INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROLLER
INTRODUCTION The URC-2 is a highly sophisticated learning remote, capable of storing single or macro IR commands on each of 8 banks (or layers) of 48 keys. Unlike most learning remotes, the bank (source) keys, in addition to selecting the desired source, are capable of storing macro commands. This permits an immediate response of the source or system to a single key press. The URC-2 will send any required number of commands in sequences (macros) from any desired key for control of extensive A/V systems (limited only by memory). Lighted keypad panel comes on with any motion or key press and, to conserve batteries, goes off after 6 seconds of inactivity. The lighted panel can also be deactivated (and reactivated) at will, to further extend battery life. FEATURE SUMMARY The needs of the professional A/V installer were seriously taken into consideration in the design of the URC-2, as the following features list will attest. However, its ease of programming for basic A/V systems makes it well suited for small systems as well. 8 Source (bank) keys with LED status indicators. Programming & battery condition LED indicator. 40 Function (operational) keys. All 48 keys illuminate for ease of night viewing. Auto wake-up with motion always lights up the last active Source LED. Auto sleep & wake-up of keypad lighting conserves battery power.

Fig. 1

Controllers
Programming can be accomplished on the unit itself or by using Xantech's DD4 Dragon Drop-IR Windows based PC program (optional). COM Port (RS232 compatible) permits cloning of programmed contents to other URC-2's. It also permits transfer of programming from DD4 Dragon Drop-IR (optional). Programming system is similar to Xantech's Smart Pad3 keypads. Programming functions include; single or sequenced (macro) commands, delays, delete and step editing (with insert and delete). Additional advanced functions available only with optional DD4 Dragon Drop-IR software include; tiering, cursor shift, punch, copy, paste, changeable code groups, adjustable sleep timeout, bank track programming and PC back-up of programmed contents. Also, a Smart Pad3 project may be dumped to a URC-2 and the easily carried URC-2 then used to download the project to all desired Smart Pad3's in the various rooms. Super Cap back-up preserves memory (for more than 8 hours) when changing batteries.
KEYPAD DESCRIPTIONS The following are descriptions for the various keys and LED's.
Sending & Learning IR Window
3-Color Status LED for IR Programming & Battery Low Indication Source (bank) Keys. For selecting desired Source along with related function keys. T/V Function Key. For TV/VCR selection. 10 Numeric Function Keys. Use for direct access of channels, presets, discs, tracks, etc.

TV VCR SAT

Source Key LED Indicators. Light up with selected Source and blink when sending IR commands. POWER, MUTE, VOL(up), VOL(down) Function Keys (usually common to all Sources). CHannel (up), CHannel (down) Function Keys. For TV, SAT, AM/FM, etc. sequential channel changing. PR.CH Function Key. For previously viewed channel command of TV's, SAT's, etc.

VOL VOL

PR.CH CH CH
Cursor Function Key cluster. Use for sources that have menu driven on-screen displays, such as TV's, SAT's, etc. Also use for CD, TAPE, etc. commands.

GUIDE PAUSE

SEL PLAY
NOTE: The printed lettering to designate function on each key is for your convenience. Any command you wish may be stored under any key.
Programming & Custom Use Keys. Select from the 6 supplied Overlays (below) for Programming and Customized Applications.

A B C D

Blank Overlay

PGM CANCEL DEL XFER REAR

CENTER DELAY SUB DRAPE 1
DRAPE 2 LIGHTS 1 LIGHTS 2 TREB

BASS BAL PIP

CH FREEZE

OFF ON ON MUTE MUTE

GLOBAL

Programming Overlay

Surround Sound Overlay

Scene Control Overlay

Audio Functions Overlay

TV Functions Overlay

QUICK START Perform the following basic steps to begin using the URC-2 immediately. Installing Batteries 1. Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover. Press the cover Tab in the direction of the arrow on Tab and lift up. See Fig. 3.
Press in direction of arrow on tab and lift up. Back Side of URC-2

Battery Cover

Batteries Installed
Be sure to observe correct polaity!

(removed)

Fig. 3 Fig. 4
2. Install 4 AAA Batteries (Alkaline recommended). Refer to Fig. 4. Be careful to observe correct polarity for each battery as shown and as marked on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall battery cover. Teaching Single IR Commands 1. Place the URC-2 and the "teaching" remote on a flat surface, facing each other as shown in Fig. 5. 2. Place the Programming Overlay #1 (supplied) over the bottom three rows of keys on the URC-2. Refer to Figs. 2 & 6. NOTE: Do not remove the adhesive backing from this overlay for permanent attachment unless you have no intention of using the other overlays in the future. 3. Press and release the PGM Key & any desired Source Key both at the same time. Refer to Fig. 6. The Status LED will blink Green and the Source LED will be steady Red. 4. Press and release a Source Key twice (or a Function Key once for the selected source) under which you wish to place an IR command. The Status LED will be a steady Green, waiting for an IR signal. NOTE: It is necessary to press different Source Keys twice, once to select the bank, the next to select it as a key to learn IR data. 5. Press briefly the desired key on the "Teaching" Remote. The URC-2 Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the command was learned, then blink Green, waiting for your choice of another key. NOTES: a) If the Status LED blinks Red two times, then steady Green, an errror has occurred and the command has not been learned. When this happens, simply repeat step 5, but this time vary the distance and/ or the length of time you press the key on the "Teaching" Remote.

"Teaching" Remote
0 (0 to 2 to in 5 c 0 h m es m )

Fig. 5

Status LED will blink Green
Press and Release the PGM and a Source Key simultaneously to enter the Program Mode (single commands per key).

CANCEL

Programming Overlay used (#1)

Fig. 6

b) If you allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between key presses, the URC-2 will automatically leave the Program Mode (enters Sleep Mode). If this occurs, simply repeat steps 3 through 5. 6. Pick another key and repeat steps 4 and 5 for all commands you wish the URC-2 to learn. 7. When finished, press CANCEL and the active Source Key simultaneously to leave the Program Mode (or allow it to time out by waiting 30 seconds). Refer to Fig. 7. You may now test the newly learned commands by pressing the keys you programmed. When you press a key with a stored command, the active Source LED will blink indicating transmission of the command. No blinking will occur when keys are pressed that do not have commands. Deleting Commands If a command does not work, or you wish to change a command for any reason, proceed as follows: 8. Simply repeat steps 4 and 5. This will "write over" the original command, replacing it with the new. If you wish to delete a command from a key or from a number of keys, proceed as follows: 9. Press DEL and a Source Key simultaneously. This puts you in the Delete Mode. The Status LED will blink Red. 10. Press the key you wish to delete. The Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the command was deleted, then blink Red, waiting for your choice of another key. 11. Repeat step 10 for all keys you wish to delete.

Fig. 7

Status LED will go off
Press and Release the CANCEL Key and the active Source Key simultaneously to leave the Program Mode
12. When finished, press CANCEL and the active Source Key simultaneously to leave the Delete Mode (or allow it to time out by waiting 30 seconds). PROGRAMMING SEQUENCES (Macros) You can teach more than one IR command per key by using the Sequence Programming feature. This permits several commands to be executed by one key press to carry out a macro of several system functions. To teach a sequence of commands to a single key, do the following: 1. Press SEQ and a Source Key simultaneously. This puts you in the Sequence Mode. The Status LED will blink Green. 2. Now press the desired target key just as when doing regular IR programming (if a different Source key, press twice; if a Function key, press once). The Status LED will be a steady Green, indicating that it is ready for IR input. 3. Press briefly the desired key on the "Teaching" Remote. The URC-2 Status LED will blink Amber briefly, indicating the command was learned, then go steady Green, waiting for you to input another command in the sequence. NOTES: a) If the Status LED blinks Red twice, then steady Green, an error has occurred and the command has not been learned. When this happens, simply repeat step 3, but this time vary the distance and/ or the length of time you press the key on the "Teaching" Remote.

b) If you allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between key presses, the URC-2 will automatically leave the Sequence Mode (enters Sleep Mode). If this occurs, simply repeat steps 1 through 3, or go to the EDIT mode. 4. Repeat step 3 for as many IR commands as you want in the sequence. 5. When finished with a particular key, press the CANCEL key once. The Status LED will flash Green, indicating that a different Source or Function key may be selected to enter another sequence (repeating steps 2, 3 & 4 above). 6. To exit the Sequence Mode completely, press CANCEL once, then press CANCEL and the active Source Key simultaneously. The Status LED will go out. Refer to Fig. 9. PROGRAMMING DELAYS Some IR controlled units may require an increased time interval between certain commands, particularly between a Power ON command and a Play command, for instance, to operate correctly. When programming sequences, you can place delays between such commands so that sufficient time is given for all functions to execute.
Press and Release the SEQ and a Source Key simultaneously to enter the Sesquence (Macro) Mode

Fig. 8

The URC-2 allows the insertion of timed delays at any point within a sequence. Proceed as follows: 1. Enter the Sequence Mode and begin your sequences as described previously. 2. Just before you enter a command that requires a delay, press the DELAY key to enter the DELAY mode. The Status LED will flash Amber. 3. Now press the DELAY key, successively, to enter the number of seconds of delay you want. (Each press of the DELAY key, after the initial press, adds 1 second, up to a maximum of 30 seconds). NOTE: The URC-2 system already includes a 1/3 second interval between each command placed in a sequence. Each second you add will be in addition to the 1/3 second that already exits. 4. Press CANCEL once to exit from DELAY mode and return to Sequence mode. 5. Next, enter the command that requires the delay. Continue programming the remaining commands you desire in the sequence. Just before entering another command requiring a delay, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 above. 6. When finished with the sequence, exit Sequence Mode per Fig. 9. The delay times entered are now stored as part of the sequence. Sending IR Commands

Press CANCEL once, then Press and Release the CANCEL Key and the active Source Key simultaneously to leave the Sequence Mode
Once you have taught the desired IR commands and/or sequences to Fig. 9 the desired keys, and have exited from the programming modes, you may send the commands to the controlled equipment simply by pressing the keys that relate to them. It is recommended that you test each set of commands you have placed in a bank before proceeding to the next bank.
Exceeding Memory Limits With the large 32k memory capacity of the URC-2, it is highly unlikely that you will ever exceed the memory limit, even with large sequences. If you should exceed the limit, however, the Status and Source LED's will blink alternately Red 4 times, then go to steady Green. You may then need to "off-load" (delete) some commands and rearrange your project to stay within the memory limit. SEQUENCE EDITING Long sequences (probably with some delays interspersed between commands) will likely have to be edited and experimented with to achieve correct timing control of the associated equipment. Editing is done in the EDIT mode using the STEP, DELete, PGM and DELAY keys. It is best to think of the command sequence as a set of items laid end to end. When you activate the EDIT mode, it sets the edit pointer to the front of this string of items. You use the STEP key to individually transmit and step through each command in the sequence. This lets you see which commands are where, if all are working correctly, etc. If you activate a command that does not work or is incorrect, you can press the DEL key to remove it and then the PGM key to store a new command in its place. Additionally, you may insert delays into the sequence, as needed, for slow responding equipment. In this way you can work through the entire sequence, fixing problems as you go. Editing a Sequence 1. Press EDIT and a Source Key simultaneously. This puts you in the EDIT Mode. The Status LED will blink Green. 2. Press the target key having the sequence you wish to edit (if a different Source key, press twice; if a Function key, press once). The Status LED will be a steady Green, indicating that the edit pointer (insertion point) will be at the first item in the sequence. 3. Press the STEP key to preview the first command in the sequence. 4. The command transmits. Watch to see what happens with the controlled unit. (Note: The active Source LED blinks each time a command is sent). 5. The edit insertion point will now be positioned in front of the next command in the sequence. Deleting a Command From a Sequence 6. If the command you just transmitted did not work and you wish to delete it, press the DEL key. The Status LED lights Red, then goes to Green, indicating the command has been deleted. You may now STEP to the next command.

Press and Release the EDIT and a Source Key simultaneously to enter the Sesquence Edit Mode Status LED will blink Green
The DEL key will always delete the command that was last transmitted. Inserting a Command 7. To insert a new or replacement command, press the PGM key. The Status LED will turn steady Amber, awaiting a command from the "teaching" remote. 8. Input the IR command in the normal manner.

Fig. 10

9. When stored, the Status LED will flash Amber, then go Green. You may now STEP to the next command. NOTE: You do not have to delete anything to add a new command to the sequence. Inserting a Delay A delay may also be inserted in a similar manner. 10. Step through the sequence to a place just ahead of the command where you wish to insert a delay. 11. Press the DELAY key. The Source LED will blink Amber. 12. Enter the desired delay time (see Programming Delays, step 3). 13. Press CANCEL once to exit Delay Mode. The Source LED will turn Green, indicating the delay is now stored. You may now STEP through the remaining commands in the same manner until done. NOTE: If you wish to step through the sequence again for further checks and editing, simply press CANCEL, then the target key, then the STEP key.
Press CANCEL once, then Press and Release the CANCEL Key and the active Source Key simultaneously to leave the EDIT Mode

Fig. 11

When you have finished editing, exit the EDIT Mode completely by pressing CANCEL once, then CANCEL and the active Source Key simultaneously. The Status LED will go out. Refer to Fig. 11. Restore In rare instances, while programming the URC-2, or cloning from one to another, the unit may lock up and not respond to any key presses. If this occurs, temporarily remove one battery, then reinstall it. This will reset the unit and restore operation. No user programming will be lost. Clearing all Memory If, for any reason, you wish to clear all programming from the unit, press the PGM and the SEQ keys simultaneously, then release. Within 1 second, simultaneously press the DEL and EDIT keys and release. Refer to Fig. 12. The active Source (bank) LED will blink once to confirm the action. Bear in mind that all previous programming will be lost! You may now proceed to reprogram the URC-2 from scratch.

TO CLEAR ALL MEMORY

The Active Source LED will go Off and On to confirm memory clear
Press PGM and SEQ simultaneously, then release

PGM CANCEL DEL XFER

Within 1 Second Press DEL and EDIT simultaneously, then release

Fig. 12

CLONING When you have finished programming and have checked all commands for proper operation, you are now able to copy (clone) the contents to other URC-2's, if desired. This will save you the tedium of repeated programming when you want identical commands in additional URC-2's. Refer to Fig. 13 and proceed as follows: 1. Using a 3' COM Port cable (optional, see your dealer) , simply plug it into the COM Port of each unit as shown in Fig. 13. 2. On the programmed unit, press both the PGM and the XFER keys simultaneously, then release. Refer to Fig. 14.

Programmed Unit

Un-programmed Unit

COM Ports

(Battery Covers Removed) 3' cable (optional)

URC-2's

Fig. 13
The Status LED will flash Green and Amber alternately on both units while a copy of the memory contents is transferring to the unprogrammed unit. You may "clone" as many URC-2's as desired by repeating this process. NOTE: If transfer does not complete or the Status and Source LED's blink Red, remove a battery from each unit, reinsert and try again. USING THE SUPPLIED OVERLAYS There are six overlays supplied that fit over the twelve lower "Custom Use" keys on the URC-2 (Fig. 15). Overlay #1 is used specifically when programming, as explained previously (Figs. 2 & 6). Overlays #2, #3, #4, & #5 may be used to identify IR commands needed for advanced custom installation applications, or simply a few keys you can use for extra commands you may want that cannot be placed logically on other keys. When you have picked the overlay you want to use, peel off the protective adhesive cover and press it into place over the 12 keys. CAUTION: The Programming Overlay (#1) would not normally be permanently attached, unless you have no intention of using the other overlays at a later time. Also, be sure to keep the Programming Overlay (#1) for future programming needs.

CLONING

The Status LED will blink Green & Amber on both units during the Cloning process.
Press PGM and XFER simultaneously, then release

Fig. 14

Be careful to align the overlay accurately, so that it does not interfere with the operation of the keys.
PGM CANCEL DEL XFER DRAPE 1
DRAPE 2 LIGHTS 1 LIGHTS 2 PIP

OFF ON ON

CENTER DELAY

BASS BAL

Fig. 15
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH DD4 SOFTWARE The COM Port (Fig. 13), in addition to cloning, allows the URC-2 to be programmed using Xantech's optional DD4 Dragon Drop-IR system, with the ease and efficiency of your Windows-based PC. Complete "virtual" programming of any configuration of the URC-2 (as well as the Xantech Smart Pad3 and Waterpad keypads) is possible. All commands can be easily tested while still in the "virtual" stage, prior to transferring to a real URC-2. While all the programming previously mentioned in this manual can be done manually on the URC-2, the following additional advanced functions can only be done with the optional DD4 system: 1. Tiering. The ability to program sequences onto two tiers or levels on any Source or Function key. The 2nd tier is accessed by a "Push & Hold" of the tiered key. This is very useful when working with related commands, such as CD Scan that you might want to work with the same key as Track Skip. After tiering is programmed, the 1st tier is activated when the key is pressed for less than 1 second. The 2nd tier is accessed by a "Press & Hold" of the same key for more than 1 second. 2. Cursor Shift. This feature allows the Cursor Function Key Cluster (refer to Fig. 2) to be shifted between Tier 1 and Tier 2 commands, without the necessity of using "Push & Hold". This allows more rapid execution of Tier 2 commands for some systems (such as DVD control). 3. Punch. Allows commands that are common to all 8 Sources (banks), such as Volume or Mute, to be "Punched Through" to all 8 banks. This avoids the tedium of teaching the same command to the same key 8 times (one time for each bank).

4. Copy & Paste. Allows you to Copy single or sequenced commands from any given key and Paste them to any other key of the same type* without having to relearn them. *Of the same type means that you can Copy & Paste between Source Keys and between Function Keys, but not between Source and Function Keys. 5. "Sleep" Timeout. The URC-2 turns off the lighted keypad and the active source LED to "Sleep" mode to conserve battery power. As received from the factory, the default setting for the URC-2 is 6 seconds, beginning after the last key press. Using DD4, the time-out value can be changed over a range of 1 through 10 seconds. 6. Changeable Code Groups. Allows the URC-2 IR Code Group to be changed to match a specific Smart Pad3 Code Group in advanced control systems. This, for instance, would allow a URC-2 to operate the Speaker Relay Muting and Bank Tracking functions on such a Smart Pad3 via an IR receiver connected on the same IR network. 7. Bank Track Programming. Each Source (bank) key of a URC-2 outputs a Bank Tracking Code to cause the Source indicators on Smart Pad3's to follow the Source selected by a URC-2 via an IR receiver connected on the same IR network. These codes can be changed via DD4 to more logically work with source button arrangements on Smart Pad3's. 8. PC Back-Up of Programmed Contents. When a URC-2 project is finished, the "virtual" keypad file can be stored for future client reference. If, for some reason, the programming in a URC-2 is lost, it can be quickly restored from these files. 9. URC-2 Program Transfers to Smart Pad3's. A Smart Pad3 project may be dumped to a URC-2 and the easily carried URC-2 then used to download the project to all desired Smart Pad3's in the various rooms. The URC-2, in this way, serves as a temporary storage medium for the Smart Pad3 project. The project so stored will not match the key arrangement of the URC-2. To accomplish the transfer, you would simply plug a COM Port cable between the URC-2 and an LM110 or PM110 in the same manner as shown in Fig. 13. Be sure the LM110 or PM110 are powered. Then execute the transfer (clone) per Fig. 14.
10. Factory Learned IR Commands. Certain atypical IR commands that are not learnable, or those that operate more correctly when learned with special techniques at Xantech, plus a library of IR codes for Xantech products, are available on the CD ROM that comes with DD4. These, and the most recent updates to these files, are also available on the Xantech web site at www.xantech.com. Please use them whenever possible to save time and to have cleaner operating code. BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the batteries decline to the point where they need replacement, the Status LED on the URC-2 will begin to glow or blink Amber with a command signal. At this point the unit may default to the TV bank and/ or there will be erratic response to IR commands. Simply remove the old batteries and replace them with 4 new AAA Batteries (Alkaline), referring to Figs. 3 & 4. Memory contents, without the batteries, will be retained for 8 hours or more, giving you ample time for replacement. Conserving Battery Power The length of time the batteries will last is highly variable, since it depends on how frequently the remote is used. If you find battery consumption higher than expected, do the following to maximize battery life: 1. Use only high quality Alkaline batteries (AAA) for replacement. 2. If most of your URC-2 usage does not require the lighted panel, battery life can be extended considerably by turning it off so that it does not come on when moved, or when a key is pressed. Turning the Lighted Panel OFF. Simply press the VOL Up and VOL Down buttons simultaneously until you see the panel turn OFF (5 seconds). Turning the Lighted Panel ON. Turn it back on at any time by pressing the VOL Up and VOL Down buttons simultaneously until you see the panel turn ON (5 seconds). NOTE: The source key LED's will still light up to show last selected source even when the panel lighting is OFF. 3. If the URC-2 has been programmed using the DD4 software, the "Sleep" Time-out can be adjusted as referred to in item 5, page 12. The shorter the time, the lower the battery consumption. TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter problems, review each of the following items and take corrective action as described. If problems persist, contact Xantech Technical Support. 1. The unit does not consistently learn IR commands. The Status LED blinks Red frequently (error) or the steady Green stays on (not accepting the command). This can occur if you hold the "teaching" remote too far away, at too great an angle, or offset too far vertically from the front of the IR window of the URC-2. It may also occur if there is IR interference present. Do the following: a) Be sure the batteries in the "teaching" remote are fresh. b) Repeat the learning process as needed, varying the distance, angle and alignment between the two remotes. In some cases, you may need to move the units close enough to touch to get sufficient signal strength from the "teaching" remote.

c) On some "teaching" remotes, the internal IR emitter is considerably offset from the center of the case. Also the "learning" sensor on the URC-2 is somewhat off center as well. it is in-line with the SAT key LED. You may have to experiment with lateral displacement of the remotes to get the emitter and sensor devices in good alignment. d) Experiment with different key press times on the "teaching" remote. Usually a brief "tap" is all that is necessary. e) Be sure there are no sources of strong IR interference (such as CFL lamps, TVs, Neon lighting, etc.) near the URC-2. Shade the IR window of the URC-2 if necessary. 2. The 2nd URC-2, after a Cloning Transfer, does not output IR commands. Corrupted data in the 2nd URC-2 may have prevented a proper data transfer. a) Do a Clear Memory procedure on the 2nd URC-2 (Fig. 12). b) Repeat the Cloning procedure (Figs. 13 &14). 3. The unit does not respond to any key presses. In rare instances, while programming the URC-2, or cloning from one to another, the unit may lock up and not respond to any key presses. If this occurs, temporarily remove one battery, then reinstall it. This will reset the unit and restore operation. No user programming will be lost.
4. Unit will not learn IR commands from certain brands and models of remotes. a) Because of the wide variety of IR coding and timing relationships (there are no industry standards), there are some IR commands that are not learnable by the URC-2 or the DD4 Dragon Drop-IR system.
Be sure to test all components first to see that their IR command codes are learnable and executable by the URC-2 before selecting final components for the system. To aid you in this selection, see CAUTION card included with these instructions for the latest information relating to code compatibility. NOTE: DD4 Users. Certain IR commands that are not normally learnable, or those that operate more correctly when learned with special techniques at Xantech, plus a library of IR codes for Xantech products, are available on the CD ROM that comes with DD4. These, and the most recent updates to these files, are also available on the Xantech web site at www.xantech.com. In addition, if necessary, they can be obtained from Xantech on a 3-1/2" floppy disc. Contact Technical Support for details.
b) Components using IR carriers higher than 71 kHz cannot be learned directly. Most are learnable, however, when down-converted by Xantech products such as the 291P, PMS12, 291-455, MS455, etc. Refer to the Xantech Product Catalog and contact Technical Support for details. Be sure you have the Make and Model number of the component and its remote before contacting Technical Support.

SPECIFICATIONS Memory: 32 kbytes SRAM (super cap. backed) IR Carrier Frequency: 31.25 kHz to 71.50 kHz Range:Up to 70 (Depends on controlled equipment and local conditions) Number of Keys: 48 (8 Source, 40 Function) Learning System: Direct Learning or by PC with DD4 Software (optional) (Similar to Smart Pad3) Programming Functions: Sequencing, Delays, Step Editing (with Insert and Delete) Sequence (macro) Capability: Commands per key limited only by memory COM Port: 3-Pin, RS232 Signal Compatible Cloning: Via 3-Pin COM Port Sleep Mode: Begins 6 seconds after inactivity for Normal Operation (adjustable with DD4) Begins 30 seconds after inactivity when in Program Modes Wake up: Activates with motion, a key press, or COM Port Connection Lighted Panel Turn ON/OFF Time (with simultaneous press of VOL keys): 5 seconds Power Source: 4 AAA Batteries (Alkaline recommended) Dimensions: 7-3/4 x 2-3/8 x 1-1/16" (196 mm x 60 mm x 27 mm) Weight: 6.6 oz. (.93 kg)

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH COMMITTEE Minutes of the Meeting held on Friday 5 December 2008 Present: Professor A Somogyi (Chair), Professor M Bartold, Professor C Crowther, Professor M Horowitz, Assoc Professor R Irvine, Professor R Ivell, Professor T Nettelbeck, Professor J Owens, Dr J Pitcher, Professor R Rodgers, Professor N Stocks Assoc Professor V Clifton, Professor H Morris, Assoc Professor S Robertson

Apologies:

In attendance: Christiane Niess and Stella Richards (FHS Research Secretariat) 1. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING The Committee approved the minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2008. The presentation from Steve Cramond (Electronic Resources Librarian), originally scheduled for the December meeting, was deferred at his request until a meeting in the first quarter of 2009. Action: Research Secretariat 2. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 2.1 Actions from the previous meeting There were no points raised on the actions from the November meeting, which were not specifically covered in the agenda items. 2.1.OCS Scheme Professor Somogyi advised that he has yet to contact the Chair, SSOCP Committee regarding the possibility of a more competitive Faculty OCS scheme in 2009. Action: Professor Somogyi 2.1.2 Breakdown 2009 NHMRC Funding Outcomes by all Chief Investigators & their affiliations A breakdown of 2009 NHMRC Project Grant outcomes to demonstrate the extent of the interSchool and affiliate collaborations amongst all the chief investigators named on the successful grants will be presented to the Committee by the first meeting in the new year. Action: Research Secretariat 3. REPORT FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN (RESEARCH) 3.1 URC/NHMRC/ARC 3.1.1 URCUpdate The following points were raised in discussion at the most recent University Research Committee (URC) meeting. The Dean, Graduate Studies withdrew the changes to the IELTS requirement for higher degrees by research studies from Academic Board. The recommendation has been forwarded to the DVC & VP(A) for consideration by the Coursework Entry Committee; Sixteen(16) applications for ARC Linkage Grants were submitted university-wide in round 2; three (3) of which were from Health Sciences; Four (4) applications for NHMRC Partnership Grants have been submitted to date; the deadline is 8 December; The DVC(R) Faculty Group currently meets monthly. In 2009 a monthly Management Group meeting may replace the URC meetings; The University is required to report on its research quality for Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) which begins early in 2009. Spreadsheets summarising research income and publications for each School in the Faculty have recently been received in the Secretariat. Heads of Schools and potentially individual researchers will be asked prior to the Christmas break to assign and/or verify new Field of Research (FOR) codes to each eligible research income item and research output, other than journal articles, produced during the required reporting period for ERA.
More than 50 applications have been received for China Scholarships for next year, leading to the possibility of holding two rounds. The top nine universities in China have formed a group (C9) to interact with the Australian Go8. The potential for joint PhD programs with the C9 is being investigated; A Working Group is currently looking to incorporate the new Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research into the Universitys operating environment. Compliance is a prerequisite for receipt of NHMRC funding. The Code will be forwarded to the Faculty for action in 2009; part A in draft form and part B at a later stage. The Leaders of the seven (7) FHS Research Centres supported with establishment funding of $40K were asked to submit a Progress Report. Only three Research Centre Reports were received within the timeframe. A review of these Reports will determine: a) which of the Faculty Centres can be recommended for designation as a University of Adelaide Research Centre; and b) which of the Centres will be considered for some continuing Faculty support in 2009.

3.1.2 NHMRC Research Fellowships Three (3) five year Fellowships in the latest round were awarded through the FHS:Professor: Ashley Blackshaw (SA Pathology/Medicine); SRF-B: Maria Makrides (WCHRI/ SPRH); & SRF-A: Taher Omari (CYWHS/SPRH). There has been no advice to date on the Training Fellowship outcomes. 3.1.3 CDA Outcomes. There has been no official advice to date on the outcomes of the NHMRC CDA, CCRE, Program Grant or Capacity Building Grant applications. 3.1.4 NHMRC Equipment Grants The following outcomes of the 2008 NHMRC Equipment Grants (with additional supporting funds from RIBG and Endowment Fund Income) were pre-circulated for information and were approved by the Committee:RESEARCHER Prof James Paton SCHOOL SMBS EQUIPMENT Precellys 24 tissue homogenizer, # BE-PC24, NanoDrop ND-8000 Spectrophotometer, Roche LightCycler 480 Real Time PCR system HPLC system, AKTA Purifier UPC10 Core System Image Prep system for automatic Matrix application in imaging mass spectrometry BX51T-32000X microscope with eyepieces, objectives, power supply, fluorescence illuminator, and IR system; Eppendorf Patchman NP2 micromanipulator; EPC 10 Patch Clamp Amplifier with Patchmaster Software Applied Biosystems 7900HT Real Time PCR Taqman Array System Lunar PIXImus II Densitometer AMOUNT $20,000
Prof John Wallace Dr Peter Hoffmann Dr Gregori Rychkov

SMBS SMBS SMBS

$10,000 $15,000 $15,000
Dr Darryl Russell A/Prof David Kennaway

SPRH SPRH

$20,000 $20,000

TOTAL: $100,000

3.1.5 ARC Future Fellowships Update Professor Somogyi reported that from the 27 Notifications of Intent submitted for the ARC Future Fellowships, only six (6) from the Faculty proceeded to full application out of a total of 38 university-wide. Notification of the outcomes of this round is not anticipated until September. In response to a members enquiry Professor Somogyi undertook to request from the Director, Research Branch a comparison on a pro-rata basis between Future Fellowship applications from the UoA and those from other Go8 institutions. Action: Professor Somogyi Since the guidelines preclude an applicant from submitting more than twice, in many cases the researcher justifiably elected to work at strengthening his/her track record and submit a more competitive application in a future round.
3.2 Other External Grant Outcomes for 2009Heart Foundation/Cancer Council SA Congratulations were extended to the following recipients of Heart Foundation Grants- in-Aid over two years (2009 & 2010) totalling in excess of $500K and of Cancer Council SA funding for 2009:Heart Foundation Grants-in-Aid for 2009 & 2010 RESEARCHER SCHOOL/CENTRE Dr Anthony Brooks A/Professor Charles Hii Cardiovascular Research Centre Paediatrics & Reproductive Health/Paediatrics Professor Population Health & Konrad Jamrozik Clinical Practice/ Public Health Professor Prash Cardiovascular Sanders Research Centre PROJECT Complex electrograms in atrial fibrillation: what are their mechanisms? Discovering how the good oil protects against heart disease and stroke Pattern and outcome of cardiac pacemakers in Australia FUNDING (over 2 years) $125,000 $129,000

$129,000

Implications of left atrial stretch in the $124,950 development of atrial fibrillation TOTAL (for 2009 & 2010): $507,950
Cancer Council SA Funding for 2009 RESEARCHER A/Prof David Callen SCHOOL Medicine PROJECT Novel approaches to selectively revert cancer cells to a normal state FUNDING (one year grant) $101,500
The outcomes of the Cancer Council applications submitted to the NHMRC in the 2008 round for funding in 2009 are yet to be announced and will be circulated with the outcomes of other external grant rounds upon release. A second round of Cancer Council SA funding for 2009 is expected to be made available later in December. Action: Research Secretariat 3.3 Faculty Interim Research Budgets for 2009 In response to a members enquiry about the research budgets for 2009 and the proposed reduction of funding available to support the FHS internal research grant schemes, Professor Somogyi tabled confidential papers outlining the interim IGS, RIBG and Medical Endowment budgets for 2009. There was support for a reconsideration of internal funding schemes targeting early career researchers so this group is not disadvantaged in 2009. The FHS Executive Dean will discuss the funding situation for 2009, including the impact on the Facultys research budgets, at the next Faculty Executive meeting for reporting back to FHS staff. Action: Executive Dean/Faculty Exec 3.4 Review of the School of Molecular & Biomedical Sciences The submission from the FHS Research Committee responding on matters relevant to the Terms of Reference for the Review of the School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences was precirculated for the Committees information. An outcome of the Review is awaited. 4. REPORT FROM THE HIGHER DEGREES COMMITTEE (HDC) 4.1 HDR RecruitmentUpdate 4.1.1 HDR EFTSL Loads and Targets A summary of the HDR EFTSL Loads and Targets university-wide as at 1 December was pre-circulated for information. The Faculty is well behind in its recruitment targets for 2008. This situation is in part due to the success with completions which is reflected in the continuing load being below that estimated. It was acknowledged that the lower commencing load will impact on the Facultys future completion rate, particularly if the HDR completion targets continue to increase unrealistically.

4.1.2 Scholarships for International Students A summary of the four types of scholarships (excluding area-based support schemes like the China Scholarships) which are available to international students was pre-circulated to the Committee and to Heads of School and School Postgraduate Coordinators for information. The prcis outlines the specifics of the IPRS, ASI, AFSI, AGFI schemes, including how and when each is assessed, and the role of the Faculty in the assessment and funding. 4.1.International Postgraduate Scholarship SelectionOutcomes In the first round of 2009 international scholarship offers, the Faculty was awarded three IPRS: Public Health (2) & Medicine (1); one ASI: Dentistry and three AFSI: Dentistry, SPHCP & Psychology. Further offers are made to those next on the ranking list as initial IPRS/ASI offers are declined. Five applicants from the School of Paediatrics & Reproductive Health, who are also eligible for AGFS, were listed as reserves. The outcomes of the round of AGFS for applicants who completed Honours or Masters at the University in 2007 or 2008 will be released soon.
[Secretarys note: Following the Scholarships meeting held on 5 December it appears the Faculty will be offered 7 AGFS; the first three of these will receive full living stipends and the next 4 will receive half stipends.]
4.1.4 Domestic Scholarship Selection for 2009 A provisional Order of Merit (OoM) list will be circulated to Executive Deans and Heads of Schools/Disciplines by Monday 8 December. The 2009 Order of Merit list will then be updated on a weekly basis, and will be available from the AGC scholarships website under the section Staff Information': http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/
[Secretarys note: The OoM List was released on 5 December with offers of APAs to go to 18 applicants from within the Health Sciences. The Faculty has been offered 60 divisional scholarships.]
4.2 HDR CompletionsUpdate 4.2.1 Summary of Completions & Submissions and 2008 Completion Targets A summary of completions and submissions as at 1 December was pre-circulated for information, reflecting that the Faculty may be close to its target of 83 completions in 2008. Information from ORBIT indicated that, as at 4 December, the Faculty had achieved 69 completions with a further 20 submissions in train. Following discussion with the Dean, Graduate Studies regarding the award of University Medals for PhD theses, Professor Somogyi asked the Committee (and Heads of School) to recommend appropriate persons after whom the Medals could be named. Action: Research Committee/Heads of School 5. REPORT FROM THE GRANTS & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (GPC) 5.1 Undergraduate Research ScholarshipOutcomes Following, as endorsed by the Committee, are the final outcomes of the undergraduate research scholarships for the 2008/9 summer vacation with a summary of the sources of funding that enabled all eligible applicants from the 57 applications submitted to be supported:School

Dentistry

Given Names Benlee Dominic Barun Vaibhav Ying
Surname Yap Aouad Ghosh Garg Gu Wong Warming
First-named Supervisor Prof L Richards Prof V Burgess Dr G Mount Prof G Townsend A/Prof T Winning Prof P Sanders Dr S Koblar
Course/Year 2nd yr BDS 4th yr BDS 2nd yr BDS 2nd yr BDS 3rd yr BDS 4th yr MBBS 2nd yr BSc (Biomedical Sc)
Outcome ASRS ASRS FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship ASRS ASRS

Medicine

Christopher Scott
Feda Fiona Alyssa Stephanie
Ali McDonald Fitzpatrick Kutek
Dr S Crabb A/Prof A Chur-Hansen Dr J Andrews Prof R Goldney
3rd yr B Psych (Hons) BArts completed; Yr 1 BLaws 2nd yr MBBS B International Studies (conferred) /B Arts (3rd yr) 3rd yr BHSc 3rd yr MBBS 2nd yr MBBS 3rd yr MBBS 2nd yr MBBS Degree in English literature (Cornell) 4th yr MBBS 3rd yr BSc 2nd yr MBBS 2nd yr MBBS 2nd yr BSc 2nd yr B HSc 2nd yr BHSc 2nd yr BS (Biomedical Sc) 3rd yr BSc (Biomedical) 3rd yr MBBS 2nd yr MBBS 2nd yr BHSc 2nd yr BSc (Biomedical) 2nd yr B Arts/B Science 2nd yr B Sc (Animal Science) 3rd yr BHSc 2nd yr BSocSc/ BHSc 2nd yr BHSc 3rd yr BSocSc/ BHSc
ASRS FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship
Laura Philippa Jenna Nelson Ho Yan Joel Amanda
Russell Tallis Paterson Granchi Lee Farrar Gierasch Yeap Li Chan Mencel Mohd Shahabuddin Sandeman Wu Senanayake Ding Oh Tran Matthews Hendrjanto Faustorilla Manly Gray Krawczyk Blackwell Knight
Prof R Goldney A/Prof D Callen Dr J Andrews Prof G Jamieson Dr A Dean A/Prof A Chur-Hansen Prof J Horowitz Dr J Coller Dr M Hutchinson Prof P Reilly Dr S Smid A/Prof R Moore Prof N Fazzalari Dr R Norris A/Prof W Breed Dr M Hutchinson Dr M Hutchinson A/Prof W Breed Dr D Russell Dr J Pitcher Dr J Pitcher A/Prof J Karnon Dr A Elshaug A/Prof J Karnon Dr Afzal Mahmood
FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS/TQEH Scholarship ASRS ASRS ASRS FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship ASRS ASRS FHS Scholarship ASRS ASRS FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship

Youwen

Medical Sciences
Yibai Stefanie Yick Shun Justin Mardhiah Lauren Sheng Lan Sameera Xiao Dan Aaron Thu Ngoc Todd
Stephanie Frances Nirvana
Jodi Stephanie Leslee Frances

Alexandra

Psychology
Penner Dewar Sutherland Oliver Chen Ong Lee Day Li Wong
Prof J Hiller Dr C Semmler Dr D Navarro Dr A MaWyatt Dr A MaWyatt Dr C Semmler Dr L Ward Dr R Roberts Dr A Perfors Dr R Young
3rd yr BHSc/BLaws GDipPsych 3rd yr BArts/ continuing BLaws 3rd yr BSocSc/BHSc 3rd yr B Psych 2nd yr B Psych (Hons) 2nd yr BHSc 2nd yr B Psych (Hons) 3rd yr B Psych 4th yr MBBS
FHS Scholarship ASRS ASRS FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship FHS Scholarship
Grant Riki Michael Xiaohui Brennan Pamela Ashley Wai Yee (Wylie) Jian Qiang Keith
A budget of $35,000 was allocated to this scheme in the 2008-2009 round Adelaide Summer Research Scholarships 14 @ $1,050 = $14,700 (FHS contribution $8,400; UOA $6,300) Faculty of Health Sciences Scholarships 24 @ $1,050 plus 1 part-funded @ $900 plus 1 part-funded @ $500 = $26,600 TOTAL: FHS contribution from Endowment Fund Income = $35,000 Other support: Specific Endowment Funds: $6,450; TQEH: $550 part-funding Heart Foundation (1); Cancer Council (1); Sciences (3) In addition two students declined the offer of a scholarship and four did not receive Head of School support for their applications.
The Committee considered whether there would be value in considering the correlation between vacation scholarships and the uptake of Honours in a year when the vacation scheme is held, compared with a year when there is no undergraduate research scholarship round. It was acknowledged that there will need to be discussion on the management for 2009 of the support provided by the DVC & VP(A) to notionally award twelve (12) part-funded University Summer Research Scholarships. Action: Professor Somogyi/Professor Rodgers 5.2 Research Development Awards for 2009Update Seventeen (17) applications were submitted for a 2009 FHS Research Development Award (RDA). Four applicants were subsequently funded for 2009 from another funding source. In the first round the remaining thirteen (13) applications for RDA Funding in 2009 have been divided into two main groups. One group of highly-ranked applicants (7), unfunded by NHMRC in the 2008 round, has each been awarded $12K provided no other source of funding for the project is secured; the other group (3) could potentially receive funding for 2009 from the RAH/IMVS and/or SA Pathology. Thus this latter group will be ineligible for an RDA if supported from one of these sources. The Research Committee has committed up to $120K for this scheme for 2009 (10 grants @ $12K). There is a reserve list of three in the event one or more of the above-named applicants receives funding for his/her specific project from an alternate source in 2009. Following are the outcomes, as endorsed by the Committee, for Research Development Award funding in 2009:-

Project Title

CI name #1

CI School #1

Other Chief Investigators

Prof JC Rothwell

Outcome after the first round

$12,000

The influence of human corticol rhythms on the induction of plasticity Corticol control of human jaw muscles for normal and disordered speech Mechanism of LPS O antigen biosynthesis in Shigella and E.coli miRNAs:biomarkers for outcome from surgical or medical treatments of reflux disease and neoadjuvant therapy for cancer Regulation of novel complement receptor expression/function in macrophages by pro& anti-inflammatory agents Parasitic helminth and host interactions in the early stage of infection Studies on the role of the atypical chemokine receptors D6 & CCX-CKR on tumor growth and metastasis Modulation of macrophage function as a therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The role of TNF- responses in dengue virus pathogenesis Mechanisms of osteoarthritis: altered subchondral bone remodelling

Dr Michael Ridding

SMBS/SPRH
Assoc Professor Michael Nordstrom
School of Molecular & Biomedical Science/ Physiology School of Molecular & Biomedical Science School of Medicine/ Surgery

Dr Renato Morona

Prof Glyn Jamieson
Dr P Drew, Mr E Smith, Dr A Ruszkiewicz, Dr J Kelly, Prof JunFeng Liu

Prof Antonio Ferrante

Dept of Immunopathology, SA Pathology, CYWHS

A/Prof C Hii

Dr Lindsay Dent
School of Molecular & Biomedical Science/Microbiology & Immunology School of Molecular & Biomedical Science/Chemokine Biology
A/Prof W Grant; Dr B Kalinna

Prof Shaun McColl

Michael Brown

Dr Sandra J Hodge

School of Medicine
Assoc Prof P Reynolds; Assoc Prof M Holmes, Dr G Hodge, Assoc Prof H Jersmann Prof C Burrell; Dr S Pitson; Dr Peng Li
Highly rankedpending RAH/IMVS outcome

Dr Jillian Carr

School of Molecular & Biomedical Sciences/Microbiology & Immunology Bone & Joint Laboratory, IMVS
Highly rankedpending RAH/IMVS outcome Highly rankedpending RAH/IMVS outcome

Prof Nick Fazzalari

Dr J Kuliwaba; Dr I Parkinson; Dr A Rofe
The final outcomes, following the announcements by alternate funding sources, will be ratified at the first Research Committee meeting in 2009. Action: Research Secretariat 5.3 GPC Reviewers 2008 A list of the contributors to the FHS internal grants, fellowships and scholarship reviews in 2008 was pre-circulated to the Committee and FHS Heads and Dean of Schools for information. The Chair of the Grants and Personnel Committee has emailed his appreciation to all reviewers who participated in the internal schemes during the year.

5.4 Draft PGTF Guidelines for 2009 The draft guidelines for the Postgraduate Travelling Fellowships in 2009 were pre-circulated for consideration and approval. Professor Somogyi requested that the application form be amended to enquire whether the Supervisor is a member of an Institute or Research Centre. Action: Research Secretariat 6. REPORT FROM THE RESEARCH FELLOW ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RFAC) 6.1 Cost benefit analysis of Faculty Fellows The Chair, Faculty RFAC tabled a paper based on draft recommendations made by the Research Fellows Advisory Committee to the Research Committee relating to Gap and Bridging funding of self-funded Research Fellows, including a cost benefit and a threat-risk analysis. In a recent meeting between the Assoc Dean (Research), the Chair (RFAC), the Director Research Branch and the Manager, Research Secretariat, it was agreed that Dan McHolm (Strategy and Planning) will collate data from existing sources on research income brought into the University by nationally-funded fellows, including those on grants on which they are principal chief investigator. Professor Somogyi asked the RFAC to create and administer a survey to capture hard evidence of research fellow contribution to teaching and HDR supervision, administration and service in the FHS and SMBS. Once the survey is formulated and the method of analysis finalised it will most likely be administered by email to the list of fellows identified by RFAC email earlier in 2008 and by the Research Branch income analysis of the past five years. Action: RFAC 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 7.DEEWR HERDC Collection of 2008 Publications Data Researchers are encouraged to forward their 2008 publications to the HERDC publications coordinators in the respective School/Discipline. The closing date for 2008 publications in this ongoing activity is 30 March 2009. Any queries should be referred to Sue Delaine (33340), Donna Holloway (33789) or Julie Blake (34992) in Research Branch. 7.2 ARI !mpact Awards At the ARI !mpact Award Ceremony held on 27 November, the Pain and Anaesthesia Research Clinic (PARC) team and the Data Management & Analysis Centre, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice were each presented with an !mpact Award of $10K for Excellence in Research2Business Engagement. Professor Gary Wittert was recognised with an !mpact Accolade. Other Award nominees included Dr Leah Wilson (Psychology), Assoc Professor Allison Cowin (Affiliate, Paediatrics), Dr Simon Koblar (Medicine/Stem Cell Centre), Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (Public Health). 7.3 South Australian of the Year Awards At the prestigious South Australian of the Year Awards Ceremony held on 20 November, Professor Richard Ruffin (Medicine, TQEH) was presented with the Health Award and Professor John Hopwood (Affiliate, Paediatrics) received the Science Award. 7.4 Research Committee Christmas Drinks Members of the Faculty Research Committee and sub Committees are invited to join Professor Somogyi for Christmas drinks and nibbles on Thursday 11 December 2008 at 4.30pm in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Seminar Room, Level 2, Medical School North. Professor Somogyi expressed his appreciation to the Committee and Research Secretariat staff for their contributions to the Facultys research activities and successes in 2008. The Committee thanked Professor Somogyi for his considerable efforts as Assoc Dean (Research) during the year. 7.5 FHS & DVCR Business Plans On 2 December the Committee was forwarded the Faculty Business Plan (2009-2011) and the DVC & VP(R) Divisional Business Plan (2009-2011) for information. Professor Somogyi asked the Committee to email specific strategic issues for discussion at Committee meetings in 2009, including some discussion on the Business Plans at the first meeting in the New Year, if required. Action: Research Committee

8. NEXT MEETING DATE 8.1 Confirmation of 2009 Meeting Dates The next Committee meeting is scheduled for 6 February 2009 from 8.00 am to 9.00 am in the Felix Bochner Meeting Room (Rm 519, Level 5, Medical School North). The Committee was reminded that next year meetings will be scheduled every two months. The following meeting dates have been scheduled during 2009:6 February 3 April 5 June 7 August 2 October 4 December ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:9. OTHER MEETINGS attended by the Assoc Dean (Research):November 8: Go8 European Fellowships assessment 9: NHMRC Equipment applications 11: Meredith Blesing ERA; Faculty Executive 21: ADsR meeting; URC November 26: RFAC Chair meeting 28: Faculty Executive; Executive Dean December 1: DVCR Faculty Group
10. REPORTS FROM FHS SCHOOL RESEARCH COMMITTEES Research Committee meeting minutes from the School of Psychology (10 November) were presented for noting. 11. RESEARCH TUESDAYS A flyer, with details of the upcoming Research Tuesday, was tabled for noting. Professor Janet Hiller will be delivering the Research Tuesday lecture on 9 December at 5.30 pm entitled, Widgets, Gadgets and Other Health Technologies: Using evidence, priorities and values to guide choices. The venue is Lecture Theatre 102, Napier Building. Bookings: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone 8303 3692.
PROFESSOR A SOMOGYI Chair, Faculty Research Committee
Actions: Research Committee Meeting 1 December 2008
To discuss the 2009 OCS scheme with the Chair, SSOCP Committee; To request from the Director, Research Branch a comparison on a pro-rata basis between Future Fellowship applications from the UoA and those from other Go8 institutions; To update the Committee in February on the impact on 2009 research budgets following discussion at Faculty Exec; To discuss with the Chair, GPC the award of UoA undergraduate research scholarships in the FHS in 2009; To finalise with the Secretariat details of the 2008 Research Prizes for award in 2009. To recommend appropriate persons after whom the UoA Medals for PhD Theses could be named; To email (Prof Somogyi directly or the Secretariat) strategic issues for discussion at RC meetings in 2009. To create & administer the RFAC survey re: research fellow contribution to teaching/HDR supervision/admin in FHS & SMBS. To confirm the presentation from the Library at RC early next year and other visitors to 2009 meetings; To provide a breakdown in February of all CIs of NHMRC/ARC grant recipients funded for 2009 to determine the extent of the cross-discipline & affiliate collaborations; To present in February the external grant outcomes for funding in 2009 released after the December meeting; To confirm in February the final outcomes of the internal FHS Research Development Awards; To amend the PGTF form to include supervisor Institute/Centre membership and to circulate a call for PGTF applications in Round 1, 2009; To include discussion of FHS & DVCR Business Plans (2009-2011) as an agenda item in February, if required; To present in February details of the 2008 Research Prizes for award in 2009; In conjunction with HDC to incorporate the student/ reviewer recommendations into the 2009 Postgraduate Research EXPO; To arrange the session for presentation of NHMRC/Faculty funded Equipment.