Number 9– 18 March 2004
	Student and Administrative Services Weekly
ARC LINKAGE – PROJECTS 2004 ROUND 1 (35) Information Session The ARC Linkage – Projects scheme supports collaborative research between higher education researchers and industry. The scheme aims to encourage and develop long-term strategic research alliances between higher education and industry in order to apply advanced knowledge to problems, or to provide opportunities to obtain national economic or social benefits. The ARC provides grants in the range of $20,000 to $500,000 per annum. Projects must include matching funds (cash and in-kind) from an industry partner. To provide you with further details concerning this funding program an Information Session will be held as follows: Tuesday 23 March 2004 Further details about the scheme, including guideli9nes, instructions and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.arc.gov.au/grant_programs/linkage_projects.htm This session will provide an update on the outcomes of the previous round, information on changes to scheme guidelines and application processes, general tips for writing a competitive application, and details of any readership/mentorship programs. STAFFING NEWS (36) Ms Sherrie Hoang, Acting Manager, Student Centre, Student and Administrative Services Division has been seconded to the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences as Senior Administrative Officer (Academic) as of Monday 29 March 2004. ITEMS STILL CURRENT (37) Working Parties And Other Reviews (8-04, 31) Implementation of Honours & Credit Transfer working Parties Recommendations Faculties are reminded of the need to report to the 10 May 2004 APPC meeting on progress towards the implementation of Honours Working Party and Credit Transfer Working Party recommendations that were approved by Senate on 9 October 2003. The reports are due to the Secretary, APPC (Mrs Maureen Bowen) by 1 May 2004 and 19 April 2004, respectively. Report of the Prizes and Scholarships Working Party At its meeting held on 9 February, APPC considered a draft Report prepared by the Prizes and Scholarships Working Party as well as a draft HUPP entry which articulated the principles underpinning the recommendations. The draft Report will shortly be circulated to the wider University community for comment. Commonwealth Learning Scholarships – Update (7-04, 27) As a consequence of a recent government funding initiative, the University of Queensland will be offering a number of Commonwealth funded scholarships to full-time undergraduate students who are high academic achievers despite experiencing financial hardship. Scholarships that will be available include: · Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) of $2000/year · Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) of $4000/year The Scholarships will only be available to Australian citizens, or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, who are full-time undergraduate students.   Selection will be based on academic excellence and financial need. Additional factors such as educational disadvantage, membership of a specific equity group and/or significantly adverse personal circumstances may also be taken into account.  The Federal Government has provided universities with guidelines under which these scholarships are to be administered. A policy framework covering the application, selection and offer processes for the Commonwealth Learning Scholarship Program is currently being developed by UQ in light of these guidelines. Details regarding eligibility criteria, study requirements, scholarship conditions and an application form will shortly be available on the myAdvisor website {http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/}. Temporary Relocation Of Teaching Chemistry Building (68-214) (6-04, 24) Due to delay’s in completion of the Chemistry Building refurbishment classes scheduled to use room 214 are to be relocated to the IMB Hut situated nearby. Signs and orientation guides will be positioned to assist students. It is anticipated that access to room 214 will be available by 5 April. Access to the other centrally-controlled teaching room in the Chemistry Building (320) should not be hindered. However, the Project Manager, Property & Facilities has drawn to attention that the area is a building site and some disruption and inconvenience may occur. The John Fox Memorial Bursary 2004 (7-04, 29) Applications are invited for the 2004 Bursary which is valued at $550. It is expected that this will be the last occasion on which this Bursary is awarded as the funds from the trust will then have been exhausted. Application forms are available from: The Student Centre, Level 1, JD Story Building. Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2004 The R D Arida Bursary 2004 (6-04, 25) The Scholarship is open to students – (i) who have undertaken no previous study at tertiary level; and (ii) whose home residence is in Charters Towers City, or one of the shires of Dalrymple, Flinders or Cloncurry. The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need and is tenable for one year. Senate will determine the number of bursaries to be awarded in any one year. Application forms are available from Student Centres on all campuses. Closing date: Thursday 8 April 2004 The University takes this opportunity to advise that the value of this award may be assessable for Centrelink and/or income tax purposes. Applicants are advised to contact Centrelink and/or the Australian Taxation Office, as appropriate, for further information. The General Staff Prize 2004 (4-04, 18) Eligible members of the general staff who graduated in 2003 are invited to apply for the prize, by forwarding appropriate details in writing to: Ms Lyn Munro Prizes Officer Level 6, J.D. Story Building Please mark the envelope “PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL”. Applications must be received no later than 31 March 2004. The Thomas Morrow Prize 2004 (4-04, 19) For further information, contact the Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences or the Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture. Closing date: 19 November 2004. The R.N. Hammon Scholarships 2004 (2-04, 6) An application form can be collected from the Student Centre, Level 1, JD Story Building or from the Student Centres at Gatton, Herston and Ipswich campuses. Those applicants who wish an application form to be forwarded electronically may contact the Prizes Officer on ext. 51984 or email: l.munro@uq.edu.au Closing date: Friday 2 April 2004 The George Essex Evans Scholarship 2004 (35-03, 162) Applications are to be lodged with: The Prizes Officer Level 6, JD Story Building The University of Queensland QLD 4072 Closing date: Wednesday, 31 March 2004 The Alfred & Olivea Wynne Memorial Scholarships 2004 (34-03, 156) Closing date: Wednesday, 31 March 2004 Thank you for reading Student and Administrative Services Weekly 9-04 For previous issues -: / http://www.uq.edu/sasd/aw/archive/2004/ Authorised by the Academic Registrar.