PRESSURE ON NUMBERS OF POSTGRADUATE AWARDS

Over 3800 of Australia's best university graduates will be unable to take up postgraduate research this year because there are not enough postgraduate awards on offer, said a recent media release.

Preliminary figures for 1997 released by the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) show that of 7549 eligible applicants only 3661 were offered postgraduate awards. The data were released by the AVCC at the time when the Senate has been considering a Government proposal which would, for the first time, expose many postgraduate scholarships to taxation.

If the value of scholarships were eroded by loss of their tax exemption status, it is likely that awards would be increased in value to compensate and a reduction of the number of scholarships on offer would then occur, adding further to the level of demand, the AVCC said. A drop of 5 percent in the number of institutional awards which were made available this year, compared with the number in 1996, indicates that universities might already be having difficulty maintaining the numbers of awards.

The AVCC urged the Government to bolster funding for postgraduate scholarships to arrest the decline; the Government should ensure that Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) with Stipend are provided for about 40 percent of full-time higher degree research enrolments.

The AVCC said that postgraduates specifically trained in critical analysis and research represent the next generation of intellectual leaders in industry, government and universities. For Australia to remain internationally competitive across all sectors of the economy, its total number of postgraduates will need to be increased.

2SER-FM AUDIOSTRETCH PROJECT

AudioStretch 97 is a student sound project in association with AudioDaze (2SER on Tuesdays, 10.00 to 11.00pm). AudioDaze is 2SER-FM's experimental sound and new music show.

Students from UTS, Macquarie, University of Sydney, UWS, Sydney College of the Arts and the College of Fine Arts will present their sound, radiophonic and music works over two nights at the end of each semester.

The broadcast dates for AudioStretch are Tuesday 24 June/Tuesday 1 July and Tuesday 2 December/Tuesday 9 December, from 10.00pm to 3.00am.

At the end of the year there will also be a curated listening night at The Performance Space in Redfern on Tuesday 16 December and an exhibition of sound objects at the UTS Gallery from Tuesday 24 November to Saturday 28 November.

For further information telephone Nicholas Gebhardt on 9514 9546.

GLARING ERROR UPDATE

Following the Glaring Error competition report of 16 May (SN7/97), it can now be reported that Ian Barnes (Mathematics) and Greg Armstrong (Open Education) have received their Cold Mars Bars for keen participation.

As Macquarie's "indefatigable local weather man," I was encouraged to continue by HPP's Ted Nixon's letter in the last Staff News, and I thank him for it.

I would like also to congratulate Malcolm Reed (Biology) for his excellent weather forecast for 25 July in E7B Courtyard.
Roger Nurse (Earth Sciences)

CORRECTION

In an article in the Staff News of 30 May (8/97), the web address of the OFF-AIR BROADCAST LIST of videos was incorrectly stated. To consult the listing use http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/ems/obcurent.htm. Enquiries Heather Cooper (x7503).

UNCOVER NOW ON WEB

Staff and postgraduate students who access UnCover for document delivery will be pleased to know that Macquarie University Library and UnCover have just introduced a Web interface for the UnCover Macquarie customised gateway. The interface is easy to use, and can be accessed from the Library's homepage -http://www.lib.mq.edu.au - under Searchable Databases. For further information, contact Kathryn Pearson (x7895), Manager, Interlending & Document Supply.

COMMENTS ON WEST REVIEW

The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) welcomed the recent comments of the head of the Government's review of higher education finance and policy, Mr Roderick West, in an AVCC media release. Mr West highlighted the threats to quality and equity posed by Government cut-backs to higher education, which "underlined the AVCC's own concerns".

The AVCC found it especially encouraging to hear Mr West taking a very broad look at the benefits which accrue to the Australian community from higher education. The AVCC is keen to emphasise the importance of adequate higher education funding for Australia's future prosperity, but said that Mr West is also absolutely right to emphasise the broader ethical, moral, cultural and social benefits which a vibrant higher learning sector can provide for the community. It was suggested that if the principles and the funding are right, the economic benefits of higher education will follow.

WEATHER AT MACQUARIE for MAY 1997
from Roger T Nurse, Senior Observer, School of Earth Sciences

MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No. 1) On Campus, Square F9
Note: Mean values for temperature and rainfall are from this station for 25 years from 1971 to 1995.

TEMPERATURES (C)
Mean Maximum for Month			20.1. Average
Mean Maximum for MAY (25yrs)			20.2
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)			25.7 on 04
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)			15 on 10, 31
Mean Minimum for Month			11.4. Much Warmer than Average
Mean Minimum for MAY (25yrs)			09.3
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)			05.0 on 31
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)			16.0 on 06
RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)
Total Rain for Month			60.6 on 15 days. Below Average
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)			20.4 on 11
Average for MAY (25yrs)			89.2 on 11.2 days
Total for 05 Months so far			438.6 on 51 days. Very depleted
Average for 05 Months (25yrs)			615.4 on 61.1 days
Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs)			1142.8 on 129.4 days
SUNRISE & SUNSET	Date	Sunrise		Sunset	Difference
(Sydney.EST.hr:min)	01 May	06:29		17:15	10:46
(Add 1hr for ESDST)	11 May	06:35		17:08	10:33
	21 May	06:44		16:59	10.15
	28 May	06:49		16:56	10:07

n.b. 21 June will be the shortest day.

SUMMARY
The month was warmer than average at night, but average in the day. Rainfall was rather poor and occurred mostly as small falls on many days. Total rainfall so far for this year is already depleted. Gales made themselves felt on 10th and 11th with a few trees blown down or broken around Macquarie. One thunderstorm occurred on the 7th with a strong wind but little rain.

MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No.2) On the Playing Fields
Note: Temperature and Rainfall means at this station are being compared with the 25 year mean from MU No.1.

TEMPERATURES (C)
Mean Maximum for Month	20.2. 0.1 warmer than No.1
Highest Maximum (Warmest Day)	25.6 on 05
Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day)	15.1 on 10
Mean Minimum for Month	10.7. 0.7 cooler than No.1
Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night)	04.3 on 31
Highest Minimum (Warmest Night)	17.8 on 04
Mean Terrestrial Minimum	07.5
Lowest Grass Minimum (Coldest)	-0.3 on 31 - first minus this year
Highest Grass Minimum (Warmest)	13.3 on 17
RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00)
Total Rain for Month	59.0 on 16 days. Below average
Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00)	20.0 on 11
Total Rain so far this year	428.2 on 53 days
EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm) (24hrs to 09:00)
Total Evaporation for the month	59.0
Driest Day (Greatest)	4.6 on 05
Dampest Day (Least)	0.0 on 11
RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km) (24hrs to 09:00)
Total Wind Run for the month	3392
Windiest Day	443 on 10, 411 on 11, gales
Calmest Day	29 on 16

SUMMARY
Macquarie No.2 was slightly cooler than No.1 but still above average at night and with similar rainfall.

CHEPD News

http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au

Enrolments to the CHEPD Certificate in Higher Education

It is now time to enrol for second semester in the CHEPD Certificate in Higher Education. The Certificate offers a coherent program of professional development for academic and general staff at Macquarie in the areas of teaching and management.

It is possible to enrol in either the teaching or management strand, or to select units from both strands. The Certificate offers you the opportunity to study current research and theory and relate it to very practical issues in your own teaching or management practices. It also offers the rare opportunity to undertake this study cooperatively with colleagues across the university.

The Management strand meets on Tuesday mornings and the Teaching strand meets on Thursday mornings throughout the second semester. Copies of the CHEPD Certificate booklet and enrolment forms have been sent to Heads of Schools. If you need further information or enrolment forms, contact Lyn Hammett on x9779.

Enrolments for second semester are due on 20 June

WebEd Special Interest Group

Streaming Sound
Wednesday 25 June 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116

In the next WebEd session on Streaming Sound, Mark Gregory will be looking at the use of sound on the Web. Two applications will be reviewed:Real Audio and Shockwave. They can be previewed at:

http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au/boomerang/teaching.www/music/stream.htm

WebEd is an informal forum for meeting colleagues, discussing ideas and keeping in touch with the latest developments in the WWW. It will not be necessary to book for this session. Everyone is welcome. For more information on this session contact Mark Gregory (x7961) The WebEd homepage at:

http://www.chepd.mq.edu.au/chepd/webed/webed.html

MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

If you wish to be included in the next Staff News media listing, please forward details of any media interviews to Carroll Pierce, Media Officer (Acting), in the Public Relations Unit, on x7456, or by e-mail to xpertnet@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au. Please let us know particularly about television and radio appearances.

Ms Susan Ames (Centre for Open Education): Some of the choices available in continuing education at Macquarie, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May.

Dr Gayle Avery (Graduate School of Management): The challenge of managing a virtual workforce, Australian Financial Review, 23 May.

Mr William Beerworth (Graduate): On the high profile MGSM graduate's MBA success story, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 June.

Ms Kathe Boehringer (Law): Media ownership law reform panel discussion, 2SER Media Magazine, 17 May, 20 May. Notions of democracy, 2SER Mutiny, 26 May. The future of Australian media, 2SER Futureshock, 29 May.

Emeritus Professor Gillian Bottomley (Behavioural Sciences): On whether political correctness has been abused, particularly in matters relating to race, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May.

Associate Professor David Briscoe (Biological Sciences): Their research into captive animal populations, Canberra Times, 27 May.

Ms Anita Chang (Modern Languages): Her role as judge at the 1997 National Chinese Eisteddfod organised by the NSW Chinese Education Council, Sing Tao, 20 May. Appearance in photograph with Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji at a reception in the hotel Sheraton on the Park, Independence Daily, 29 May. Her position as president of the Australian East Asia Culture and Art Association, Australian Chinese, Chinese Herald, Chinese Independent, 31 May.

Professor Peter Curson (Earth Sciences): His US-funded research (with Murdoch University) on buildings in hot and dry climate zones, ABC-6GF Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie Miner, 21 May.

Dr Julie Fitness (Behavioural Sciences): Conflict in dating couples' relationships, ABC Radio Perth, 16 May.

Associate Professor Dick Frankham (Biological Sciences): Their research into captive animal populations, Canberra Times, 27 May.

Mr Paul Gollan (Graduate School of Management): Letter concerning cuts to the Abstudy budget, The Australian, 27 May.

Professor Naguib Kanawati (History, Philosophy and Politics): Tomb discoveries in ancient Egypt, 2SER Overdrive, 20 May.

Dr Halyna Koscharsky (Modern Languages): Live from Kyiv on educational developments in Ukraine, SBS Radio, 20 May.

Dr Robin Kramar (Graduate School of Management): "Benchmarking" study on the increasing importance being placed on human resource management, Australian Financial Review, 30 May.

Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics and Media): On why English departments should be taking the study of contemporary culture seriously, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May.

Ms Janelle Murphy (Office of the Vice-Chancellor): On increasing competition in tertiary education and the need for a strong, distinctive marketing strategy, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 June.

Professor Jim Piper (Mathematics, Physics, Computing and Electronics): New head of school, Campus Review, 28 May.

Professor Patricia Ryan (Economic and Financial Studies): New head of school, Campus Review, 21 May.

Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar and Vice-Principal): The implications of cuts to the Abstudy budget, 2BL, 23 May.

Professor Robert Spillane (Graduate School of Management): Managers' increasing ability to empathise with subordinates' professional and personal lives, Australian Financial Review, 23 May. Guest speaker at joint MGSM-sponsored PR/Marketing Institute corporate briefing, Public Relations, May/June.

Associate Professor Hatch Stokes (Biological Sciences): New head of school, Campus Review, 21 May.

Professor John Talent (Earth Sciences): New president of the International Palaeontological Association, Campus Review, 28 May.

Professor Colin Tatz (History, Philosophy and Politics): Responding to Pauline Hanson's assertion that there is no difference between policies leading to the removal of Aboriginal children from their families and those that saw the forced adoption of babies born of young, unmarried white women, Sundey Canberra Times, 25 May. On strengthening the penalties for racist abuse in AFL, Time Australia, 2 June. Harsher sanctions against racist abuse in sport, ABC Radio National Breakfast, 5 June.

Mr Alan Tilley (Centre for Open Education): The demand for Macquarie's wide-ranging non-award study units, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May.

Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy and Politics): The Saudi legal system, ABC Radio Adelaide Philip Satchel, 3 June.

Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics and Media): A review of Stephen Muecke's book, No Road, a re-examination of Australian culture and identity, The Australian, 28 May.

Professor Kevin Wheldall (Special Education): Fantasy land has young readers under its spell, Sydney Morning Herald, 24 May.

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): Warning against assumption that funding shortfalls can be made up from new sources, The Australian, 5 June.

Special Issues and Events

Busways: Macquarie's campus on the new 750 bus route connecting Mt Druitt, Blacktown and Parklea, Macquarie Shopping Centre and Epping Station, Blacktown Advocate, 28 May.

Cycling toll: Northcott MP critical that cyclists are forced to pay to use M2 cycle path, North Shore Times, 4 June.

Full fees: Macquarie yet to discuss formally the introduction of upfront fees (but unlikely to), Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June.

Honorary degrees: Dr Imelda Roche, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May. Dr Diana Graham, Dr Imelda Roche, Professor Earl Owen, Dr Trevor Johnson, Dr Frank Wroe, Professor John Thom, Business Sydney, 26 May.

Legal sponsorship: Macquarie chair in law sponsored by (and named after) Sydney law firm Landerer and Co, The Australian, 5 June.

National Sculpture Competition: Macquarie Sculpture Park Curator Errol Davis on the competition to find a new piece to go outside the new administration building, 2BL Radio Mike Carlton, 3 June.

"New migrant": Monash research indicates that Macquarie has lowest proportion of low-income students and that 11.5% of Macquarie's new enrolments come from "new migrant" families, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May.

Poor: Same Monash research shows Macquarie as having lowest proportion of students from poor backgrounds, Newcastle Herald, 23 May.

RAAF Air Command Band: Free concert on 1 June at Macquarie Theatre, Northern Herald, 29 May.

Skulking: Winners of the Battle of the Bands held at Macquarie University an all-female line-up called Skulker, Northern District Times, 28 May.

Top 20 Asia-Pacific business school: MGSM ranked in top 20 schools in region, World Executive's Digest, March.

CONFERENCES

Diversity in Classrooms: Culture and Gender in Teaching and Learning
Tuesday 17 June 1997, UNSW

How can we create inclusive learning environments in our classrooms? This one-day Symposium, organised by the Professional Development Centre at UNSW, will address culture and gender issues faced by students and teachers in their classrooms, and will draw on experiences both within and beyond UNSW. Emphasis will be placed on practical strategies which can be used in day to day teaching. Featured presenters include Brigid Ballard (ANU), Robin Ford (UNSW, Engineering), Therese Doyle (UNSW) and students. Cost: $25. Further information: Debbie Owen on d.owen@unsw.edu.au, fax: 9385 5970 or phone 9385 4939.

Biophysical Aspects of HIV Infection
22 to 25 June 1997, Melbourne

This international conference will have speakers from many countries, including Macquarie's Susan Kippax for Australia. Issues listed for discussion are cultural and community care, cultural responses to grief and loss, developing and sustaining prevention, discourses in the clinic, euthanasia, HIV/AIDS and mental health, indigenous communities responding to AIIDS, stigma, discrimination and denial, and the AIDS work force. For further information phone: 9819 3700, fax: 9819 5978, e-mail: aidsimpac@meetingplanners.com.au

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGES WITH TAIWAN 1998

Collaboration between scientists and technologists in Australia and Taiwan is supported by the Australian Academy of Science and Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in an exchange program with the National Science Council of Taiwan, Republic of China. Australian citizens and permanent residents are invited to submit proposals to visit Taiwan in 1998 for a project in any field of natural science, basic or applied, including mathematics and engineering science. Applicants must hold a PhD degree, and a letter of invitation from the host institution for the collaborative project is required. Study visits of up to four weeks will be supported. The Academy provides an airfare and the Council in Taiwan provides an allowance towards living expenses in Taiwan. Application forms are available at http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchange/taiwex.htm - contact Australian Academy of Science, fax: (06) 257 4620, e-mail: is@science.org.au. Deadline for applications: 1 August 1997.

SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGES WITH KOREA 1998

Collaboration between Australian and Korean researchers is supported by the Australian Academy of Science and Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in partnership with the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation. Australian citizens or permanent residents are invited to apply with proposals for a short-term program (with an itinerary of 14 to 28 days), or a longer-term program (one to three months) to collaborate with Korean researchers in a project in 1998. Applicants must hold a PhD degree, and letters of invitation from each institution are required. The Academy provides participants with a return airfare, and the Korean Foundation provides an allowance for living and travel in Korea.

Written requests for application forms preferred. contact Australian Academy of Science, fax: (06) 257 4620, e-mail: http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchange/korex.htm. Deadline for applications: 1 August 1997.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN JAPAN

AWARDS FOR SCIENTISTS 1998-99:

Science and Technology Agency Fellowship Program (with the Australian Academy of Science) offers seven postdoctoral fellowships annually, for six months to two years, for young Australian scientists to do research in Japanese laboratories and public research corporations (not universities); a list of applicable institutions will be supplied. Researchers should hold a PhD (or imminent PhD) and be under 35 years and propose a project in a scientific, technological, engineering or medical field. Fellowships must commence within a year after 1 April 1998. Benefits include airfare, monthly living allowance and allowances for housing, settling in and annual travel; provision is made for Japanese language training. Application forms are available at http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchange/jastap.htm or from International Exchanges, Australian Academy of Science, fax (06) 257 4620, e-mail: is@science.org.au. Applications close 1 September 1997.

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers - five one to two-year postdoctoral fellowships are offered annually for Australian researchers with a PhD awarded within the previous six years. Research is to be conducted at Japanese universities or specified institutes (list available) in any field of natural science, non-clinical medicine and engineering. Fellowships must commence during the year commencing 1 April 1998. Benefits include airfare, monthly living allowance and allowances for housing, settling in and annual travel; provision is made for Japanese language training. Application forms are available at http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchange/jajsps.htm or from International Exchanges, Australian Academy of Science, fax (06) 257 4620, e-mail: is@science.org.au. Applications close 1 September 1997.

Short-Term Fellowships in Japan - Fellowships for one to three months are offered worldwide for scientists and technologists (with PhD) to conduct research in a scientific, technological, engineering or medical field in Japanese laboratories and public research corporations (not universities). (List of applicable institutions available.) The Australian Academy of Science nominates Australian candidates. Fellowships must commence during the year beginning 1 April 1998. Benefits include airfare, monthly living allowance and allowances for housing, settling in and travel. Application forms are available at http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchange/jastaf.htm or from International Exchanges, Australian Academy of Science, fax (06) 257 4620, e-mail: is@science.org.au. Applications close 1 September 1997.

STAFF VACANCIES

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
AVAILABLE TO MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY STAFF ONLY

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Centre for Chiropractic: Executive Officer - Ref: 18146. The appointee will be responsible to the Director for the management and administration of all staffing matters within the Centre, supervision of administrative staff and the development of effective work practices. In addition, the appointment will assist the Director with the management of academic programs by providing advice on personnel policies and related matters, liaising with students and the general public and acting as a student grievance officer. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification together with extensive relevant administrative and management experience or an equivalent level of relevant experience and/or education/training. Proved ability to work independently, meet deadlines under pressure and communicate effectively with staff and students is essential. The successful applicant will be highly organised, be able to plan ahead and show considerable judgement. The successful applicant will also have excellent written and oral communication skills, and relevant computer skills.

Preference will be given to applicants with previous relevant management, personnel or administrative experience in a tertiary education environment. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Associate Professor R Bonello on x9381, facsimile: x9389, e-mail: rbonello@rna.bio.mq.edu.au. Salary range: Level 7 $39,053 to $42,096 per annum, plus superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 June 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTRE: Receptionist -Ref: 17242. The appointee will be responsible for providing receptionist services for Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC), the Centre for Research and Teaching in Special Education. Applicants must be able to deal with all telephone and counter enquiries, counter sales of MUSEC publications and maintenance and ordering of stationery requirements. Some word processing and general clerical duties will also be required. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience as a receptionist. The position is available for a period of twelve months with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Ms Jenny Anderson on (02) 9850 9621. Salary range: Level 3 $23,830 to $26,980 per annum, plus employer superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 June 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

OFFICE OF COMPUTING SERVICES: Network Project Co-ordinator - Ref: 17717. The appointee will manage the installation phase of voice and data projects, cabling documentation, coordination of OCS staff, suppliers, contractors and University client groups. Applicants must have experience in the installation of voice and data interfaces, have knowledge of construction of cable testing procedures to EIA Standard Specification. Applicants must also be able to co-ordinate projects for major voice and data installations and manage the installation phase and be able to communicate both orally and in writing. Preference will be given to applicants with a Diploma/Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Mrs Laraine Armfield on x7420 or e-mail: laraine.armfield@mq.edu.au. The position is available for a period of two years. Salary range: Level 5 $30,024 to $33,908 per annum, plus employer and contributory superannuation. Applications including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 20 June 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Centre for Chiropractic Lecturers in Chiropractic (5 positions) Ref: 18148+. The appointees will be involved predominately in the preparation and teaching of courses in the Master of Chiropractic. Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute towards the administration and organisation of the Centre and participate in the research activities of the University. Applicants must have a degree in Chiropractic or equivalent qualification, and possess a research degree or be enrolled in a postgraduate research program. Applicants must have a good reputation for teaching and provide evidence of research potential in a area relevant to research programs being developed by the Centre. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in the clinical sciences, experience/expertise in Chiropractic training programs overseas and a detailed understanding of or experience in the Australian higher education system. Enquiries and further information package: Associate Professor R Bonello on x9381, facsimile x9389, e-mail: rbonello@mq.bio.mq.edu.au. An application package MUST be obtained prior to sending your application. The positions are available for a fixed-term of five years with the possibility of conversion to tenure. The positions are on a full-time basis, but fractional appointments may be considered. Salary range: Level B $43,042 to $51,113 per annum. A market based loading is currently under consideration for suitable applicants. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, visa status, and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 11 July 1997. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Research Fellow in Biology - Ref No: 18153. The appointee will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Jean Joss on a project funded by the Australian Research Council. The project aims to clone lungfish developmental genes associated with the early development of paired appendages and to characterise the expression of these genes during the development of pectoral fins. The lungfish research facility at Macquarie University is the only one of its kind. Applicants must hold or have already submitted a PhD and have previous experience with gene cloning and in situ hybridisation techniques. Enquiries: Associate Professor J. Joss on x8137, facsimile x8245, or e-mail: jjoss@rna.bio.mq.edu.au. The position is available initially for 12 months with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and the ongoing need for the position. Salary range: Level A $30,130 to $40,899 per annum. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, and quoting the reference number, visa status and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 11 July 1997.

For more information: e-mail systems@mail.pers.mq.edu.au http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/

Women are particularly encouraged to apply

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE ARE UNIVERSITY POLICIES

CLASSIFIED

WINTER SALE! Get your IEC 100% cotton T-shirt (made in Australia) before summer and save. Price reduced to $15. Sizes from small to Xlarge; also IEC mugs, $5 each. Sale finishes at the end of August. Obtainable from IEC General Office, Level 3. Building X5B, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

FOR SALE: Two Everett Worthington pine drawer and bookcase sets in excellent condition. 1 x 1200mm ($100); 1 x 900mm ($80). Phone Judith on x7464.

FOR SALE: Drum Kit, 5 piece, Electric Blue, Powerbeat with cymbals. Excellent Condition, Ideal for beginner. $450 ono. Phone Tanya on 9888 1465.

FOR SALE: Skis Hagan Mid 202 180CM $100. Brixia Ski Boots mens size 9 $70. Ski suit, 2 piece, grey, mens size 95cm $50, or $175 the lot. David Liell x7234 (E7A 112).

FOR SALE: Boy's 10-speed mountain bike with 16" wheels. Little used. For boy 6 to 10 years. $75 ono. It may be viewed in W3A 516. Phone Peter Kincaid on x7093.

FOR SALE: Gents 10 speed bicycle $80; ladies 5 speed bicycle, VGC with dynamo $125. Phone Shauna x7524 or e-mail: sdickson@library.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Sofa-bed (Balmain) Stone, in very good condition. Bed unused, cost $600, sell for $295. Phone Andrew Sharpe on 9332 2328

FOR SALE: Ford Falcon ED Classic, March 1994, polynesian green, 66,000kms, factory air con, TBar & auto, alloys, p/steering, service history, good condition, $16,900ono. Contact Sheila on x7375 or 9651 3864(AH).

FOR SALE: 1982 Holden Gemini 4-door sedan, 4-speed manual transmission, registered 8/97, $2,400. Phone x8952, 9804 7533 or gerry@mpce.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Printer. NEC SS610 Windows Laser Printer. $250ono; rowboat with oars and life jacket $150ono.Phone Paul on x9616 or 9698 4772.

FOR SALE: Toshiba microwave, large turntable 650 watt. $60; 2 portable fans, 1 on stand $35, 1 desktop $30 (51cm diameter); Gas barbecue on trolley, 3 burner, plate & grill with 4kg gas bottle $150; Tricycle $15; cupboard with 2 doors $40. Phone Sue on 9477 6304 (after 3.00pm).

FAMILY HOME AVAILABLE: Epping. Fully furnished home available from 8 August to 29 September while owners overseas. Rent: negotiable - care of home primary concern. Phone 9869 8724.

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE: Lane Cove. Fully furnished 4 bedroom house. Staff only. Available for 6 months to 1 year. Children welcome.Contact agent Pat Stewart 9439 3201, 018293 591. Rent: $550 neg (bond 4 weeks rent).

FURNISHED ACCOMODATION WANTED: for visiting academic from Canada arriving with wife in September. Unit or house up to to $300 p.w. From September to June or for shorter stay from September onwards. Please phone Leslie Stein on x8468 or 9498 5300. The applicants are personally known and can be vouched for.

DIARY

1997

June

Fri 13 June BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR: Principles and Practice of Managing the Impacts of Alien Species on Australia's Biodiversity, presented by Roger Pech (CSIRO Division of Wildlife & Ecology). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Fri 13 June ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SEMINAR: Pricing GARCH Options, presented by Associate Professor Rob Trevor (Macquarie). 2.00 to 3.30pm in C5C 452 followed by afternoon tea. Enquiries Dr Geoffrey Loudon x8536.

Fri 13 June GEOLOGY SEMINAR: Tectonics of the SE Pacific Ocean and Bellingshausen Sea off West Antarctica, presented by Dr Karsten Gohl (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E6A 102 (situated east of E5A). Enquiries: John Veevers x8355 or Anne Wilde x8373.

Fri 13 June LATE ANTIQUITY RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Function of Arians and Jews in the Histories of Gregory of Tours, presented by Dr Averil Keely (Sydney College of Divinity). 3.00 to 4.30pm in X5B 321. Enquiries: Andrew Gillett x9966.

Fri 13 June AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Eccentric Egyptologists, chaired by Dianne Herbert, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Sun 15 June MACQUARIE TRIO CONCERT SERIES: 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. For further information on Series subscriptions and single tickets phone x9447 or x9658

Mon 16 June CHEPD WORKSHOP: Teaching and Assessing Large Classes, presented by Trevor Habeshaw, (University of Exeter). 9.30am to 12.30pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: contact Moya Adams, x8446, bookings: x9721.

Tues 17 June EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM: Human Literacy: Liberal Neglect in a Statement on English for Australian Schools, presented by Michael Kindler. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C3A 918.

Wed 18 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: What's Wrong with Infinite Regresses? presented by Dr Daniel Nolan (Macquarie). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.

Wed 18 June INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: Transexuality and the Limits of the Legal Imagination, presented by Andrew Sharpe (Macquarie) 1.00 to 2.00pm in Room W6A 325. Enquiries Beverley Barnett x7095. All welcome.

Wed 18 June AUSTRALIAN HISTORY TEACHING & RESEARCH COLLECTION SEMINAR: Ruralism in Sydney's Development, 1947-1983. 1.00pm in W6A 331. Enquiries: Valda Rigg x8870.

Wed 18 June LAW SEMINAR: Time's Arrows: Problems in the Ontological Legitimation of Law, presented by Dr Adam Czarnota (Macquarie).1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library.

Thurs 19 June ECONOMICS SEMINAR: Economic Policy, Accumulation and Productivity, presented by Professor Geoffrey Harcourt (Cambridge University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C Room 452. Enquiries: x8504.

Thurs 19 June CLIMATIC IMPACTS CENTRE SEMINAR: Climate and Sea Level Variations as Recorded from the Bahamas Platform: Results from Ocean Drilling Program Leg 166, presented by Dr Alexandra Isern (Dept of Geology and Geophysics, University of Sydney). 1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Catherine Ciret x8396 or Margaret Dudgeon x8398.

Fri 20 June (NOTE: NEW DATE) IEC CONTINUING EDUCATION CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: Child Development Research: Approaches to Early Development and Intervention. 9.00am to 5.00pm in X5B T1. For further information and registration contact IEC Continuing Education on x9826.

21-28 June HISTORICAL TOUR TO NORFOLK ISLAND: $979. Includes airfare, transfer, car, accommodation and historical talks. Phone x8828 for further details.

Sun 22 June MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS: Young artists of Opera Australia (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass) perform songs, arias and duets by Bernstein, Bizet, Gershwin, Grieg, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Verdi and others. 2.30 pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925 or 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.

Mon 23 June CHEPD WORKSHOP: Introduction to Teaching at Macquarie Part 1: The Macquarie Teaching Context, presented by CHEPD staff. 9.30am to 4.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: x9721.

Tues 24 June FRIENDS OF MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Designing for a Digital Future, jointly presented by Peggy Havukainen (Coordinator of Web Management) and Robin Walsh (Manager, Library Design and Media Production Unit). 5.30 for 6.00pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Library. Refreshments served.

Wed 25 June CHEPD FORUM: Introduction to Teaching at Macquarie Part 2: Understanding the Academic Role, presented by a panel of senior academics. 10.00am to 12noon in E6A 116. Enquiries:Moya Adams, x8446. Bookings: x9721.

Wed 25 June WebEd: 1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752. Bookings: x9721.

Wed 25 June LAW SEMINAR: Morality, Duty and Death: Family v. Property, presented by Ros Atherton (Sydney University). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library.

Wed 25 June PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR: Individual and Social Ethics Intertwined? presented by Professor Julies Moravscik (Stanford University). 11.00am to 1.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Dr Catriona Mackenzie x8865 or Sandra Dunn x8837.

Wed 25 June AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Presents: Development and Capabilities of Vislab, presented by Professor Bernard Pailthorpe (University of Sydney). 7:30pm in E5A-143.

Wed 25 June to 19 July THEATRE OF IMAGE PRODUCTION: Jake and Pete, a road story for cats. Wharf 2 Sydney Theatre Company. Special Macquarie performance on 14 July - for bookings telephone 9250 1777.

Fri 27 June AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Flesh, Blood and Not so Dusty! explained by Joyce Bartsch, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Mon 30 June CHEPD WORKSHOP: The Manager as Coach, presented by CHEPD Staff. 9.00am to 5.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and bookings: x9721.

July

Fri 4 July BIODIVERSITY & BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:, Why Use Molecular Ecological Methods to Study Microbial Diversity? presented by Linda Blackall (Department of Microbiology, The University of Queensland). 1.00pm in E8A 290. Enquiries: Professor Andrew Beattie x8153.

Mon 7 July MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS REHEARSAL: 7.00 to 9.30pm in C5C 209 every Monday evening. All voice parts welcome. Phone Corinna on 9413 7108, or just come!

Thurs 10 July ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE LECTURE: This is the first of two lectures on Hidden Italy: Who Were the Etruscans? presented by Professor David Millar. 6.00 to 8.00pm at the Italian Institute of Culture, Level 45, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney. Refreshments served. Cost: $50 (2 lectures); $25 (1 lecture). Bookings: 9392 7939 fax: 9392 7935.

Fri 11 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: Relationships with the Hittites, general discourse, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Fri 11 July MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION LECTURE: Hellenistic Kingships and the Boscoreale Paintings, presented by Dr Richard Billows (Columbia University). 8.15pm in X5B T1.

Tues 15 July ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series on Women: The Role of Women, presented by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

Thurs 17 July ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE LECTURE: This is the second of two lectures on Hidden Italy: Underground Rome, presented by Professor David Millar. 6.00 to 8.00pm at the Italian Institute of Culture, Level 45, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney. Refreshments served. Cost: $50 (2 lectures); $25 (1 lecture). Bookings: 9392 7939 fax: 9392 7935.

Sat 19 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY 1997 CONFERENCE: Diggers on the Nile : Australian Excavations in Egypt, presented by Professor N Kanawati. Australian Egyptologists will discuss their excavations in the important sites of Helwan (Early Dynastic), Abu Sir (Old Kingdom), the Teti Cemetery at Sawwara (Old and New Kingdoms) and Thebes (New Kingdom). 10.00am to 5.00pm in X5B Theatre 1. Cost $35 (Stu/Pen $25) Bookings: Joan Beck x8848.

Sun 20 July MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS : SBS Radio & Television Orchestra performs music by Brahms, Kodaly, Prokofiev (Piano Concerto No 2), Schubert (Symphony No 3) and Verdi. 2.30 pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925 or 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au

Fri 25 July AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY DISCUSSION GROUP: El Amarna, chaired by Juliette Bentley, followed by supper - no charge. 7.00pm, 3rd floor X5B. Enquiries: Joan Beck x8848.

Sat 26 July MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS GALA CONCERT: Macquarie Theatre at 8.00pm. MUS celebrates its 30th anniversary with an exciting concert including works by Bach, Schubert, Gabrielli, and Rutter. Organ, brass and percussion accompaniments. Enquiries: Dinah Hales x8181, dhales@rna.bio.mq.edu.au.

Wed 30 July INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES WORK IN PROGRESS SEMINAR: Humour and Sexuality, presented by Sandra Mackay (PhD student). 1.00 to 2.00pm in Room W6A 325. Enquiries Beverley Barnett x7095. All welcome.

29 and 30 July 9TH WOMEN, MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CONFERENCE: Development, Diversity, Leadership and Strategy, presented by the Labour-Management Studies Foundation, Macquarie Graduate School of Management to be held at the Hilton Hotel, Pitt Street, Sydney. Program fee: $1125, covers conference folder, lunches, morning and afternoon teas and drinks on 29 July. To book or for further information, please contact : Pam Morpeth, phone x8985 Fax: x9019. E-mail: Pam.Morpeth@mq.edu.au

Wed 30 July LAW SEMINAR: Did he fall or was he pushed? Enquiring into Pitjantjantjara Deaths presented by John Willis (Dept. Of Anthropology University of Queensland). 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Moot Court, Level 4 of the Library. Further information and brochures can be obtained from Desmond Manderson (x7094) or Scott Veitch (x7905).

Wed 30 July AUSTRALIAN METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Presents: Estimating the Risks and Costs of Hail Damage, presented by Professor Russell Blong (Macquarie University, Natural Hazards Research Centre). 7:30pm in E5A-143.

Thurs 31 July DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM: (Topic to be Announced). Presented by Dr Patricia Uberoi (Reader in Social Change and Development, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi). 10.00am to 12noon in C3B 601.

Thurs 31 July ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity Research Series: The Latin Old Testament: Jerome and his Predecessors, presented by Professor Kevin Lee. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7, full-time students free. Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 27 June 1997.

All items for inclusion to be submitted in writing, preferably on disk, if lengthy, or by e-mail (vilma.monios@mq.edu.au) by noon, Monday 23 June 1997.

Barbara McGarity W6B x7379, Fax x7391.

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The Macquarie University School of Law seminars for 1997 are in three series:

(i) Courting Death - the Legal Construction of Mortality,
(ii) Macquarie Guest Seminar Series, and
(iii) Work in Progress Seminars

Date	Topic	Speaker
30 July Courting Death Seminar	Did he Fall or was he Pushed? Enquiring into Pitjantjantjara Deaths	Mr John Wills University of Queensland
6 August Macquarie Guest Seminar	Power and Morals: Elites and Processes of Norm Erosion	Dr Susanne Karstedt Bielefelt University, Germany
13 August Macquarie Guest Seminar	Citizenship& Cultural Belonging: An Essay on Formal & Informal Definitions of Membership	Professor Jeremy Webber McGill University, Montreal
27 August Courting Death Seminar	Death and Taxes: The Uses of Certainty	Ms Judith Grbich La Trobe University
3 September Courting Death Seminar	Deadly Perversions: S&M, AIDS, and the Criminal Law	Mr Simon Bronitt ANU
10 September Macquarie Guest Seminar	Representations of the International	Ms Anne Orford ANU
17 September Courting Death Seminar	Et Lex Perpetua: Dying Declarations and the Requiem	Mr Desmond Manderson Macquarie University
15 October Courting Death Seminar	Judgments of Danger	Mr Peter Rush Deakin University
29 October Macquarie Guest Seminar	The Law of Love	Professor Michael Detmold University of Adelaide
5 November Work in Progress Seminar	Curbing Activism: Contracts and the Jurisprudence of Justice Kirby	Mr John Gava Macquarie University
12 November Work in Progress Seminar	Law & Religion Scholarship and the Development of Common Law Teaching	Mr Pat Kavanagh Macquarie University

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