In brief
New head of research and innovation
Professor Caroline McMillen has been appointed UniSA’s Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President: Research and Innovation from early December 2005. A science and medical graduate of Oxford and Cambridge universities, Prof McMillen is Head and Professor of Physiology at the University of Adelaide and Director of a research centre funded by an NHMRC Program Grant for work in the developmental origins of adult health. She is also a key leader of the ARC/NHMRC National Network for Genes, Environment and Development and the multidisciplinary research cluster “Healthy Development Adelaide”. Prof McMillen has been Chair of ARC and NHMRC project review panels and has extensive experience in national and international research and academic policy and development. She is currently Chair of a major commission within the International Union of Physiological Societies - the only Australian Commission Chair in this peak body. Prof McMillen will take up her position following Professor Ian Davey’s retirement in October this year.
Study at UniSA website relaunched
The
Study at UniSA website has been revamped. The redevelopment, aimed at
enhancing navigation and quality of content, includes a new Future Students
website for prospective domestic students, a new International website, a
more user-friendly program search page, and top-level access to information
on scholarships. The Future Students website provides quick and easy access
to relevant information for other user groups such as year 12, adult entry,
TAFE and postgraduate applicants, as well as parents and student advisers.
The International site consolidates content for diverse user groups such as
prospective international students, international partners and agents, and
staff. Its home page incorporates an attractive and dynamic design featuring
links to testimonials, virtual tours and news. The website is located at
www.unisa.edu.au/inthome
UniSA graduate first woman to head the AEC
UniSA Business Studies graduate Kay Mousley has been appointed Electoral Commissioner for South Australia. Mousley has worked for the Australian Electoral Commission for the past 25 years, and is the first woman to hold the post. She took over from former Commissioner Steve Tully, and has less than eight months to prepare for the state’s first fixed-terms elections in March 2006. Mousley said she is “excited and looking forward to” her new job, and has had significant previous experience, will place her in good stead, having worked extensively in federal, state, local and industrial elections as well as overseas. “I bring direct experience as a former divisional returning officer for a number of elections,” she said. “I have also had international experience working in elections in Papua New Guinea. What I’m looking forward to is conducting a successful state election in March next year.”