The latest
Intercampus bus timetables
The following updated timetables have been posted online:
- Vacation period (mid semester break) reduced service – valid June 29–July 24
- 2nd Semester – valid July 27–November 20
New office expands undergraduate student experience
UQ students now have enhanced access to research, internship, sponsorship, exchange and orientation opportunities, thanks to the newly established Office of Undergraduate Education. Read more online.
Change of copy deadline for UQ Update
Please note the new copy deadline for UQ Update each week will be noon on Thursday for the following Monday’s edition. Just a gentle reminder to arrange information as you would like to see it appear and no longer than seven lines please. Items not arranged correctly will be sent back for amendment at source. Contact web addresses, email, and/or telephone numbers should be included. Please contact the editor on ext. 51931 if you have any queries/concerns. Thank you.
New brand templates now available
A variety of marketing and communication collateral templates, including poster and flyer shells, bookmarks, name badges and invitations, are now available for you to download from the Brand website. If you have questions regarding these templates or anything to do with the INSIGHT project, please email insight@uq.edu.au.
UQ Annual Report 2008 available
The UQ Annual Report 2008 is available online and also in hard copy form from OMC. Please be aware that from next year, 2010, the annual report will primarily be published electronically to the University website. The full detailed coverage of annual operational, management and financial reporting will continue to be published online. The required hard copies to meet the University’s statutory reporting requirements will be produced. Visit http://www.uq.edu.au/about/annual-reports for all current and archived annual reports.
UQ Centenary
Stage 1 of the UQ Centenary website is complete. In the password-protected Staff Resources section, you can become an ambassador for the Centenary by augmenting your email signature as described in this section and by using the new UQ templates that contain the Centenary brand device. More “Did you know?” facts about the UQ are needed – its history, its activities and its contributions to society. If you are able to provide suitable information, please contact the Centenary Secretariat (email: centenary@uq.edu.au). UQ Stories are also being gathered. If you know anyone who can provide a story from their past connection with UQ (staff, student, community) please refer them to this web page. Details: ext. 67705 or 0417 602 220.
UQ alumni magazine now online
After 20 years in print, UQ’s alumni magazine Graduate Contact is now online. Designed to complement the twice-yearly print edition, the website includes a range of features including podcasts and vodcasts, "tagging" and the ability for readers to share stories via sites such as Facebook and MySpace. All staff and alumni are encouraged to visit the website and send feedback via an online survey. Hard copies of the Winter 2009 Graduate Contact magazine will start arriving this week.
Applications open for the General Sir John Monash Awards
Up to eight of Australia’s most prestigious postgraduate scholarships promoting excellence in learning are bestowed each year to outstanding Australians graduating from Australian universities to enable them to study abroad at the world’s best universities. Applications close Monday, August 31. Details: online or crompton@monashawards.org or (03) 9654 8811 or 0417 354 107.
UQL Cyberschool wins 2009 Library Board Award
The University of Queensland Library was awarded a $5000 Library Board of Queensland Award for the UQL Cyberschool. Read more online.
Events & UQ in the media
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Upcoming events:
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UQ in the media:
- Stingers ’all year round’ warning
- Get the business buzz at university event
- Aged lobes lose self-control
- Memo to Bligh: Give us a future
- Idea takes flight
- Great Court voted official icon to celebrate Q150
- Research challenges rural Queenslanders to get active
- Retired drivers
- Another feather in Mirvac chief’s cap
- Help bring on the rain
- Site upgrade
- Sign in to the UQ Mediaclips site for more media clips.
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Other news
Vice-Chancellor’s address to all UQ staff
All staff are invited to attend an open address by Professor Paul Greenfield AO, Vice-Chancellor, from 3.30pm–4.30pm on Tuesday, July 21. The topic will be “2009 and Beyond: Yin and Yang”. The address will include a question-and-answer session. Light refreshments will be provided at each of the venues at the close of the event. The address will be video-linked from the UQ Centre at St Lucia to Herston, Gatton and Ipswich campuses. Please register your intention to attend online.
Discounts for UQ staff at SunSmart shop
The Cancer Council would like to thank UQ for its inclusion in the Workplace Giving Program by offering staff a 10 percent discount at the SunSmart shop at 553 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley. By showing your UQ Staff ID card when making a purchase, you’ll not only receive a discount but will also be helping to fund cancer research, education and patient support. For more information or to participate in the UQ Workplace Giving Program, click here.
Looks like alumni, admin, EPSA, SBS, IMB and SBMS staff are the brainiest
What, don’t agree? Well, if you would like to give the Vincibles (alumni), the Lambruscites (EPSA researchers and one Social Work academic), The Winners Of Tonight's Competition (mainly admin staff and friends), X-Ray Vision (IMB), Wikipedia (SBMS) and Time Team (SBS) a run for their money, why not form a six-person team and come along to the next The University of Queensland Club trivia night from 6pm on Thursday, June 18. Team and individual prizes, a cash jackpot prize ($400 this month) and a “Famous Faces” prize board are on offer. Entrance fee is $3 per person. Details: cmccowie@optusnet.com.au or 0423 775 025.
Current Staff website
Following significant staff consultation, a new Current Staff web page has been developed to provide intuitive access to all the information staff need, in one easy-to-use site. The site is designed to provide a range of important information on the main page and to include the log-ins to the other most frequently used staff sites. The login to my.UQ will also be accessible via the new website. Final feedback has now been received and accommodated. Please email Celeste Hallinan c.hallinan@uq.edu.au with any further inquiries.
NHMRC funds available for swine flu research
The Australian Government, through the National Health and Research Council, will provide $7 million for research into the H1N1 influenza 09 virus (human swine influenza). Expressions of interest close Monday, June 22. Details: online.
Australian Academy of the Humanities funds session
The Academy is seeking input from Australian humanities and arts scholars to help shape a funding program. A session will be held at UQ at 10am on Wednesday, June 17, in the SS & H Library Conference Room, Duhig Building, St Lucia campus. RSVP or more details: kylie.brass@humanities.org.au or admin.cccs@uq.edu.au or ext. 67407.
Discipline Scholars needed
As part of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council’s Learning Networks program, Discipline Scholars are sought across a wide range of areas. Ideally, candidates will be senior academics who have established links across their disciplines with a strong commitment to learning and teaching. Opportunities exist for the roles to be taken up in a part-time capacity. Work is expected to begin in January, 2010, and expressions of interest for these positions close on October 2, 2009. Details: online.
World in Focus photography competition
Run by the School of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS), the competition aims to engage the UQ community on important political and global issues. Entries opened in March and the closing date for submissions is July 30. The event is open to all UQ students and alumni who are not professional photographers. Winners of the competition will receive a book voucher from the Co-Op Bookshop and have an opportunity to display their work at POLSIS as well as on the school website. Details: online.
Housekeeping matters
Gatton Campus Printery
The Gatton Printery staff can help you with all your printing needs. Please forward all your printing requirements for semester 2 to a.williams@pf.uq.edu.au or phone ext. 50114.
Queen’s Birthday honours recognition
Congratulations to all UQ staff, alumni and students who have received Queen’s Birthday honours. The Office of Marketing and Communications is compiling a list of honours recipients and would appreciate your help in compiling the most accurate list. Please forward details to communications@uq.edu.au.
Your feline friend can make a difference
Cat owners are invited to have their pets participate in a School of Veterinary Science study seeking an alternative to tablets for easier medication of cats. The study involves at-home administration of three different medication formulations including tablets, oral paste and oral liquid. Owners will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding ease of administration and cats will be re-examined after receiving each preparation for several days. Details: kuan.khor@uqconnect.edu.au or 3346 9116 or 040 664 7918.
UQ Research Reports 2008
If you would like copies of the UQ Research Report 2008 for your area or upcoming events, please order from the St Lucia Warehouse on ext. 51231. The reports are available in boxes of 60. To view an online version of the report, please click online.
General Staff Self Development Prize 2009
Applications are now open, closing on Tuesday June 30, for the General Staff Self Development Prize 2009 valued at $150. You must have been a UQ staff member for at least three years and be able to demonstrate outstanding achievements in self-development, whether of an academic or non-academic nature. A written statement addressing the above should be sent to: Confidential, General Staff Self Development Prize, Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office, JD Story Building.
Get out & about
Happy Fridays at Pizza Caffe back on July 3
Due to exams being held in the Holt and Heath rooms, Happy Fridays at the Pizza Caffe will not be happening on June 19 or June 26 but don’t despair pizza lovers – it will be back on July 3 and continue throughout the holidays.
Free music to your ears
Fête de la Musique will be held from 11am–2pm on Sunday, June 21, in the Nickson Room and surrounds and feature a variety of UQ Music chamber ensembles including the Rhythmica percussion trio, Tre Voci vocal group, Dolce trio (violin/viola/flute), Watergate String Quartet, and pianist David Mitchell. The noon concert will be held at Wordsmiths Cafe where you can also enjoy an al fresco lunch. Details: e.seeto@uq.edu.au.
When too much sport is barely enough…
The 2nd Degree Bar & Grill in the Union Complex is now screening all the latest sports events around the world. With 11 plasma screens, you can either enjoy lunch while watching highlights throughout the day or from 7pm onwards, enjoy live coverage of all the greatest matches. Sporting shows on at the 2nd Degree from June 15–21 include: rugby league, NFL, FIFA World Cup Qualifier Socceroos v. Japan, and boxing – Jamie Myer Fight Night. Details: online or 3377 2288.
How will the State Budget affect you?
A special UQ School of Economics lunch from noon–2pm on Wednesday, June 17, at the UQ Club, will explore the implications of the Queensland Budget for business and individuals. It will feature three of Australia’s leading economic experts: Principal of Synergies Economic Consulting, Euan Morton; ARC Federation Fellow and School of Economics Professor John Quiggin; and Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Business Economics and Law, Professor John Mangan. Cost: $25. RSVP and bookings: online or louise.west@uq.edu.au or ext. 54482.
Evening with the Chief Scientist
Please join ANZAAS for the launch of the Queensland Division in an evening with Professor Peter Andrews, Queensland Chief Scientist. Professor Andrews will give an address on “Futureproofing Priorities: the role of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in meeting the challenges ahead” from 6pm–8pm on Tuesday, June 23, in the Steele Building, Room 206. RSVP by June 21: j.mergard@uq.edu.au or 0425 359 068.
UQSOPA new executive committee election
Date claimer: Tuesday, July 28, for AGM to elect new committee for the UQ Secretaries and Office Professionals Association. More details to come.
University of Queensland Club membership incentive
Head Chef Jozsef and his team have prepared a new winter menu to warm your appetites over the next couple of months. The menu is also matched with a new wine list with even more wines available by the glass. View menu and wine list here. The club is offering a great incentive for UQ staff who join as new members prior to Monday, June 22. Details: online. To join the club, download a membership form or pick one up from the club. Upcoming events include:
- a Wine Dinner on Friday, June 26
- wine-tasting evening from 5pm on Wednesday, July 8. More details to follow.
Health & fitness
Keep you kids active this winter with UQKids
The team at UQKids have put together a jam-packed, fun and exciting UQKids Winter Holiday Program specifically designed to keep your child active while learning lots of new skills over the cooler months. Activities for children of all ages and abilities are available including soccer, rugby, athletics, tennis, multisport and recreational. To enrol or view the complete timetable online.
Study, training & development
Arts Faculty scholarships for staff
Commonwealth Supported Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships (HECS-HELP) are offered by the faculty each semester to members of staff who have been employed in a full-time continuing appointment/s within the University for at least two years. Applicants must gain admission to a postgraduate coursework program. Details: online.
Cancer Council study scholarships
The Cancer Council Queensland is giving away $50,000 in Seize the Day study scholarships. Any young Queenslander aged 16–21 who has experienced cancer, either personally or in their immediate family is eligible to apply. Details: online.
Upcoming ATEM courses
- Towards middle management June 18–19
- Coaching skills July 9
- High performance teams August 6
- Emotional intelligence August 14
Details online, or email b.cavallari@uq.edu.au.
Upcoming staff development courses
Places are still available in the following courses:
General
Teaching & Learning
Details online.
Chances to attend Harvard University
Applications from RHD candidates are invited for this special symposium hosted by Harvard University for Australian (Go8), Chinese (China 9) and Harvard University students. Sixteen Australian candidates will be selected and funded, including one Science and one Humanities RHD from UQ. Application is by hard copy by Wednesday, July 1. Details: online.
UQBS Corporate Education Courses for 2009
Register your interest now for one of these superb Corporate Leadership courses:
- Leadership for the Not for Profit Sector (July 6–10)
- Supply Chain Management (July 13–17)
Details: click here or 3346 7111.
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
The Queensland–Smithsonian Fellowship Program provides fellowships each year to enable Queenslanders to undertake research projects at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organisation. Up to three fellowships will be awarded in 2009. Fellowship duration is 13–26 weeks with a maximum award of $30,000. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, August 14. Details: online.
Applications open for 2010 Fulbright Scholarships
Valued at up to $A50,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for three–12 months. Scholarships can be started between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011. Applications are open to postgraduates (to conduct research related to their Australian PhD, or enrol in a US degree); postdoctoral, professional and senior scholars from any field of study. Applications close on August 31. Details: online.
Lectures, seminars & workshops
Microbes on the march
Professor Marin H. Kollef, M.D., Golman Professor of Medicine at Washington University of Medicine and the Director of Medical Critical Care and Respiratory Care Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, will discuss “Microbes on the March: Emerging Trends in Infection Management” from 6.30pm on Monday, June 15, in the Grand Ballroom, Brisbane Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane. Details: b.mallon@uq.edu.au or ext. 55254.
Prenatal gene and cell therapy in genetic diseases
Professor Fulvio Porta, Head of BMT and Oncohaematology Unit, Spedali Civili, Brescia, will present a seminar on the above topic at 4.30pm on Thursday, June 18, in the Main Auditorium, Level 2, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, RBWH Campus. Details: a.vann@uqccr.uq.edu.au or ext. 65555.
SBS Faculty commercialisation workshop
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences will host a commercialisation workshop for staff and students in the social sciences from 9am–1pm on Thursday, June 18. Details: online.
Blended Learning Conference
UQ is once again hosting this conference on Thursday, June 18. Details: online.
Using the financial crisis as a catalyst for sustainability
The MOSS 2009 Sustainability Series instructs on how to integrate sustainability into your business strategy and workplace culture. A half-day workshop in Brisbane themed “Market Advantage – leadership, ethics, change management and best practice” is ideal for directors and management staff from areas including risk management, operations, HR and environmental services who have an interest in change management and corporate sustainability. It will be held from 8.30am–1pm on Friday, June 19, at Minter Ellison, Level 22, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, in the city. Details: online.
Does exercise protect against stress-related diseases?
Basel-based lecturer Dr Markus Gerber, currently on sabbatical leave with the School of Human Movement Studies at UQ, will present the Swiss experience to address the above question at a seminar on Friday, June 19. Dr Gerber will present his findings from an extensive review of literature, and the results from six studies conducted among Swiss adolescents, university students, and police officers. Details: caroline.day@uq.edu.au or ext. 56845.
Obama Administration advisor speaks at research seminar
Dr Lesley Russell, Menzies Foundation Fellow at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney, will speak on “Evidence-based Policy Making” at a Psychiatry Research Seminar, K Floor, Mental Health Centre, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital at 12.30pm on Friday, June 19. Dr Russell is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Health Policy at George Washington University. In early July, Dr Russell will go to Washington to take up a position at the Centre of American Progress, a Democrat think tank advising the Obama Administration. Details: l.vlad@uq.edu.au.
Effective disaster management: individual and community recovery
An overview for workers in the health and human services sector presented by Greg Eustace, Principal Advisor – Emergency Management, Queensland Health, will be held on the St Lucia campus from 5.30pm on Monday, June 22. Details: online.
Engaging Culture Workshop
The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies presents a one-day Engaging Culture workshop at the St Lucia campus on Wednesday, June 24. This workshop aims to assist people to increase their awareness of their own cultural identity and how it impacts on their dealings with people from different origins. UQ staff are eligible for a 20 percent discount on the workshop fee. Details: online, acpacs.melbourne@uq.edu.au or 03 9863 2600.
Tourism landscape planning in China
Ms Li Cui (Visiting Scholar from Beijing International Studies University) will introduce the development of China tourism landscape planning, including concept, design scope, design principles and applications at a seminar from 11.30am–12.30pm on Friday, June 26, in room 106, building 39 at the St Lucia campus. Details: online or a.ash@uq.edu.au or ext. 69989.
Student Engagement Workshop Queensland
Professor George Kuh from Indiana University Bloomington will conduct a workshop on Student Engagement on Monday, July 6. All UQ staff are invited to attend the workshop. Details: online.
Winter School in Mathematical & Computational Biology
Hosted by ARC Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Institute for Molecular Bioscience, the 2009 school will be held from July 6–10 in the auditorium, Queensland Bioscience Precinct, St Lucia. The series of winter schools is designed to introduce mathematical and computational biology and bioinformatics to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers in mathematics, IT or science who would like to learn about current problems and opportunities in computational bioscience. Online registration is now open until June 30. Early bird registration closes June 20. Details: online.
ISSR Winter School
Two leading international scholars will join the Institute for Social Science Research, in cooperation with participating schools in the Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences, to present two postgraduate workshops (known as Winter Schools) on key research themes in the social sciences. Each International Visiting Fellow will design and conduct one workshop, of five days duration, in the inter-semester break during July 2009. Details: click here.
Graduate Attribute Symposium
This symposium is being held as part of the national dissemination strategy of the ALTC-funded National scoping of graduate attributes project (The National GAP) on July 2. This free symposium offers an opportunity to showcase and discuss graduate attributes practice with teacher and student representatives from a number of Queensland universities . There will also be presentations from the Assistant Director of the QAA in Scotland and AUQA. Details: online or clair.hughes@uq.edu.au or ext. 52456.
Forum on research and cultural heritage attractions
Special guests, Professors John Falk and Lynn Dierking (Oregon State University), will present some of their recent work, while a UQ School of Tourism team will present findings from recent projects carried out at Sea World, Underwater World, Mon Repos, whale watching, Queensland Museum, Brisbane Botanic Gardens (Mt Coot-tha), and the National Gallery of Victoria. Industry and academic colleagues are invited to submit papers for presentation. The forum will be held from 8.30am–5pm on Monday, July 13, in the Chapel Boardroom, St Leo’s College (building 36F). Cost: approx $50. Details: online or j.packer@uq.edu.au or ext. 67789.
Cultures of violence and conflict explored at conference
UQ’s Cultural History Project will host the 2009 Conference of the International Society for Cultural History. International scholars will address a broad series of questions pertaining to cultures of violence and conflict, highlighted by keynote presentations by Professor Joanna Bourke from Birbeck College, UK, Associate Professor Alice Yang, UC Santa Cruz, and Dr Alastair Blanshard, University of Sydney. The conference will be held from July 20–23 at the St Lucia campus. Details: p.ahrens@uq.edu.au, ext. 52710.
Osteoporosis: are you at risk?
Endocrinologist and research fellow from the UQ Diamantina Institute, Dr Emma Duncan, will discuss this topic at Osteoporosis Queensland’s Healthy Bone’s Breakfast from 7am–9am on Thursday, August 6 at the Tattersall’s Club. All welcome. Cost: $45 each or $320 for table of eight (early bird discounts also apply). To book: online or 1800 242 141.
2009 Fulbright Symposium
At a time when both Australia and the United States face a challenging economic and trade environment, and against the backdrop of an apparent rise in protectionism, the 2009 Fulbright Symposium to be held August 24–25 at Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Canberra, provides an opportunity to reassess the US–Australia Free Trade Agreement’s past and future. Cost: $599 until August 14. To register, click here.
Volunteers sought
Please note entries remain for two Updates unless further requests received. Thank you.
New this week
- Healthy, active males and females aged between 20-50 for a MRI study investigating hip muscles. Must have no history of trauma to the hip joint and pelvis, no hip pain, previous hip fracture or surgery and not experience claustrophobia.
Details: m.mendis@uq.edu.au
- Healthy volunteers for a one-hour testing session investigating upper limb strength, pressure and thermal threshold testing. Participants should be aged 35-70 and have not experienced tennis elbow or had any other neck or arm complaints in the past six months.
Details: tenniselbow@uq.edu.au or ext. 54692
- Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome to participate in a clinical trial evaluating non-surgical interventions.
Details: carpaltunnel@uq.edu.au or ext. 54692
- People who have experienced tennis elbow pain for at least six weeks.
Details: tenniselbow@uq.edu.au or ext. 54692
Carried over
- Women aged 18–25, to take part in a quick and easy online survey on magazines. Participants will be entered in the draw to win a $100 Westfield gift card and will receive an additional entry for each person they tell who completes the survey.
Details: j.ahern@psy.uq.edu.au
- Males with Barrett’s oesophagus, aged 18–70 years, to participate in an exercise study through the School of Medicine.
Details: b.winzer@uq.edu.au or ext. 66081
- Employees who have experienced, observed or heard about workplace wrongdoing (eg, bullying, sexual harassment, academic misconduct) within the past seven years are invited to complete an anonymous national online survey about their experiences.
Details: m.edwards@business.uq.edu.au
- People aged 18–65 with current neck pain following whiplash injury incurred during a motor vehicle accident three months to six years ago.
Details: a.pedler@uq.edu.au
- People who snore loudly enough to bother partners, but who are not excessively sleepy during the day.
Details: online or Maxine@itee.uq.edu.au or ext. 52382
From the editor
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