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The latest
Heron Island re-opening
The Heron Island Research Station was officially re-opened on Friday, February 20, by the Queensland Minister for Education, Training and the Arts, Rod Welford. The event celebrated the success of a $9 million construction program that followed the fire of March, 2007. To read full story, click here.
Vice-Chancellor’s statement to first 2009 Senate meeting
To read Professor Paul Greenfield’s first statement to the University Senate for 2009, click here (PDF).
Volunteers needed for animal ethics committees
The University urgently requires Category C members to participate in animal ethics committees. These committees are responsible for ensuring the humane care of animals used for scientific purposes. A Category C member is a person not associated with the University in any way, not involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, but with a demonstrable commitment to and experience in furthering the welfare of animals. Details: Ann Higgins at a.higgins@research.uq.edu.au or ext. 52713.
Win $1000 in Diversity design contest
The $1000 artwork design competition for Diversity Week 2009 (May 25–29) is open to current staff and students (except staff from the Office of Marketing and Communications and The Equity office). Designs should link to this year’s Diversity Week theme, “In Others’ Shoes”. This theme encourages the University community to “walk in the shoes” of someone from a different background, with alternate attributes, abilities, religious beliefs, from another culture, in an opposing gender or from a different generation. For more information and an entry form go to the “Design Competition” webpage.
Orientation Week
Orientation Week (February 23–27) is an important part of the transition to University for new students. A highlight of the week is Wednesday’s free Market Day where students can enjoy live entertainment, giveaways, countless stalls, demonstrations and other fun festivities. Details: click here.
UQ involved in GP Super Clinic
The University of Queensland will contribute $1.7 million towards a GP Super Clinic to be established at Redcliffe. The Federal Government has announced it will contribute up to $5 million towards the Redcliffe GP Super Clinic. To read full story, click here.
UniFIT survey
UQ SPORT is seeking your views on the staff fitness program UniFIT with the aim of providing a better customer experience. There is a luxury holiday to the Sunshine Coast on offer for people taking part in the survey before March 1. Click here to participate. Details: JoAnnF@uqsport.uq.edu.au, 3346 9618.
Library innovations save students’ time
UQ students need no longer wonder whether a computer will be free at the Library – they can simply check a monitor or head online in advance. With the use of real-time technology, UQ Library users can now see the total number and location of computers in each branch and find out which ones are free at that moment. Read full story here.
Events & UQ in the media
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Upcoming events:
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UQ in the media:
- Ruth dreams of a just society
- What’s on the menu in 2009?
- St Leo’s leading the way
- Archaeology Week
- Rehabilitation work to commence
- A theatrical retirement
- Green light for Super Clinic
- Intervention supported
- Sign in to the UQ Mediaclips site for more media clips.
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Other news
New Chancellor for UQ
John Story, a highly experienced corporate leader with strong familial, professional and personal links to UQ, is the University’s new Chancellor. Read full story here.
Nominate an outstanding Queenslander
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year and Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year awards and the 2009 Queensland Greats Awards. Entries for both sets of awards close at 5pm, on Friday, March 20.
Property & Facilities Division review
Staff members are invited to make a submission by Tuesday, April 7, to the review of the Property and Facilities Division, which will be conducted between April 28–May 1, 2009. Details: m.kancachian@admin.uq.edu.au, ext. 51321.
2009 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
The Australian Government awards five prizes annually for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science teaching. Each award includes grants worth $500,000 and entries close May 8. Self-nominations will not be considered. Details: here.
Housekeeping matters
Time to submit course notes
The Print-on-demand (pod) team would like to remind staff that there is only a week to go until semester start for submission of course notes. Details: Liz Hall e.hall1@uq.edu.au or ext 68721.
First semester intercampus bus timetable
The Intercampus Bus Schedule for first semester 2009 (valid from Monday, February 23) is available on the P & F website.
Road closures
- The Big O concert, Natural Amphitheatre, Saturday, February 28. Road closures on Friday, February 27, (the day prior) from 6am until 3pm, and from 6am until midnight on the day of the concert.
- Twilight Fun Run, UQ Running Track, Sunday, April 5. Road closures will be in place from 2pm until 9pm on the day.
Details for both: ext. 56003.
AUQA Audit 2009
The University of Queensland is currently being audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA). The audit process has commenced and preparation has started for the site visit by the AUQA audit panel from March 30 to April 2, 2009. Details: c.tate@uq.edu.au or e.juhasz@uq.edu.au.
New UQ Library borrowing conditions in 2009
In 2009, UQ staff and students and other Library members will be able to borrow more items for a longer period. Details: here.
Get out & about
UQSOPA
- Self-defence luncheon, 12.15pm–1.30pm, Wednesday, February 25, St Leo’s Boardroom, $17 members, $25 non-members. RSVP: Wednesday, February 18, to k.hendrickson@uq.edu.au ext. 67754
- International Women’s Day Luncheon with Professor Janeen Baxter, 12.15pm–1.30pm, Monday, March 9, Kathleen Room, UQ Club, $35 per person including two-course lunch and coffee, more details soon
University of Queensland Club
For the month of February, the Club is offering members $2 coffees from 7.30am–10.30am, Monday–Friday. Upcoming Club events include:
- Trivia night, 6pm for 6.30pm start, Thursday, February 26. Details: Charles McCowie (cmccowie@optusnet.com.au, 0423 775 025)
- Wine tasting Wednesday, March 4, 4.30pm–6.30pm featuring Penfolds’ showcase of new Bin releases
- Degustation dinner, Tuesday, March 24, more details soon
- Chicago package for members including dinner, transfer to show, reserved A stall seating, interval refreshments and program
Health & fitness
Staff influenza vaccination program
Free flu vaccination will be offered to full-time and part-time staff as of Tuesday, March 17. To book or for more details, click here.
Blood donormobile visit to St Lucia campus
The blood donormobile will be visiting the Student Union Plaza from 9am until 4pm daily, Monday, March 2, until Wednesday, March 11. To make an appointment, please call 3889 7333 prior to the visit or 0413 055 371 on the days. Every blood donation can save up to three lives.
Study, training & development
Communication “boot camp”
Nominations are now open for Fresh Science 2009, held mid-year in Melbourne to teach early career researchers about publicising their work. Nominations close 5pm, Thursday, March 19, and can be made via an online form. Details: niall@freshscience.org, 03 9398 1416.
Advanced Family Mediation training
The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (ACPACS) is offering professional development training in Advanced Family Mediation from Tuesday, March 10, until Friday, March 13, at the St Lucia campus. Details: here (PDF) or acpacs.melbourne@uq.edu.au or 03 9863 2600.
Upcoming Staff Development courses
Places are still available in the following staff development courses:
Teaching & Learning
General
Details: here.
UQ Business School’s executive education courses for 2009
Register your interest now for Executive Leadership courses. Details: www.business.uq.edu.au/execed, execed@business.uq.edu.au or 3346 7104
Lectures, seminars & workshops
Tools of Science seminar
The next Tools of Science seminar will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, March 10, in LR 222 Parnell Building on the St Lucia campus. The speaker will be crystallographer and retired UQ Chemistry Associate Professor Colin Kennard and the topic "Napoleon's Influence on Science". Details: heckenberg@physics.uq.edu.au, ext. 53369
UQ forum on academia-industry linkages
A one-day UQ Forum will be held at 9am on Monday, March 9, 2009 at the QBI Auditorium. This forum aims to bring together international and Australian speakers with strong expertise and experience in fostering successful long-term linkages with industry. For details, click here. RSVP: by Monday, March 2 to s.mathiesen@uq.edu.au.
Computer security Q&A
All academic and general staff are encouraged to attend a lunchtime question-and-answer seminar on the subject of Healthy, Secure and Sustainable Computing at UQ from noon until 1pm on Thursday, February 26, in room 216, Prentice Building (building 42).
Is TV “chewing gum for the eyes”?
Professor of Broadcasting Studies from the University of Sunderland Andrew Crisell from the UK will discuss “Food for Thought or Chewing Gum for the Eyes: The State of Modern Television” in the SS&H Library Conference Room from 2pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday, March 17. Details: 3346 7407.
Public lecture puts TV under microscope
The Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies will hold its annual commemorative Henry Mayer Lecture at 5.30pm on Thursday, March 12 in the UQ Art Museum. Professor Ien Ang from the University of Western Sydney will discuss the evolution of television. Details: 3346 7407.
Commercialisation know-how
UniQuest’s annual research commercialisation workshops will soon be held at Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast. Applications for workshops are currently being accepted online. Details: ext. 54037, 0409 767 199.
Volunteers sought
Please note entries remain for two Updates unless further requests received. Thank you.
New this week
- People with and without bunions (an enlarged big toe joint) aged 20-80 years are needed for a study investigating pain and foot function in people with bunions
Details: s.nix@uq.edu.au or 3346 7465
- Women aged 23 to 30, who have never been married and do not have children for completion of a 15-minute survey to assist a PhD study on Australian Women’s Work and Family Choices.
Details: L.Peach@uq.edu.au
- Any staff members working more than 15 hours a week for a study aimed at understanding “Attachment Theory in the Workplace”. Participation involves completion of a 10–15 minute survey. Details: d.jovinov@uq.edu.au
Carried over
- People who have not had a stroke, are right-handed and aged over 40 yrs with English as a first language are needed for a study investigating how language therapy works in the brain after stroke
Details: a.holmes@uq.edu.au or 3346 5579
- Volunteers required to complete brief two-minute online survey on sponsorship of the Australian Open Tennis Championships
- Physically active people without low back pain aged 18-32 years for a study on balance and spinal control conducted at Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital, Herston
Details j.gildea@uq.edu.au
- People with and without neck pain aged between 18 and 50 for a study investigating muscle dysfunction
Details: s.oleary@uq.edu.au, or 0407 746 299
From the editor
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