News and Events

Details about what is happening in the School will be updated here regularly.

New School Support Structure

Following the implementation of the School's support structure we are continually striving to provide improved services to the School. The Teams are constantly working to develop protocols and processes and as these roll out we will endeavour to inform relevant areas of the School. There will be some general information bulletins for matters that affect all staff and students, and we also aim to make greater use of the School's web site to provide support information and service to the School.

An updated reference of the School Support Teams is now available.

ARACY 2009: Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth

When: Sep 2 – 4 2009

Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Victoria

Description: There is growing recognition that prevention is the most effective approach to addressing the problems affecting young people. The challenge is to make the radical shift to a preventive orientation, and to apply knowledge in specific social and political contexts. Primary prevention means identifying and dealing with the factors that lead to problems, rather than waiting until a problem shows up and treating the end result. This conference will focus on how we can best learn from one another and work together to innovate and take action to improve outcomes for young Australians. The conference aims to build links between international and national experts, researchers, policy makers, practitioners, social entrepreneurs, marketers, business and financiers. It will explore pathways to success, and showcase preventive innovations that are improving the lives of children and young people. Further information: http://www.aracyconference.org.au/

Thinking of doing Honours in 2010 ?

The School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health website has full information about the 2010 Honours program.

PDR

All School staff on continuing and fixed term contracts greater than 12 months are reminded that they are required to participate in the Planning, Development and Review program (PDR).

For full details see the Human Resources page under the School Resources section of the School website.

The Robinson Institute Launch

Many staff, affiliates and students of the Research Centre for Reproductive Health, Centre for Stem Cell Research and the Centre for Early Origins of Health and Disease joined special guests at a cocktail reception to launch the Robinson Institute on Wednesday 11 March 2009 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The School Website

The School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health website has undergone a major re-structuring. The website includes links to all Research Centres and networks associated with the School, including links to the new Robinson Institute.

Thinking of doing postgraduate research training?

The School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health website has full information for prospective Higher Degree by Research students (PhD and M Med Sc) about the available Postgraduate Programs.

Personnel information now available on School Website

New personnel pages have been added to the School website, which contain lists all staff and students in the School, and also has photos for many of them.

Internet Traffic

The School encourages productive internet usage and intends to support that as best it can. The School Executive have decided to trial an internet allowance system to limit its currently uncontrolled internet cost and to hopefully curb some inappropriate use. A separate page gives full details of the Internet Allowance System.

Occupational Health and Safety

It is a requirement that all Staff & Students of the School of Paediatrics & Reproductive Health handling chemicals must attend Chemicals Management Training.