UQ Update

UQ Update - 17 December, 2007  

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UQ in the media

• Hi-tech pods to monitor Great Barrier Reef get marine scientists excited
• Goss honoured
• Gatton expected to double in size with new development
• Meet the not so nutty professor
• Sheree stands proud
• Quantum leap
• Educating Cassandra
• Patent need for breeding project pays off
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Final update for 2007

This week’s Update will be the final UQ Update for 2007. The newsletter will resume weekly publication from Monday, January 21, 2008. Contributions for each weekly issue are due by the preceding Friday morning. On behalf of all Office of Marketing and Communications staff, the Editor and others who bring UQ Update to you each week, we wish all our readers the compliments of the season and a safe and happy holiday.

Students examine their OPtions

Staff members with prospective tertiary students in their families are reminded that the University’s OPtions Evening will be held at the St Lucia campus tomorrow, Tuesday, December 18. School-leavers will have the chance to speak face-to-face with experts from all of the University's faculties from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at the UQ Centre, Union Road, St Lucia. Details…

Farewell ceremonies for Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Hay, AC, will attend his final graduation ceremony in his current role, at 6pm today.

Medical honours for UQ trio

Professors John Hancock and Robert Parton, both from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and Dr David Copland from the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences have been recognised in the inaugural National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Awards.

Latest Graduate Destination Survey outcomes

UQ graduates under the age of 25 and available for full-time work have again achieved outstanding employment rates and high graduate salaries.

New Institute looks at health worker shortfall

UQ and the University of Melbourne have launched the Australian Health Workforce Institute (AHWI) to address Australia's drastic shortage of health workers.

Call for papers for Rhizomes IV conference

The School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies invites papers by January 10, 2008, for the School's fourth annual postgraduate conference, Rhizomes IV for postgraduate students and early career researchers. The conference will enable scholars in the humanities and social sciences to engage on the theme "Power Violence Language". Rhizomes IV will be held at the St Lucia campus on February 14 and 15, 2008. Details: visit the website or email rhizomes2008@uq.edu.au.

Physio clinic extends hours for Summer Semester

The Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury Physiotherapy clinic will extend its hours of operation from January 7 to February 29, 2008. More appointment times will be available during the lunch hours and weekday afternoons. The clinic will remain open until December 21 and reopen on January 3. To schedule an appointment call the reception at ext. 52232.

Submit for 2008 Carrick Institute schemes

The internal submission and review process for staff intending to submit proposals to the 2008 Carrick Institute Fellowship or Grants schemes are now available. Internal nomination dates for each of the schemes are as follows:

• Friday, January 18 - Senior and Associate Fellowships;
• Wednesday, February 27 - Competitive Grants;
• Monday, March 17 - Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program; and
• Tuesday, April 1 - Priority Project Program.

Each nomination should be made by email to m.card@uq.edu.au in the Office of the DVC (Academic) and be accompanied by a draft proposal as per the Carrick scheme's guidelines. Full internal submission process dates, and links to each scheme's guidelines can be found on the Teaching and Learning website.

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…

Induction courses for new Ipswich staff

All academic and general staff who will be new to the Ipswich campus in 2008 are encouraged to register for the Induction for Staff new to Ipswich Campus on February 21, 2008. Academic staff are also encouraged to register for the Induction for Academics new to Ipswich, to be held on the same day. (Please note that online registration will not be available until early 2008). The courses will run on Thursday, February 21. Details: Alison Day, TEDI Ipswich on ext. 11257; or Kylie O’Toole, TEDI Ipswich on ext. 11255 or the Staff Development website.

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

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

• Valuing Human Capital (April 28 – May 2, 2008);
• Australian Leadership Development for Asian Business Leaders (May 19 – May 23);
• Women Executive Leaders (June 2 – June 5);
• The Business of Marketing (June 23 – June 27);
• Strategy in Action (July 14 – July 18);
• The Leadership Challenge (August 4 – August 8);
• Leadership for the Not for Profit Sector (August 25 – August 29);
• Corporate Sustainability (September 8 – September 12);
• Innovation Leadership (September 29 – October 3);
• IT Governance (October 13 – October 17); and
• Supply Chain Management (November 17 – November 21).

Details: contact the Executive Education Team on ext. 67105 or 67115, email execed@business.uq.edu.au or visit the UQ Business School website.

Intercampus bus timetable revised for 2007-2008 holidays

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.

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:

• Letting other students in your program know what career options are open to them;>
• Giving UQ feedback on the quality and relevance of its programs and courses.

Further details: Margaret Thistlethwaite, ext. 51703.

Arts offers HECS-HELP scholarship

The Faculty of Arts is offering Commonwealth-supported postgraduate coursework scholarships (HECS-HELP) each semester to full-time general staff employed in a continuing appointment/s within the University for at least two years. Applicants must gain admission to a postgraduate coursework program and commence study in 2008. Submit applications for Semester 1, 2008 to Sherrie Hoang by January 30, 2008. Details, Sherrie on ext. 51179.

EPSA offers postgraduate scholarships for general staff

The Faculty of EPSA 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.

UQ Kids Schools Out operates in January

UQ SPORT’s Schools Out program from January 7-11, January 14-18 and January 21-25, offers your children more choice than ever to suit their personalities with everything from tennis to triathlon clinics and multi sport programs. Get involved in:

• Morning Sport Clinic;
• Afternoon Multi Sport Clinic, or the
• Recreation Program.

Splash out at Fun and Splash Afternoon

Bring the family to Milton State School Pool for an action-packed afternoon on Saturday, December 22 from 12.30 to 4pm. The Fun and Splash Afternoon is fully supervised by qualified lifeguards and costs $5 per person.

Summer lifestyle program runs through December and January

UQ SPORT offers adventure and recreation courses to keep staff and their families active and inspired throughout Summer. Enrolments are now open with programs running throughout December and January. Visit uqsport.uq.edu.au/lifestyle for program details.