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Help when they need it – UQ Answers one click away for future students
A custom Internet portal, designed specifically to meet the needs of the UQ's future students, will soon be available as a unique destination and accessible through many one-click links on the UQ web site, including http://www.uq.edu.au/study/future-students.html. The custom portal, expected to go live by Wednesday, July 15, will provide each prospective student at UQ with full access anytime, from anywhere, to an extensive knowledge management system on everything UQ, the ability to ask questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and for the inquiry to be intelligently routed to the person best equipped to answer the question. A quick and easy registration process establishes an account for the future student. This will greatly facilitate possible future contact with admissions, student recruitment or the faculties. The system is being deployed through all of the major UQ administrative units and faculties. SBS, Arts, BEL and Health Sciences are among the first faculties to use the system. This is an extension of a similar service for current students (https://uqcurrent.custhelp.com/app/) that has successfully been in operation for the past three months. Both current and future custom portals are being implemented by the Office of Marketing and Communication's CRM Project Team, who are in the second year of an enterprise-wide initiative. Details: simon.kelly@uq.edu.au or ext. 67890.
Eleanor Schonell Bridge bikeway entrance closure
The bikeway entrance to the bridge from TJ Memorial Drive to the T intersection before you cross the bridge (the underpass section of cycleway) will be closed for maintenance work between Wednesday, June 24, until Friday afternoon, June 26. The pathway will be reopened for the weekend and then shut again between June 29 and 30. Please note the cycleway is open across the bridge. Cyclists will need to detour using TJ Memorial Drive and Annerley Road to access the bridge. The detour will add about 1000m to bicycle trips. Pedestrians will not be affected by the closure unless cyclists start to use the pedestrian pathways. "No bicycle access" signage is installed.
Diversity Week 2009
Staff and students from all campuses enthusiastically embraced Diversity Week 2009. More than 300 people attended The Vice-Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards to congratulate a group of medical students who won the $10,000 main prize for their work in setting up the Manali Medical Aid Project. Second place getter ($5000) was student Mr Alan Huynh, who was recognised for his involvement with refugees and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. A Highly Commended prize was awarded to the UQ-United Nations Millennium Development Goals (UQ-UNMDG) Project, a joint venture between the UQ School of Medicine and the UQ Medical Society, which aims to provide students with the skills and opportunity to make a difference to the health of others on a local and international scale. Dr Deborah Setterlund, from UQ's School of Social Work and Human Services, was awarded the UQ Equity and Diversity Alumni Award for her long-standing volunteer work in Nepal. Phillip Adams AO, host of ABC Radio National’s Late Night Live, returned to chair a panel discussion featuring professors Carmen Lawrence and Kevin Clements on “In Other’s Shoes: Possible or Pipedream”. Congratulations to all award nominees and to applicants in the annual Diversity Week Design Competition. View the podcast and vodcast of the panel discussion, read about the award winners or see reports from other activities online.
UQ Travel Management Project
Finance and Business Services are pleased to announce the initiation of this project to help identify opportunities, then implement changes, to improve policy and process across all aspects of travel at UQ. Project aims include reducing the amount of paperwork required to take a simple trip, finding better ways of covering costs than advances and acquittals and eliminating opportunities for improper use of University funds or “double-dipping” for allowances and reimbursements. Please feel free to invite Project Manager Paul Findlay to your next staff meeting to discuss the project. He will also be contacting the University’s most prolific travellers and travel bookers to attend consultation forums. Details: p.findlay@uq.edu.au or 0410 584 758.
Correction to vacation period intercampus bus timetable
An updated vacation period intercampus bus timetable has been posted online:
- Vacation period (mid-semester break) reduced service – valid from June 29–July 24
- Also available – 2nd Semester timetable – valid from July 27–November 20
Exams and other business as usual at UQ
Exams will proceed as scheduled following advice that a student and a staff member have tested positive to H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu). The student, a resident at St Leo’s College, presented with symptoms at the University Health Services on Thursday, June 11. On Sunday, June 14, the University was notified that tests were confirmed positive. The student is in quarantine at his home in a regional centre. St Leo’s College is not closed or quarantined following consultation with Queensland Health. Read full story online.
UQ Teaching & Learning Network gathering
This network aims to connect people passionate about teaching, learning and scholarship with each other and to events of interest. It will meet from 2pm–4pm on Thursday, July 2, in the James Birrell Room situated in The University of Queensland Club (formerly the UQ Staff and Graduates Club). An online network will be launched at the meeting while attendees can mingle with like-minded colleagues and share afternoon tea to a backdrop of live music. RSVP: by Friday, June 26, to n.smith4@uq.edu.au. Details: ext. 54751.
Semester 2 textbook submissions – St Lucia campus
As time is now short for the ordering of Semester 2 texts, it is requested that you make your submissions for any outstanding courses ASAP (courses with “NO TEXT” also have to be listed so as to fully inform students when they are at the store/on the web). Make your listing online by following the links to “LECTURER/ENTER TEXT LIST”. Your contact for texts at St Lucia is Meegan Smith at msmith@coop-bookshop.com.au or ext. 63511. Course notes can be arranged as usual with Elizabeth Hall online or e.hall1@uq.edu.au or ext. 68721.
New UQconnect Ipswich office location
The UQconnect Service Centre at Ipswich is now located in building 1, opposite Security. Business hours are 8am–4pm (except national public holidays) Monday to Friday. To contact the Service Centre, phone 3381 1230 or fax 3381 1331.
Queensland researchers help unlock genetic keys to MS
New genes discovered by Australian and New Zealand researchers may hold the key to new treatments for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Queensland scientists are part of a consortium that has discovered two genetic variants which increase the risk of MS and reveal links to other autoimmune disease. Read full story online.
The Inclusive Museum Conference 2009
This conference with its overall theme of “Enabling Diversity, Sustaining Development” will be held between July 8–11 at UQ. Participants are welcome to submit a presentation proposal either for a 30-minute paper, 60-minute workshop, jointly presented 90-minute colloquium session or a virtual session. Plenary speakers include some of the leading thinkers in museum studies and leading practitioners. Details: c.croawell@uq.edu.au or ext. 52921.
Events & UQ in the media
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Upcoming events:
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UQ in the media:
- Maori tradition cooks up feast for campus
- Worst outbreak of Dengue Fever in 50 years
- Help cure industry of quacks
- Leaders of tomorrow are acknowledged today
- $5m to chart cancer genes
- Warwick’s Blue Care celebrates 50 great years
- Tell-all book a story of one man’s rags to riches
- Breakthrough in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
- Sign in to the UQ Mediaclips site for more media clips.
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Other news
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.
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.
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.
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
UQ Research Bulletin
The Research and Research Training Division issues a fortnightly UQ Research Bulletin that advertises upcoming conferences, events and funding opportunities. If you are not already subscribed to the bulletin, you can do so online or via email: research-bulletin-subscribe@lists.research.uq.edu.au. News and events for the UQ Research Bulletin should be forwarded to oper@research.uq.edu.au.
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.
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.
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. Click here for all current and archived annual reports.
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 an 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.
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
Trying to be all things to all people
Based on producer Art Linson’s bestselling memoir What Just Happened?, this new film at the Schonell Cinema teams Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson with Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro and an all-star cast in a rollicking, shrewd tale of a man besieged by people who want him to be all sorts of things – money-maker, ego-buster, loyal husband, all-knowing father, not to mention sexy, youthful and tuned-in – everything except for the one thing he and all the preposterously behaved people he's surrounded by really are: bumbling human beings just trying to survive by any means necessary. Details: online.
Students away, staff can play
While the students are away, UQ staff get to play with some delicious specials. At Darwin¹s Café, a regular coffee and muffin will cost only $5. Buy one meal at The 2nd Degree Bar & Grill and get a second meal for half price, and all pizzas at Pizza Caffe from noon-2pm are $10. More information online.
UQSOPA events and activities
- UQSOPA membership is now open for the coming financial year – join now and get two weeks membership free – benefits include discounted attendance at events, regular newsletter, networking opportunities plus lots more. Access a membership form online.
- AGM including election of new Executive Committee will be held from 5pm–6pm on Tuesday, July 28, in the Senate Room, Level 5, BWC. All positions will be declared vacant at the meeting and new officers elected for the following roles on the executive committee including president; vice-president; honorary secretary; honorary treasurer; executive members – St Lucia and other sites based (4); executive member – Gatton-based (1); and executive member – Ipswich-based (1). Please send nominations to by no later than Friday, July 17, and RSVPs by Wednesday, July 22, to k.hendrikson@uq.edu.au.
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. Upcoming events include:
- a Wine Dinner on Friday, June 26
- wine-tasting evening from 5pm on Wednesday, July 8. More details to follow.
Jazz it up
The UQ Big Band will perform the Super Sunday Special at the Brisbane Jazz Club from 6pm–9pm on Sunday, June 28. Dance to swing favourites from Sinatra to Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Brian Setzer and Phil Collins. With the award-winning trumpet player Clint Allen as musical director, the UQ Big Band has made a name for itself playing for festivals, concerts and corporate events. Spend a night out at Brisbane’s iconic jazz venue with some of Brisbane's finest young players. Details: 0400 743 128.
Health & fitness
Keep your 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. You can 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
- 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
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
From bench to bedside
Professor Bernard Tuch, Director of the New South Wales Stem Cell Network, will present a seminar on encapsulated human embryonic stem cells at 4.30pm on Thursday, June 25, in the Main Auditorium, Level 2, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, RBWH Campus. All welcome. Details: a.vann@uqccr.uq.edu.au or 3346 5555.
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.
Floating Lands –“Shifting Paradigms: Nature & Culture”
This one-day, interactive forum involving a panel of local and national experts including Chris Darwin, great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, and renowned performer/writer Robyn Archer, will be held from 9.30am–3.30pm on Saturday, June 27, in the TopTent at the Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point, Noosa. It forms part of a 10-day event bringing together visual and performance artists, writers, photographers, educators and researchers, and the community to explore the theme of climate change. Cost: $65 (lunch and morning tea included). Bookings: Noosa Regional Gallery on 5449 5340. Details: c.croawell@uq.edu.au or ext. 52921.
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.
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.
Challenge for museums in South Africa
Professor Henry C (Jatti) Bredekamp, Chief Executive Officer & President, ICOM-SA, Iziko Museums of Cape Town, will present a public lecture entitled “Challenge and Transformation at the South African National Gallery of Iziko Museums in post-Apartheid South-Africa” at 5.30pm on Thursday, July 9, in Auditorium 1 at State Library Queensland. No bookings required. Details: c.croawell@uq.edu.au.
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 26. 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.
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
- Employees are invited to take part in a study exploring cultural group differences in coping styles, alcohol use and self-injury by completing an anonymous online survey.
Details: ying.hang@uqconnect.edu.au
Carried over
- 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
- 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
- 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
From the editor
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