The latest
Staff excellence awards
UQ wishes to recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is delighted to announce the introduction of two new awards for staff: The Chancellor's Award for Individual Excellence and the UQ Leadership Award. Nominees are to be proposed by sponsors who can be either a supervisor or other member of staff. Staff are encouraged to nominate colleagues who are exemplary leaders or individual contributors. Nominations for the awards close on Friday, November 20. Details: online.
Qld invention keeps a healthy eye on waterways
South-East Queenslanders now have unprecedented access to detailed data showing the health of their waterways, following the launch of the 2009 Ecosystem Health Report Card. Thanks to a new state-of-the-art data-integration system known as Health-e-Waterways, current and historical Ecosystem Health Report Card grades for catchments, estuaries and bay zones are just a few key strokes away. Read full story online.
Teaching and Learning Week next week
The University's annual celebration of teaching and learning in all forms, from the physical space of a classroom to innovative teaching methods, will be celebrated between Monday, November 2, and Friday, November 6. Check out the special website for details on the many activities such as seminars and workshops on offer.
Senate Standing Committee for Equity, Diversity and the Status of Women (EDSW)
Expressions of interest are called for a number of positions on this Committee: one representative of Heads of Schools; Chair, Disability Subcommittee; and a representative of EDSW on each of the three subcommittees (Disability, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Indigenous Australians (CALDIA) and Gender Equity). Please provide a succinct statement (no longer than two pages) detailing your interest in the work of the Committee, and relevant experience and qualifications by 9am on Monday, November 2. Terms of Reference and further information available online. Address applications to Chair, Senate Committee for Equity, Diversity and the Status of Women and email to: equity@uq.edu.au.
UQ nabs ninth consecutive Qld Rhodes Scholarship
International law is where UQ graduate and 2010 Queensland Rhodes Scholar Jessica Howley's academic interests lie. Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley, AO, made the announcement at Government House this afternoon, following interviews with six shortlisted candidates. Read the full story online.
UQ researchers receive Bill & Melinda Gates funding
Developing a portable screening device for malaria and using mobile phones to diagnose pneumonia are two UQ research projects which have received support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The projects are among 76 Grand Challenges Explorations grants awarded worldwide, each worth $US100,000. Read full story online.
Major changes to travel along Coronation Drive
From Sunday, November 1, major traffic changes will affect both inbound and outbound lanes on Coronation Drive between Cribb Street and the Merivale Rail Bridge. These changes will take place over a maximum four-month period and are required to complete construction of the Coronation Drive overpass. Details: online.
UQ iTunes U website launched
A new UQ iTunes U website is now available. Visit the website to find out more about UQ iTunes U, which will provide a convenient new way for the University to distribute digital content to the public and to students. Seminars, lectures and marketing material will be made available to the world, or to specific courses (in the second phase of the project), via this popular Apple product. The project team is looking for media content for the UQ iTunes U site. If you would like to contribute material, or find out more about the project, visit the website.
Queensland International Fellowships workshop
This workshop is designed for researchers interested in applying for a Queensland International Fellowship and covers all aspects of the application process. It will be held from 10.30am - 11.30am on Tuesday, November 3, in the AIBN Seminar Room, ground floor, building 75 (corner College and Cooper Rds, St Lucia campus). The Fellowships program enables Queenslanders to undertake collaborative scientific research or policy development projects at leading international institutions, government agencies and/or private sector research organisations. Applications for this round of Fellowships close on Friday, December 11. RSVP: p.crawford@research.uq.edu.au. Details: online.
Understanding Planet Earth: subduction zones
Director of Research in the School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University, Professor Brian Kennett will discuss our current understanding of subduction zones - a crucial part of our dynamic planet, and the cause of many earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. The seminar will focus on what geophysical data (for example, seismic tomography, or "CAT scans of the planet") can reveal about the deep workings of these zones, and will be held from 1pm-2pm on Friday, October 30, in room 221 at the School of Earth Sciences, Steele Building. Details: seminars@earth.uq.edu.au.
Doing business in a carbon-constrained world
Ecofund (a Queensland Government-owned company) and UQ (through the School of Integrative Systems) are proud to present "Business Management in a Carbon Constrained World" — a three-day executive training course to be held in Brisbane on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 23, 24 and 25 this year. This practical course is designed to assist sustainability, environment and carbon managers as well as principal decision-makers to manage their organisations' carbon liabilities under existing and pending legislation. It is also relevant to all organisations wishing to gain an extensive understanding of carbon markets and management in a "carbon-constrained world" — whether for compliance purposes or to position their organisations as green leaders. Registrations close Friday, November 13. Details: training@ecofund.net.au or 3017 6476.
Reinvigorating Australian federalism
The TC Beirne School of Law's Dr Nicholas Aroney will discuss the above topic as part of a Centre for Public, International and Comparative Law public lecture on Wednesday, November 4. The event, to be held from 5.30pm in the Banco Court, level 2 of the Supreme Court Building, 304 George Street, Brisbane, will be followed by a book launch of The Constitution of a Federal Commonwealth (Cambridge University Press) by former Justice of the High Court of Australia, The Honourable Ian Callinan AC QC. RSVP essential by Friday, October 30 to: t.vasiljevic@law.uq.edu.au or ext. 69350.
Events & UQ in the media
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Upcoming events:
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UQ in the media:
- Home-grown doctors solution for Bundy
- Planet fixers: Half the price twice as nice
- Collaboration key to greater tourism
- Looking for love study participants
- Scholarship extended to Fields
- UQ’s Gatton Campus showcase
- Qld medical students heading to Samoa
- Sign in to the UQ Mediaclips site for more media clips.
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Other news
2009 Young and International Alumnus of the Year Awards
The Young and International Alumnus of the Year Awards recognise and honour the achievements of outstanding UQ graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen fields and an outstanding reputation among their peers. After receiving numerous diverse and high-quality applications, four finalists for the Young Alumnus of the Year Award and three finalists for the International Alumnus of the Year Award were selected. The winners of these two awards will be announced and honoured with the winner of the 2009 Alumnus of the Year Award at this year's Courting the Greats Lunch at Customs House on Thursday, November 26. Detailed profiles of the 2009 Young Alumnus and International Alumnus of the Year finalists can be viewed on the Alumni & Community website. Courting the Greats Lunch details: online.
UQ inspires bright futures
From Sunday, November 29, until Thursday, December 3, 2009, UQ will welcome 270 Young Scholars from approximately 110 high schools around Queensland to the St Lucia campus for a four-day residential experience. The camp, hosted by UQ's Office of Prospective Students & Scholarships, is designed to nurture and develop exceptional Year 11 students and provide them with a unique opportunity for extension and enrichment. The Young Scholars will be housed at Union College for the week and be supervised by student mentors during their time at UQ. During the camp, students will participate in a variety of seminars, workshops and activities designed to give them a taste of UQ and introduce them to a wide range of study areas. Details: online.
Strategic Indigenous awareness workshops
Professional facilitator Grant Sarra will conduct his thought-provoking workshops encouraging participants to hypothetically walk in the shoes of Indigenous Australians on Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3, at the Ipswich and St Lucia campuses. Entitled "To understand the present, we must understand the past", the workshops are part of the Equity Office's staff development series. To register and for more details: equity@uq.edu.au. If you wish to attend the workshop at St Lucia, please put: St Lucia - Strategic Indigenous Awareness Workshop in the subject line. If you wish to attend the workshop at the Ipswich campus, please put: Ipswich - Strategic Indigenous Awareness Workshop in the subject line.
Centenary highlights
Your story: Tell us in 100 words or less what your favourite UQ moment is.
Something to Tweet about: Follow UQ Centenary on Twitter.
National Science Week 2010
The Australian Government has announced $500,000 worth of funding in 2010 for organisations and individuals wanting to host a science event or activity in celebration of National Science Week (August 14-22) next year. Applications for the grants closes Friday, October 23. Details: online.
Bring out your blogs
Thank you again for your excellent suggestions about interesting blogs by UQ staff and students. Check out some of the ones already received below:
Please send further suggestions to update@uq.edu.au. Thank you.
Defining moments in UQ research
Your input/feedback would be appreciated on a list of research highlights from the past 100 years on the UQ Centenary website. Please email your suggestions to Shannon at centenary@uq.edu.au and copy to update@uq.edu.au. We particularly need more highlights pre-1970s. Thank you.
Housekeeping matters
Submissions sought for review
Staff members are invited to make a submission to the review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, to be held Monday and Thursday, December 7-10, 2009. For the review's terms of reference, contact ext. 51321 or email m.kancachian@admin.uq.edu.au. Send submissions to the Review Coordinator, Secretariat Services, Level 6, JD Story Building, by Monday, November 9.
2010 diaries now available
The Property and Facilities Central Store has just been supplied with diaries for 2010. These are available to be ordered now through the Property and Facilities Central Store St Lucia UniFi Catalogue. Details: store@pf.uq.edu.au or ext. 51231.
Be rewarded for your work
The 2009 MIS User Prize is to be awarded to staff members for using the UQ Data Warehouse to improve work practices. Further details on the prize and how to submit an application are available on the MIS website. The prize will be awarded at the 2009 MIS User Forum on Friday, November 20. A preview of the agenda is available on the MIS website. Click here to register.
UQ Business School Alumni
If you are a graduate or will soon graduate from UQ Business School, you can join the UQ Business School Alumni Association. Membership is free and you can register online or email alumni@business.uq.edu.au. UQ Business School Alumni Association also has a new publication to foster engagement between the school and its graduates. The publication will be distributed to all members of the association and is also available online.
Get out & about
Movie value
$9.99, a new film at the Schonell Theatre cinema, is a stop-motion, puppet-animation film, based on the stories of Etgar Keret, one of the leading voices in Israeli contemporary literature. Voiced by stars including Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Joel Edgerton, Claudia Karvan, Ben Mendelsohn and Barry Otto, the film offers a post-modern meaning of hope. Details: online.
Melbourne Cup Lunch
UQ Union invites you to celebrate the race that stops the nation at The 2nd Degree Bar & Grill on Tuesday, November 3. The lunch includes a glass of wine and fresh Queensland seafood followed by a grilled beef tenderloin, paired with Moreton Bay bugs. Live race coverage is from 11.30am and lucky door prizes available. $44.95 per person. Bookings essential. Details: catering.union@uq.edu.au or 3377 2206.
Laughter is the best medicine
The Havin' A Laugh Project team have teamed up with the Inspire Foundation to host the Havin' a Laugh comedy night at The Sit Down Comedy Club, 186 Given Terrace, Paddington, from 8pm on Friday, October 30 featuring performances by Hannah Gadsby (Raw Comedy winner) and Michael Chamberlin (Rove Live). The Havin' a Laugh team would love for you to attend the event and support Inspire's mission to help millions of young people live happier lives. The cost is $27.50 per ticket and to order tickets, contact Ron on email infor@havinalaugh.org or 0432 737 033.
Main Course Food Precinct opens
The Main Course Food Precinct will open its doors in place of the Main Refec today. Make sure you check out all the new outlets and find out why multiple choice has never been easier. Design and make a gourmet sandwich at the Fresh Factory, create your own Asian-inspired noodles at the Drunken Noodle or grab a fresh roll of sushi at U-Sushi. If you're feeling like a home-cooked meal, head to the Gravy Train for a Sunday-style roast, the Global Kitchen for some international food or try the catch of the day at the Tackle Box. If you prefer something sweet, pick up a treat at Dolce & Banana. There's also Souvlaki Hut and Subway to fill you up.
Health & fitness
The Asperger's Syndrome Network@UQ
This network is for students, staff members and people in general affected by Asperger's Syndrome. The group meets once a week at the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland. The group aims to provide an informal setting allowing for a supportive and inclusive environment for people to meet and make friends across UQ campuses. Meetings are held at 1.30pm each Friday afternoon at Student Services. Details: ext. 51723.
H1N1 flu vaccine
The UQ Pandemic Influenza Vaccination Program began on Tuesday, October 20, for all full-time and part-time staff members. Vaccinations at the clinics will be offered to staff but not students and are available at St Lucia, JKMRC and Dental School locations only. Could all managers or supervisors please ensure that all full-time or part-time staff, especially those staff members who may not have access to the UQ email or web system, are informed about this program. The program at St Lucia campus will be held at various locations as listed in the booking system available at the link below. Staff members who are located at Gatton campus, please telephone ext. 50396 or Ipswich campus on ext. 11210 for your local Health Service. Vaccinations will be offered at JKMRC and the Dental School on Tuesday, November 10. Details: online.
Study, training & development
Upcoming staff development courses
Places are still available in the following courses:
General
UQBS Corporate Education Courses for 2009
Register your interest for one of these corporate leadership courses:
- Making Sense of it All: Integrating Philosophy with Business (November 2–6)
- Managing People, Managing Projects (November 9–13)
Details: online or 3346 7111.
Lectures, seminars & workshops
Biological Sciences Seminar Series
Dr Eric Treml from the School of Biological Sciences will describe the development of a dispersal model and illustrate how the connectivity networks can be analysed using a graph-theoretic approach. Dr Treml will highlight methods for integrating the spatial structure of marine population connectivity into regional conservation planning. The seminar will be held from 1pm on Friday, October 30, in room 139 of the Goddard building.
Inaugural Merson Lecture
Professor Giacomo Rizzolatti, Professor of Human Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Parma, Italy will discuss: The mirror mechanism: a neural mechanism to understand others from 5pm-6pm on Thursday, November 5, at the Auditorium, Level 7, Queensland Brain Institute, Building 79, Upland Road, St Lucia. A cocktail party follows the lecture. RSVP: events@qbi.uq.edu.au or ext. to 66300.
9th ANZALS Biennial Conference
The Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies (ANZALS), in association with UQ's School of Tourism, is pleased to present the 9th ANZALS Biennial Conference: "Exploring New Ideas and New Directions" to be held at the Hilton Hotel, Brisbane, from February 2-4, next year. The conference theme acknowledges the myriad issues and challenges that have significantly impacted on the form and structure of leisure programs throughout Australia and New Zealand in recent years. Please join us and our keynote presenters, Professors Robert A. Stebbins, Karla A. Henderson, Donald Getz and Norma J. Stumbo as they discuss these impacts in relation to the future structure of leisure-focused tourism and event initiatives, and leisure teachings in tertiary education programs. Details: online or anzals2010@uq.edu.au.
Global biosecurity conference
"Global Biosecurity 2010: safeguarding agriculture and the environment" will provide governments, agricultural industries and environmental organisations with an opportunity to come together to discuss and explore best-practice scientific and regulatory strategies to tackle pre-border, border and post-border risks. The conference will be held at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre from February 28-March 3, 2010. Details: online.
Volunteers sought
Please note entries remain for two Updates unless further requests received. Thank you.
New this week
- Volunteers for marketing research study on a proposed new online shopping website. Payment is $20 for two x one-hour sessions on campus on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10.
Details: s.kelly@business.uq.edu.au
- Nine-month-old infants for a study on early learning from books. Involves a one-off, 30-minute visit to the School of Psychology at the St Lucia campus. Infants are with their parents at all times, and each child receives a small gift and certificate for participating.
Details: m.heron@uq.edu.au or ext. 55623.
Carried over
- People with current neck pain that spreads into one arm to participate in a 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
- Volunteers for various event jobs at the 9th ANZALS Biennial Conference held in early February next year.
Details: anzals2010@uq.edu.au or 0420 249 798
- Students and staff with any symptoms of the common cold with a duration of five or more days but less than three weeks for the SNORT trial investigating the addition of nasal saline to usual treatments for upper respiratory tract infections.
Details: d.king@uq.edu.au or ext. 56210
- Men with prostate cancer for an exercise clinical trial. Interested participants must have been undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or hormone suppression therapy for at least the past two months.
Details: k.bolam@uq.edu.au or ext. 54998
From the editor
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