in respect of Learning Universities Quality The Australian and Teaching. report on the University of Adelaide Agency (AUQA) was released in March 2003. It identifi signifi areas requiring further attention. The University itself had identifi process. Work prepared as part of the Quality Audit had begun on addressing them even before the release and continued throughout 2003. of the AUQA, In 2003, the University also embarked on an ongoing campaign to defi campaign, built on market research that illuminated the key attributes of the University’s public image, focused on the outcomes of research and education at the University under the theme of “Life Impact”. It was the fi of the University’s and a critical component history, strategic focus on communication of its core values. The University continued to perform outstandingly in the area of research. Using various indicators of research performance, from funding awarded through to higher degree completion rates, the University of Adelaide’s achievements far exceeded the average performance of universities. the Australian 4 Vice-Chancellor Message from the From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 5 rmed its ected throughout our research, and seeks to implement these in the conduct of its and seeks to implement these in the conduct activities and relationships. The University of Adelaide has reaffi commitment to a vision for a united Australia, expressed in our July 2003 Statement of Reconciliation: www.adelaide.edu.au/pr/docs/reconciliation.html Dispassionate, rigorous and honest intellectual inquiry is at the core of academic traditions, and should be refl scholarship, education and management. Universities exist by the will of the communities of which they are a part. Shaping, recognising, and responding to community needs and expectations are essential to the mutual obligations that ensue from this relationship. The University’s core characteristics of research intensity and high quality education across a broad discipline range depend on attitudes that actively encourage the creation of new knowledge and the preparation of students to impact positively at local, national and international levels. These values arise from our understanding of our individual roles within the University and of the community we seek to create. of inquiry and expression international communities 3. The rights and responsibilities of freedom 3. Service to the local, national and 4. 5. Innovation, creativity and breadth of vision nancially sustainable institution, The achievement of the vision will require that the whole University community remains committed to the highest intellectual and ethical standards in teaching and learning, research and research training, and the conduct of all our professional activities. The University supports the principles of social justice, equality of opportunity and cultural diversity, Values The pursuit of excellence in all that we do 1. integrity and responsibility 2. Fairness, Vision The University of Adelaide will build upon its tradition of innovation through high-impact research and excellent teaching across a broad range of disciplines and professions. It will be a growing, internationally- focussed and fi enterprising in its approach to new opportunities as they arise but clear and consistent in its essential directions. It will provide a vibrant intellectual environment that will be satisfying for staff and rewarding for students, engendering in the whole University community a sense of pride in our association with the University and in what we do. Mission in research and teaching leader be an Australian To our of excellence, unequalled in the positive impact staff and university has on the lives of our students, alumni as well as the local, national and international community. “Universities exist by the will of the “Universities exist by the will of a part.” communities of which they are Values Vision, Mission, Message from the Vice-Chancellor 6 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 7 rst major branding cant boost with development of $3 million cant boost with ceremonies. campaign in its history. Centre. signifi state-of-the-art University. research centre at the partnership designed to advance the understanding of nutrition and health. in the Research Fellow Coetzee, an Honorary Visiting Discipline of English. the body, Government’s peak research the Federal Research Council (ARC). Australian environment laboratory during visit to University. awarded for medical science and dentistry research. of Drug and Alcohol Problems Research in Treatment opens at the University. Chair of Microwave Radar in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. December graduation ceremonies. August 1100 students graduate at mid-year graduation • University of Adelaide launches fi • September National Wine University of Adelaide moves into • research effort into cancer receives South Australia’s • research University and CSIRO embark on October • for Literature awarded to Dr JM Nobel Prize • in the latest funding round from $10.7 million won • November scientist opens new soil China’s most senior • Thirty-one new grants totalling more than $11 million • Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for World • December Shane Cloude appointed inaugural DSTO Professor • welcomes 3137 new graduates at the The University • bre link between rms commitment cations.

North Terrace and Waite Campuses. and Waite North Terrace for 40 years. government South Australian and entrepreneurship courses. medical qualifi to the reconciliation process; acknowledges and apologises for past injustices against Aboriginal and Strait Islander communities. Torres from the United States to study how lifestyle and health “stress” on eggs and embryos can impact on the later life of children. focus on improving safety for all road users by working with local car manufacturers, other universities and Government organisations. ceremonies in Malaysia and Singapore. is welcomed. Quality Agency (AUQA) Research Council (ARC) funding from the Australian plus a further $2.8 million in industry support. Engineering and merger of the School of Petroleum Management and National Centre for Petroleum Geology and Geophysics. the University. February from Centre to lease National Wine University agrees • Sydney operations open to expand commercialisation • March Health recognises University’sSingapore’s Ministry of • of researchers awarded US$1.27 million grant Team • Safety Research centre to New $10 million Automotive • Some highlights of 2003 January of a 10.5km optical fi Completion • has 371 new graduates after offshore The University • April Universities Australian Independent audit by the • May Industry links strengthened after $2.2 million won in • June formed following School of Petroleum Australian • unveiled at is Hydra, a $1.7 million supercomputer, • July Statement of Reconciliation affi • 2003 at a glance 2003 at a 2003 at a glance 8 atTm 47 43 13 1665 11285 1737 12172 101 4631 12013 114 4875 12902 1844 201 2908 1975 220 10679 3137 2339 1103 1011 10885 3913 2493 2399 Part Time 1382 1139 12557 261 Full Time 4125 By AttendanceType 2462 1706 Male 9091 12367 2286 103 1482 Female 8686 346 By Gender 4767 12950 2767 1983 Central Areas 2731 1587 97 Professions 5020 499 13909 5053 Sciences 3008 2911 Humanities &SocialSciences 2011 Health Sciences Engineering, Computer&MathematicalSciences 137 16664 631 6278 By Faculty 2398 Other 1092 17777 Bachelor Degree 8423 125 8221 6702 Postgraduate Coursework Postgraduate Research 4422 By levelofprogram International Students-offshore 3002 International Students-onshore Aboriginal &TSIslanderenrolments Commencing studentenrolments Total StudentEnrolments 2003 319 6738 Student Statistics 7171 3846 At aglance 2375 2003 annual report The UniversityofAdelaide 503 6317 3395 2002 6633 2303 157 2003 2002 ecigol 3 3 4 257 3 38 284 650 4 41 655 271 218 3 41 143 300 702 237 44 129 717 249 Source: DEST 2002-2003Staff DataCollection Note: Full-time andFractional Full-time StaffStatisticsasat31March. 155 Male 713 121 276 Female 323 Academic StaffbyGender Other 16 138 135 Teaching only Research only Teaching andResearch Academic StaffbyFunction 125 Central Areas Professions 120 Sciences 316 142 Humanities &SocialSciences 691 308 Health Sciences Engineering, Computer&MathematicalSciences Academic StaffbyFaculty 22 General 1271 Academic 1036 By Type Total Staff 113 2003 316 287 Staff Statistics 670 15 Source: DEST2002-2003StudentDataCollection 1232 999 107 307 275 2002 654 957 1150 18 102 307 929 2003 1126 2002 2307 2231 2107 2055 | part 01 part annualreview Persons EFTSU Persons FTE From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 03 9 rms the nancial position of the university. ects well on the hard work of university staff and confi 2003 2002 2003 2002 $000 338,340 2003 $000 325,921 363,029 342,792 2002 $000 University 371,377 355,654 Performance Financial Consolidated 2003 $000 Performance Financial Revenue 396,346 Expenditure 372,495 Operating Result Operating Margin Position Financial Net Assets Current Ratio Cash at end of reporting period surplus in 2002 of The University achieved an operating surplus of $20.2m in 2003 compared with an operating a surplus of $23.9m $12.4m. When the results of University subsidiaries are added, the consolidated result was in 2003. This is an excellent achievement that refl outcomes of the strategic restructuring which occurred in 2002 to improve the fi 23,851 6.0% 53,795 15,723 24,253 4.2% 670,560 20,237 2.0 43,214 621,201 5.6% 12,419 13,859 1.6 665,295 3.7% 617,880 1.9 1.4 *2001 Small Grants & Research Quantum $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 (2001-2004) Block Funding Research $000 Institutional Grant Scheme* Research Infrastructure Block Grant Scheme Research Training 2004 2003 12,193 15,950 10,381 2002 29,161 15,378 8,134 27,304 2001 15,310 5,778 25,248 15,234 23,501 Source: DEST 1999-2003 Higher Education Research Data Collection Source: DEST 1999-2003 Research Income Income Activity Research Research Centres Competitive Research Grants Australian Research Sector Research Funding Other Public 4,414 4,117 3,605 5,049 1999 2001 2000 2003 2002 for Research Industry & Other Funding 47,763 - Cooperative 16,611 Income University Research Total 41,333 17,453 12,401 37,310 20,623 12,084 86,876 36,321 16,432 78,474 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 9,695 29,760 13,276 69,431 10,235 13,229 63,706 53,224 At a glance Message from the Vice-Chancellor 10 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 11 and lobbying on behalf of the University to the and lobbying on behalf of the University Senate Inquiry into Higher Education Funding of and Regulatory Legislation, and the Department (DEST) in response Education, Science and Training 2003); to the draft legislation (August and Regulatory Legislation Education Funding (October 2003); University to both the State and Commonwealth of new Governments in response to the introduction places Commonwealth supported higher education (September 2003); on University in response to a discussion paper and the proposed National Institute for Learning in Higher Education (October 2003); Teaching DEST in response to the three major Research Reviews – National Research Infrastructure Taskforce, Evaluation of Knowledge and Innovation Reforms, and the Research Collaboration Review; and Committee (AVCC) Vice-Chancellors’ Australian the Group of Eight (Go8) on the policy document, the legislation and proposed amendments which were subsequently incorporated into HESA; politicians regular meetings with State and Federal and government representatives; and representative and community organisations. During the course of 2003, the University participated During the course of 2003, the University participated of these in many activities associated with the passage interests reforms, with the aim of ensuring that the best and the University of Adelaide of both South Australia were represented, including: providing comprehensive written submissions • Inquiry into Higher attending hearings of the Senate • providing written submissions on behalf of the • submission on behalf of the providing a written • providing comprehensive written submissions to • made by the contributing to written submissions • providing written information to and attending • liaising regularly with the media, student • The new legislation will provide opportunities for universities to consolidate and build on existing strengths, while at the same time ensuring that funding is tied to competition and performance measures. As a result, the University of Adelaide is becoming more competitive and strategic in its outlook, both in obtaining funding from the Commonwealth and attracting students. A key priority for the University will be increasing and diversifying revenue to become more independent of government funding, while at the same time dealing with challenges in sustaining current levels of disciplinary breadth, and managing student load. nal Our Universities: , released as part of the Federal , released as part of the Federal cant factor shaping the environment

exibility in the number of domestic fee-

Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees according to Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees according demand; paying students; conjunction with an increase in the load repayment threshold; limiting the number of years that a student may undertake Commonwealth supported study; and other equity measures; places; governance and particularly in relation to equity, university management, collaboration and structural reform; agreements, designed to measure University performance and monitor compliance with legislative requirements; Management System (HEIMS); including performance-based institutional Teaching, Awards; funding and National Teaching – the National Research Infrastructure Taskforce, the Evaluation of Knowledge and Innovation Reforms, and the Review of Closer Collaboration Funded between Universities and Major Publicly Research Agencies.

Environment of Higher Education Review The most signifi the major for higher education institutions in 2003 was by the review of Higher Education announced in 2002 the Hon Minister for Education, Science and Training, reforms Dr Brendan Nelson. This culminated in the outlined in the policy document Support Budget in May 2003. The Higher Education (after Act 2003 (HESA) was subsequently enacted substantial amendment) in December 2003. teaching, These reforms focus primarily on learning and support rewarding excellence, and providing additional the fi measures for students. The key features of Higher Education Education Higher Future Backing Australia’s result of package are summarised below and were the the substantial amendment, taking into consideration Adelaide many contributions from the University of and the wider higher education sector. or lowering Higher Education Flexibility in raising • Increased fl • Introduction of new student loan schemes in • Introduction of a Student Learning Entitlement, • • of a range of Commonwealth scholarships Introduction new Commonwealth supported Introduction of • Increased emphasis on performance-based funding, • Changed reporting requirements and funding • Introduction of a Higher Education Information • Introduction of a National Institute for Learning and • Announcement of three major research reviews • Message from the Vice-Chancellor 12 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 13 nancial stability and The majority of the changes to the Act were proclaimed The majority of the changes to the Act were proclaimed on 4 December 2003, with some provisions concerning 2004. the constitution of the Council held over until Risk Analysis An institution-wide risk analysis project was completed during the year with a view to establishing a risk A risk management framework for the University. analysis model which complemented work previously undertaken by internal audit, the quality audit (AUQA) process and a values survey was used to determine the University’s risk exposure. In December Council approved a new risk management policy and referred the accompanying Risk Report to management for implementation. Planning for Good Governance The development of a new Strategic Plan for the University provided the focus for two Council workshops At the workshop held in October, during the year. Council decided to include in the Plan both a statement of its responsibilities and a number of enabling strategies aimed at ensuring good governance of the In particular it agreed that these strategies University. “support the achievement of fi growth, and the maintenance of excellence in learning, teaching, research and community service”. In December Council considered the results of a review of its own operation and adopted a suite of proposals intended to improve its effectiveness. ict of cant changes to the University cer;

cation of the powers and responsibilities of the

membership more consistent with that of the Councils universities — the of the other two South Australian variations strengthen the role of the University’s graduates on the Council; of Council members’ activities, including confl interest, obligation of care and diligence, misconduct and responsibilities to the Council; governing body; inclusion of a power to confer honorary awards; annual meeting of the University community; chief executive offi advisory body to Council; University Union (the student union). The University of Adelaide Act The University of Adelaide passed Parliament In November the South Australian the University of Adelaide (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2003, effecting signifi of Adelaide Act 1971. The University had requested a substantial review of its Act in response to a report on governance structures commissioned from Professor in 2001. Major changes to the Act David Penington include: of the Council to make its alteration of the structure • incorporation of best practice provisions in respect the • clarifi • to confer awards and the an updating of the power • the abolition of the Senate; • a stipulation that the Council convene and attend an • to be the University’s • provision for the Vice-Chancellor the establishment of an Academic Board as an • greater accountability requirements on the Adelaide • Governance The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Council Membership Standing Committees of Council

Two new Council members were appointed in 2003 Academic Board – Ms Kate Castine and Mr Charles Bagot. Dr Baden Convenor – Professor Maciej Henneberg Teague also joined the Council in March as a member elected by the University’s Senate. The University Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee appointed a new Council Secretary, Ms Heather Convenor – Ms Pamela Martin Karmel, following the restructuring of the Ofﬁ ce of the Convenors’ Committee University Secretary. Convenor – Mr Robert Champion de Crespigny AC

Finance Committee Convenor – Mr Ross Adler AO Council members as at 31 December 2003 Personnel Committee Ex ofﬁ cio members: Convenor – Mr Brian Croser AO

Mr Robert Champion de Crespigny AC (Chancellor) Senior Management Professor James McWha Senior Managers at 31 December 2003 (Vice-Chancellor)

Professor Maciej Henneberg Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and Provost (Presiding member of the Academic Board) Professor Penny Boumelha Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) The Hon Gregory Crafter Professor Neville Marsh 14 (Presiding member of the Graduate Association) Governance Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) Appointed members: Professor Fred McDougall

Mr Ross Adler AO Executive Director, Finance and Infrastructure Mr Charles Bagot Mr Paul Duldig Ms Kate Castine Executive Director, Student and Staff Services Mr Brian Croser AO (Deputy Chancellor) Ms Susan MacIntosh Mr Ian Kowalick Acting Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Ms Pamela Martin Computer and Mathematical Sciences Mr Stephen Young Dr Anthony Parker

Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Elected (Senate) Professor Derek Frewin

Dr Harry Medlin Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities The Hon Justice John Perry and Social Sciences Professor Michael Innes Dr Baden Teague Executive Dean, Faculty of the Professions Professor Fred McDougall Elected (Academic Staff) Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences Dr Rodney Crewther Professor Peter Rathjen Dr Peter Gill

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Mr John Cecchin JP In May the University community was saddened by Ms Janet Dibb-Smith the death of Emeritus Registrar Dr Victor Edgeloe AM, who served the University from 1927 to 1973, occupying the position of Registrar from 1955. Dr Edgeloe Student members continued to contribute to the life of the University in his retirement, writing histories of the Faculties of Law, Medicine and Music, and undertaking archival Mr Phil Harrison work with the Barr Smith Library. He was appointed a Ms Georgia Heath Member of the Order of Australia in 1979 and awarded Mr Sebastian Henbest the degree of Doctor of the University in 1980. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 05

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Professor Penny Boumelha Penny Professor Professor Neville Marsh (Interim) Marsh Neville Professor

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Vice-Chancellor top level organisational structure | effective february 2004 february effective | structure organisational level top Message from the Vice-Chancellor 16 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education GovernanceStrategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 17 ed future leaders on 22/23 July 2003. le internally and externally; managers, heads of academic and administrative areas managers, heads of academic and administrative and identifi and consultation between management and academic staff; teaching and innovation and identify and reward achievement in these areas; profi industry; government and community, relating to student to staff ratios; student population, including international students with special language needs. • A two-day Future Directions Retreat of senior Directions Retreat of A two-day Future • Values Survey Values Survey utilised both focus groups and The Values questionnaires and was undertaken over three months beginning in December 2002. Its principle aim was to identify the core values of the University and the characteristics that its staff, students and external stakeholders believed distinguish it and should continue to characterise it in the future. from the survey focused Recommendations on the need to: establish opportunities for open communication • build on the university’s in research, key strengths • actively promote the university’s values and public • develop strategies to establish effective links with the • review teaching workloads and address concerns • upgrade buildings and teaching rooms; • monitor and respond to the needs of the university’s • The cant . exibility, responsiveness and effective change exibility, stakeholders; University staff and individuals from Government, Research and Industry Education Providers, organisations and the general Professional Partners, community; where a range 2003, committee held in early February of operational priorities and possible approaches to them were considered; Chancellor outlined activities to date, and signifi developments and possibilities for the future; and • A Values Survey of staff, students and external A Values • bringing together An Environmental Scan Workshop, • A Retreat of members of the Vice-Chancellor’s • on 23 May 2003 at which the Vice- A University Forum • The following activities informed the development of the 2004-2008 Strategic Plan. The University of Adelaide Strategic Plan The University of Adelaide 2004-2008 undertook During 2003 the University of Adelaide a comprehensive planning process to develop Strategic Plan 2004-2008 University of Adelaide An inclusive, values-based planning model was adopted to involve the University community in achieving the University’s goals. Drawing staff and students together to explore external issues having an impact on the University broadened and deepened awareness of the need for fl management. External stakeholders helped to clarify community expectations and needs, and to identify emerging external issues and trends. “External stakeholders helped to clarify community “External stakeholders identify emerging expectations and needs, and to external issues and trends.” Planning Strategic The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

“...the campaign effectively created and retained positive attribute associations towards the University of Adelaide and as a result improved and reinforced its market positioning.”

Environmental Scan Workshop key objectives and critical success factors for the Strategic Plan.

The Environmental Scan Workshop on 31 January As a result of this extensive process of consultation and 2003 was an opportunity for the University to hear feedback, members of the University community had from stakeholders in business, research, education an opportunity to contribute their views, understand and the community about what they valued about the reasons for decisions taken, and feel able conﬁ dently the University, and gave stakeholders the opportunity to commit their support to them into the future. to assist in identifying the critical issues facing their 18 sectors and the University in the next ﬁ ve years. Strategic Planning Development of the Strategic Plan

The workshop identiﬁ ed six strategic The Strategic Plan was developed through the second issues facing the University: half of 2003 and approved by Council on 23 February, 2004. • the effectiveness of marketing of the University of Adelaide; The Strategic Plan sets out clear, high-level goals and related strategies in the areas of the University’s core • the quality and relevance of service delivery; business: • the desirability of collaboration to increase critical mass; • growth with excellence in educational activities; • the building of industry and government links; • student focus in the experiences provided for those who study at the University; • the desirability of cultural change; and • scale and focus in the pursuit of continued • the need for structural and system change. research excellence.

An environmental trend analysis also identifi ed the The Plan is complemented by a series of Enabling following as rapidly approaching issues likely to have Strategies in the areas of Governance, Student an impact on the University: Services, Human Resources, Financial Resources, Planning and Budget, Facilities and Infrastructure, • demographic trends; Internationalisation, Information Technology, Informat- • globalisation and international competition; ion Management, Marketing, Student Recruitment and Communication and Community and External • reduced public resources; Relations. These Enabling Strategies are designed • implications of information technology; and to support the University’s ability to advance and coordinate the principal goals of the Strategic Plan. • changing expectations of customers. The Strategic Plan is also underpinned by an annual The fi ndings of both the Environmental Scan Operational Plan specifying projects, activities and Workshop and Values Survey provided data to inform targets to be achieved during the calendar year, together the Future Directions Retreat in July, which identifi ed with designated accountabilities. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education GovernanceStrategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 06 19 ts rst major ve advertisements. ve rst preference applications rmed that the “Life Impact” rst stage involved radio, press and rst uencing perceptions to make the cant impact on the life of the community. community. cant impact on the life of the ed the importance of effective marketing the importance of effective marketing ed c care was given to establishing an inspirational branding campaign in its history. branding campaign in its history. was built on The campaign, launched on 30 August, of market research that illuminated the key attributes the University’s public image. Under the theme “Life who had Impact”, it featured stories of recent graduates had a signifi Specifi benefi creative execution designed to communicate the of of the higher education experience at the University Adelaide. fi The campaign’s transit advertising, and in October 2003 the University commissioned a qualitative evaluation of the campaign’s impact among key stakeholder groups (prospective students, parents and potential employers). The market research confi theme was infl University a more favourable destination for prospective eyes of students and a more admired institution in the the general public. In late 2003, the campaign was extended to television with the development of a group of fi These advertisements went to air in January and 2004. February At the time that the campaign was being developed, key performance indicators were established to help determine its success. While many of these are interdependent with other factors, such indicators as an increase in the TER required for entry into Adelaide courses, an increase in fi for 2004, an increase in the number of applicants and Enrolment Fee-Based enrolments for the Australian program, and an increase of 122% for the number of hits to the University’s website from January 2003 to January 2004 all act together to reinforce the research conclusion that the campaign effectively created and retained positive attribute associations towards the University of Adelaide and as a result improved and reinforced its market positioning. The ongoing branding campaign is a key component of the University’s strategic focus on communication its commitment to of its core values — in particular, excellence, and its focus on the quality of the student experience. Marketing and Strategic Communications: and Strategic Communications: Marketing Campaign University Branding Scan Workshop Survey and Environmental The Values identifi In 2003, for the University. and communication its marketing functions, the University restructured of Marketing and Strategic appointed a new Director Communications, and undertook the fi rmed those ce of Planning ndings confi the Portfolio. ed by rst audit report on the University in rst audit report nalisation of the University’s Strategic Plan University of Adelaide Act 1971 (Miscellaneous University of Adelaide Act 1971 (Miscellaneous Amendment Act 2003); 2004-2008; and academic program structures; assessment and plagiarism in the areas of learning and teaching; for higher degree research students; Committee and consequent HR Facilitation Implementation Plan; Strategy Group; database of all internal surveys); Data Quality Project. ndings. The University’s Quality Improvement Action The Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) Quality Agency (AUQA) Universities The Australian delivered its fi March 2003. Report fi Many of the AUQA Quality Assurance self- Portfolio of the University’s own Performance between assessment and there was considerable overlap Report proposals for improvement made in the AUQA and those previously identifi to submit an requires audited institutions AUQA the Action Plan outlining how they intend to address fi Plan was developed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor through the Offi (Education) and Provost Quality and Development (OPD) and presented to the support Improvement Board (QIB) for its approval and by in July 2003. The Action Plan was commended noting the University’s willingness to respond AUQA, Report. positively and appropriately to the Audit achievements against the Action Plan to Key date include: committees in line with the the review of Council • fi • implementation of the policies on semesterisation • the reports of the working parties on evaluation, • implementation of the policy on panel supervision • the review of Human Resources (HR) and the • formation of the Internal Communications • the schedule of surveys (coordinated, centralised • and establishment of the Data Warehouse • to submit The University was also invited by AUQA information on its operations at Research Park (Thebarton Campus) and on its Structured Program for Higher Degree by Research Students for the AUQA (www.auqa.edu.au/gp/search/ Database Good Practice index.php). This database showcases examples of good auditing of practice that have emerged from AUQA’s universities and is designed to encourage institutions to engage in benchmarking. Message from the Vice-Chancellor 20 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance StrategicLearning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 21 The Plagiarism Working Party The Plagiarism Working matter of The issue of plagiarism in university study is a addressed considerable public attention and the Report both the need to educate students on the importance appropriate policies and and the of academic integrity, mechanisms to discourage deliberate acts of plagiarism. developed a set of principles on Party The Working which to base a new policy on plagiarism, collusion and other forms of cheating, as well as guidelines and procedures for implementing that policy. Party Working Review of Assessment Policies The development of consistent policies and procedures in assessment across the University has been acknowledged as an important issue. The Report contained recommendations on better information provision, the wider monitoring of assessment outcomes, mechanisms for increased consistency and the development of new guidelines and comparability, revision of some policies, and other practical initiatives. One of the main recommendations concerns the establishment of a new Academic Board sub-committee on Assessment Monitoring. Party Coursework Programs Working Postgraduate This working party addressed issues of policy, administration, support and program content, structure, delivery and assessment. Its report (delivered in January 2004) contains 23 recommendations, including suggestions for the development of a Code programs, the reviewing the viability of of Practice, establishment of a new committee, changes to IELTS scores, improvements to infrastructure and services for postgraduate students, and a review of existing policies. ts cant shift away from the publicly

nancing of higher education institutions.

Educational planning and policy development The University is working to maintain a high-quality rewarding educational experience for its students, and a changes environment for its staff, within the context of few years, to the higher education system. Over the next there will be a signifi Learning and Teaching decades funded paradigm that has operated in recent in the direction of greater student contributions to the fi As part of its commitment to supporting students and staff, the University aims to maximise the benefi that may accrue from the forthcoming Learning and the National Institute for Fund, Performance Teaching in Higher Education, and other Learning and Teaching changes to the higher education system. and Provost In 2003, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor established a set of working parties to propose policies and planning frameworks in the following areas: postgraduate coursework programs; assessment policy; plagiarism; and evaluation and review of learning and teaching activities. They contributed to meeting the recommendations Audit requirements of the AUQA and to general University planning. Each of these reports has been endorsed by the Academic Board. Party The Evaluations Working established was Party The Evaluations Working as part of wider activities within the University for continual improvement in a more competitive Party higher education environment. The Working of Learning for the Evaluation developed a Framework and recommended an accompanying and Teaching, Evaluation Matrix. The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Graduate Attributes The LTDU has taken an active role in inﬂ uencing change in and providing support for the University’s policies Recent surveys show that 82.2% of University and practices with respect to learning and teaching. In of Adelaide graduates obtained positions in key 2003, the Unit offered particular support to the areas of professions, making the University the only institution Evaluations and Surveys, Online Education and First in South Australia with a ﬁ gure higher than the national Year Experience student support, which has already average. In addition, graduates from the University of had a positive impact on the programs offered and the Adelaide currently enjoy the highest starting salaries in interactions between the LTDU and the faculties. the State.

During 2003, considerable work was put into identifying sets of graduate attributes at university Professional and Continuing Education and program level to describe the qualities, knowledge and capabilities the University aims to develop in its Summer Semester students. Linking these to a cycle of program review and evaluation informed by student, graduate and In a new arrangement, the 2003/2004 Summer Semester employer surveys offers a promising route to defi ning was centrally managed and marketed by Professional the differentiation of the University’s education and Continuing Education on a fee-for-service basis. activities and to the competitive edge its graduates will The new procedures offer students fl exible learning bring to their career aspirations. options and provide opportunities for members of the community to attend courses offered by the University A revised set of University Graduate Attributes was of Adelaide, as well as providing an extra source of given fi nal endorsement in 2003, for full implementation income to the faculties. in 2004.

English Language Centre

Technology in Education Student numbers in the English Language Centre continued to rise in 2003, with total numbers almost The Technology in Education Committee, a sub- doubling over the past two years. The in-bound committee of the University Learning and Teaching study tour program has also been very successful and Committee, met for the ﬁ rst time in February 2003. It is continued to grow in 2003. convened by Associate Professor Geoff Crisp, Director, Learning and Teaching Development Unit. The TEC was established to co-ordinate the educational aspects of the use of technology in learning and teaching. It The University Library 22 provides a forum for collaborative initiatives between

Teaching the areas of the University responsible for the technical Learning and aspects of advanced computer systems, the Library The Library organised the subscription to a number of and education components of content creation, staff packages of electronic journals in 2003. Over 16,000 development and evaluation. The Committee works titles will be acquired for the use of the University collaboratively with Faculties, Information Technology community, the majority of which are new to the Services, the University Library and the Learning and Library’s collection, but also including a number of Teaching Development Unit to ensure that staff and titles that the University was not able to renew over the students are able to derive maximum beneﬁ t from the past few years. The new titles cover all disciplines taught use of technology in learning and teaching. and researched at the University, and will be available 24 hours a day to all members of the University, from their ofﬁ ce or home computer.

Learning and Teaching Development Unit (LTDU) University-TAFE Collaboration The Learning and Teaching Development Unit (LTDU) assists the University community to improve student In May 2003, the Vice-Chancellor and the Chief learning and staff teaching through development Executive Ofﬁ cer of DFEEST signed a revised version programs and research. of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University and TAFE, for the period 2003-2006. The The LTDU consists of two major programs: Professional MOU is designed to foster wide ranging cooperation and Staff Development Program (including Learning and collaborative activities between the University and Teaching Induction and Development, Evaluation, and TAFE, which could include admission processes, and Online Learning and Teaching support) and the articulation, credit transfer and recognition of prior Student Development Program (including Language learning, collaborative curriculum development, and Learning Development and the Maths Drop- resource sharing, strategic planning, marketing, In Centre). professional development and research. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance StrategicLearning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 07 23

, Dr Dr Anna JM Coetzee Ms Barbara Wake cation and enables received academic received the D Stranks (Law School) was awarded , working with three staff eld of Chemical Education”. , School of Architecture, Landscape , Department of Psychiatry, and , Department of Psychiatry, Ms Elizabeth Yong an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University services to of Mannheim, Germany in recognition of his internationalisation and research. the One of the most renowned prizes in the world, for Literature, was awarded to Nobel Prize Staff Awards International Bradbrook Professor Adrian an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow at the University Research Fellow an Honorary Visiting was of Adelaide’s Discipline of English. Dr Coetzee Adelaide appointed to his position at the University of and in June 2002, in which he provides mentoring postgraduate students support to Creative Writing and staff. Professor Maciej Henneberg a country he was recognition from his native Poland, forced to leave in 1984, by being awarded the title of unique award is of Biological Sciences. The Professor highest academic qualifi Poland’s levels of tertiary Henneberg to evaluate all Professor education in the Eastern European country. National Associate Professor Geoff Crisp Division of the Medal from the South Australian Chemical Institute for “Outstanding Royal Australian Achievement in the fi staff members of the LTDU, Two and members of the School of Mechanical Engineering, Association for were awarded the 2003 Australasian for Cultural Engineering Education (AAEA) Award Change in Engineering Education. University awards There were two winners of the Stephen Cole the Elder for 2003: for Excellence in Teaching Prize Chur-Hansen Samer Akkach Architecture and Urban Design. t ve with respect to learning and teaching.” with respect to in and providing support uencing change “The LTDU has taken an active role in an active has taken “The LTDU for the University’s practices policies and infl culties experienced by students in relation to the Strategic External Reviews The following reviews occurred in 2003: Review of the Adelaide Graduate School of Business. • and Continuing Education. Review of Professional • and Horticulture. Review of the Discipline of Wine • In 2003 the University trialled and subsequently made available to all members of the University the plagiarism The major benefi detection software program Turnitin. IT developments supporting Learning and Teaching to be derived from the use of the program is the potential to raise student awareness of plagiarism issues and the accepted standards associated with acknowledgement and referencing. The reports generated by Turnitin will also assist staff to identify and address the kinds of diffi incorporation and appropriate referencing of source materials into their assessment work. The School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture The School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture Visiting and Urban Design was reviewed by the National Institute of Architects of The Royal Australian Panel Registration Boards, and The State and Territories 21-23 May 2003. The panel was of the unanimous opinion that the Bachelor of Design Studies/Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture (Coursework), and double degree Bachelor of Architecture/Bachelor granted of Landscape Architecture programs should be fi full accreditation and recognition for a further Accreditation years. Education On 15 May 2003 the Legal Practitioners for the and Admission Council approved accreditation completed Adelaide law degree until 2006. This process academic a lengthy process of review of the Law School’s programs and funding base. The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

“To achieve ﬁ nancially sustainable excellence in education the University will need to remain competitive through managed growth in student numbers, the pursuit of economies of scale and the maintenance of relevant and accessible academic programs.”

Professorial Appointments

New Appointments Further Appointments

Professor David Buchanan – Professor Ieva Kotlarski – Adelaide Graduate School of Business Health Sciences

Professor John Carver – Professor Ashok Kurana – Physics Australian School of Petroleum

Professor Wayne Powell – Professor Don Moyes – Agriculture and Wine Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Professor Bob Hill – Earth and Environmental Sciences

Professor Richard Ivell – Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

24 Promotions to Professor Professorial Titles Teaching Learning and Dr Roger Clay – Professor Ross Bensley – Chemistry and Physics Engineering

Dr Caroline Crowther – Professor Peter Brooks – Obstetrics and Gynaecology Psychology

Dr John Gray – Dr Eric Haan – Social Sciences Paediatrics

Dr Shaun McColl – Professor Susan Magarey – Molecular and Biomedical Science Humanities Dr James Meyer – Dr Charles Pearce – Medicine Applied Mathematics Professor Thomas Rades – Dr Lindsay Richards – Medicine Dental School Dr Don Sinnott – Dr Douglas Vickers – Electrical & Electronic Engineering Psychology Dr Peter Sutton – Dr Anthony Williams – Social Sciences Chemistry and Physics (Director of SAPAC) From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance StrategicLearning and Research and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 07 25

ve eld nancial cant impact rst whenever whenever rst ChristianWinterfi le in such a way as to t them to have signifi , who is doing a double degree in , who is doing a double (Agriculture) and cations offered by the University are cations offered sustainable excellence in educat- nancially cant implications and support for high quality support academic excellence and achieve fi The University of Adelaide will provide sustainability. a distinctive learning experience of high quality for its students, and will produce graduates whose knowledge and attributes will fi within their communities. Student Focus It is clear that students’ needs and preferences can and unifying requirement but their single do differ widely, students fi is a quality experience. Putting possible will enable the University to recruit and retain the best students, to produce graduates sought after by employers and to develop a lifelong relationship with its alumni. The University’s primary goal is therefore to ensure that it is regarded as a University of choice for students, through excellent program offerings, innovative delivery and high quality supervision of research, and the provision of quality student administration and support services. Teegan Waples Teegan Looking forward The development process for the University’s new with Strategic Plan saw the emergence of two themes signifi learning and teaching processes. Growth with Excellence research The University aspires to draw upon the learning excellence of its staff to shape an enriched experience for its students and to ensure continuous by improvement in teaching. Curriculum informed practice, current research, scholarship and professional effective evaluation and review strategies making use of feedback from stakeholders, and attentiveness ensure to evolving good practice in teaching will that the qualifi lifelong internationally prestigious and will enhance the career paths of its graduates. achieve fi To ion the University will need to remain competitive the through managed growth in student numbers, pursuit of economies of scale and the maintenance of relevant and accessible academic programs. The University’s primary goal is therefore to manage growth in the student profi (Arts and Mechatronic Engineering) were among fi (Arts and Mechatronic the prestigious Charles Hawker winners nationwide of Rhodes”. Scholarship, “Australia’s George Young Science/Mechatronic Mathematical and Computer Thomas Scholarship. Engineering, won the Andy beat and Henry were , nishing won the (Bachelor of won the 2003 Rachel Swift Daniel Duffy won the 2003 Young won the 2003 Young Michael Ierace Monique Bowley (Optics and Photonics) David To Pei-Sian Ng Pei-Sian Rebecca Schwarz Rebecca (Clinical & Experimental (Clinical & Experimental and and (Science & Technology (Science & Technology Lan Lieu announced in October as the South Pei-Jee was named South Australian CA Global was named South Australian Ben Davies Jonathan Hutton (Science/Electrical & Electronic Thoa Nguyen , tough national competition to win one of three Rhodes at Large. She is a Science/Arts Scholarships for Australia double-degree student at the University of Adelaide. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Molecular Class Biology) degree in 2002, and in 2003 received First She is currently fi Honours in Biochemistry. her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in politics and environmental studies. Ms Swift was the second University of Adelaide student to win a Rhodes Scholarship in 2003, with Phillip Killicoat Rhodes Scholar for 2004. The Rhodes is Australian one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships and is plus three offered annually in every State in Australia, at Large. for Australia Tobin Troy Engineering) and were the inaugural winners of the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships. Commercialisation) won a special leadership award The award has at Austin. from the University of Texas never been given to a non-US student, and is rarely given at all. University of Adelaide student Music, Honours) won scholarships worth more than Music, Honours) won scholarships worth more of $120,00 for study at the Royal Northern College won the Elder School of Pei-Sian Music in Manchester. Overseas Music’s most prestigious scholarship, the Elder won a coveted International Scholarship. Pei-Jee Scholarship from the Associated Board of Postgraduate the Royal Schools of Music. Dr Derek Rogers Commerce/Law student Commerce/Law student 2003 David Galliver Memorial Award. student University of Adelaide commerce and law Jennifer Lovell in Achiever by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA). Australia Identical twins Student Awards Media Students students team in the $70,000 2003 members of the winning Echallenge. PhD student Investigator Award, a joint initiative of the Women’s a joint initiative of the Women’s Investigator Award, Hospital and the University of Adelaide’s & Children’s Sciences that recognises the best in of Health Faculty young science and science communication among or young children’s researchers studying women’s, people’s health. student Music (Performance) Pharmacology) won the $15,000 Freemasons’ Medical $15,000 Freemasons’ Pharmacology) won the Research Scholarship. students Chemical Engineering ChemECar Downunder Competition. PhD student Huang Message from the Vice-Chancellor 26 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic LearningResearch and and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning TeachingResearch Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 27 -50 0 50 100 150 200 25 Publications Total Research Income Total

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Research Higher Degree Completions National Competitive Grants Funding Cooperative Research Centre Funding Percentage Difference from Australian Universities Average Universities from Australian Difference Percentage Industry, International & Other Funding Industry, * Based on the average of the 38 members of the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC). Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC). * Based on the average of the 38 members of the Australian time series 2002. Latest Comparative Data Available. Source: AVCC The University of Adelaide’s Total Research Performance Performance Research Total The University of Adelaide’s Universities Average* compared to the Australian

Research Training Research Performance Research leading research universities. of Australia’s The University of Adelaide is recognised as one released in March 2003 Universities Quality Agency (AQUA) The audit report of Australian benchmarked, national and international noted that the University has “an impressive, This reputation is highly prized by research reputation and a strong research culture.” knowledge and understanding through University staff who are committed to advancing for good outcomes commended the University AQUA research of distinction and integrity. a demonstrated trend of improved performance across a number of research indicators and for research performance from funding awarded in recent years. Using various indicators of the University of Adelaide’s achievements far through to higher degree completion rates, universities. exceed the average performance of the Australian Research and Research “Using various indicators of research performance the indicators of research performance “Using various the average far exceed achievements University of Adelaide’s universities.” the Australian performance of The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Adelaide earns the highest total research funding research strength and constructing strong alliances per capita in Australia and directly contributed in with industry, other research providers and the wider excess of $140 million to South Australia’s research community. Collaboration, research income growth and development activity. Analysis of the impact of and an increase in research higher degree student publications and citations over an eleven-year period numbers were key elements of research and research from 1993-2003 from the ISI Essential Science Indicators training developments at the University in 2003. (based on a survey of over 8,500 journals) shows that the University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 1% in Continued research income growth and the broadening the world in 11 of 22 research fi elds. Within Australia’s of the research-funding base are necessary for the long- Group of Eight (G08) research-intensive universities, term sustainability of the University’s research and Adelaide has high impact (ranked 3rd or above) in the education programs. The University of Adelaide’s fi elds of Agricultural Science, Environment/Ecology, research income in 2003 was over $86 million. The Plant Science and Physics. University’s growth rate of 11% in 2003 from 2002 means that the University is meeting the challenge of Throughout 2003 the University worked to maintain maintaining its position as a quality research-intensive its breadth of expertise while giving focus to university. Adelaide’s income growth in relation to key research areas of national and international its involvement in Co-operative Research Centres distinction. Signifi cant research questions continued highlights one outcome of the University’s strategy to be addressed as linkages within and outside the of developing strong alliances with other research University were encouraged and new opportunities for organisations and industry. both fundamental and applied research activities were developed. The University recognises that to maintain The University continued to broaden its funding base in its pre-eminent research position external funding 2003 through the commercialisation of its intellectual levels, research critical mass and postgraduate numbers property as seen in the generation of licence income need to continue to grow. To this end, Adelaide’s and patent development. After a period of massive recent strategic goals have included broadening the growth in the previous year, returns from licences and research-funding base, building scale in areas of patent developments stabilised in 2003. The University

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■ National Competitive Grants Funding ■ Other Public Sector Funding ■ Industry, International & Other Funding ■ Cooperative Research Centre Funding ■ Grand Total From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic LearningResearch and and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning TeachingResearch Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 08 29 networking environmental sciences for understanding biodiversity; and managing Australian and alcohol workers, as well as exporting knowledge workers, as well as and alcohol effort between the WHO Centre is a joint overseas. The Services Council and the Drug and Alcohol University (DASC). Research Collaboration Research Reinforcing the importance of national and state- based research collaboration, the University completed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the South Australian Research Council Research Australian has continued to be The University of Adelaide of its broad-ranging research recognised for the quality $12.8 million in the 2003 with the award of over Research Council (ARC) funding round Australian in 2004. This total ARC for projects commencing University for 2004 compares funding awarded to the awarded for 2003, representing to over $10.8 million The year. an 18% growth in funding from the previous in large University will receive more than $7.4 million grants for 26 research projects, $3.75 Discovery-Projects funding for 13 research million in Linkage-Projects $1.6 projects linked to industry partners and almost million in four grants under the Linkage-Infrastructure (LIEF) program towards new Equipment and Facilities equipment and facilities based at the University. the In national rankings of total allocations awarded, University of Adelaide ranked 2nd for Linkage-Projects. The improvement in the University’s achievements for is encouraging and highlights the Linkage-Projects success of the University’s commitment to building research partnerships with industry and other organisations. in Adelaide was also one of only three universities ARC Discovery grant for to receive a special Australia grant will indigenous researcher development. The place and belonging in support research on identity, including autobiography, recent works of Australian works by indigenous writers. The study of indigenous of a communities was further supported by the award Discovery grant to the University for an ethnographic examining region in Queensland, history of the Wik land tenure, occupations how shifts in demography, and power relations have changed the lives of the Wik people in the last 400 years. In 2003 the ARC developed a new program, Research Networks, to encourage collaborative approaches to research in inter-disciplinary settings. The ARC Research Networks are platforms for generating new knowledge in areas that span traditional disciplines and are designed to assist groups of researchers to coordinate and communicate their research activities organisational, institutional and across disciplinary, geographical boundaries. Network applications from the University which successfully attracted initial funding were: Discovering the past and present to shape the future: • Genes and Environment in Development; • Plant Nutriomics Network. The Australian • c and Industrial c region. A new World c region. A new World rst in Australia to develop rst in Australia c programs that can be adapted for Research Organisation (CSIRO), and Glenside Hospital was awarded the $450,000 Florey Research Grant to undertake a major study into the health and ageing of men. The study of 1,000 men in Adelaide’s Australian in its attempt north-west suburbs is unique in Australia to identify the wide range of factors that contribute to health (reproductive, physical and men’s Australian emotional), and their relationship with the ageing process. The Florey Research Grant is jointly funded (Research) and the by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor the major fundraising Florey Medical Research Fund, arm of the University’s Medical School. The grant aims to support research teams that are looking for better solutions to major health problems in South and promotes stronger partnerships between Australia, researchers in different disciplines in Adelaide. Adelaide is set to become the leading site for the coordination of drug and alcohol research and training in the Asia-Pacifi Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for of Drug and Alcohol Problems Research in Treatment was opened at the University of Adelaide in November. The new centre is the fi culturally specifi In November 2003 the University of Adelaide and In November 2003 the the teaching hospitals, Child its research partners in and Institute of Medical and Health Research Institute more than $11 million Science were awarded Veterinary Medical Research Council of National Health and Thirty-one(NHMRC) funding. new projects were health, funded including a national survey of adult oral study into research into systematic asthma care and a ranked stem cell function. The University of Adelaide Group of Eight (Go8) universities for 4th in Australia’s and for Project Grants and 6th total funding for Project Grants combined. On a per capita basis the Program and 4th for Grants University ranked 2nd for Project Grants combined. and Program Project The strength of Adelaide’s research in reproductive and health continues to be recognised nationally of In 2003 the US National Institute internationally. provided Child Health and Development (NICHD) research nearly $US1.3 million for a collaborative eggs and project on how lifestyle and health “stress” on The embryos can impact on the later life of children. project’s research team is led by Dr Jeremy Thompson of and includes researchers from the University Adelaide’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the University of Queensland. A collaborative research team led by the University Royal of Adelaide including researchers from the Services, Adelaide Hospital, SA Department of Human Science, Hanson Institute of Medical and Veterinary Institute, Commonwealth Scientifi overseas and staff are already working in partnership with service providers from Indonesia, Thailand and China to develop new programs. The Adelaide facility is a draw card for recruiting and retaining the best drug Research in Health Sciences Research received over $790,000 from licences and royalties $790,000 from licences received over for 2003 included IP protection while the University Co-operation (Patent patents, 6 PCTs 13 provisional and 4 6 patent applications, 5 granted patents Treaty), PBRs (Plant Breeder’s Right). The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Australian Museum and South Australian Research of the National People’s Congress of the People’s and Development Institute (SARDI) in 2003. A further Republic of China and President of CAS. The Chinese MOU with the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology Academy of Sciences is China’s peak research and was developed during the year for signing in early 2004. development organisation and as President, Professor The strength of these collaborative relationships is seen Lu is equivalent to the Australian “Chief Scientist” with in the development of projects such as a research and responsibility for advising the Chinese Government regional museum program on Australia fossil marine on science policy. As a member of the NPC Standing reptiles involving staff from the University and the Committee Professor Lu is a very senior member of the South Australian Museum, which was awarded ARC Chinese government. During the visit Professor Lu was funding in 2003. awarded the title of Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Sciences. He also formally opened the Adelaide New University research centres approved in 2003 facilities of joint laboratories in Soil Biology and Soil included BioCity: Centre for Urban Habitats, the Environmental Science at the University of Adelaide Research Centre for Human Movement Control and and the Research Centre for Eco-Environmental the Research Centre for Reproductive Health. BioCity Sciences (RCEES) at CAS. The establishment of these was developed by leading ecological and environmental joint laboratories in Beijing and Adelaide is a fi rst for institutions in South Australia with the support of the Australia. Adelaide City Council to promote urban environmental awareness. Rooftop gardens are just one of the centre’s Fundamental and strategic research and research projects designed to enrich the urban landscape. training in soil environmental quality and productivity in plant ecosystems at the University also succeeded The University has maintained signifi cant national in obtaining funding under the new Chinese Higher alliances through its participation in 17 Co-operative Education Strategic Initiative (CHESI) in 2003. This Research Centres, the ARC Special Research Centres Commonwealth Government program aims to promote for the Molecular Genetics of Development and for education, training and research cooperation between the Subatomic Structure of Matter, numerous national Australian and Chinese universities, to raise the profi le research centres, and research collaborations with of Australia’s quality research and education system the publicly funded research agencies, CSIRO and within China, and to promote a greater awareness of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation the benefi ts of collaboration. (DSTO).

A long history of collaboration between the University and the DSTO was strengthened in 2003 with the Biosciences funding of two new Chairs by DSTO in the niche technology areas of Photonics and Microwave Radar. The University of Adelaide’s place at the forefront The University worked through 2003 to develop a of national and international developments in the Strategic Alliance Agreement (to be signed in early biosciences was further strengthened by developments 2004) with DSTO. The Agreement will enhance the in 2003. Professor Mark Tester from the University relationship between the University and the defence of Cambridge, UK was awarded a prestigious $1.45 community. It is designed to position the University million Federation Fellowship to return to Adelaide and DSTO to build research collaboration of national to undertake work in the Australian Centre for Plant 30 and international importance in defence and security, Functional Genomics (ACPFG). Professor Tester’s and establish Centres of Excellence in line with the research on salinity tolerance and long-distance Research and national research priority of “Safeguarding Australia”. transport in cereals aims to produce cereals which have Research Training increased tolerance of saline soils. Research in this area During 2003 the University of Adelaide had staff has major agricultural signiﬁ cance in Australia. exchanges and research co-operation agreements with more than 70 universities in Asia, Europe, UK and the Throughout 2003 the development of the ACPFG Americas. Adelaide academics actively collaborate continued at the Waite campus with the recruitment with colleagues around the world in such innovative of key scientiﬁ c staff and postgraduate students. In schemes as The Pierre Auger Observatory Project. This addition, construction of the new purpose-designed project has the endorsement of key science research building, the Plant Genomics Centre, was completed. funding agencies and involves over 300 scientists from The University has been consolidating the management 19 countries with key sites in the USA and Argentina. and research structures for its role as the lead site for the ACPFG and as a key partner in the National Stem Cell Centre (NSCC) whose aim is to consolidate research and development efforts across Australia in stem cell Linkages with China biology and medicine.

The University’s increasingly strong research Since its formation in 2002 by the University, the State relationship with China was demonstrated by the Government of South Australia (through SARDI) and November visit to Adelaide by a delegation from the the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) led by Professor Lu the new wheat breeding company Australian Grain Yongxiang, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) has worked hard to From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic LearningResearch and and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning TeachingResearch Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 08 31 ts c research elds, be that within academia, industry or elds as diverse as petroleum exploration, elds as diverse ed wines are amongst the best in the world. While wine education and research, and strengthen le in to the South Australian researchers and industry. researchers and industry. to the South Australian Partnership Hydra is owned by the South Australian a consortium for Advanced Computing (SAPAC), universities based at of the three South Australian primary is the the University of Adelaide. SAPAC organisation for advanced and high-performance computing in the state. habitats and promote new concepts in exploration. new concepts in exploration. habitats and promote joined with the world’s largest In 2003 the University to establish a new ExxonMobil, oil and gas company, and scientifi joint program in educational projects. $5.3 million South Australian The creation of a new has at the University Reality Centre (SAVRC) Virtual major funding support from been made possible by Research Council. This industry and the Australian not only fully immersive dimensional facility will for support research in engineering but has applications research in fi and archaeology space sciences, architecture, surgery, the arts. called A $1.7 million world-class supercomputer an With Hydra was unveiled at the University in June. of a high- operating speed of more than 250 times that top Hydra is among Australia’s end desktop computer, three supercomputers. It is one of the fastest computers benefi of its kind in the world, offering unique Research Training Research Research training at the University aims to equip its research postgraduate students to become leaders in their chosen fi In March 2003, the University’s the wider community. Board of Research Education and Development (BRED) to for its active response was commended by the AUQA the recommendations of the 2001 Review of the Higher Major initiatives of the Degrees by Research Program. Board in 2003 included the development of General for Masters Degrees by Rules Academic Program Research, which standardise expectations of these Wine Science Wine The University’sthe world’s leading reputation as one of educational institutions in wine sciences was enhanced in 2003 with the establishment of the Angove’s Still campus. This facility ensures the House at the Waite University’s teaching and research into spirits and fortifi Adelaide has long been recognised as an international centre of excellence in wine science research, it has also recently developed strong capabilities in wine processing, business and marketing research. In early 2003 the University agreed to undertake a 40 year lease as part of a Centre in Adelaide of the National Wine major strategy to enhance the university’s international profi its links with industry and the community. rst school of its kind ts from the advances le was further enhanced in eld operations while at the same ght cancer, but also diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ght cancer, The Australian School of Petroleum was created at the School of Petroleum The Australian University in 2003 through a merger of the Santos- Engineering and sponsored School of Petroleum Management (SPEM) and the National Centre for Geology and Geophysics (NCPGG). The Petroleum new School consolidates Adelaide’s position as an international centre of research excellence in petroleum geology and geophysics. It is the fi in the southern hemisphere to combine engineering The and geoscience disciplines into a single entity. School draws on the NCPGG’s long commitment to maximising the role of the petroleum geoscientist in exploration and development, and is recognised by the petroleum industry as providing a multidisciplinary approach to enhance understanding of petroleum Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences in gene technology, AGT aims to build on the strengths AGT aims to build on the strengths in gene technology, breeding industry for wheat of the current Australian wheat growers. of Australian the competitive advantage a comprehensive co-During 2003 AGT developed in eastern Australia operative program targeting (Horsham) and collaboration with DPI Victoria Australia. established a node at Esperance in Western The University continues to work with BioInnovation SA, and other universities and research organisations to develop the Adelaide Integrated in South Australia as a means Bioscience Laboratories (AIB Labs) initiative Through of supporting bioscience research capabilities. a whole-of-state investment, approach to infrastructure and AIB Labs brings together world-class expertise protein nanotechnology, facilities in biotechnology, structure and materials science. In 2003 the University Adelaide and the Hanson Institute also established the Centre which provides purpose-built Proteomics state-of-the-art for cancer laboratories and equipment undertaken genomics/proteomics research. Work efforts at the Centre will not only help in worldwide to fi and multiple sclerosis. Parkinson’s Adelaide’s biosciences profi achieve economies of scale through the rationalisation achieve economies of scale of its wheat breeding fi program. Through better time growing its technical benefi capture of the technological Richard Ivell to 2003 with the appointment of Professor the University supported by a $500,000 BioInnovation are The BioInnovation SA Fellowships SA Fellowship. to bring a major State Government initiative designed internationally renowned scientists to South Australia. of Head of Ivell, who took up the position Professor the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science, was previously the Director of the Institute for Hormone and Research at the University of Hamburg. He is Fertility renowned for his expertise in the molecular physiology of reproduction, and brings to the University a wealth of experience of working with industry to increase research funding. The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

programs across disciplines, the introduction of ﬂ exible Looking Forward pathways to the PhD including by publication during candidature and by submission of creative works, and The University of Adelaide recognises that to remain mandatory panel supervision for all research students. a research-intensive university, innovative strategies are needed to build research critical mass and multi- The University’s commitment to growth in higher degree disciplinary approaches to complex problems in the by research student numbers was supported throughout future. The development of a Research Cluster program the year with a substantial increase in scholarships and is planned for 2004 to allow the University to capitalise enhanced marketing of research training opportunities on its impressive research strengths by building cross- at the University. Student numbers in 2003 increased disciplinary teams in thematic areas of state, national by 12% from the previous year (851 EFTSU in 2002 to and international signiﬁ cance. 952 in 2003) while central funding for scholarships was increased by 130% to over $1.46 million. An additional 100 scholarships were provided in 2003. Awards

Dr Robert Anderson from the Centre for Automotive Research-related compliance Safety Research and Dr Mike Ridding and Dr Julia Pitcher from the School of Molecular and Biomedical Throughout 2003 the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Science were awarded the Australian Brain Foundation’s (Research) undertook a process of review to ascertain Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Prize. how the University can best support research related compliance activity. With the support of the State Professor Michael Bruce (Chemistry) won the Government, the University restructured the operations Australian Academy of Sciences David Craig medal for of the former Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) from a contributions to chemistry. single committee with an informal sub-group process to two formal discipline-based committees and a Policy Dr Nigel Bean (Applied Mathematics) won the Committee. The restructure, effective from January Australian Academy of Sciences Moran Medal. 2004, means that the University will be well placed to respond to the implementation of the new National The Royal Society of New South Wales awarded the Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) prestigious Clarke Medal for 2002 to the University of Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Adelaide’s Professor Robert Hill for distinguished work Scientiﬁ c Purposes which is expected to take place in in the natural sciences done in, or on, the Australian mid-2004. In restructuring these activities, and placing Commonwealth. Professor Hill is a Senior Research suitable resources around Animal Ethics, Animal Fellow in the School of Earth and Environmental Welfare, Human Ethics, Biosafety and Quarantine, the Sciences at the University of Adelaide and is also Head University is responding to increasing workloads in of Science at the South Australian Museum. ethics and other research related compliance demands. This situation has arisen not only from the growth in Dr Michael Lee (Psychology) was the ﬁ rst Australian the research activity of the University in recent years to win the US Society for Mathematical Psychology’s but also from increasing external accountability, risk New Investigator Award. 32 management and insurance requirements.

Research and Key policies relating to intellectual property (IP), Dr Jane Mathias (Psychology) won the Anna Veneri Research Training commercialisation of research and management of Scientifi c Award of the International Brain Injury contractual arrangements were reviewed in 2003 and Association. a new comprehensive IP policy was near completion by the end of the year. The new policy will address IP Professor Sandy McFarlane, head of the Department management (ownership and sharing of returns from of Psychiatry at the University of Adelaide and based at commercialisation), consulting, contract research and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, won the Robert Laufer confl ict of interest. Award. Professor McFarlane is an international expert in the fi eld of post-traumatic stress disorder. The award In December 2003 Professor Edwina Cornish left the is presented by the International Society for Traumatic University to take up the position of Deputy Vice- Stress Studies for outstanding scientifi c achievement in Chancellor & Vice-President, Research & Development the fi eld of post-traumatic stress disorder. at Monash University. Professor Cornish had been the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Adelaide since Dr Tobi Payenberg (Australian School of Petroleum) February 2000. During her time at Adelaide Professor won the JC ‘Cam’ Sproule Memorial Award from Cornish oversaw a 33% increase in research revenue, a the American Association of Petroleum Geologists major increase in domestic research student numbers, (AAPG). a restructure of the University’s commercialisation activities, the restructure of the Faculty of Sciences, and The University of Adelaide’s Wine Industry Professor improved collaboration with other South Australian of Viticulture, Professor Steve Tyerman, was elected a and national research bodies. Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic LearningResearch and and Internationalisation Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning TeachingResearch Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 08 33 Centre for Computer Systems and Software Engineering Centre for Computer Systems of Adult Health Centre for Early Origins Biology and Biodiversity Centre for Evolutionary and Applications Computing Centre for High Performance Integrated Centre for High Performance and Systems Technologies Control Centre for Human Movement Diagnosis, Centre for Infrastructure Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre for Internet Technology Centre for Labour Research Centre for Reproductive Health Centre for Soil-Plant Interactions Institute for Geometry and its Applications Physics Institute for Theoretical South Australian Physics) (incorporating National Institute for Theoretical Joint University Units Physiology Research Facility Human Nutrition and Vascular Centre for Economic Studies South Australian Computing Centre for Parallel South Australian and Remote Health Centre for Rural South Australian for Advanced Computing Partnership South Australian Faculty Research Groups/Units Research Faculty Unit Safety Research Adelaide Fire Centre for Asian and Middle Eastern Architecture and Studies Indigenous Research Centre for Australian Safety Research Centre for Automotive Genomics in the Productivity Centre for Functional and End-use Quality of Cereals and Drink Centre for the History of Food Centre for Improved Business Performance Education Centre for Intercultural Studies and Multicultural Centre for Social Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GISCA) Clinical Dental Research Centre Colgate Australian Convergent Communications Research Group Dental Statistics and Research Unit Disabilities Research Unit Discourse and Rhetoric Unit Research Group Technology Food Odontology Unit Forensic Centre for International Franco-Australian Research in Marketing Human Cognitive and Applied Decision Making Research Unit Institute for International Business, Economics and Law Joanna Briggs Institute for Evidence Based Nursing Microalgal Biotechnology Group Microarray Analysis Group Group Systems Dynamics Research Power Centre Mental Health Care Research Primary Research Centre for South East Asian Ceramics Safety Alliance SARDI/University of Adelaide Food TRC Mathematical Modelling Group Energy and Combustion Turbulence liate) liate) liate) University-Designated Research Centres Research University-Designated Oral Health Research Centre for Population Australian BioCity: Centre for Urban Habitats Engineering Centre for Applied Modelling in Water Centre for Biomedical Engineering Program for Leukocyte and Endothelial Program Cell Biology (affi Storage Disorders: for Lysosomal Program (affi and Biology Diagnosis, Treatment for the Molecular Basis of Program Bacterial Infectious Diseases (partner) Islet Model of Pig for a Practical Program (partner) Xenotransplantation Mental Health: for Posttraumatic Program Enhancing Resilience and Recovery (partner) 2. Cooperative Research Centres Management Weed CRC for Australian Animals CRC for Biological Control of Pest CRC for Cattle and Beef Quality from Lignite CRC for Clean Power CRC for Desert Knowledge (Associate) CRC for Environmental Biotechnology Ecology CRC for Freshwater CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies CRC for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding CRC for Plant-Based Management of Dryland Salinity CRC for Poultry CRC for Sensor Signal and Information Processing CRC for Smart Internet Technology CRC for Viticulture Quality and Treatment CRC for Water Structures CRC for Welded Commonwealth-Funded Research Centres Commonwealth-Funded 1. National Research Centres Research Council by the Australian Funded for the Special Research Centre Molecular Genetics of Development for the Special Research Centre Subatomic Structure of Matter Research Council and by Australian Funded Grains Research and Development Corporation Genomics Centre for Plant Functional Australian by the National Biotechnology Funded Program Centre of Excellence National Stem Cell Centre (partner) Research Council by the National Health and Medical Funded for Early Origins of Adult Disease Program in Reproductive Health for Women: Program Egg to Embryo From for Understanding the Human Genome: Program Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic Disease (affi University of Adelaide Research Centres Research University of Adelaide Message from the Vice-Chancellor 34 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and ResearchInternationalisation and Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 35 cant ve years. ve cant numbers of cant numbers eld of applications was cance for the internationalisation of the and research programs at the University of Adelaide. and research programs at the University of This collaboration promises signifi Studies enrolments in 2004 and beyond. Foundation The University’s was to convert second major decision (International) to Vice-Chancellor the position of Pro than half- one that would in future be full-time rather line with time. This step brought the University into to have seen signifi universities other Australian growth in their international student numbers in recent it recognised the crucial role that the years. Further, area of internationalisation would be expected to play in the strategic development of the University’s teaching and research programs over the next fi Vice-Chancellor This new full-time position as Pro (International) was advertised during the second half of 2003 and a strong fi received. The person eventually chosen for this key who had been Head John Taplin, role was Professor since of the University’s Department of Psychology 2000. Under his leadership, the performance of the with had improved markedly, Department Psychology a six-fold increase in research income and substantial growth in student numbers at both postgraduate had also Taplin and undergraduate levels. Professor played an important role in several other initiatives of signifi University’s programs proposed in the new Strategic Plan. International Agreements and Links In 2003 the University signed a number of important international agreements covering research, teaching, study abroad, student exchange, articulation and twinning. Important changes were also made to a number of existing links. rst was to appoint cant involvement in the provision of both on- The Position of Pro Vice-Chancellor of Pro Vice-Chancellor The Position (International) who held the position of Pro Ian Young, Professor (International) concurrently with Vice-Chancellor of Faculty his appointment as Executive Dean of the Sciences, Engineering, Computer and Mathematical to take resigned from the University in 2003 in order at Swinburne up the position of Vice-Chancellor University. Vice-Chancellor During his two years as Pro established a Young (International), Professor sound foundation for the future development of the internationalisation program at the University of Adelaide. A draft plan for internationalisation was prepared, cooperative and exchange agreements were signed with a number of overseas partner institutions, and international student numbers grew steadily to 16% of the total student population. The University acknowledges the seminal contribution made by in this area. Young Professor University the Young, the departure of Professor With took two important decisions. The fi McDougall, Executive Dean of the Fred Professor Vice-Chancellor as Acting Pro of the Professions, Faculty McDougall, whose Faculty (International). Professor has a signifi shore and off-shore teaching programs for international students, held this position until the end of 2003. with McDougall initiated discussions Professor leading universities, one of China’s University, Tsinghua on the establishment of a jointly-badged Foundation to be taught partly in China and partly Studies Program in Adelaide, and on enrolment options for graduates to enter postgraduate coursework from Tsinghua “The of international students to contribution valued.” the life of the University is highly Internationalisation The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

International highlights for the year included: Engineering degrees has now become non-viable with the transfer of only a small number of Engineering students in 2003. A decision was therefore made to China terminate the Engineering program on 31 December • The President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2003. To maintain twinning numbers from Malaysia, Professor Lu Yongxiang and a delegation from successful negotiations were held with INTI College Beijing visited in November for the formal opening Malaysia to deliver both Engineering degrees and at the Waite campus of the Soil Environmental Commerce degrees under a twinning format at the Science/Soil Biology Laboratories-Research Center Nilai campus. Malaysian Government approval is for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy necessary to permit implementation and approval is of Sciences and the University of Adelaide. This expected for commencement no later than February joint laboratory provides research and ofﬁ ce facilities 2005. Twinning at the INTI campuses at Subang for visiting scientists and fosters joint supervision of Jaya, Penang and Kuching in Malaysia is also under research higher degree candidates and remote PhDs. consideration. This will lead to the University’s research capabilities achieving wide recognition in China. • To continue the Engineering link with SIT, the University has agreed to accept students from the SIT • An Agreement with Dongbei University of Finance Diplomas in Engineering into its degree programs and Economics which provides for students to study and award these students advanced standing as for two years within China and then transfer to the appropriate. University of Adelaide to undertake a further year of • Articulation from Diploma courses at Malaysian study to complete a Master of Commerce (Applied Colleges remained strong in 2003, particularly into Finance). Commerce and Engineering degrees. Transfers with • A Memorandum of Understanding signed with advanced standing from the INTI campuses were Neusoft Institute of Information Technology, a strong, with 98 transfers in Engineering and 58 leading National Software Park in Dalian, China, transfers in Commerce in 2003. strengthened the University’s global educational links with China. Following two years of studying South Africa Computer Science in Dalian, students articulate to the University of Adelaide for two further years of • A proposal from the Faculty of Sciences to offer courses study and graduate with a Bachelor of Computer in Wine Business at the University of Cape Town was Science. developed as part of a jointly-badged program.

Germany United Kingdom • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with • A Student Exchange Agreement was signed with the Muenster University of Applied Sciences. University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Italy United States of America • A Memorandum of Understanding for research • A Memorandum of Understanding signed with exchange and co-operation was signed with the Cornell University will further Study Abroad and University of L’Aquila. Research collaboration Student Exchange opportunities. between Professor Tony Thomas from the National Institute of Theoretical Physics (NITP) and Professor Vietnam and Indonesia Umberto Villante from the World Institute for Space • Articulation agreements signed in 2001/2 started to Environment Research (WISER) will further the generate small numbers of student transfers. Numbers development of research and training activities. are expected to increase in future years. • An Agreement developed by Associate Professor Michael Grifﬁ th in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering with the Università degli Studi di Pavia and the European School of Growth in International Student Numbers Advanced Studies in Reduction of Seismic Risk at the Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori di Pavia will Building on the success of the previous year, there was promote academic exchange and graduate activities 36 further excellent growth of 18.5% in the international for the education of future earthquake engineering student load in 2003. The majority of this growth was professionals.

Internationalisation from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with numbers almost doubling over the previous year. Iran There was also good growth from Singapore and Hong • Discussions commenced on a comprehensive Kong. Numbers from Malaysia remained excellent Memorandum of Understanding with Kish University. and Malaysians continue to comprise the largest This co-operation will also involve both universities international group on campus. The major source and the Petroleum industry in joint research and countries for the University were Malaysia, Singapore, continuing education. PRC, Hong Kong and the United States of America.

Malaysia The main courses in which international students • Twinning continued with Sepang Institute of were enrolled included: Bachelor of Medicine and Technology (SIT) at Klang, Malaysia but with a Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Dental Surgery; further reduction in enrolments in the Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (and related majors); Bachelor degrees. Although twinning in Commerce degrees of Commerce (and related majors); and the Master of continues to be viable at SIT, twinning in the Business Administration. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and ResearchInternationalisation and Community Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 09 37 ect the ourish. assistance, city and campus tours and links to assistance, city and campus tours and LTDU, community organisations. In conjunction with Services, the Accommodation Information Technology Service and Library Services, academic preparation Effective workshops were presented on topics such as Effective Seminar Presentations at University, Writing Management workshops. and Time Student Accommodation of accommodation for of the shortage Awareness to international students prompted the University in 2003 invest more capital in student accommodation were built with the result that twenty CITI Townhouses positioned to be available for students in 2004. Well and close to Gouger Street and the Central Markets, managed by the YMCA, each spacious townhouse student offers fully self-contained, fully furnished accommodation. Overseas Students’ Association (OSA) In 2003, the Overseas Students Association worked towards its aims of representing international students and providing international students with opportunities to interact with and feel supported by fellow students. Many social activities were undertaken which enabled the students to form friendships and These helped them to adapt to life in Australia. at Victor included an Orientation Camp in February Harbour and an Impressions Dinner in September, which was organised for international students from universities. Handbooks, the three South Australian and Newsletters distributed to the students a Yearbook during the year publicised coming events and obtained feedback on issues of concern to the students. The OSA also took part in University forums and conferences and represented international students on such issues as accommodation and tenancy rights, health insurance and visa regulations. Through representation on the University of Adelaide Learning Party, Committee Plagiarism Working and Teaching staff and student development programs relating to plagiarism and collusion were developed. of the OSA discussed with the In 2003, the President University Library the possibility of providing foreign magazines and newspapers for international students. The University has funded this initiative and the prospect of more foreign magazines and newspapers in the Barr Smith Library in the future will refl University’s strategy to establish a teaching and learning environment where international students can fl nancial statements. nancial ow cant cant ce, which was established in 2002, ce also expanded the number of countries in which Student Support Services International Student Centre The contribution of international students to the life of the University is highly valued and the International Student Centre (ISC) provides pastoral care and coordinates academic advice and support programs across the University campus to ensure students’ the experience is rewarding and successful. From moment international students are greeted at Adelaide airport to the time they graduate three to six years every assistance is provided to ensure a smooth later, transition to student life in Adelaide. In 2003, the ISC assisted 460 students with temporary accommodation, while the students looked for permanent accommodation. The ISC offered eleven These and July. Orientation programs in February included assistance with budgeting information, cultural adjustment, MyUni, email and computing The University continued to receive an excellent fl The University continued to receive an excellent Degree of students from its pathways programs, the Studies Program and the Foundation Program Transfer Bradford offered via a joint venture agreement with signifi College. The University also enrolled a College number of students from the Eynesbury Studies a joint Foundation Studies Program, Foundation Universities. of the three South Australian Program Numbers also continued to build in the Pre-Enrolment run by the English Language Centre. English Program going The number of University of Adelaide students in 2003. overseas on exchange continued to increase Exchange The University had 67 formal Student with Agreements in place, with new agreements signed the Hokkaido University, the University of Toronto, and Cornell University. University of Hong Kong The International Offi undertook a comprehensive review of international signifi admissions processes in 2003. This resulted in overseas improvement in services to students and in representatives as well as a substantial improvement the turnaround time of applications. The International Offi it undertook recruitment activities and re-entered some countries where there had been little or no activity for the a number of years. These included Japan, Kenya, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Source: Student data from the DEST Selected Higher Education Student submission. Source: Student data from are from the University’s audited fi International student fees Trends in International Student Enrolments 1999-2003 Student Enrolments in International Trends load international student Total Number of countries presented Income from fees (m) 1,363 64 1,418 1,413 2003 1999 2000 2001 2002 21.5 64 1,965 19.8 66 2,329 21.3 80 27.6 80 30.5 Message from the Vice-Chancellor 38 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and InternationalisationCommunity Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview 39 cant and extensive engagements with the Elder School of Music The Elder School of Music, through its various public activities, including evening and lunchtime concerts, continued to provide one of the University’s most signifi community in 2003. The School’s always packed Friday lunchtime concerts have now become an institution in the musical life of Adelaide. gathering of graduates in Port Augusta, and a well- and Augusta, gathering of graduates in Port hosted by attended function in King’s College, London, the Agent-General.the South Australian In November, and the in New York High Commissioner Australian hosted a gathering of graduates at the Vice-Chancellor High Commission. Rory Wyatt The Alumni Board selected Professor Tan Hume, Dr Miriam Hyde AO OBE and Dr Tony as the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award Yam Keng Travel recipients. Mutual Community Postgraduate Grants were awarded to Ms Diana Howard, Mr Kin S Miss Dana Thomsen and Mr Luke Selth, whilst Yau, was Heddle Award the recipient of the 2003 AUGU/RC Miss Beverly S Mühlhäusler. medals for academic merit The Alumni Association’s were again awarded to two outstanding graduates of The Honours Alumni University Medal the University. was won by Dr Shom Goel, who holds Bachelor degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Medical Science. The was Dr Said Alumni University Medallist Postgraduate Al-Sarawi, who completed his PhD in Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences during 2003. and extensive cant cant amongst these was a talk by cant amongst these was

rst 30th anniversary reunion for graduates

Alumni Association with 2003 saw the establishment of stronger connections bring more graduates To graduates and the community. Alumni back to campus, the University and the for a Association coordinated a program of activities broad cross-section of individuals and organisations, such as the reunion programs which were attended by an increasing number of graduates. 105 graduates from the class of 1953 and In October, their families gathered in Bonython Hall to celebrate their Golden Jubilee at a special presentation hosted In 2003, the University also by the Vice-Chancellor. hosted its fi from 1972-1973, attracting 70 graduates from across and the world. Australia The work of the Board of the Alumni Association further developed by committing a Board subcommittee to a strategic planning process, which was complete by the end of 2003. The Alumni Association continued to develop programs with the Chapters of interest to the wider community, of the Association conducting nearly 150 meetings attracting over 3,500 and activities during the year, participants. Signifi Nobel Prize Laureate, Honorary Visiting Research Honorary Visiting Laureate, Nobel Prize of the J M Coetzee, to a Friends Professor Fellow Library Chapter event. Other events included the video- conferencing of the inaugural John Crawford Lecture to an Lumpur, the Malaysian High Commission in Kuala Malaysia Chapter Bhd. event co-hosted by the West on universities collaborated The three South Australian a national and international level, with the inaugural “The of Music... continued to provide Elder School one of the University’s most signifi in 2003.” engagements with the community Community Relations Community The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Highlights in 2003 included: winners were Emma Leske and Sarah Callaghan, both of whom undertook internships through the United • award of the Elder Overseas Scholarship to Pei-Sian Nations in 2003. Ng and an International Postgraduate Scholarship from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of The winding up of the J H & J D Gunn Foundation Music to his twin brother Pei-Jee Ng; contributed a major gift of $1.5 million to establish a • the world premiere of a work by PhD student Quentin research endowment to support the Department of Grant; General Practice. Ongoing support for medical research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology was • an outstandingly successful production in the Scott received from Repromed Pty Ltd. Theatre of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (in collaboration with the technical divisions of AIT The Takata Corporation from Japan continued Arts); its signiﬁ cant support of trafﬁ c accident research. • a series of extraordinary concerts, in both the lunch Donations from Takata Corporation have now exceeded hour and evening series, including the David Galliver $600,000 over the past four years. Memorial Awards concert, sold-out performances by the Australian String Quartet and cellist twins Pei Jee and Pei Sian Ng (with pianist Lucinda Collins) Inaugural Lectures in their farewell concert, and the special guest appearance of Errol Buddle with the Conservatorium Eight of the University’s recently appointed professors Big Band and the Bruce Hancock Trio at the Jazz delivered Inaugural Public Lectures in 2003, providing Concert in August. an opportunity for both the University and the wider community to engage with their particular research Overall, 32 concerts were presented in the lunchtime interests. series, and six in the evening series in 2003. The lunchtime concert series attracted more than 13,400 Professor Andy Austin people; the evening concerts averaged 500 patrons per (Environmental Biology) concert, with the Opening Concert and the Choral- “Documenting biodiversity - new approaches to long Orchestral Finale both selling out. standing problems”

The Evening Concert Series and the Opera were Professor Nick Harvey supported in 2003 by ETSA Utilities, Helpmann (Geographical and Environmental Studies) Academy, Peter Lehmann Wines, American Express “Global sea-level rise: how signiﬁ cant is the threat?” Corporate Travel, Allan’s Music, AIT Arts and Radio Adelaide. Professor Michael Innes (Executive Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences) “The nexus of psychology, modern media and politics: Fundraising the place of humanities and the social sciences in the modern university” Philanthropic support for the University of Adelaide continued to grow in 2003. The Barr Smith Library Professor Neville Marsh Appeal, the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships Appeal and (Dean of Graduate Studies) a new appeal for the Library (the Filling the Shelves “Research Students at the University of Adelaide Appeal for Dental Journals), raised over $130,000 in gifts - what do we want, quality or quantity?” and pledges. Early in 2003, Troy Tobin and Lan Lieu were the inaugural winners of the Vice-Chancellor’s Professor Pascale Quester Scholarships. (Commerce) “I cheer, therefore I buy: sponsorship as the ultimate The Diana Harris Prize for Accompaniment was marketing tool” established, available to students at the Elder School of Music, whilst the Mares-Eaden Fund successfully Professor John Randles conducted an art exhibition of Robin Eaden’s artworks (Applied and Molecular Ecology) to raise extra support for the fund. 40 “Viruses, viroids, and plant disease” Relations Community The memory of a University icon, Emeritus Registrar Vic Edgeloe, who died in 2003 just short of his 96th Professor Hemanta Sarma (Petroleum Engineering) birthday, will be preserved through his very generous perpetual gifts to the Elder School of Music and the “Enhanced petroleum recovery processes, the Special Collections of the Barr Smith Library. environment and energy self-sufﬁ ciency”

The proceeds of an anonymous gift and two separate Professor Gary Slade books about remarkable South Australians John Bray (Oral Epidemiology) and Roma Mitchell allowed the establishment of the “Who has healthy teeth? Oral Health in the JJBray/Roma Mitchell Scholarships Fund. The initial Australian population”. From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and InternationalisationCommunity Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 10 41 c workshops for cant role in the cant role in ed cataloguing system. Radio Adelaide played a signifi Educause conference in May 2003, co-ordinating a stream called New Ideas in Educational Broadcasting, outlining interconnected contemporary educational strategies, connecting production, training, technology players and access. The station brought to Adelaide key connect from community broadcasting nationally to with those involved in communication and information technologies. a core focus, and learning radio continued to be Teaching with Radio Adelaide now supporting the development across of vocational teaching options in high schools and running specifi South Australia teachers. A training project in partnership with the Migrant Resource Centre brought ten young people from new communities in Adelaide, many from refugee backgrounds, into the station as the Radio NEO team. The project’s success won the station Community award. Broadcasting’s national New Voices Roseworthy The Roseworthy Information Centre at the University’s Roseworthy Campus continued to provide the latest information to the farming community from a wide variety of sources including PIRSA, government universities, research and development agencies, CSIRO, organisations and private agronomic companies. The Centre now has 10,000 fact sheets available which are easily accessible via a simplifi Its state-of-the-art computers allow visitors to explore the latest electronic information products prior to purchase. The Centre assists with product launches and displays, distribution of information products, industry events, agribusiness tours, workshops, training and searches for information. rst time — recognition of the rst time — recognition cant role in creating and promoting cantly. The power upgrade completed the station’s long journey The power upgrade completed the station’s FM from a mono AM station to a stereo, high power 24 hours broadcaster also streaming its programming a day online. Radio Adelaide is now heard around the world, and closer to home is available to audiences throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area, the the Barossa, Kangaroo Peninsulas, Fleurieu and Yorke Island, and out to the east more than halfway to the border. South Australian national highlights in 2003 included Programming in Festival live broadcasts from the Womadelaide of Ideas ON AIR, presenting March, and the Festival daily feature sessions for people who could not attend this popular Adelaide event. The increasingly popular public talks and lectures in Domain presented Public week. Lifelong of Ideas each Adelaide — a Festival Learning series in 2003 included Courts in the Act and Aspects of Ageing, and among the many arts and culture programs a feature was 21 Days, a theatre/radio exploring the lives of co-production with Vitalstatistix, peninsula. women on the LeFevre Radio Adelaide was awarded triennial funding from ArtsSA for the fi signifi station’s nationally and creative endeavours in South Australia, internationally. 2003 saw the advent of a new teaching role for Radio with the station taking Adelaide within the University, on design and teaching of second and third year subjects in the Bachelor of Media. Radio Adelaide The University’s community Radio station RADIO 2003, the ADELAIDE 101.5FM ‘powered up’ in planning culmination of a two year fundraising and to the process. Radio Adelaide moved its transmitter to a high connecting tower on Mt Lofty, large ‘ABC’ and power antenna and increasing its broadcast power reach signifi The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

Thebarton • SA Health Reform Implementation Task Group: contribution to the development of a new constitution The University’s Thebarton campus was engaged for three new Health Services boards; in a wide range of community activities in 2003. • Western Region Enterprise Day held at Bonython Organisations with which the campus worked in 2003 Hall and Napier Building, involving more 200 included: Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia Primary and secondary school students. (MRCSA), Adelaide Central Community Health Services, Australian Refugee Association, Anglicare, Wesley Uniting Mission, West Torrens Council, Port Adelaide Enfi eld Council, Western Area Business Centre, Young Achievement Australia, Western Region University of Adelaide Theatre Guild Schools, Playford Council, Playford Community Capacity Building Network, Austcare, Futures Connect: The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild continued to Transition Broker for Western Region Schools. 42 involve members of the community with its activities in Relations Community 2003. The Guild mounted fi ve productions, including a Highlights of community engagement critically acclaimed production of Peter Shaffer’s Equus activities included: that played to sold-out performances in the University’s Little Theatre. Cast members from Equus and The Ugly • Refugee Week festivals and art exhibitions at the Man were among nominations for the Adelaide Critics’ Adelaide Festival Centre in October; Circle Coopers Award for Individual Achievement. • African Festival in April; Overall, Theatre Guild productions attracted 3,418 • formation of Playford Capacity Building community people onto campus, including 413 secondary students groups; from 26 schools. 120 students and staff of the University From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and InternationalisationCommunity Property and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations Infrastructure Overview section: 10 43 a Handbook for Volunteer Coordinators, and launched Coordinators, a Handbook for Volunteer in a website. The year culminated a new Volunteers for all University Volunteers successful morning tea As of Day. Volunteers World held on 5 December, were 1089 volunteers recorded December 2003, there Register. on the Volunteer Waite Arboretum and Waite Conservation Reserve Waite the Waite The 75th anniversary of the establishment of Open Day Arboretum was celebrated with a successful walks were given Special themed guided in November. attended. on each Sunday in November and were well Bob Hill and PhD student Rosemary Paull Professor are prepared a display of fossils whose descendants represented in the Arboretum for the Arboretum’s Eight permanent exhibition in Urrbrae House. ongoing interpretive signs were installed as part of the education program. planting continued and a grant from the Friends Tree arboricultural Arboretum enabled valuable of the Waite work to be done on the collection. The Arboretum Tree again hosted the 4th National TREENET Street In Symposium, which attracted a capacity audience. Australia collaboration with the University of South and the City of Mitcham, TREENET has established innovative storm water harvesting trials in Claremont adjacent to the Arboretum. Avenue, More interpretive elements were installed in the Garden of Discovery including signage and a soundscape relating to the history of wine and vine research at the Institute. The new Sun Dial Garden has extended Waite the 20th Century Rose Garden, and a dedicated band of volunteers continued their efforts in the gardens and the Waite of Urrbrae House Historic Precinct Arboretum. Trail Development of a section of the Yurrebilla Conservation Reserve allowed through the Waite enhanced public access to the Reserve. A Geographical Information System was also developed for the Reserve, in collaboration with the Department of Land, Water and Biodiversity Conservation. Over 1,000 plants have now been logged with a GPS, as well as the trails, boundaries and other features of interest. Botanical surveys have assisted with analysis of condition zones to inform the action plan for the Reserve. A revegetation program involving grey box, sheoaks and a host of understorey species continued with the propagation and planting of material sourced from the Reserve. control is the main focus of ongoing work and Weed considerable progress was made with the support of grants from Envirofund, SA Heritage Agreement Grant for the Dole grant scheme, as well as the and the Work regular working of the Reserve at efforts of Friends bees. ce, Theatre Guild, The Theatre Guild ve productions. rst year of operation of the University ve years. ve Volunteers Committee Volunteers 2003 was the fi Committee, established under of Adelaide Volunteers the patronage of Mrs Lindsay McWha. The committee aims to provide an institutional focus for coordinating, training, and recognising the many volunteers who are involved with the University across a wide spectrum of activities. These include the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct, Conservation Reserve, Arboretum and Waite Waite Radio Adelaide, Records and Archives, Barr Smith Elder School Florey Medical Research Fund, Library, Animal Sciences, of Music, Discipline of Philosophy, Roseworthy Museum, School of Chemistry and Physics, International Student Centre, Alumni, Community Relations and Development Offi Learning and Continuing Education, Professional Development Unit, School of Civil & and Teaching Environmental Engineering, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Commerce, Don Dunstan Federation and the work of the Australian Foundation, SA Gown Room. of University Women’s established a Committee In 2003, the Volunteers Register and developed a Volunteer Policy, Volunteers Urrbrae House Historic Precinct Historic The main focus for the Urrbrae House in 2003 was on conservation work and strategic Precinct planning. of the A Strategic Plan covering the development and precinct through to the end of 2008 was completed accepted during 2003. A focus group of stakeholder of South representatives including the History Trust and Friends the Mitcham Community Australia, to drafts Groups played a valuable role in responding over of the plan to help create a blueprint for progress the next fi care of The precinct’s program of guided tours, and collections, exhibitions, school tours, special events included functions continued during 2003. Highlights which an increase in the number of private functions, raise funds for the precinct, and a Scottish-themed Open Day in April that attracted some 1500 people. and members of the general community actively and members of the participated in the fi through sponsorship from received community support Drycleaners, and Tip-Top Coopers Brewery BRL Hardy, through Living Health, as well as the State Government support from 20 organisations and additional in-kind six schools. and businesses, including Message from the Vice-Chancellor 44 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation CommunityProperty and Financial Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training InfrastructureRelations Overview 45 ts of commercial rst intake of students ve-year contract beginning in 2004. A project group was also established to review the A project group was also established to review current exhibition and to look at ways of substantially associated reducing the ongoing maintenance costs open to with the exhibition. The exhibition remained through the public free of charge, with numbers passing the exhibition increasing three-fold since the University took over the Centre. Student Accommodation Arrangements for 60 leased beds in townhouse accommodation at the CITI development off Grote Street were completed, with the fi Plans for a and March 2004. expected in February (also off proposed 400-bed development at the Forum Grote Street) progressed well during 2003. North Terrace Frontage Upgrade Frontage North Terrace of frontage Upgrading work for the North Terrace works by the University continued, in tandem with the Adelaide City Council and the State Government for the re-design of Proposals along North Terrace. the University’s frontage were endorsed by the Vice- about Chancellor and Council, and positive discussions the proposals took place with the Adelaide City Council and Heritage SA. and Grounds Parks The University undertook an Expression of Interest process to identify and select a Service and Tender Grounds Parks, for the managed delivery of Provider and Amenities Maintenance Services. The successful Service, for a Maintenance tenderer was Programmed fi Storage Plan Records 2003 into future investigations began in Preliminary records storage requirements for central administrative Branch and Campus records (RMO), Finance Development. Investigations include examination of the scope for expansion of records storage on University property and the cost and benefi storage. tzner Court

and alterations to the eastern entrance to the Schulz Building and the foyer to Scott Theatre, to be completed early in 2004. Centre National Wine Centre The University moved into the National Wine in September 2003. As part of the implementation of Centre, the the Business Plan for the National Wine University in late 2003 developed a tender document to formally outsource the food, beverage and catering functions of the Centre. Music Co-location Major changes affecting the Music School teaching facilities were completed in 2003 with some remaining work, including refurbishment of the Pfi Design and documentation for the lower level lift access plan began in 2003. The lift will be located to the east of the Staff Club and provide disabled access between the Campus, Upper and Lower levels of the North Terrace including access to levels 2,3,4 and 5 of the Plaza Building and Staff Club. Joint Library Store Major progress was made on the $1.8 million Joint Library Store project, with completion expected in early 2004. Upper to Lower Level Campus Lift Access: Flinders-Baudin Research Station, Flinders-Baudin Research Kangaroo Island Practical This jointly funded research station reached for Completion in 2003 with an opening planned 2004. February Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics Plant Functional Centre for Australian Campus The new Plant Genomics Centre on the Waite Completion Stage by December 2003 reached Practical with various groups expected to take up occupancy early in 2004. Infrastructure Property and Property Message from the Vice-Chancellor 46 From the Mission, Vision 2003 at Higher Education Governance Strategic Learning and Research and Internationalisation Community PropertyFinancial and Vice-Chancellor and Values a glance Environment Planning Teaching Research Training Relations InfrastructureOverview 47 cantly nancial position and outlook. ow is primarily due to the increase in unspent grant ow is primarily due to the increase in unspent grant This improvement was partly due to an increase in grant revenues received in advance of expenditure of $9.4m. The liquidity of the University has signifi increased during 2003 with current assets exceeding current liabilities by $33.7m. Cash has increased by $29.3m in 2003, compared to a $17.7m decrease in 2002. The increase in net cash fl revenues of $9.4m and the proceeds of North Adelaide properties of $9.6m. The University of Adelaide has now returned to a sustainable fi nancial targets: nancial 23,851 15,723 20,237 12,419 20,237 15,723 23,851

surplus as a percentage of total operating revenue as Performance) shown in the Statement of Financial assets to current liabilities as shown in Statement of Position). Financial ummary Financial Position: ummary Financial • Operating Margin no less than 4.5% (Operating • Current ratio no less than 1.5 (Ratio of current • The University achieved the minimum acceptable levels in 2003. During 2002 and 2003 The University of Adelaide worked to improve underlying operating performance, and improve liquidity. During 2003 the University of Adelaide Council adopted two principal ﬁ Cash at end of reporting period 53,795 24,253 43,214 13,859 Operating Result Assets Total Liabilities Total Net Assets Current Ratio 103,426 773,986 719,039 670,560 97,838 2.0 621,201 760,137 94,842 706,534 1.6 665,295 88,654 617,880 1.9 1.4 Operating Expenditure Salaries, superannuation and related expenses Non salary expenses operating expenditure Total 196,597 201,306 Operating Margin S 187,268 372,495 193,548 175,898 355,654 154,348 342,792 6.0% 155,524 325,921 132,373 4.2% 5.6% 3.7% Other 89,578 81,565 56,481 48,748 56,481 81,565 Operating Revenue Act Received under Higher Education Funding Learning and Teaching 158,173 Research Grants and Fees Research Other 89,578 Other 161,089 operating revenue Total 158,173 161,089 56,055 74,956 49,374 66,646 396,346 17,584 371,377 56,055 74,736 12,703 49,374 363,029 66,426 17,584 338,340 12,703 2003 2002 2003 2002 $000 2003 $000 2002 $000 University Consolidated 2003 $000 Performance: Summary Financial Financial Review Financial The University of Adelaide annual report 2003 | part 01 annual review

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