The latest
New UQ Organisational Chart
The Office of the Executive Director (Operations) has issued a revised UQ Organisational Chart, available online.
Top engineers from UQ
UQ staff and graduates feature prominently in the 2009 list of Australia's 100 most influential engineers. The list, published annually in the June edition of Engineers Australia, identifies the country’s leading engineers in academia/research, associations, consulting, engineering expertise, industry, public service and politics/other. Read full story online.
Swine flu information for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders
The Australian Government has changed the Pandemic Response to Protect, which aims to look after groups vulnerable to influenza infection in the community. One of the vulnerable groups are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There is a page on the Queensland Health website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with good resources available for use to help in protecting themselves from catching H1N1 (swine flu).
Enterprise bargaining
From July 1, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) requires all employers engaging in enterprise bargaining with their employees to inform them of their right to have a bargaining representative during the course of enterprise bargaining. The Notice of Employee Representational Rights for UQ staff can be accessed online. A hard copy of the Notice will also be available from faculty or institute human resources teams. More information about current enterprise bargaining negotiations can be accessed online. If you have any questions or interest in being a bargaining representative, please contact Mark Martin by email.
New Freedom of Information laws
On July 1, 2009, Queenland's Freedom of Information Act 1992 was replaced by the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act). The RTI Act requires the University and other agencies to provide the maximum disclosure of information through its publication or administrative access scheme on request. The RTI Act is complemented by the IP Act, which establishes a right to access and to amend personal information. The IP Act also specifies how the University should collect, store, use and disclose personal information. For details, contact the Right to Information and Privacy Coordinator. Following the introduction of Queensland's new Freedom of Information laws:
- the Freedom of Information Office is now known as the Right to Information and Privacy Office
- the Freedom of Information Officer is now known as the Right to Information and Privacy Coordinator
Reorganisation of the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) has recently undergone an extensive reorganisation to enable it to better engage with external and internal stakeholders and fulfil its objectives in learning, discovery and engagement. A major part of the reorganisation has been the disestablishment of the School of Engineering and the creation of three new schools in its place. As of July 1, the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology is comprised of the following schools and Centre:
- School of Architecture
- School of Chemical Engineering
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
- Advanced Water Management Centre
Memorial scholarship opens doors to agriculture
A scholarship in memory of an agricultural science graduate has been awarded for the first time at UQ’s Gatton campus. Read full story online.
The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful RHD candidates
The Graduate School presents two highly recommended workshops for RHD candidates by Dr Hugh Kearns and Dr Maria Gardiner (Flinders University):
- The 7 Secrets of Highly Successful RHD candidates from 9.30am-12.30pm on Monday, July 13
- Turbocharge your writing from 9.30am-12.30pm on Tuesday, July 14
Also, on Wednesday, July 15, there will be a seminar by Nigel Palmer, President of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA). Details: online.
I don’t like cricket … I love it
The Pakistan A cricket team will be training at UQ on WEP Harris Oval on the following days with all training sessions from 1pm–4 pm:
- Wednesday, July 8
- Thursday, July 9
- Saturday, July 11
- Monday, July 13
- Tuesday, July 14
- Wednesday, July 15
UQ is hosting five matches for the Emerging Players Tournament (the National Cricket Academies or Institute of Sport represent their countries in the tournament). All these matches are from 9am–4.30pm on WEP Harris Oval. The matches are:
- Friday, July 24 India vs New Zealand
- Sunday, July 26 Australia vs New Zealand
- Wednesday, July 29 Australia vs India
- Thursday, July 30 Australia vs South Africa
- Saturday, August 1 Final 3 vs 4 play-off
Details: msj@maths.uq.edu.au or ext. 53255
More water saved
UQ’s St Lucia campus continues to significantly decrease its water-consumption levels. Latest available data from March 2009 reveal that UQ’s ongoing efforts to conserve water have resulted in a 45 percent reduction compared to 2004/2005. This is an improvement on the same time last year which achieved a 41 percent reduction. Read full story online.
IML Semester 2 enrolments closing
The Institute of Modern Languages celebrated its 75th Anniversary early in June with great success. It was a fantastic way to mark settling into our new offices on Level 1, the Joyce Ackroyd Building (37). Come and visit us and enrol for a Semester 2 course before July 10 to get your five percent UQ staff discount. Courses and offer details online.
More fun at Playhouse
Playhouse Parent and Childcare Centre has secured funding for new outdoor equipment to the value of $26,000 from an application to the Community Gaming Commission Fund. Playhouse Director Margaret Griffiths said the centre was very grateful to the Gaming Commission and the children coming to the centre would benefit immensely from the addition of a large, colourful central feature with two different styles of slides, plus a large selection of educational, safe and exciting equipment which would supplement the current range.
10-week personal training program for $250
UQ Sport and the UQ School of Human Movement Studies are pleased to offer a 10-week Practicum Placement Personal Training program. Commencing in early August, the 10-week program includes:
- two fitness assessments (preliminary and final, up to one hour each)
- personalised program
- eight one-on-one personal training sessions (one hour per week)
- additional 10-visit pass to the UQ SPORT and Fitness Gym (valued at $110.50)
Register online. Details: personaltraining@uqs.com.au or ext. 56612.
First Aid and CPR training on campus
UQ Sport in association with PulseStart Training Solutions, offer nationally recognised First Aid and CPR training at UQ’s St Lucia campus. With qualified professional trainers, PulseStart Training Solutions are the partner of choice for the Australian Medical Association Services Queensland. From only $60, upcoming courses will be held on July 15 and 18 and August 1, 12, 15 and 29. Details: online.
Winner of the 2009 Fryer Library Award announced
Dr Jane Hunt from the School of English, Media Studies and Art History has won the 2009 Fryer Library Award. She will begin her project, working on Fryer’s extensive Daphne Mayo collection, in the second semester of 2009. The collection consists of 98 boxes of correspondence and other written records as well as sculptures, artworks and photographs. More information about the Fryer Library Award is available online.
Calling past students and staff of Pallara State School
Pallara State School, at 282 Ritchie Road, Pallara, was officially opened on August 24, 1959, and to commemorate its 50th anniversary, the school will host a fun-filled day on Friday, August 29, from 11am–4pm. There will be class performances from current students along with a performance from the school choir. Your attendance is welcomed. If you would like to contribute to the celebrations you can also register your interest by contacting Pallara State School on admin@pallarass.eq.edu.au or 3723 6333.
Events & UQ in the media
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Upcoming events:
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UQ in the media:
- Scholarship boost: Young engineers rewarded for attitude and achievement
- A life story with courage and grit
- Battle against war errors
- Young vet follows her dream
- Water Polo - Flag bearer
- Super clinic will stop footloose GPs wandering
- International conference opens at UQ
- Course combats valuer shortage
- Swine flu protection close
- US students visit campus for program
- Sign in to the UQ Mediaclips site for more media clips.
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Other news
Executive appointments
Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield has announced the appointment of Professor Max Lu as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) as from June 29. From the same date, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Debbie Terry assumed line management responsibility for the six research institutes and the UQ Graduate School, with the Institute Directors and the Dean, UQ Graduate School, reporting directly to Professor Terry. Also from June 29, Professor Alan Lawson took on a full-time role in a retitled portfolio, reflecting his current responsibilities – Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and International). The vacated position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Linkages) will not be filled.
Let’s celebrate UQ’s centenary year
In 2010, UQ will celebrate its centenary year. Throughout the year, numerous events will take place, including celebrations for the whole community. The Centenary office is currently collating facts and stories about UQ. If you have any information on our history, recent activities, contributions to the community or have a story about past students or staff, email centenary@uq.edu.au. There’s more information online. Inquiries: Shannon Price at UQ Communications on ext. 67660.
Finding a loving home would be the cat's whiskers
UQ's School of Veterinary Science has a number of cats desperately looking for loving new homes. Rescued from the pound, they have been cared for by University researchers while they have taken part in a study and now it is time for them to be adopted. There are both male and female cats of all ages. They are all desexed, vaccinated, wormed and micro-chipped. Details: Renee or Nicole on ext. 53064.
Housekeeping matters
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.
Representing UQ at student recruitment events
UQ staff working at TSXPO (July 18–19) and UQ open days in August are invited to attend a training session at the UQ Centre lecture theatre from 10am–11am on Monday, July 13. This session will provide staff with information about organising and participating in recruitment events and will cover frequently asked questions, common audiences and event requirements. Register online.
Phoenix network upgrade project
A major upgrade of the whole university network that will provide significantly improved speed and access has been agreed. The upgrade will bring on-campus networks up to a new faster standard and include a tenfold increase in the reach of the University’s wireless network, which will extend to most buildings and open spaces on our campuses and University sites. Together, these projects form the Phoenix programme. The programme will be managed by a steering committee with wide representation, as well as an advisory committee with representatives from each Faculty and Institute together with representatives of central service divisions. An overview is available 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.
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 website, including http://www.uq.edu.au/study/future-students.html. 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.
Enterprise bargaining
Meetings between University representatives and union representatives are continuing. Staff will be advised formally of major developments, but in the meantime, a summary of each of the meetings will be posted on the “Communications to Staff” section of the University’s Enterprise Bargaining website.
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 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.
Get out & about
Delicious deals for staff
While the students are away, staff get to play with some delicious UQ staff-only deals. Until Friday, July 24, UQ staff can get a muffin and regular coffee from Darwin’s Café for only $5, pizzas from the Pizza Caffe for $10 from noon–2pm, Monday–Friday, and buy one meal at The 2nd Degree Bar & Grill and get a second meal for half price. More information online.
Use your noodle and see a charming film
Noodle, a new film at the Schonell, follows the story of Israeli flight attendant Miri, who suddenly and unexpectedly finds herself left with her Chinese cleaner’s son, dubbed “Noodle” when his mother leaves him with Miri for an hour and doesn’t come back. Noodle doesn’t speak Hebrew or English so it’s not easy trying to find out where he lives and what happened to his mother. Miri, twice widowed as a result of Israel’s wars, lives with her abrasive and recently separated sister Gila. This charming film, co-written and directed by Ayelet Menahemi is a real crowd-pleaser. Performances are solid throughout with young Baoqi Chen adorable as Noodle.
Adventurous volunteers needed for indigenous pilgrimage
The Drumley Walk travels from Beaudesert to Southport in the footsteps of Aboriginal community leader, Billy Drumley (1853–1951) through farms, forests and roads. Volunteers and participants are invited to attend an information session at Yugambeh Museum, cnr Plantation Road & Martens Street, Beenleigh, from 10am–4pm, on Sunday, July 12. Details: online or Yugambeh Museum on 3807 6155.
Sizzling Latin dancing
”Permite la danza!” and join in the red hot Latin dance excitement with salsa, zouk lambada, reggaeton, Latin hip hop and more at UQ SPORT’s Connell Gym, from 5pm on Friday, July 17, August 14, September 18 and October 16. Cost: students, $5, non-students, $7. Details: 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 by no later than Friday, July 17, and RSVPs by Wednesday, July 22, to k.hendrikson@uq.edu.au.
Health & fitness
Swine flu
The following communication regarding Human Swine Flu was recently sent on behalf of the University Health Service and Occupational Health & Safety Unit to all staff. Items covered in the file included:
- A Guide for Staff – Advice on H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu)
- A Guide for Managers – H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu) in the Workplace
- International Travel – Advice on H1N1 Influenza (Human Swine Flu)
The guides are available online.
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 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
- 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.
UQBS Corporate Education Courses for 2009
Register your interest now for one of these superb Corporate Leadership courses:
- Supply Chain Management (July 13–17)
- The Leadership Challenge (July 27–31)
- Financial Management at Work (August 17–21)
- Corporate Sustainability (September 7–11)
Details: online 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 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.
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 PhDs, or enrol in US degrees); postdoctoral, professional and senior scholars from any field of study. Applications close on August 31. Details: online.
Lectures, seminars & workshops
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.
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.
Conservation initiatives in Marovo Lagoon
An interdisciplinary seminar highlighting marine and legal aspects of a conservation project in Marovo Lagoon will be held from noon–1pm on Friday, July 10, in the Sir Samuel Griffith Room (1–W341) in the Forgan Smith Building. The three-year project by a UQ team, funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, is to provide an integrated approach to the environmental management of Marovo Lagoon that will support protection of the region’s high biodiversity and allow for sustainable use of the lagoon’s resources to support local communities. Details: online or research@law.uq.edu.au.
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: online.
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.
Technology and “women’s work”
UQ’s School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies and Faculty of Arts and the Australian Society for French Studies will host a public lecture from 5.30pm–6.30pm on Wednesday, July 15, entitled “When is a technology not a technology? When it’s women’s work. Hospitality, cooking and weaving” presented by Professor Judith Still ( University of Nottingham). It will be held in room 215 in the Forgan Smith Building on the St Lucia campus. RSVP: joanne.hopper@uq.edu.au .
French studies conference
The 17th conference of the Australian Society for French Studies entitled “Tekhne, technique, technology” will be held from July 15–17 at UQ. This conference brings together practitioners from the many branches of French Studies: language learning, French and Francophone literature, theory, cinema, art, architecture, history and politics. Details: j.denooy@uq.edu.au or online.
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
- Individuals for a lab-based study on attitudes, mood and decision-making at St Lucia campus. This research may contain death-related concepts that some may find confronting.
Details: clinton.knight@uqconnect.edu.au
- 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
- Children aged 11 to 12 years, with English as a first language, for a study of reading comprehension. Three sessions of approximately one hour each.
Details: w.arnott@uq.edu.au
- People with current neck and arm pain to participate in physiotherapy treatment study. Symptoms should have been present for four weeks or more and not caused by a vehicle accident or other trauma.
Details: neckpain@uq.edu.au or 0421 679 210
- People aged 18–65 with current neck pain following whiplash injury incurred during a motor vehicle accident three months to two years ago, to participate in a study investigating the effects of dry-needling, exercise and advice.
Details: s.valentin@uq.edu.au
- People who have not had a stroke, are right-handed and aged over 35 years with English as a first language are needed for a study involving language activities and brain scans.
Details: a.holmes@uq.edu.au or ext. 65579
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