UQ Update

UQ Update - 26 November, 2007  


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University steps up School of Vet Science relocation

A capital campaign to support the $75 million relocation of University’s School of Veterinary Science from St Lucia to the Gatton campus has been launched today. Details…

New centre opens at Gatton campus

The Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Tim Mulherin, has opened the first stage of a $33 million Centre for Advanced Animal Science at The University of Queensland's Gatton Campus.More…

European honour for UQ scientist

Professor John Mattick has been elected as a member of one of the world's most respected scientific organisations, the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). Details …

UQ professor joins global consensus

Professor Alan Lopez of the School of Population Health is among the panel of leading international health scientists who have reached consensus on the world's most deadly diseases. More…

Academic heads Queensland pharmacy group

Dr Lisa Nissen of the School of Pharmacy has been appointed President of the Queensland Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

Senate approves professorial appointments

The University’s governing Senate last week approved the following appointments to the rank of Professor from January 1, 2008. This is the largest number of candidates ever approved in one year. The successful candidates are:

Pick your favourite art work

The official judging might be over but the public can still cast their votes for Australia's first self-portrait prize, currently showing at the UQ Art Museum. More…

New canvases brighten Gatton centre

Shelton Hall at UQ Gatton, which has been refurbished as a conference centre, has enlisted artists aged nine to 13 to paint 17 canvases. The work will be catalogued by the University, and remain on permanent display in Shelton Hall. A celebration for the completion of the commission will be held at the Toowoomba Art Society on December 1. The young artists will each be rewarded with a UQ satchel when the presentation of the Shelton Artworks Collection is made to Simon Scott, Head of Halls, UQ Gatton.

German artist Leni Hoffmann uses plasticine for artwork on University Drive

“Encore” by Matthys Gerber/Leni Hoffmann opens on Friday, November 30 at 6pm at the UQ Art Museum, St Lucia. Sam Watson Snr will launch the exhibition catalogue TURRBAL-JAGERA: The University of Queensland Art Projects 2006. Following the launch, Professor Leni Hoffmann will give a brief artist’s talk about her new work. Leni Hoffmann’s plasticine artwork will be located on University Drive near the UQ Art Museum. Australian artist Matthys Gerber’s painted power pole is adjacent to the entry to the undercover car park on Sir Fred Schonell Drive. RSVP today, November 26 to ext. 53046 or email: artmuseum@uq.edu.au.

Intercampus bus timetable revised for 2007-2008 vacation period

The intercampus bus summer schedule will operate until Friday, December 21, 2007, and from Monday, January 14, 2008 to Friday, February 15, 2008. Timetables are available from the buses webpage.

Visiting food policy expert gives public lecture

Professor Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy from the City University, London is visiting UQ this week to give keynote lectures at the Agri-food XIV and Australian Public Health Nutrition Academic Collaboration conferences. As part of the Agri-food conference he is giving a free public lecture: Cashing in on Consumers' Supermarket Power, Consumer Choice and the Challenges of the Future at the Queensland College of Art Central Lecture Theatre and Dell Gallery Building (S05), South Bank on Tuesday, November 27 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Details: Professor Geoff Lawrence or Samantha Neal.

Have your say before November 30: eLearning staff development survey

This survey is open to all (academic and general) UQ staff associated with teaching and/or eLearning. TEDI wishes to hear from people who have participated in eLearning staff development, or who either teach or have an interest or role associated with eLearning and/or Blackboard. The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, will collect information on the perceptions of UQ staff on the impact of TEDI eLearning staff development and ways to improve the development programs. The survey is open until November 30. Please click here to participate.

Professor Peter Spearritt speaks at Friends of Fryer Christmas event

The former Executive Director of the Brisbane Institute and currently Professor of History at UQ, Professor Peter Spearritt, will be guest speaker at The Friends of Fryer Christmas Party. His talk is entitled: Confessions of a Book Collector Who Threw It All In for Travel Ephemera. The event will be held on Monday, December 3 at 5.30pm at The Fryer Library, Level 4, Duhig Building, St Lucia campus. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP by November 28 to Nea Daniels or phone ext. 64328.

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, phone 3425 1181.

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.

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 be held this 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. Details: 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.

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 the EPSA website.

Physiotherapy clinic open in summer semester

Does playing too much backyard cricket leave your shoulder feeling sore? Are endless hours correcting exams or computer work creating a sore neck? The Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury clinic of the Division of Physiotherapy will provide services during summer. The clinic, at the St Lucia campus, offers comprehensive assessments and management of aches and pains. It is open daily during normal business hours. For information or an appointment, call reception at ext. 52232.

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 on theArt Museum website. Enquiries: artmuseum@uq.edu.au or ext. 53046.

Enrol now in a staff development course

Places are still available in the upcoming staff development course — Teamwork — on December 5. For information about all courses offered in the Staff Development Program, visit www.tedi.uq.edu.au/sdh/.

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 the UQ Business School Executive Education.

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 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 UQ Sport Lifestyle for program details.

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.

Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome?

The Division of Physiotherapy at UQ is developing a novel treatment for the non-surgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome. We are looking for volunteers who have a medical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, have not had physiotherapy or occupational therapy in the past 3 months and who have not had treatment for neck pain in the past year. Volunteers are required for a single one-hour treatment session in the Therapies Building, St Lucia campus. Details: Lieszel Plumbe.

Would you like to be more effective in supporting your child at home?

Staff are invited to take part in a free occupational therapy coaching intervention that aims to improve children’s skills through coaching parents in the particular learning needs of their children (aged five-12). Areas addressed in this study include managing family routines such as getting ready for school; completing homework; specific skill problems such as dressing, cutlery use, or playing with friends; or more general issues such as physical, thinking or social skills. Details: telephone 67469 or email f.graham@shrs.uq.edu.au.

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 one three-hour session at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Herston. Tests will be performed to assess bone and muscle function. Testing sessions will be planned for the school holidays. Parking fees will be met by the Children’s Nutrition Research Centre. Details: Denise Brookes or phone ext. 64936.


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