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| Number 9/98 | 26 June 1998 |
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ACADEMIC PRESS IDEAL TO REMAIN ONLINE!Academic Press Ideal is a Web-based service which provides online, full-text delivery of 175 scholarly journals in the Sciences and Social Sciences. All that is needed to access the service is an Internet connection, a Web browser and Adobe Acrobat.
At a lunchtime discussion with Heads of Schools and other School representatives, the University Librarian, Neil McLean, outlined current trends in electronic publishing and presented the advantages of moving to electronic delivery of full-text journals where possible.
The Library already subscribes to Project Muse, which provides 40 online full-text journals, and is investigating a similar service from Elsevier.
Library staff will be holding one-hour training sessions for Ideal on the following dates:
| Tuesday 30 June | 12noon to 1.00pm |
| Thursday 2 July | 2.00 to 3.00pm |
| Monday 6 July | 12noon to 1.00pm |
| Wednesday 8 July | 2.00 to 3.00pm |
Alternatively, staff will run sessions for groups on request, or staff can call in to the Electronic Information Resources Centre on Level 2 of the Library and ask for assistance.
To book a session, contact your Academic Outreach Librarian as follows:
Science and Technology
Di van Sommers x7892, dvansomm@library.mq.edu.au
Bill Stinson x7541, bstinson@library.mq.edu.au
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ian Argent x7557, iargent@library.mq.edu.au
Lindy Collienx7557, lcollien@library.mq.edu.au
Economics, Law and Management
Phanh Oudomlith x7893, poudom@library.mq.edu.au
Lynne Hill, Manager, Information Resources
Wilde...for Kids is the name of the drama/art/music workshops
for young people being offered by the Theatre of Image for the
week of 13 to 17 July in the school holidays. The workshops
will be held at the Institute of Early Childhood, and teaching
artists will include Bruce Keller, Sarah de Jong and Glenda Morgan.
CREATIVE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
The theme of the workshops is related to the production of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince, that will play at the Wharf Theatre in daytime from 25 June to 25 July. The Happy Prince is one of nine beautiful tales written by Wilde for his sons, stories not just about princes, swallows and giants, but about life. These timeless moral tales with their universal themes of love and sacrifice and good and evil will be the springboard at the workshops for inventive new tales about our world.
Workshops will be held daily from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July: from 9.30am to 12.30pm for children 5 to 7 years; and from 1.30 to 4.30pm for children 8 to 12 years. Cost: $150 per child for five sessions. One free ticket to The Happy Prince is available to each participant.
For further information and bookings, contact the Theatre of Image on fax 9360 6256 or phone 9360 4734.
VACATION CARE IN JULYThe Macquarie University Vacation Play Centre will operate from Monday 6 July to Monday 20 July between 8.30am and 5.00pm, with an extra hour to 6.00pm available (for an extra charge).
The Centre is based in Cottage F2 (near Buildings and Grounds) and is designed for primary-school-aged children.
A range of activities is provided, both using facilities available on the campus and through excursions. The Centre is a non-profit cooperative of staff members, and some places are available for the children of others outside Macquarie.
The cost is $12 per day ($10 per day for the second and subsequent children from the same family). Half-day enrolments ($10 first child; $8 second child) are available when activities permit and need to be negotiated with staff.
Bookings are essential to permit planning, and enrolments must be made on the form available at the Credit Union. For further information and booking sheets, contact Brenda on 0414 941 588.
EXTEND YOUR WEB PRESENCE
The principal advantages of this central service are:
Please note that web-based training courses are available from the Library's Information Technology Training Unit
Anyone seeking further assistance in using the new central web service please contact Peggy Havukainen on x6555 or e-mail Peggy.Havukainen@mq.edu.au.
WINTER MUSIC AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
The next concert in Music on Winter Sundays, the series of free Sunday afternoon concerts aimed at the general community, continues on 28 June at 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre.
The program for the 28 June concert has chamber music for violin, cello, clarinet and piano, by five leading French composers, Debussy, Faure, Ravel, Saint-Saens and Messiaen. Messiaen, whose visit to Australia in 1988 was a "bicentennial gift" from the French government, composed his moving Quartet for the End of Time while a prisoner in a German camp in 1940.
The performers are all leading members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Goetz Richter (violin), Fenella Gill (cello), Frank Celata (clarinet) and Jeanell Carrigan (piano).
The following concert, on 12 July, features the Royal Australian Air Force Band (formerly known as the RAAF Air Command Band). Their 1997 concert at the University completely filled the Macquarie Theatre.
There is no reserved seating plan, and early arrivals have the best choice of seats. For further information, please phone 9428 1463 or x8925.
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
We were happy to be able to donate $270 to Cancer Research as a result of your generous donations. Thank you again, from Marianne Pichler, Janice Schmidt and Sandie Rudman in the Accommodation Services Office.
INTERNATIONAL PHILOSOPHY CONFERENCESThe three conferences will cover a wide range of philosophical issues. Themes and symposia which may be of particular interest include:
Speakers include Stephen Stich, Genevieve Lloyd, Tina Chanter, William Lycan, Robert K Meyer, Rai Gaita and Geoffrey Brennan.
Visit the web sites: www.mq.edu.au/~phildept/aap98/ and then the same URL except for the final suffix, for which can be substituted 99/98/ or wip98/ for the second and third conferences.
Further details, conference programs and registration forms can be obtained from Jane Farquhar (Philosophy) on x8837.
PhD GUIDE AVAILABLEThe booklet was produced by the Ecology, Evolution and Systematics Graduate Program of the Graduate School, Australian National University, following a study of students and supervisors. Normal price is $5, with bulk order discounts.
A special price for the booklet of $3 per copy is available until 30 June. To order, e-mail: Audra.Johnstone@anu.edu.au or phone (02) 6249 3728. Or mail cheque (payable to ANU) to Audra Johnstone, Division of Botany and Zoology, ANU, Canberra ACT 0200.
CASH PRIZES IN GRADUATE COMPETITIONThe winner of each category will receive $1,000. The best entrants will be asked to display their posters at Manufesto '98 alongside a wide range of Australia's best technologies. The posters will be judged on site and the winners announced on the final day of the Manufesto '98 conference and exhibition in Melbourne (22 to 25 September).
Manufesto '98 is sponsored by CSIRO, Business Victoria and the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Tourism (DIST) with the support of the Australian Industry Research Group (AIRG) and the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC). The closing date for proposals is 7 August 1998. An information package which includes entry requirements and selection criteria is available from Julian White at julian.white@exec.csiro.au fax: (02) 6276 6157 or phone (02) 6276 6535.
DITCHLEY CONFERENCES IN UKThe Ditchley Foundation in the UK may be contacted for full program information by phone 44 1608 677 346 or by fax 44 1608 677 399. A list of coming dates and topics follows.
1998
| 18-20 Sept | The development of the European Union |
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| 9-11 Oct | The Indian sub-continent: problems and prospects: (Chair: Lord Desai) |
| 23-25 Oct | NATO's eastward relationships. (Chair: The Hon William Perry) |
| 6-8 Nov | Public trust in government. (follow-up conference jointly with the Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, Mass.) |
| 20-22 Nov | The implications of the East Asian economic setback |
1999
| 22-24 Jan | The role and running of museums (Chair: The Hon William H Luers) |
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| 5-7 Feb | Financial support for enterprise |
| 19-21 Feb | Non-military sanctions in the international system |
| 19-21 March | The role of the family in public policy |
| 9-11 April | The management of water resources (Joint conference with the Royal Agricultural Society of England) |
| 7-9 May | The management and repercussions of nuclear power |
| 20-22 May | The evolution of Russia. (Joint conference with the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, in Chicago) |
| 11-13 June | The understanding, presentation and management of risk in public policy |
| 25-27 June | The instruments of international security in the twenty-first century. |
LETTERS
The Saga Continues...
Colleagues might be interested to know that on 15 May 1998 the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sent me its "Notice of Decision of Objection", a nine-page response to my earlier objections. In summary:
My tax agent is now referring the matter to the AAT, and we will proceed with an appeal. I will keep you informed of developments, either from here or from Long Bay.
Stop Press!
Following their detailed letter of 15 May 1998 (reported above), in which the ATO indicated that they had "decided to allow my objection" to the extent of $821, the ATO on 22 May 1998 issued me with an "Amended Notice of Assessment For Year Ended 30 June 1996".
But, in this Amended Notice they increased their calculation of my Taxable Income and they increased the amount they claim is payable to them. They also added a new amount I now have to pay by 24 June of this year.
I wonder what would have happened if they had disallowed my objection, and what will happen in the future as more and more of my objections are allowed or upheld. (My son reckons they're picking on me.)
CPD News
http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au
Details of the course content are set out in the Certificate Information Booklet or the CPD web page at http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/. Copies of the Booklet and Application Forms were sent to all staff in first semester. If you do not have a copy, phone CPD on x9721.
Units being offered in second semester are:
Enquiries :
Learning and Teaching Strand: Moya Adams x8446
Leadership and Management Strand: Stephen Marshall x9795
For information about enrolment, contact Alison Cameron on
x7598.
Applications for enrolment are due at CPD by 3 July 1998.
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA
Ms Venessa Bennett (Earth Sciences): mentioned as having been awarded the University Medal for her study of the Manilla/Barraba area, Northern Daily Leader (Tamworth), 30 May.
Professor Tony Blackshield (Law): warned that Mr Justice Bruce could precipitate an unprecedented struggle between parliament and the judiciary if he were to appeal through the Court of Appeal his parliamentary dismissal, Financial Review, 2 June; that because a dismissal of a judge was unprecedented in NSW, it was unclear what mechanism Parliament would use, if any, to deal with any further evidence that Justice Bruce would put before Parliament, Financial Review, 13 June.
Associate Professor Rod Bonello (Biological Sciences, Ctr for Chiropractic): spoke on back care on the occasion of Chiropractic Week, Overdrive program, Radio 2SER, 9 June.
Ms Nancy Burridge (Behavioural Sciences): spoke about the national "Sorry Day", Radio 2SER Overdrive program, 25 May; Head Over Heels program, 26 May.
Mr Michael Cavanagh (Behavioural Sciences): talked about health anxiety clinical trials, Radio 2SER, 2 June; quoted saying that a lack of positive findings in people who present to doctors with symptoms which are unfathomable can have their anxieties heightened because they feel that their one source of hope, the medical system, has failed them, Northern District Times, 3 June; Radio 2 RES, 15 June.
Dr Naren Chitty (English, Linguistics & Media): provided an analysis of the nuclear arms race in Asia, saying that India's real concern is China and that the present crisis could present an opportunity for general restructuring of security arrangements with the aim of global nuclear disarmament, Herald Sun (Melbourne), 30 May.
Associate Professor Frank G Clarke: (History Philosophy and Politics): posed the question about the role of Fort Nepean at the entrance to Port Philip Bay in both world wars, in his regular history spot, ABC Radio 2BL, 3 June.
Ms Rebecca Curran (Institute of Women's Studies): discussed "Bad Girl Feminism", Radio 2SER, Overdrive/Head Over Heels programs, 26 May.
Associate Professor Alma Fleet (Institute of Early Childhood): listed as a contributor to a booklet about literacy problems, Literacy: Not a Black and White Issue, mentioned in The Age, 16 June; quoted on children's pocket money, it is important not to burden children with it at a too early an age when they have no concept of money and a rule of thumb is that school grade number should be equal to dollar value per week, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 June.
Associate Professor Jim Forrest (Earth Sciences): on the isolated elderly, Today-Tonight program, Channel 7, 20 May; on the changing social fabric of northern Sydney, Domain section, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 May; on the ethnic mix of northern Sydney, Domain, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June.
Dr John Franklin (Behavioural Sciences): quoted saying that statistics show that at least 20 per cent of patients suffer from physical symptoms which can't be explained through usual diagnostic processes, Northern District Times, 3 June; ABC Radio 2BL, 6 June.
Dr Geoffrey Hawker (History, Philosophy and Politics): mentioned as the convenor of a local government conference which will identify common problems facing local governments, Eastern Suburbs Messenger, 16 June.
Dr Michael Kindler (Education): reported as being the organiser of a visit by Indian education officials who were touring a Blue Mountains school, Blue Mountains Gazette, 17 June.
Ms Peta Lane (Marketing): quoted saying that the Information Day at Macquarie University for HSC students exceeded all expectations, Northern District Times, 3 June.
Dr John Lechte (Behavioural Sciences): interviewed about the Paris Spring 1968, Mutiny program, Radio 2SER, 25 May.
Ms Anna Lopes (Behavioural Sciences): talked about health anxiety clinical trials, Radio 2SER, 2 June; Radio 2 RES, 15 June.
Ms Catharine Lumby (English, Linguistics & Media): in her regular column she examines the current campaign against political correctness, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 June; agrees with actress Rachel Ward that beauty is skin deep but that it does matter, uncomfortable as it is to admit it, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 June.
Associate Professor Peter Mitchell (Earth Sciences): interviewed about the future of our planet, Future Shock program, Radio 2SER, 28 May.
Professor Bill Norton (Centre for Money, Banking and Finance): reported as having predicted a surge in stock market interest in non-hedged resource exporters, Lloyds List Australian Weekly, 18 June.
Dr Kerri Pratt (Behavioural Sciences, research): her study, which linked productivity with family issues, was featured in Financial Review, 19 June.
Associate Professor Ron Rapee (Behavioural Sciences): his book, "Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia" reviewed, The Age, 13 May.
Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Behavioural Sciences): reported to have said at the first national forum on men and family that he was keen to get fatherhood onto the corporate agenda, Illawarra Mercury, 12 June; on the final day of the forum said that the major challenge is to get the blokes to bang on the table and say they were sick of the relationship breakdown stress being just a women's issue, The Mercury (Hobart), 12 June.
Mr Brian Spencer (Registrar & Vice-Principal): quoted from the speech he gave on Sorry Day at Macquarie University when he said on behalf of the university, "we're proud to fly the flags of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we're proud to sign Sorry Books", Northern District Times, 3 June.
Dr Jennifer Sumsion (Institute of Early Childhood): interviewed on the under-representation of men in early childhood education, Life Matters program, ABC Radio National, 28 May.
Mr Sean Turnell (Economic & Financial Studies): talked about e-money, Overdrive program, Radio 2SER, 9 June.
Dr Andrew Vincent (History, Philosophy & Politics): spoke on nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, Radio 2SER, 2 June.
Mr Ken Wark (English, Linguistics & Media): deconstructed the political achievements of the late 1960s, promoting the view of Foucalt and Deleuze that people such as Danny Cohn-Bendit were just wannabe authoritarians, in his column in the HES, The Australian, 3 June; suggested that Hansonism feeds on the dispossession of all those other "minorities" which do not get recognition in the confabulated pluralism of official doctrine, in his column in the HES, The Australian, 17 June.
Ms Robyn Westcott (Institute of Women's Studies): discussed "Bad Girl Feminism", Radio 2SER, Overdrive/Head Over Heels programs, 26 May.
Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): erroneously reported as being short-listed for the position of the new chief executive of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 June; quoted in a retraction of the above, that she has not applied for the position, nor that she sought it and the newspaper apologised for any embarrassment that the story may have caused her, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 June; quoted saying that newly launched CD-ROM (on Aboriginal designs and art copyright) will serve the community well because it would make individuals look with greater sensitivity at the use and abuse of Aboriginal art images, Campus Review, 10-16 June; noted as having written to the media following erroneous speculation that she was being considered for top job at the Opera House, Rollcall column, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 June.
Institute of Early Childhood's July holiday workshops will use drama and art to stimulate creativity in children, Northern District Times, 10 June.
Macquarie Research commissioned by Australian Association of National Advertisers to undertake a review of critical literature published on children and advertising, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 June.
Macquarie Theatre puts on a performance of mini opera, Purcell's, Dido and Aenas, Northern District Times, 10 June.
Macquarie University
hosted Business Week, Hills Shire Times, 9 June.
CONFERENCES
Cost: Financial members of the Network of Women $30, non-members $50. For further information contact Robyn Wooley, tel: (02) 9965 4429, or Anita Devos (UNSW) e-mail: a.devos@unsw.edu.au.
New Genetic and Reproductive Technologies:
20 July 1998, UNSW
Implications for People with Disabilities
This one-day seminar, planned to follow the Winds of Change Conference
at UTS, will have as guest speaker Professor Adrienne Asch (Wellesley
College, Mass.). The Social Relations of Disability Research Network
advises that funding is available to support attendance by people
with disabilities. Registration: $50 (waged), $20 (unwaged) by
13 July to SRDR Network, School of Social Work, UNSW, tel:
9835 4753, fax: 9662 8991, e-mail: H.Meekosha@unsw.edu.au.
SSPR ’98 and SPR ’98 International Workshops:
11 to 13 August 1998, Bondi
Structural & Syntactic Pattern Recognition and
Statistical Techniques in Pattern Recognition
The main objective of these workshops is to provide an open forum
for discussion and exchange of ideas among researchers from various
backgrounds in this emerging inter-disciplinary field of research.
The workshops will include presentation of 107 refereed papers
(54 oral and 53 poster). Six distinguished professors have been
invited to speak and to predict state of the art for 2000: Robert
Haralick (Wash, Seattle), Rangachar Kasturi (Penn State), Horst
Bunke (Bern), Terry Caelli (Ohio State), Roger Mohr (France) and
Dov Dori from Technion, Israel. Early registration ($550) deadline
is 1 July.
Regularly updated information including workshop background, lists of all accepted papers, registration details, instructions for authors, accommodation and other information, can be found at http://saishost.cse.unsw.edu.au/ssprspr98/. For more information e-mail: sspr98@cse.unsw.edu.au or e-mail: spr98@cse.unsw.edu.au. The workshop proceedings will be published by Sprinter-Veriag as Lecture Notes in Computer Science.
Service Delivery to the Community:
25 to 27 November 1998, Hobart
A Time for Critical Reflection
This year's Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPPA)
conference will be held in Hobart. The program will focus on the
debate about what is being achieved by Governments in the move
to establish more flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery
of services to citizens, customers, clients and consumers. Sub
themes encompass new requirements, new structures, new directions,
new issues, new ways of working, new roles and new relationships.
Cost: early bird $500 (corporate members), $525 (non-members)
– before 21 September. Registration will be possible on conference
website. Contacts: Secretariat - e-mail conventions@mures.com.au.
Conference Executive Director: e-mail: HFelton@tres.tas.gov.au
or fax (03) 6233 5699. Visit the website: http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/ipaatas.
International Women in Leadership Conference 1998 – Women as
Leaders:
2–4 December 1998, Fremantle
A Global Challenge
There has been a call for papers for this conference on the following themes: Globalisation and Women: Conformity or Diversity? Grass Roots Leadership: The Role of Communities in Effecting Change; Public Voice and Policy Change: Sharing the Stories to Develop the Strategy; Spreading the Power Base – Strategies and Models. Please post/email/fax a 250 word abstract to Women in Leadership by 30 June 1998. Authors will be notified if their papers have been accepted by 24 July 1998. Final acceptance is dependent on registration to the conference. Refereed conference proceedings will be published in 1999.
For more information and registration form, see http://www.cowan.edu.au/equitydiveristy/wil/wilhome.htm. To make enquiries phone (08) 9273 8128 or (08) 9273 8830, fax (08) 9273 8660, e-mail: a.jones@cowan.edu.au
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
JSPS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, 1999–2000
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) supports
postdoctoral fellowships for young Australians to do research
in Japanese universities, National Inter-University Research Institutes
and other research institutions associated with JSPS for periods
of one to two years. Applicants must be Australian citizens. Fellowships
must commence between 1 April 1999 and 31 March 2000. Contact
information as above. Closing date for applications: 1 September
1998.
STA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, 1999-2000
The Science and Technology Agency (STA) of Japan supports postdoctoral
fellowships for young Australians to do research in national laboratories
and public research corporations (excluding universities and university-affiliated
institutes) in Japan for periods of six months to two years. Applicants
must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Fellowships
must commence between 1 April 1999 and 31 March 2000. Contact
information as above. Closing date for applications: 1 September
1998.
STA SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, 1999–2000
The Science and Technology Agency (STA) also supports short-term fellowships world-wide for scientists to do research in national laboratories and public research corporations (excluding universities and university-affiliated institutes) in Japan for periods of one to three months. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Contact information as above. Closing date for applications: 1 September 1998.
APEC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 1999–2000
(Expressions of interest only)
The Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), in association with the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering are calling for expressions of interest in Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science and Engineering in Korea. Proposals from suitably qualified scientists and technologists
in any field of basic and applied science, including mathematics and engineering science, will be considered. The awards are for periods of six to twelve months for young Australian scientists to do research in universities and government-supported research institutions in Korea. Fellowships must commence between 1 February to 30 May 1999. Contact information as above.
JGRAFS PROGRAM 1999–2000
Japanese Government Research Awards for Foreign Specialists (JGRAFS) provide support for Australian citizens and permanent residents to do research in Japanese government national laboratories for periods of up to six months. Applicants must be government personnel or of similar status, such as employees of Commonwealth or State Departments, CSIRO, ANSTO, AIMS or universities at the time of application and during the period of residence in Japan. Contact information as above. Closing date for applications: 1 November 1998.
AIST-FRIP PROGRAM
The Foreign Researcher Invitation Program (FRIP) supports visits by foreign researchers to do research in one of the sixteen institutes of the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) for periods of six to twelve months. Applicants must be non-Japanese and be a permanent staff member of an overseas university or research institute at the time of application and during the period of residence in Japan. Contact information as above. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
THE ASIAN & PACIFIC YOUTH INVITATION PROGRAM – 1998
The Management and Coordination Agency of Japan wishes to invite four (4) Australians to visit Japan to participate in the Asian & Pacific Youth Invitation Program for 15 days from 21 October to 4 November 1998. Economy class round trip airfare, accommodation, local trips and meals are covered. Twenty-three countries will be invited to participate in the program which aims to promote mutual understanding and friendship amongst the Youth of the Asia Pacific region and cultivate peace and understanding. Further information from Postgraduate Studies (see below). Closing Date: 26 June 1998.
GERMAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS 1999
German Academic Exchange in cooperation with the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiberg is offering scholarships to Australian and New Zealand citizens for study in Germany (for 8 weeks) in 1999. The program is designed for students and junior academics with some knowledge of German and a background in German studies, interested in improving their understanding of contemporary German affairs. Applications are invited from undergraduate and graduate students and junior academics from Australia in all fields (except graduate students and staff in German). Further information from Postgraduate Studies (see below). Closing Date: 14 August 1998.
THE JULIAN SMALL FOUNDATION
Applications are sought from postgraduate and undergraduate students who are undertaking research and involved in the study of law, or the study of industrial relations. Julian Small was one of Australia's leading industrial lawyers. The Foundation was established with a generous donation from Julian's partners at Minter Ellison and has many other supporters.
The Foundation's annual grant has a maximum value of $5,000. The successful applicant will be chosen on the basis of a research proposal which clearly sets out how the research will advance thinking and practice in the area of employment law and industrial relations in Australia. Further information from Postgraduate Studies (see below). Closing Date: Friday 21 August 1998.
THE GOWRIE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
Applications are called for Gowrie Scholarships, which are open to members of the Forces or children of members of the Forces (as defined by the Gowrie Trustees). The scholarships are intended for research and are generally tenable for two years either within Australia or overseas. The value of the award is $4,000 per annum. Closing Date: 31 October 1998.
Information sheets and application forms for the four programs above are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section (Level 1, Lincoln Building).
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WEATHER AT MACQUARIE
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MARSFIELD (Macquarie University No.1) On Campus, Square E5
Note: Mean values for temperature and rainfall are from this station for 25 years from 1971 to 1995.
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month. | 19.8 | 0.4 below average |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Maximum for MAY (25yrs) | 20.2 | |
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 23.7 on 06 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 15.0 on 03 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 11.7 | 2.4 above average |
| Mean Minimum for MAY (25yrs) | 09.3 | |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 04.5 on 09 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 17.0 on 17, 18 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 246.2 on 14 days | Our wettest month |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 104.4 on 19 | |
| Average for MAY (25yrs) | 89.2 on 11.2 days | |
| Total for 05 Months so far | 679.6 on 53 days | slightly above average |
| Average for 05 Months (25yrs) | 615.4 on 60.2 days | |
| Annual Average Rainfall (25yrs) | 1142.8 on 129.4 days | |
| SUNRISE & SUNSET | ||||
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(Sydney.EST.hr:min) (Add 1hr for ESDST) |
Date |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 06:29 | 17:15 | 10:46 | |
| 11 May | 06:37 | 17:06 | 10:29 | |
| 21 May | 06:44 | 16:59 | 10:15 | |
| 30 May | 06:50 | 16:55 | 10:05 | |
The following week brought fine weather and warm calm days with cool to cold nights, which continued to the end of the month. This was our wettest May in our 28 years, and the first May which exceeded 200mm. Others were 1988 with 174.8, 1974 171.0, 1978 167.4, and 1990 with 167.0. These are all close to twice the May average of 89.2mm.
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 M.U. No.1
| TEMPERATURES (C) | ||
| Mean Maximum for Month | 19.8 | 0.4 below average |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Maximum (Warmest Day) | 23.9 on 29 | |
| Lowest Maximum (Coldest Day) | 16.0 on 03 | |
| Mean Minimum for Month | 10.2 | 0.9 above average |
| Lowest Minimum (Coldest Night) | 02.1 on 09 | |
| Highest Minimum (Warmest Night) | 16.0 on 05, 17, 18, 19 | |
| Lowest Grass Minimum(Coldest) | -0.5 on 09 | |
| RAINFALL (mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Rain for Month | 285.8 on 14 days | Very wet |
| Wettest Day (24hrs to 09:00) | 129.2 on 19 | |
| Total Rain so far this year | 712.4 on 55 days | |
| EVAPORATION (Class A Pan)(mm)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Evaporation for the month | 47.2 | |
| Driest Day (Greatest) | 3.4 on 07 | |
| Dampest Day (Least) | Overflow on 04, 18, 19 & 23 | |
| RUN OF WIND (At 2m height)(km)(24hrs to 09:00) | ||
| Total Wind Run for the month | 2722 | |
| Windiest Day | 259 on 019 | |
| Calmest Day | 14 on 14 | |
The Automatic Weather Station, AWS2, showed the wettest 15 minutes were on 2nd, 18th and 19th. On the 18th 6mm fell in 15m to 12:00. On 18th there were many showers, including some very heavy falls, such as 7.5mm in 15m to 09:30. Heavy showers continued into 19th with 7.0mm in 15m to 00:15, 10.5 in 15m to 02:45, then 11.0 in 15m to 03:45, and 6.0mm in 15m to 04:15. Strong winds were recorded on 6th, 9th, 19th and 24th.
Readers may wish to view the Automatic Weather Station No. 2 data. .
POSITIONS VACANT — Salary range: Level 3 $26,223 to $29,689 per annum, plus superannuation and plus shift allowances where applicable. 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 3 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Counselling Psychology) - Ref. 18374. The appointee will maintain an active research program and undertake teaching in the Master of Counselling Psychology program. The appointee will be expected to oversee professional student placements and contribute to the supervision of counselling masters students in the Psychology Clinic. Applicants must have a PhD in Psychology and a proven track record in research. The appointee's research and theoretical interests should complement the present strengths of the department. Membership or eligibility for membership of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists is essential. For appointment to Senior Lecturer the applicant should have a history of successful supervision of masters and honours research as well as involvement in PhD supervision and a track record of attracting research funding. At this level the appointee will be required to take a senior administrative role in the Master of Counselling Psychology program.
Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to teaching adolescent and/or adult development to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. The position is available from 1 October 1998. Enquiries and further information: Professor B Hesketh on x8067 or e-mail bhesketh@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au. Further information is available at http://www.bhs.mq.edu.au/psy/. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $47,363 to $56,245 per annum increasing to $49,495 to $58,776 per annum from 1 January 1999. Level C (Senior Lecturer) $58,020 to $66,901 per annum increasing to $60,631 to $69,912 per annum from 1 January 1999. 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 30 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
INSTITUTE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD: Mia-Mia Child and Family Study Centre: Child Care Assistant (Untrained) Ref. 18479. The appointee as a member of a team committed to high quality early childhood education will assist in implementing the Centre's program in a way that is both responsive and respectful of children, their families and staff within the Centre. The appointee will assist the teachers in preparing and maintaining a learning environment that reflects the philosophy of the Centre. Applicants must have experience working with children 2-3 years in a formal setting and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of QIAS. Preference will be given to applicants with a First Aid Certificate and willingness to participate in staff development activities. All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Wendy Shepherd or Jennifer Eaton on x9880.
Salary range: Level 2 $24,953 to $25,991 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 3 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Lecturer in Biology - Ref. 18473. The appointee will teach plant biology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, carry out research and contribute to administration, organisation and promotion of the School. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in some aspect of plant biology and research interests in plant biology. Criteria for selection will include outstanding research as demonstrated by publications and competitive grants, and potential for inspirational teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. While the appointee will be expected to develop and lead their own research program, potential for innovative collaboration with existing strengths in the School would be well regarded. The School includes the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF), the National Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources and the Cooperative Research Centre for Marsupial Conservation. Applicants are invited to set out their plans in research over the next three to five years. They should also comment on innovative teaching and learning strategies which they may wish to pursue in this position.
The position is available from early in 1999. For enquiries and further information, contact Dr Brian Atwell on x8224. For an application package, which must be obtained prior to sending your application, contact Dr Jane Walmsley on x8226 (or e-mail jwalmsle@rna.bio.mq.edu.au). Intending applicants can also obtain an application package directly from the School's web site at the following address: http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/School/Positions/Plant_Position.html. Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) $49,495 to $58,776 per annum, effective from 1 January 1999. 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 27 July 1998. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity and No smoking in the Workplace are University Policies.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
CLASSIFIEDS
WANTED: Desk Top case for 19" rack equipment, approximately 1O units high (17.5"), by 15" deep. Contact Ray on x8765 or e-mail: robinson@srsuna.shlrc.mq.edu.au.
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Education special price of $50 per person twin share (min 3 nights) at ANA Hotel, Surfers Paradise. To 30 July. Phone 1800 074 440.
TO LET: Castlecrag .Fully furnished apartment suitable for up to 2 people available for approximately 1 month from 20 July. Rent: $215 p.w. Phone Diane Penney on 9958 3509.
TO LET: Balmain. Fully furnished (futon bed, TV and stereo) large room with ensuite in nice modern town house in the heart of Balmain, close to ferry, coffee shops and restaurants, perfect for sabbatical visit. Access to car negotiable. Available from 15 August to 30 October 1998. Rent: $160 p.w. Contact Leila on 9325 3151 or e-mail: leila.alem@cmis.csiro.au.
TO LET: West Pymble. Furnished or unfurnished 3 bedroom house available for 1 year from mid-June 1998. Large block. Lawns will be maintained. Suit visiting Academic. Rent: $359 p.w. Contact Dodo Thampatillai on 9498 5223 (AH) or x7984(W).
TO LET: North Ryde. Unfurnished 3 bedroom house in quiet position with built-ins. Available 29 June. Rent $280 p.w. Contact Clive Dias on 9290 8860 (W) or 9744 8791(AH).
FOR SALE: Two single beds (ensemble), as new. $100 (extra long), $90 each, or $170 for both. Phone x9514.
FOR SALE: Parker leather lounge suite, avocado colour, 3-seater, 2 chairs, matching coffee table and footrest, all in good condition $990ono; Euro extension dining table, solid timber, seats six, easy to transport as legs can detach $150 (table only); Rugs (2), one is 8' by 10', blue oriental pattern, $150: one is 6' by 8', pale blue with floral pattern, $100; IKEA coffee table/planter box $25; patterned fire place grate $40. Free firewood (logs) – you remove. All items in good condition. Phone John on x8551.
FOR SALE: Ford Laser 1982, 1.5 Litre, manual, white/black interior in excellent condition. Registered to February 1999. Owner going overseas. $2,500 NFX 306 Phone 9807 4963 (after 6.30pm Mon-Fri).
FOR SALE: Ford Laser Ghia 1981, 5-door Hatchback, automatic, 11 months Registration. Mechanically reliable, good tyres, has been well looked after. $2,000. Phone 9484 1582 or e-mail: jwagner@bunyip.bhs.mq.edu.au.
FOR SALE: Leather 3-piece lounge suite (tan colour – 1x3 seater and 2x1 seater) in excellent condition. $650 ono; round pine kitchen table (120cm diam) plus 4 chairs, aluminium frame, wicker seats. $250; Sleepmaker chiropractic double bed ensemble, firm and very comfortable. Excellent condition. $180. Enquiries: 9695-5844 (W) or 9878-4948 (AH).
FOR SALE: Girls 1940s dressing table, white, kidney shaped with mirror and glass top, two deep drawers and bottom shelf. Has swing-out arms to attach skirt. Excellent condition. $150. Phone Sue on 7930 or 9876 3430.
FOR SALE: Portable CD player with Accessories, $130; Stock Saddle, $170; Easy-Rider $40. All in good condition. Phone Stephanie on x7264.
FOR SALE: Bundy flute. Good condition, suitable for student. $125 ono. Phone Barbara on x8192 or e-mail brice@rna.bio.mqu.edu.au.
FOR SALE: Vulcan Quaser heater slimline with program setting, $150 ono; Exercycle with electronic meter, $50 ono; two fans: 1 on stand, $30, 1 tabletop, $25 (both with 45cm blade); large wicker wood basket, $20; two throw rugs, navy/yellow with sun stars and moons, $15 each. Phone Sue on 9457 0451.
FOR SALE: One corner unit desk and hutch in pine. Three large and 3 small drawers with plenty of shelves in very good condition, $350; step machine in good condition, hardly used, $80. Contact Phil Culbert on x7153.
FOR SALE: Women's ski gear. Pre-loved: Elleson navy ski suit (size 10) made in France; Tails dungaree ski pants (size 10), white ski hood (made in Italy); Almost new (used for one week): Bolle pink ski glasses (coloured lens) made in France; Gore-tex navy ski gloves. Sell in one lot $200 ono. Phone Marilyn on 9997 5982 or x7699.
DIARY
Thurs 11 June to 17 July
ART FEAST EXHIBITION:
Another Museum. Paintings and Works on Paper (Matthew Tome). Level 2, Union Building. Lunch bookings x7609. Exhibition enquiries: Simone Paterson x7607.
Thurs 25 June to 25 July
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY/THEATRE OF IMAGE PRODUCTION:
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde at the Wharf Theatre. School holiday treat! Wilde's beautiful tale about love and giving with inventive settings, outstanding cast and wonderful puppetry. Dates: 25 and 26 June; 29 June to 3 July; 20 to 24 July (10.30am and 1.00pm); 6 to 10 July; 13 to 17 July (11.00am and 2.00pm). All Saturdays (11.00am and 2.15pm). Bookings: 9250 1777 or Ticketek: 9266 4800. General Enquiries: 9360 4734.
Sun 28 June
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:
Trio Novalis (violin, cello, piano) plus clarinet (all members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra), 2.30pm. in the Macquarie Theatre. An all-French afternoon of chamber music, works by Debussy, Faure, Ravel, Saint-Saens and Messiaen.
Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
Mon 29 June
CPD PROGRAM:
Dealing with Difficult Clients Part 2. 9.30 to 11.30am in E6A 116. Enquiries: Bronwyn Clarke, x9799,
e-mail: bronwyn.clarke@mq.edu.au; Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9691, e-mail: mjshurey@ocs1.ocs.mq.edu.au.
Tues 30 June
HAIL SEMINAR:
Design Patterns for Useability, presented by Michael Mahemoff (University of Melbourne). 11:00am in E6B
Room 128 (special venue). For more information see http://www.cmis.csiro.au/conferences-seminars/HAIL/
July
Fri 3 July
MGSM RESEARCH SEMINAR:
Theorising On Telework: Old Ideas In New Settings Or New Ideas In Old Settings?, presented by Dr. Kevin Daniels (Sheffield University Management School), 12.00 to 1.00pm in AGL room 122, with light refreshments from 11.30am. Admission, parking and refreshments free. Enquiries: Kelly Callaghan x9038, e-mail: keely.callaghan@mq.edu.au .
Fri 3 to Sun 5 July
UKRAINIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION IN AUSTRALIA THIRD CONFERENCE:
Ukrainian and Migration studies themes. Opening 7.00pm, 3 July in the Molly Thomson Room. Supper provided. For registration fees or fees for individual sessions contact Halyna Koscharsky x7034.
Wed 8 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION – PUBLIC LECTURE:
New Acquisitions in the Museum, presented by Graham Joyner. 8.15pm in Building X5B Level 3, Room 321 (no charge).
Thurs 9 July
PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM:
Physics of Resonant Tunnelling an its Application to Light Emitting Diodes, presented by Koung-An Chao (Department of Theoretical Physics, Lund University, Sweden). 11:05am (55 minutes) in E7A 333.
Mon 13 to Thurs 16 July
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM:
Society For Conservation Biology Annual Meetings: Plenary speakers include Professor Sir Robert May (Oxford University), Professor Ralf Conrad (Max Planck Institut, Marburg), Professor Steven Handel (Rutgers University), Professor Peter Bridgewater (Chief Science Adviser, Dept of Environment, Sport and Territories), Dr Michael Gillings (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources), Dr Lesley Hughes (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources). Website: http://www.bio.mq.edu.au/consbio/.
Tues 14 July
MUPRA INTERNET WORKSHOP
6.00 to 8.00pm in Training Room 2, Level 1, Library. For registration see http://www.mq.edu.au/~mupra/.
Wed 22 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION:
Greek Drama Festival Finals. 9.30am in Lecture Theatre T1, X5B.
Sat 25 July
MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION:
HSC Ancient History Study Day. 9.00am to 1.00pm in various lecture theatres.
Tues 28 July
ANCIENT HISTORY:
Society for the Study of Early Christianity Discussion Series: Typical Men in the Gospels, led
by Ross Saunders. 7.30pm in W3A 501. Cost: $7 (free for full-time students). Supper provided. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Alanna Nobbs x8844, Anne Irish x8833.
Sun 31 July
MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS:
Royal Australian Air Force Band (formerly known as the RAAF Air Command Band), with LAC Brendon Tasker as soloist. 2.30pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Music by Arutunian (Trumpet Concerto), Benson (The Solitary Dancer), Bernstein (Candide Suite), Sparke and others. Admission is free. Enquiries: Michael Edgeloe x8925, 9428 1463 or e-mail: medge@mpce.mq.edu.au.
The next issue of Staff News will be published on
Friday 10 July 1998.
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 6 July 1998.
Barbara McGarity, W6B, x7379, Fax x7391.