UQ Update

UQ Update - 28 April, 2008  


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Phillip Adams to host Diversity Week Panel

All staff and students are encouraged to attend the free Vice-Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards evening on Wednesday, May 14 at the UQ Centre, St Lucia. A highlight will be a panel discussion and open forum convened by broadcaster, writer and film-maker Phillip Adams. The discussion point is "Wired for warfare? Packaged for peace? Does spirituality divide more than it unites?"

Speakers will be Professor Hurriyet Babacan, Professor of Social and Cultural Development at Victoria University, Ms Mary Graham, an Aboriginal elder with expertise in child welfare, and Dr Virginia Cawagas, co-Conference Program Chair of the recent Asia-Pacific Interfaith Symposium. Formalities begin at 4.30pm, with a free cocktail event to follow. Register online or with Kristy Gan.

Research institute launched

The Diamantina Institute for Cancer Immunology and Metabolic Medicine was officially opened last week. Story…

Complementary medicine study boosted

UQ is leading the way on research into complementary medicines to make them part of mainstream medical use. Story…

Further honour for AIBN researcher

Professor Max Lu has been recognised for his work at The University of Queensland on sustainable energy with a second Federation Fellowship. Story…

Thanksgiving Service on next week

UQ's annual multi-faith Thanksgiving Service this year will honour 87 anatomy donors, the largest number of donors in the service's history. Story…

Collaboration continues with NASA

UQ has signed a memorandum of understanding with NASA to continue close collaboration on hypersonic propulsion projects. Story…

Navy blue UQ uniforms available

The BEL Faculty has a range of University of Queensland navy uniforms that are no longer required. There is an assortment of sizes and styles available to any Faculty/Unit that may require them. Details: Naomi Barton, or phone ext. 56859.

UQ Bookshop has new trading hours

The University Bookshop at Staff House Road, St Lucia is now trading: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm; and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

Book for staff influenza (flu) vaccinations clinics

Bookings for staff influenza clinics are available for clinics from April 30 until May 23 at the St Lucia campus. Details: the staff flu program website. This site has a consent form which you should print out and bring to your appointment. Please read the information links on flu vaccination before your appointment, especially if you have not had the vaccine previously.

Curator gives insider talk tomorrow at UQ Art Museum, St Lucia

Have you studied Art History and imagine yourself working as a curator? Nicholas Chambers will talk about the transition from student to curator and give an insider’s view of what sounds like a dream job. Nicholas is Curator of International Contemporary Art (Queensland Art Gallery/GoMA). His talk at the UQ Art Museum at 11.15am, Tuesday, April 29, is part of the Working in the Visual Arts series of free talks. All welcome. Details: artmuseum@uq.edu.au or phone ext. 53046.

Talking art on May 2

The UQ Art Museum Director Nick Mitzevich will present a free regular casual lunchtime talk on the museum’s collection on Friday, May 2 at 12 noon at the UQ Art Museum, St Lucia. The tour starts at UQAM front desk. All welcome. Details: artmuseum@uq.edu.au or phone ext. 53046.

UQ’s Health Care Team Challenge is on again

The 2008 Health Care Team Challenge will be held on May 19 from 5– 7pm at the UQ Centre, St Lucia. The challenge is a public competition between inter-professional student teams with representatives from nine disciplines in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Student teams develop and present a management plan for a complex clinical case study, to a panel of expert judges and a live audience. Before the event, at 4 – 5pm, guest speaker Joanne Travaglia (University of New South Wales) will discuss the relationship between interprofessional learning and patient safety. Details: Emma Poulsen.

Attend UQ Blended Learning conference & event

This event on Thursday, June 19 explores the use of technology alongside traditional face-to-face teaching to enhance the student experience. It will feature live keynote speeches delivered between the three participating universities (Hertfordshire, Calgary & Queensland). Speakers include: David Nicol (University of Strathclyde & Director of the Re-engineering Assessment Practices [REAP] project). Presenters at UQ include Peter Goodyear (University of Sydney) and Phil Long (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Details: TEDI’s Blended Learning page or phone Carol, ext. 53234.

UQ workshop looks at the many faces of ePortfolios

This interactive workshop is sponsored by the Office of the DVC (Teaching & Learning) and the eLearning Sub-committee. It is a starting point for a dialogue within UQ to establish a coherent approach to ePortfolios. The workshop will feature international speakers (virtually) and national speakers (in person). Participation will be open to all UQ staff but places may be limited depending on demand. It will be held on Tuesday, May 20 from 8.30am–12.30pm at room 341, Collaborative Teaching and Learning Centre (#47). Registration: Carol Stirk

Deadline looms for prestigious prize competition

May 2 is the closing date for entries in the 2008 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. The 20 prizes, valued at more than $200,000, reward excellence in the categories: Research & Innovation; Science Leadership; School Science; and Science Communication & Journalism. New categories this year include:

Details:online.

TC Beirne School of Law has free law seminars next month

The School has scheduled the following seminars:

All seminars are held in room W341 Forgan Smith Building (#1) St Lucia between 12pm – 1pm. All welcome, no RSVP required. Details: www.law.uq.edu.au/2008-program or email research@law.uq.edu.au or phone ext. 52523.

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

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

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

Brush off your skis for NZ trip

UQ SPORT’s ski trip 08 to Mt Hutt, New Zealand, will be held June 23-30. The six-day, five-night trip includes all flights, transfers to accommodation and ski fields, lessons and equipment hire. Hot deal: $1950 per person. Places are limited. Details: phone ext. 56612 or email skitrip08@uqsport.uq.edu.au.

Great Court Race heats and finals coming up

The Great Court Race is a proud tradition at UQ and is now in its 24th year. The race covers a 636-metre lap of the Great Court at St Lucia and is based on the historic Cambridge University race. This year heats will take place on Wednesday, May 21 with Great Court Race finals on Wednesday, May 28. To write yourself into the UQ history books register online for heats no later than 5pm, Tuesday, May 20.

Rotary Fun Run is on May 25

Contribute to some great causes and get active with the 2008 Rotary Fun Run/Walk. The 5km or 10km shady course will take participants along the river and around the beautiful grounds of the University’s St Lucia campus.

Time to compete in the Maunsell Distance Classic

The Maunsell Distance Classic returns to the UQ Athletic Centre on May 30. The meet will feature the following categories: 5000 metres — Open Men; and 3000 metres — Open Women, Tertiary and Secondary School males and females.

Appreciate your good health

Every working day, five people are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and the average age of diagnosis is 30. Students, staff and family of the UQ community are invited to appreciate their good health by participating in the 2008 MS Brissy to the Bay Bike Ride on Sunday, June 2. Details: www.brissietothebay.com.au. The UQ team is registered as "University of Queensland" (you can join online during or after registration) and aims to raise at least $5000.

Musculoskeletal specialist tutors in postgraduate physiotherapy clinic

The Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury clinic will commence the specialty postgraduate clinics on Monday, April 28. Newly-appointed Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal specialist Miss Helen Fleming, will be clinical supervisor. Clinics are conducted from 1–5pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Details: call reception on ext. 52232 or check out the website.

Are you having trouble hearing

UQ researchers are seeking volunteers who have trouble hearing for a study on hearing rehabilitation decision making. Participants will receive a free hearing screening and discussion of their hearing needs with a qualified UQ audiologist. The audiologist will help participants decide what they can do to improve their hearing. Participation involves two meetings at the St Lucia campus, each meeting lasting about one and a half hours. Participants must be aged 50 years or older and thinking of doing something about their hearing for the first time. Details: Ariane Laplante-Levesque or phone ext. 67453.


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