UQ Update

UQ Update - 12 November, 2007  


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Uni leaps ahead in world rankings

UQ has advanced 12 places to be ranked at number 33 in the world's top 50 universities in the Times Higher Education Supplement. QS survey now available online.

UQ improves environmental IQ

The University has been awarded more than $260,000 in community water grants to consolidate an environmental record that has already seen it cut water consumption by around 47 percent since 2004. Story ...

Are you graduating in 2007?

Staff and students who are graduating this year are encouraged to help the University by taking a few minutes to fill out the Australian Graduate Survey. The survey allows you to report on your experience at UQ, and what you have been doing since you graduated. The AGS is a national survey conducted each year by all Australian universities. Your completed AGS will help by:

Further details: Margaret Thistlethwaite, ext. 51703.

Award for UQ physicist

Professor Peter Drummond from UQ's School of Physical Sciences has been awarded the Moyal Medal for 2007.

Lecture honours wildlife warrior

The University will honour Steve Irwin's contribution to crocodile research and wildlife conservation with a free public lecture at the St Lucia campus on November 14. Story ...

Have your say — online feedback forms now available

You’re invited to have your say on some of UQ’s most high profile events from 2007 – Open Day and the Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO). Express your thoughts on a range of event aspects from stand design and themes through to seminars and attendance levels. The online feedback form can be completed in under five minutes. Help improve these major UQ events in 2008.

How do you travel to the St Lucia campus?

Students and staff at St Lucia campus are invited to participate in an online questionnaire survey of travel choices following the opening of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge in December, 2006. A winner will be randomly drawn from survey participants. First prize: unlimited access to Dream World and White Water World theme parks (for two) for one year. Second prize: $250 Myer gift voucher. Third prize: $200 Myer gift voucher. To complete the 10 minute survey, please click here.

UQ Secretaries and Office Professionals Association celebrates Christmas

UQSOPA’s celebration will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 5.30pm at the Hundred Acre Bar, Hillstone St Lucia. Tapas-style nibbles will be available, and a glass of sparkling wine will be served on arrival. Cost: $30, members; $45, non-members. RSVP early as numbers are limited to Karen Hendrickson on ext. 57969.

Ipswich campus manager to coordinate vet build

The Campus Manager at UQ Ipswich, Warren Kerswill, has commenced a two-year appointment as the Veterinary Science School Relocation Project Manager, under the direction of the Veterinary Science Relocation Project Control Group. In this role he will oversee the project logistics including: personnel relocation, resourcing issues, and the construction of three new facilities at Gatton. They include an Animal Hospital, Equine Clinic and Research Centre, and refurbishment of a fourth building for teaching purposes. Mr Kerswill is currently working part-time across both roles and will commence full-time in his new position from February, 2008. Details: email w.kerswill@uq.edu.au.

Exciting retrospective exhibition opens this week

The first major solo exhibition of one of Australia's most respected artists, the late Mr Paddy Bedford, opens at The University of Queensland Art Museum, St Lucia on Friday, November 16. The exhibition will be opened by Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Director, Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Sydney at 6pm for 6.30pm. RSVP by November 14 to artmuseum@uq.edu.au or ext. 53046. Take a free, guided tour with MCA Curator Russell Storer, Ken Watson of Jirrawun Arts (WA) and Mr Bedford’s niece Samantha Martin at 1pm, Saturday, November 17. The exhibition continues to March 2.

Guided tour of Paddy Bedford for seminar attendees

A free, guided tour of the Paddy Bedford exhibition will be offered to people attending the ‘Beyond Visitor Numbers’ seminar at the UQ Art Museum on Monday, November 19. The tour with Ken Watson and Samantha Martin is at 1pm before the seminar starts at 2pm. Seminar keynote speakers are Lauren Parker of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Associate Professor John Armstrong, of the University of Melbourne. Seminar registration (discounts for student/volunteer group bookings) and inquiries: kerri.laidlaw@magsq.com.au. Full program details here.

Don’t miss book sale at UQ Art Museum

Selected UQ Art Museum publications will be on sale with up to 50 percent off the retail price from November 16 to December 23. Gallery hours: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday. UQ Art Museum publications are listed at: www.maynecentre.uq.edu.au. Enquiries: artmuseum@uq.edu.au or ext. 53046.

Addiction studies courses on offer

The Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre is offering Addiction Studies postgraduate courses in distance mode. They include:

For details, visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/qadrec/.

Enrol now in staff development courses

Places are still available in the following upcoming staff development courses:

Details: visit www.tedi.uq.edu.au/sdh/.

Are you interested in a counselling career?

The School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences will present a free mini-conference and morning tea showcasing the Master of Counselling program. It will be on Friday, November 30 at the Chamberlain Building, St Lucia campus (#35) from 9am to 12.30pm. Program coordinator Dr Judith Murray will present the underlying philosophy of this integrated program and various course coordinators will briefly introduce a number of core courses. RSVP to a.haines@uq.edu.au, or phone ext. 52068.

Applications closing soon for BEL postgraduate coursework scholarships

The BEL Faculty is offering Commonwealth-supported postgraduate scholarships to general staff employed in full-time continuing appointments for at least two years. Applicants must apply separately for admission to one of the Faculty's postgraduate coursework programs and provide evidence they have been admitted to a relevant program. Applications for a first semester, 2008 start should be submitted to Allanah Bigg by November 30. For details and application forms, contact Allanah (ext. 69061).

EPSA offers postgraduate scholarships for general staff

The Faculty of EPSA also offers Commonwealth-supported postgraduate scholarships to general staff members (full-time for at least two years) who gain admission to postgraduate coursework programs within the Faculty. Applications for first semester 2008 close on January 31, 2008. For details and application forms, click here. For a list of available postgraduate coursework programs, visit www.epsa.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=4352.

Seminar looks at gender, war and reconciliation

The School of Journalism and Communication is organising a public seminar: Gender side of War and Reconciliation: Is there Aftermath for Women? Speaker: Olivera Simic. The seminar will be on Thursday, November 15, 3pm - 5pm; Don Carruthers eXchange Zone, Level 5, Dorothy Hill Physical Sciences and Engineering Library (Building #50). Details Katie Peterson, tel ext. 53268.

Get ahead with UQ Business School’s executive education courses for 2008

Register your interest now for one of these superb Executive Leadership courses:

Details: contact the Executive Education Team on ext. 67105 or 67115, email exceed@business.uq.edu.au or visit www.business.uq.edu.au/execed.

Win the jackpot at quiz night

The Staff Club's monthly quiz night continues on Wednesday, November 14 at 6pm for a 6.30 start for teams of up to six players. Content includes three general knowledge rounds, an audio round, a paper and pen task and five questions on a movie of the month — this month an Australian film with a topical theme — Don’s Party (1976). There are team and individual prizes, a cash jackpot prize and a “Famous Faces” prize board. Entrance fee: $3 per person. Contact the club or quizmaster Charles McCowie (0423 775 025 or cmccowie@optusnet.com.au) for details.

Hep C courses available for health care workers

The UQ School of Medicine, HIV and HCV Education Projects still has places available for the upcoming Hepatitis C Management Course for Health Care Workers on November 30 in Mackay. This course examines emerging issues in hepatitis C in Queensland. Please note this is a free course and students are welcome to attend. Details: Jean Martin or ext. 64749 or visit the website.

Have your say on eLearning

Whether you have attended any staff development sessions on eLearning and Blackboard or not, please spend 15 minutes to provide your anonymous feedback so TEDI can better assist you in the future. TEDI researchers are interested in finding out how TEDI eLearning staff development offerings have impacted on teaching practices and how to provide better opportunities for all UQ staff in the future. A survey where participating and non-participating staff can provide feedback is open from November 5 to 30.

Have a hit at Tennis Centre demo day

Try before you buy on Sunday, November 18, at 3pm - 6pm at the Tennis Centre’s Demo Day with expert staff to fit you with the latest racquets from HEAD, Wilson, Volki, Babolat, Dunlop and Yonex. Free prizes on the day and up to 30 percent discount will be offered on recommended retail prices. All UQ SPORT members save 15 percent on selected items.

Enrolments open soon for Summer Lifestyle program

UQ SPORT offers a wide range of adventure and recreation programs to keep you active and inspired throughout summer. Enrolments open on Monday, November 19, with programs commencing on Monday, December 3. Most courses run for eight weeks with two weeks break from December 24 to January 6.

Sport pass offers great value

UQ SPORT’s Summer Lovin’ program will help you shape up for Summer. Sign up for a Summer Lovin’ gym pass during November to receive four months membership for the price of three. Choose from a Gym Cardio and Pool Pass from $150* or a Total Value Pass from $215* (*UQ SPORT membership prices). Create your own workout with access to Gym, Cardio Room, Aquatic Centre, and Group Fitness Classes. Sign up in person, online or phone ext. 67871.

Volunteers needed for high blood pressure study

UQ and Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) researchers are seeking volunteers aged 18 to 75 for a study determining the effectiveness of a new method guiding therapy in people with high blood pressure (BP). Participants should have been diagnosed with high blood pressure in the past three months and be taking at least one, but no more than two drugs to lower BP. They will be required to attend the PAH for blood pressure measurements, echocardiograph and blood test. In return, both you and your doctor will receive information on sensitive measures of your heart, arteries and BP. Details: Deborah Gilroy, phone 32406614 or email d.gilroy@uq.edu.

Participants sought for bone and muscle health study

Healthy control volunteers aged seven to 17 years are required to help researchers using new technology, peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT), to investigate the development of, and interaction between, muscle and bone in young individuals with Cystic Fibrosis compared to healthy controls. Participants will be required to attend the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Herston, for three hours, once only. Tests will be performed to assess bone and muscle function. It is planned that testing sessions will be conducted in school holiday periods. Parking fees will be met by the Children’s Nutrition Research Centre. Details: Denise Brookes or phone ext. 64936.


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