UQ Update

UQ Update - 19 November, 2007  


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QBI officially opened today

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh today opened the $63 million state-of-the-art Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) research facility at UQ’s St Lucia campus. More…

UQ welcomes IMB operational funding

The University has welcomed the signing of a $50 million funding agreement from the Queensland Government for the University’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB). Vice-Chancellor Professor John Hay, AC said the University was delighted that the Queensland Government was continuing its support for the Institute with funding over five years to begin in 2009-10. More…

UQ celebrates Moreton Bay

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Moreton Bay region at The University of Queensland's Moreton Bay Research Station's UQ BAYFEST 2007. The event will provide an insight into the rich diversity of marine life that surrounds North Stradbroke Island. It will be held on Saturday, November 24, from 10am-4pm, as part of the Dunwich wide “Celebration of the Sea”. More…

Medal to mining industry research leader

Premier Anna Bligh has presented the inaugural Queensland Resources Council (QRC) medal to Professor Don McKee, retiring Director of the University’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI). Professor McKee has been the SMI Director since its inception in 2001. He was the driving force behind the establishment in 1986 of JKTech, the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre’s commercial division, which has become a template for the technology transfer industry.

Staff and students invited to Dayboro Vet Surgery open day

The UQ Dayboro Vet Surgery is having an Open Day on Saturday, December 1 from 11am - 2.30pm to celebrate its 20th anniversary. There will be displays and activities including a reptile show, face painting, barnyard babies, information stalls, clinic tours, sausage sizzle, and colouring competition. The UQ Dayboro Vet Surgery is located at 125 McKenzie St, Dayboro and can be contacted on 3425 1181.

Applications open for Promoting Women Fellowships 2008

Academic women at Levels B–D (and Research staff at equivalent levels) who have been employed at UQ for at least three years, are invited to apply for these fellowships. Women who have had career interruptions or other impediments due to equity related circumstances will be given additional consideration. The funding available to each Fellow will be to a maximum amount of $15,000 (allocated by the University Staff Development Committee). Full details about eligibility for a Promoting Women Fellowship, guidelines, application form and Head’s supporting statement form are available online. Lodge applications by Monday, November 26.

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.

Orders open for new UQ Christmas cards

View and order from the University's new range of 2007 Christmas cards online. Some designs from last year are also available.

JCU leader speaks at Senior Women Seminar Series

The Vice-Chancellor of James Cook University, Professor Sandra Harding, will discuss The troublesome concept of merit at the Senior Women Seminar Series on Wednesday, November 28 in the Innes Room, Student Union Complex, St Lucia campus. The series is a bi-annual event coordinated by The Equity Office in collaboration with the UQ Women Professors’ Network. It aims to provide a forum to explore issues regarding gender equity in higher education from a variety of perspectives. The series also provides an excellent opportunity for exchange of ideas, learning and networking. Details and RSVPs: please email equity@uq.edu.au. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

ConCordUQ launch workshop

A workshop on Conflict Sensitive Business Practice in the Resources Sector will take place on Wednesday, November 28 at Christie Corporate Conferencing in Brisbane City. The event coincides with the launch of the Consortium on Community Building and Responsible Resource Development (ConCordUQ), a new arm of The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. For further information contact Tammy Marcs or visit UQ Events.

How do you travel to the St Lucia campus?

Students and staff at the 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.

Enrol now in staff development courses

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

For more details, please visit www.tedi.uq.edu.au/sdh/.

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.

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. As numbers are limited, RSVP early to Karen Hendrickson on ext. 57969.

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 until 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.

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.

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.

UQSPORT seminar to unlock potential

Are you helping your children achieve their potential in their chosen sports? Help them to be the best they can be by focusing on the skills and behaviours that positively influence your children’s performances. UQ SPORT is holding a “Parenting my Champion” seminar on Wednesday, November 28, from 6.30pm to 9pm with guest speakers from the University’s leading academics in sports psychology. Details, visit  Professional Development.

Enrolments open today 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 today, with programs commencing on Monday, December 3. Most courses run for eight weeks with two weeks’ break from December 24 to January 6. Visit uqsport.uq.edu.au/lifestyle for program details.

Accountability examined in international criminal law seminar

The TC Beirne School of Law is holding a research seminar: A New System of International Criminal Accountability: The Relationship between National, Internationalised and International Criminal Mechanisms in the Era of the ICC. It will be on November 30 from 12-1pm at the Sir Samuel Griffith Room, 1-W341, Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus. The presenter is Ms Kate Gibson, a lawyer at the Appeals Chamber of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, in The Hague. She has previously worked as a Defence Lawyer for a former Rwandan General accused of Genocide and Crimes against Humanity at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, in Tanzania.


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