Staff news
CONGRATULATIONS | Fran Waugh taking up Pro Deanship
Greetings everyone
I want to congratulate Fran Waugh on taking up the Pro Deanship. I also want to farewell you all over a cup of tea or a glass of champagne once I have fulfilled my civic obligations in the District Court as a juror. Mainly I want to greet you and thank you all for your colleagueship.
To those of you who wondered if I was ever ‘going’: it IS now time for a fond farewell, though I will be continuing to offer supervision to ‘my’ HRD candidates.
Kind regards
Lindsey.
À bientôt | See you later Jacquei Hicks
Dear Faculty members
I will be leaving the Uni on 15th February to take up a position at Casimir College as the librarian. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for always being a great bunch of people to work with, and for the many stimulating conversations, classes and fun times that I have been involved in. I will miss you all, but as I will still be working on my PhD, I hope to catch up with you all in holiday times. My time running the Curriculum Library has been a fantastic experience, and I have some awesome memories to take away with me.
Cheers
Jacquei Hicks
WORKLOADS 2012 | Form
Dear colleagues
New year greetings. I trust you have had and may be having a refreshing break.
I attach the blank workloads form for you to complete for 2012. Attached: AcademicWorkloadAssessmentForm2012
I acknowledge the delay in sending it to you. There are still a couple of omissions pending decisions about workload points for EDMT 6012 and EDMT 6012. A different form will be sent for completion by staff members in teaching focussed positions.
You will find that:
- The form does the counting for you, once you have entered your data (thanks to Jin in Finance).
- Workload is automatically calculated at the upper limit of what is expected as a minimum for your level of appointment. We know this is so and that some colleagues may not reach this limit.
- There is no requirement to submit a Research Plan. The PM and D process should now suffice to address that component of workloads, particularly as that programme will move to emphasise development and separate development from performance.
- The request is for you to submit your completed form to Syedda Ali (syedda.ali@sydney.edu.au) . This will cut out double checking and free colleagues in the Dean’s unit to fulfil other priorities.
It will be very much appreciated if you ensure accuracy of data entry. Please ensure that you select unit of study codes correctly and that you record the information about HRD supervision with care.
Please let Syedda have your completed form as soon as possible in the course of January; and let her know of changes. It will be necessary for you to keep your workload document up to date. This is likely to occur just as semester one commences and your load for semester two is clarified. Just send Syedda the revisions, highlighting the changes in colour.
Our incoming Pro Dean, Associate Professor Fran Waugh, will oversee the workloads monitoring process, in collaboration with Professor Robyn Ewing. Fran and Robyn are available if you wish to discuss your overall workload. Please feel free to contact any of us.
NOTICE OF ELECTION | Standing Committee of Faculty
Elections are due for the three academic staff positions on the Standing Committee of the Faculty. The committee prepares the agenda for meetings of Faculty, held three times per year, including starring items for discussion at these meetings. Those elected will constitute the Standing Committee, along with the Faculty Manager and the Dean’s nominee.
Attached please find the nomination form. Please have the nominations back to me by 24 February.
ATTACHMENT: Nomination Form (STDG CEE) 2012
Thanks
Shona
TWO HOUR LOANS | Notification of changes to Library collections
The Fisher Reserve collection will be renamed “2 hour loan” collection before first semester. We are aware that you might already have information prepared for students using the word “reserve” to describe our high demand required reading collection. If it is too late to change current handouts, could you let students know that reserve is now called “two hour loan”. The function of this collection remains the same: namely to locate essential in demand material on reading lists in a separately located collection with a reduced 2 hour loan period. The
short loan collection has been amalgamated into the research collection and is now part of the eight week, renewable and holdable collection. E-Reserve, electronic copies of required readings, will continue with the same name.
Please let Philippa or me, Susan Colmar, know if you have any questions.
Library Information from Philippa Crosbie and approved by the Acting University Librarian.
Susan Colmar, Faculty Library Liaison Officer
KEEP IN TOUCH MORNING TEA | 14th February 2012 @ 10:30 a.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – We will have our first KIT of the year in the STAFF COMMON ROOM on the Tuesday, 14th February at 10:30 am. Please bring your mug and we will provide the bikkies and the tea and coffee! We’ll try to “Spread the Love” on Valentines Day!
ICT UPGRADE | I am missing emails that are older than 12 months, how do I get them back?
As part of the upgrade process we will be moving your previously archived emails from Enterprise Vault and those older than 12 months into a folder called Online Archive.
If you are a PC user, you can view your Online Archivethrough Outlook or through a web browser by logging into Outlook Web Access (OWA). To view the contents of this folder click the + symbol next to the folder label. If you cannot see your Online Archive folder, please check that you are using Outlook 2007 (SP2) or Outlook 2010.
Unfortunately, all Mac email clients (including Entourage, Outlook 2011 and Mac Mail) do not have direct access to your Online Archive folder and need to use Outlook Web Access (OWA).
If you are having a problem confirming the current version of your application or are unable to access your Online Archive, please contact the ICT Helpdesk on 16000. For more information please click on to link below;
ICT UPDATE | How do I get a copy of Adobe Acrobat?
You can obtain a copy of Adobe Acrobat by downloading the relevant link below. Please review the terms and conditionsand system requirements for your computer’s operating system to ensure it has the capability to run the software package before downloading.
Note: Staff members who work offsite (eg at a hospital) and want to install this application will need to contact the Helpdesk or their local Computer Support officer to manually install the software.
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ASK SYDNEY ICT | Telephone Assist
Ask Sydney – ICT is an FAQ database containing answers to some of the questions most frequently asked by staff. It currently contains answers for the most common queries ICT receives.
You can either search or browse through the different categories, to see how, click here. Answers are ordered by popularity, designed to help you find what you’re looking for quickly and easily.
Frequently asked Telephone queries link: http://staff.ask.sydney.edu.au/app/answers/list/p/6/c/33
HONORARIES IN ACTION | Adjunct Professor Paul Brock
Adjunct Professor Paul Brock AM was named an Australia Day ambassador for 2012 for his community, the Hills Shire, by the Australia Day Committee of NSW (ADCNSW) in recognition of his contribution to education.
For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/news/edsw/880.html?newsstoryid=8560 to read the full story.
MEETING | Education I-IV program
1st March, 2012, 3:30-5:00, Room 551
The program meeting will provide a forum for sharing teaching and learning practices across the Education I-IV, and for discussing the redesign of the program.
This is an open meeting for all colleagues involved and interested in the Education I-IV program.
In addition, save the following dates in your calendar (same time and place):
- 3 May
- 9 August
- 4 October
DEBRA HAYES | Associate Professor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Sydney ELearning Workshops
As part of the University’s strategy to improve the learning experience of students across the physical and virtual learning spaces, the University is continually upgrading its eLearning systems. These systems provide an aggregated educational function to support student experience of learning.
Sydney eLearning is running workshops to support academic and general staff to become familiar with the role of the University eLearning enterprise systems and their relationship to integrated curriculum planning.
The Fundamental workshops comprise a 2 hour introduction and 2 hour refresher. The introductory workshop investigates strategies for enhancing the student learning experience by exploring the functionality of the university Learning Management System (LMS). Alternatively, for those who have some familiarity with the Learning Management System (LMS), there are 2 hour refresher workshops available.
Focus workshops are 2 hour workshops that cover in detail, the assessment, grading, communication and collaborative functionality of the Learning Management System (LMS) and how these support the integration of teaching with other eLearning systems to enhance the student experience of learning.
Extension workshops have a strong focus on best practice in teaching in an integrated environment. These workshops investigate how the university eLearning systems, including the university learning management system, ePortfolios, eCommunities, Adobe Connect and Lectopia, allow for advanced levels of communication, collaboration, assessment, presentation and administration across the university’s virtual and physical learning spaces.
To register and view dates, please visit the Sydney eLearning website at http://sydney.edu.au/elearning/staff/teach_online/workshops/index.shtml. These workshops are provided as part of a suite of academic development programs in collaboration with the Institute of Teaching and Learning.
For more information, please email Rick Connor on ricky.connor@sydney.edu.au or phone extension 66035.
RECYCLING CHANGES
From 1st February the cleaning contractor will be collecting paper recycling throughout the University. This will mean a few changes to the system we have been using.
The cleaners will not collect paper bags and empty them into the bins as we have been doing in some buildings I don’t think this affects Education.
If anyone finds a full bin that they need to now put in a service request. The Campus Assist Officers can help anyone unfamiliar with the service request system.
If anyone notices a major problem with the collection of recycling please contact David Wilson, Services Contracts Coordinator phone: 9351 2424 mobile 0423 299 682 email: david.wilson@sydney.edu.au
The Campus Assist Officers will assist the cleaners for the first days to show them where the bins are located.
Len and Adam on the front desk know most of the details.
Regards
David Laughlin | Campus Assist Team Leader West Precinct
STAFF NEWS/Absences
- David Hirsh will be on SSP from 17 January – 17 July, 2012. During this period, Special Project inquiries should be directed to Dr Minkang Kim and Dissertation inquiries should be directed to Dr Lindy Woodrow.
Faculty upcoming events
IISME SEMINAR | Initiatives employed in the UK that have improved standards, reversed teacher 
shortages increased mathematics enrolments
The Institute for Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education announces a special seminar. This seminar will be held the day before IISME’s FORUM ON PREPAREDNESS FOR FIRST YEAR MATHEMATICS.
Details: Tuesday 14 February 2012, 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Please join us for refreshments from 4pm.
Location: Education Lecture Theatre 351, University of Sydney (main campus),
Please RSVP online by Thursday 9 February 2012, for catering purposes.
” The initiatives employed in the UK that have improved standards, reversed teacher shortages and increased mathematics enrolments”.
Presented by Professor Celia Hoyles (OBE), Professor of Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of London
Professor Celia Hoyles (OBE), former mathematics advisor to the UK government and an internationally influential researcher in learning technologies and mathematics education will be presenting UK initiatives on mathematics, standards and teacher shortages, followed by discussions
About Celia Hoyles
Professor Celia Hoyles is a Professor of Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of London and is the Director of the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics as well as a researcher in the London Knowledge Lab. Professor Hoyles is in Australia as the keynote speaker at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) national forum on Maths for the future: Keep Australia Competitive. The forum will propose strategies to secure future mathematical and statistical skills for Australia.
IISME’s Annual February Event – FORUM ON PREPAREDNESS FOR FIRST YEAR MATHEMATICS: Issues and strategies for dealing with diverse cohorts. The forum will be held on Wednesday 15 February 2012 in the New Law School Lecture Theatre (LT101) at the University of Sydney. 10:30am for 11am start. The formal proceedings will conclude at 5pm. At the conclusion of the event, networking sessions over drinks and dinner will take place at your own cost. Register online by Wednesday 8 February 2012. See attached invitation and event website for more details.
A special seminar entitled “The initiatives employed in the UK that have improved standards, reversed teacher shortages and increased mathematics enrolments” will be presented by Professor Celia Hoyles (OBE), Professor of Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of London on Tuesday 14 February 2012 from 4.30-5.30pm in Education Lecture Theatre 351. Please RSVP online by Thursday 9 February 2012, for catering purposes. See event website for more details.
If you would like to continue getting notifications of IISME events, which are not always circulated through the Faculties, please join our mailing list. Simply email Alex (alexandra.yeung@sydney.edu.au) to be added.
SYMPOSIUM | ILLUMINATING KNOWLEDGE:Exploring the nature of knowledge in the natural sciences
First annual Legitimation Code Theory science and mathematics symposium
When: 29th February 2012 from 4:15-6pm. (Join us from 3:45pm for light refreshments)
Where: New Law School Lecture Theatre 026, University of Sydney.
RSVP: RSVP online by 22 February 2012.
The Institute for Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education invites you to attend the First annual Legitimation Code Theory Science and Mathematics Symposium
“ ILLUMINATING KNOWLEDGE: Exploring the nature of knowledge in the natural sciences “
on Wednesday 29 February 4:15-6pm
Our very own Dr Christine Lindstrom and the founding author of Legitimation Code Theory, Dr Karl Maton, with a cast of PhD students will shed light on the nature of knowledge and its role in the practice of science and mathematics education. How to shape research projects for prospective PhD students and for our own research will be discussed.
More about LCT, including papers, PhDs and seminars can be found at: http://www.legitimationcodetheory.com.
Details:
When: 29th February 2012
Time: 4:15-6pm. Join us from 3:45pm for light refreshments
Where: New Law School Lecture Theatre 026, University of Sydney.
Please RSVP online by Wednesday 22 February 2012, for catering purposes.
Parking is available in the car park underneath the New Law School. Entry is either from City Road (travelling towards the city, turn into the campus behind the Carslaw building) or from the Main Gate in Parramatta Road (take the road behind Fisher Library). Take lifts 3 or 4 from the car park to level 3 of the New Law Annexe.
We would be grateful if you could bring this seminar to the attention of your colleagues.
Program
3:45-4:15 Refreshments
4:15-4:45 Dr Karl Maton
4:50-5:10 Dr Christine Lindstrøm
5:15-5:25 Jing Hao
5:25-5:35 Yaegan Doran
5:35-5:45 Helen Georgiou
5:45-6pm Question time
6:30pm Dinner at local restaurant (optional at own cost)
Dr Karl Maton (karl.maton@sydney.edu.au)
Karl Maton is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Elected Professor at University of Provence (France), and Visiting Professor at Rhodes University (South Africa). Karl has published extensively in sociology, education and linguistics. He is the founding author of Legitimation Code Theory (LCT), which is being widely used by researchers in Australia, France, South Africa, Ireland and elsewhere. Karl recently co-edited Social Realism, Knowledge and the Sociology of Education (with Rob Moore, 2010, Continuum) and Disciplinarity (2011, Continuum). Karl’s book, Knowledge and Knowers, and a primer of research studies using LCT, Knowledge-building: Educational studies in Legitimation Code Theory, are being published by Routledge.
Abstract: Shining a Light on Knowledge: What is ‘LCT’ and why is it useful for science education?
Over recent decades, studies of education have removed knowledge from the equation. Psychologically-informed approaches have typically focused on generic processes of learning; and sociologically-informed approaches have typically focused on how relations of power shape learning. The tendency for education research has thus been to address knowing or knowers rather than knowledge itself, as if the forms taken by the content and practices of subject areas are homogeneous and play no role in education. One result has been an oscillation between ‘traditional’ and ‘constructivist’ pedagogies that generalise across all subject areas, treating Science or Mathematics as identical to English or History. Legitimation Code Theory is an approach that brings knowledge back into the equation. It offers a sophisticated toolkit for conceptualizing the forms taken by knowledge practices and exploring their role in education. This toolkit is now being in substantive studies of a wide range of issues, exploring all levels of education (as well as informal contexts of learning), subjects from across the disciplinary map, and practices from intellectual production to teaching and learning in classrooms. In this talk I briefly sketch the background to the development and growth of LCT, introduce some key concepts, and illustrate how research is using these ideas to provide powerful explanations of substantive problems in education.
Dr Christine Lindstrøm (Christine.Lindstrom@hioa.no)
Christine Lindstrøm undertook her tertiary studies at the University of Sydney and received her PhD in physics in 2010. Her PhD project was in Physics Education Research, where she developed a new type of tutorials, called Map Meetings. These tutorials have since 2008 been integrated into two first year courses offered by the School of Physics. Upon completion of her studies, Christine returned to her native Norway, where she currently works as a post doc in science at Oslo and Akershus University College. She also holds a position as Adjunct Associate Professor of University Pedagogy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim.
Abstract:
In 2007, a successful year-long teaching intervention in tutorials for first year students was trialled in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. Owing to its success, these tutorials, called Map Meetings, have since 2008 become integrated into the two first-year courses offered to students with the least prior knowledge of physics. The centrepiece of Map Meetings is Link Maps: two-dimensional non-linear representations of the core knowledge of the weekly topic covered in lectures. LCT has been instrumental in understanding why Link Maps were both liked by students and helped novices learn physics. In my talk I will discuss two analyses of Link Maps using LCT. First, I describe how the collection of Link Maps in the Mechanics module introduces students not only to physics content knowledge but also to the underlying structure of how this knowledge is organized. The highly integrated knowledge structure of physics is referred to as a hierarchical knowledge structure, and understanding this structure is essential to the learning of physics but rarely taught explicitly. In my second analysis I use the LCT concepts of semantic gravity and semantic density to show that in physics we quickly expect students to understand very abstract concepts that are strongly connected with other abstract concepts, a characteristic of physics (as well as other hard sciences) that strongly contributes to it being a particularly challenging subject for students.
See the Symposium website for details of the other presentations.
Publications
Liem, G., Ginns, P., Martin, A.J., Stone, B., & Herett, M. (2012). Personal best goals and academic and social functioning: A longitudinal perspective. Learning and Instruction, 22, 222-230. doi:10.1016/j.learninstruc.2011.11.003
Research Matters
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS | Macquarie University
Macquarie University will offer two exciting new full-time postdoctoral research fellowships, one dedicated to evaluating widening participation Initiatives in Higher Education, and the other to service learning and civic engagement, commencing on 1 February 2012. The two postdoctoral fellowships are as follows:
Postdoctoral Fellow: Service Learning and Civic Engagement – Cofunded with Australian Volunteers International
This position will be focussed on the development of a comprehensive research framework for Macquarie University’s Participation and Community Engagement (PACE) initiative. Reporting to the DVC (Provost) this position will work collaboratively with PACE hub, MQ faculties, research centres, Australian Volunteers International and a range of local and national partners. A doctoral degree in Social or Human Sciences (including Education) and experience in multi-method research is highly desirable.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Evaluating Widening Participation Initiatives in Higher Education
This position will be focussed on conducting evaluative research into Macquarie University’s Higher Education Participation and Partnership Programs (HEPPP). Reporting to the PVC (Social Inclusion) the position will work in liaison with faculties, schools and partner organisations. A doctoral degree in Social Sciences or Education and experience in multi-method research is highly desirable.
In addition, MQ Research Fellows are eligible for up to $50,000 over three years for project costs.
Eligibility: PhD awarded (or will be awarded) by end December 2011
Appointment Type: Fixed term (three years), fulltime.
Package: Base Salary $70,193 pa, Level A Step 6 (plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading)
Enquiries: Professor Gail Whiteford, Pro Vice Chancellor, Social Inclusion, Macquarie University
+61-2-985047895 gail.whiteford@mq.edu.au
Expressions of Interest Close: 23 February 2012
NSW OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE | Seeding and Major Grants
The Environmental Research (Seeding Grants) application process is a one-stage process. The Trust will fund projects considered by referees and the Technical Committee to be genuine seeding grant applications of sufficiently high quality. Grants up to $20,000 for ‘proof of concept’ projects are available. Applicants are advised to read the Research Program’s Guidelines for Applicants for Major Grants as well as the Seeding Grant Guidelines prior to completing an application.
Eligibility: Individual researchers from Universities have to submit their proposals to the Research Grants office and not directly to the funding body.
Please note: Only 3 applications may be submitted to the funding body in each category; all applications will be internally ranked for submission. If you wish to apply, please notify Luda in the Research Grants office as soon as possible.
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage – Environmental Trust – Major Grants
The Environmental Research (Major Grants) application process for the major and minor categories is a two-stage process, Expression of Interest then application by invitation only.
- Major category – Climate Change. Grants up to $200,000 will generally be offered (applications for larger grants will be considered if strong justification is provided)
- Minor categories – Biodiversity and Conservation and Resource Efficiency and Sustainability. Grants up to $100,000.
The Trust only accepts Expressions of Interest to the advertised categories.
Eligibility: Individual researchers from Universities have to submit their proposals to the Research Grants office and not directly to the funding body.
Please note: Only 3 applications may be submitted to the funding body in each category; all applications will be internally ranked for submission. If intent on applying, please notify Luda in the Research Grants office as soon as possible.
Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106, Email: luda.kuchieva@sydney.edu.au
Closing date: 30 January 2012
For application information see the Office of Environment & Heritage website at:http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/research.htm
ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS | One round only in 2012
The ARC has announced that there will be only one round of applications for Linkage Project grants in 2012 (not two rounds as in previous years). No dates have yet been advised, but the ARC expects that this round will open for proposals in September 2012 for funding commencing in July 2013.
If you have contacted potential partners for a Linkage, please advise them of the changes.
The ARC is separately funding a new Linkage or CRC-type scheme for large scale technical industrial projects – http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/itrp/itrp_default.htm
But these will not be central to much of the Faculty’s work. So, we can’t be sure yet what implications there are for funding pools and competitiveness of having one Linkage round.
Patrick Brownlee | Research Manager
ARC | Upcoming Briefing Sessions
Professors Margaret Harris and Graeme Gill (former ARC Expert Panel Members) are holding briefing sessions over the next two weeks on the upcoming ARC Discovery and DECRA (Early Career) rounds.
- Discovery briefing – Wednesday 11 January 2012, at 12 noon in the Woolley Common Room
- DECRA briefing – Wednesday 18 January 2012, at 12 noon, Woolley Common Room
See attached for details DP13 briefing notice general distribn– all intending applicants welcome to attend.
Patrick Brownlee | Research Manager
NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY | The Lisa Fox Indigenous Fellowship Program to New York University commencing September 2012
The Aurora website provides comprehensive information on each faculty with links to their selection criteria, how to apply, key dates, etc., at http://www.auroraproject.com.au/lisafoxfellowship.
NANJING POSTGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOOL | Postgraduate student nominations open June 2012
3rd International Nanjing University Postgraduate Research Student Summer School in China Studies is Co-sponsored by Harvard University and the China Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Topic: Everyday Life in China
Dates: 15-30 June 2011
The format of the Nanjing University postgraduate summer school, will be lectures and discussions for the two-week period, led by Chinese and international scholars. Students will attend from China, the USA, Europe, Northeast Asia and Australia.
The China Studies Centre will be nominating two students to participate and will support their participation with return air fares and accommodation costs in Nanjing.
Nominations for PhD students supervised by CSC members, are now open.
Please forward your soft-copy nominations Attached; nomination_form_pgss_nanda to the CSC Research Officer: csc.research@sydney.edu.au by 5pm, 15 February, 2012.
The CSC Research Officer will then contact CSC-nominated students, with the application forms for direct submission to Nanjing University.
Please note: nominated students will be required to have tertiary-level language comprehension in both Mandarin and English to participate.
AusAID SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDS | AusAID & ENDEAVOUR AWARDS 2013
The Endeavour awards will open on 1st April for study in 2013 and AusAid are updating the website with the round opening and closing dates, with some individual country profiles updated with the 2013 information about priority areas of study………
AusAID are updating the website with the round opening and closing dates, with some individual country profiles updated with the 2013 information about priority areas of study.
For example:
- Vietnam http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pdf/vietnam.pdf
- Caribbean http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pdf/caribbean.pdf
- Africa http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pdf/africa.pdf
- Thailand http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pdf/thailand.pdf
- Mongolia http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pdf/mongolia.pdf
The Endeavour awards will open on 1st April for study in 2013 (http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Apply.aspx) . A memo outlining the inclusions of this Australian government scholarship will be sent around before this date. Scholars are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships that they are eligible for and then relinquish those that offer the least benefits (stipend, tuition fees, airfare, OSHC, research costs etc). Students are permitted to hold only one Australian government scholarship at a time (so AusAID OR Endeavour).
If you have any enquiries about these scholarships, please contact Danielle Somers at Danielle.somers@sydney.edu.au from the International Development Office (Scholarships and Grants).
CHINESE GOVERNMENT| Scholarships for Sydney students and staff
Please find attached information regarding two China-related scholarships for outbound students and staff:
- 1. Chinese Government Scholarships for Study in China
- 2. Short-Term Scholarships Scheme for Foreign Teachers of the Chinese Language
Any enquiries please email David Boyd: david.boyd@sydney.edu.au .
Both schemes are offered by the Chinese Government (Ministry of Education), and are administered by the China Scholarship Council and the Chinese embassies and consulates overseas. Applications are invited from Australian students and university staff members in various disciplines of science, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, law, management, education, history, liberal arts and philosophy.
Up to three places are offered to University of Sydney staff and students in 2012. Applicants should register and complete an online application, download a PDF copy of their application and forward it to me by 10 April 2012. Further information can be found in the attached documents.
Attachments: CSC_CGS2012_InfoApplicants, CSC_CGS_ForeignerPhysicalExam, Notice to Applicants for Chinese Government Scholarship from NSW(2012)
15 CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE OFFERED | International MA Program in Educational Leadership and Policy in 2012. Deadline for applications, 1 March 2012
For more information about this program, please visit: www.compe.cn and www.bnulxsh.com
With a great success in 2011, the Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University continues to offer the International MA program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) for international students, in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University. Applications for 2012 are now available!
This program will enroll 25 international students for 2012 with generous financial support from the Chinese Government. Around the top 40% of the international students will be awarded a full Chinese Government Scholarship based on candidates’ academic excellence covering their tuition fees and living expenses for two years. Other students will also have the opportunity to get Beijing Government Scholarships which will cover tuition for at least 1 year. So that would be a very good chance for students who are interested in Chinese culture or who can’t afford to pursue further education. We will continue with great efforts to create more opportunities for students from all over the world to know China and we will also strive to provide high quality education and excellent service for international students.
This program is a 2-year teaching and research program, modeled on the core-course system of the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University, which has been proved to be effective for over 30 years. It allows students to fully develop their academic capacities and provides students with qualifications, skills and competencies to apply for Ph.D. programs in comparative education at Beijing Normal University and elsewhere.
But please notice that the DEADLINE FOR CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP is March 1st, 2012, and applicants’ materials should arrive at Office of International Students & Scholars Affairs, Beijing Normal University before Mar. 1, 2012. No application will be considered after that date.
Besides, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, admission decisions will be made as soon as the review process is complete. Therefore, the earlier applicant send their materials, the more possibilities they could get full scholarship.
For academic affairs, please contact:
LIU Baocun, Professor and Director of the Institute of International and Comparative Education
Email: liubaocun@bnu.edu.cn
Tel. +86 (10) 58808309 Fax. +86 (10) 58800597
For administrative affairs, please contact:
LIU Min, Assistant Professor, the Institute of International and Comparative Education
Email: intlmaedu@bnu.edu.cn
Tel. +86 (10) 58804218 Fax. +86 (10) 58800597
ESW | Alumni & Friends Get in Touch
If you’re a graduate of the Faculty of Education and Social Work and would like to register or update your details please go to the Alumni & Events page. You will receive a number of benefits as an alumna/alumnus including an alumni card, opportunities to attend dedicated events, special offers, and you’ll receive copies of the Sydney Alumni Magazine (SAM) and eSydney (the University’s monthly e-newsletter). Not to mention the ESW eNewsletter!
Or just send your details to Helen Loughlin including your full name, dob, degree(s) and year(s), email address, telephone number, and postal address.
ESW Alumni & Friends eNewsletter Content
The Faculty of Education and Social Work’s Alumni & Friends eNewsletter will be emailed to our alumni four times a year. It comprises relevant stories, news and events and highlights the work of the Faculty. If you have any suggestions or ideas you’d like to have considered, please forward them to Helen Loughlin.
Robyn Ewing, Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts and ESW alumna, has been invited to deliver the prestigious Maurice Saxby Lecture for the Children’s Book Council (CBC) for 2012. Robyn will be presenting at the State Library of NSW on Tuesday 1 May at 6:30pm. The annual lecture was established to recognise Dr Maurice Saxby AM who was the first National President of the CBC and his ongoing his contribution to the organisation. Saxby, an ESW alumnus, is recognised internationally as an authority on children’s literature.
Further information and a booking form is available here: http://nsw.cbca.org.au/
Jobs, accommodation, notices, misc.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST | Research Progress Managers in the Office of Doctoral Studies
The Office of Doctoral Studies supports and administers the Faculty’s Research Higher Degree programs, and is staffed by an 
engaged and supportive team of staff members from Levels B-E.
We are currently seeking to expand the group of Research Progress Managers, and are seeking expressions of interest from members of the permanent academic staff (level B and higher) to join the team.
Research Progress Managers:
- Manage and chair thesis proposal meetings
- Chair annual progress reviews
- Review examiners’ reports on theses, and make recommendations
- Participate in Office of Doctoral Studies meetings at which policy developments are discussed and decisions made (monthly, during semester time)
Currently there are four RPMs: Lindy Woodrow, Paul Ginns, Kellie Burns and Aek Phakiti.
If you are interested in finding out more about the role and the ODS, feel free to ask any academic member of the Office of Doctoral Studies team, listed here: http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/doctoral_studies/contacts.shtml
Please email Gabrielle Meagher (Associate Dean, ODS, gabrielle.meagher@sydney.edu.au) briefly outlining your interest and relevant experience in research training by 17 February.
POSITION VACANT
Joan Harrison Support Services for Women Inc, a women ’s refuge in South West Sydney, are looking for a full time Assistant Manager/Community Support and Access Worker.
If you are interested, please contact Lynda Johnston on 0408 969 127 or Lynda.Johnston@sswahs.nsw.gov.au for more information.
JOB OPPORTUNITY | Sydney Story Factory
The Sydney Story Factory is a not-for-profit creative writing cen
tre for children opening in Redfern in early 2012. It is dedicated to developing writing skills, and igniting the spark of creativity in every child. Programs target disadvantaged children, particularly those from indigenous and non-English speaking backgrounds, but are open to all.
ATTACHMENT: Position description long – storyteller-in-chief
We are looking for a storyteller-in-chief. S/he will be a qualified teacher, or have significant educational experience, with a talent for encouraging creativity and a love of writing. S/he will need enthusiasm for working with children, and in the non-profit sector. Experience working with Indigenous students is an advantage.
S/he will be responsible for developing and executing the curriculum for term-long after-school programs; one-off two-hour workshops with primary and high school classes from around Sydney; and for Sunday and school holiday programs based around particular types of writing – poetry, script writing, journalism etc.
S/he will also be responsible for implementing an evaluation program, training and managing volunteer tutors, keeping accurate records, and liaising with professional writers.
The working week will run from Sunday to Thursday. Most activities will be at our centre, but some may be offsite.
For a more information on the Sydney Story Factory visit www.sydneystoryfactory.org.au. For a more detailed job description, and to apply, email cath@sydneystoryfactory.org.au
JOB OPPORTUNITY | Assistant/Associate Professor of Empirical Educational Research
The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Tübingen, Germany invites applications for the endowed position of Assistant/Associate Professor (W 1) of Empirical Educational Research (with a concentration on instruction in science and technology). See the attached PDF for details
ATTACHMENT: W1AdvertEnglish
EVENTS CALENDAR | On Line
Dear Colleagues
I am pleased to advise that we have just launched a new University wide online events calendar, which provides a single, comprehensive listing of all University public events, and can be viewed at http://whatson.sydney.edu.au.
The new calendar will enable all areas of the University to better promote and manage their events, and provides a range of functionality including a planning view for staff and the ability to cross promote and highlight key University events.
Further information about the calendar may be viewed by visiting the following page http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/about-event-calendar (UniKey login required). The calendar was developed by the Alumni and Events Office, ICT and the Marketing and Communications team, with considerable stakeholder input.
If you have any comments or questions about the Calendar, please contact Tracey Beck, Director, Alumni and Events.
Dr Michael Spence | Vice-Chancellor and Principal
NB: Please contact Pius Jeon or Be Bonham to add any events to the online system.
Conferences & external events
LECTURE | Trevor Parmenter Annual Lecture
To celebrate the contribution of Emeritus Professor Trevor Parmenter, the Centre for Disability Studies announces an Annual Lecture series in his honur.
The 2012 Trevor Parmenter Lecture will be delivered by:
Speaker : Professor Tony Holland, Cambridge Univeristy, renowned psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability.
Date to be held: Wednesday 7th March
Time: 6pm t0 7pm
Venue: main Auditorium, Kolling Building, Level 5, Royal North Shore Hospital , Pacific Highway, ST LEONARDS
Bookings by 29th February 2012 Please see: TP Annual Lecture Flyer 2012 or email; margaret.carrick@sydney.edu.au
LECTURE |Maurice Saxby Lecture Children’s Book Council 2012
Robyn Ewing, Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts and ESW alumna, has been invited to deliver the prestigious Maurice Saxby Lecture for the Children’s Book Council (CBC) for 2012.roby
Robyn will be presenting at the State Library of NSW on Tuesday 1 May at 6:30pm. The annual lecture was established to recognise Dr Maurice Saxby AM who was the first National President of the CBC and his ongoing his contribution to the organisation. Saxby, an ESW alumnus, is recognised internationally as an authority on children’s literature.
Further information and a booking form is available here: http://nsw.cbca.org.au/
LECTURE SERIES | School of Education Public Lecture Series 2012
Attached is a flyer for the first public lecture of our 2012 series. Please feel free to circulate this information via any mailing lists you may have.
FLYER: 15 Feb Susan Rodrigues
Wednesday 15th February: By Professor Susan Rodrigues, University of Northumbria, England, entitled Assessment, Technology and Science Education: What are we assessing?
- TIME: 4.30pm
- DURATION: 60mins followed by refreshments and informal discussion
- ADDRESS: Room 119, John Goodsell Building, UNSW, 2052
If you wish to attend please register here.
CONFERENCE | 8th Samos ICE 2012 Call for Papers – Abstracts Deadline!
Call for papers
International Conference on Education, Samos Island, Greece, 05-07 July, 2012
The next International ICE conference will be held in Samos Island, 05-07 July, 2012. On behalf of the organizing committee I like to invite you to present a paper.
For details please see : http://www.ineag.gr/ice/index.php
CONFERENCE | ANZELA
The Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA) is preparing for its annual conference – 3-5 October in Rotorua NZ. The theme is: Woteva nxt! Legal and social challenges in education.
We are now calling for proposals for papers for the conference – deadline 5 March. For further information please see www.anzela.edu.au
EDULEARN12 | 4th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies.
CONFERENCE | Global Sustainable Finance
http://etechgermany.com/GSFC_2012.pdf
CONFERENCE | British Educational Research Association
SYMPOSIUM | International Symposium on Business and Management
http://www.e-case.org/ISBM2012