UQ Update

UQ Update - 12 May, 2008  


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It’s Diversity Week

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 AO. 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.  Story…

Range of Diversity Week activities caters for all tastes

This week’s exciting Diversity Week activities range from Library displays and films through to public lectures, forums, a photography competition, poster sessions, art talks, awards ceremonies and seminars. Details: Diversity Week website.

Applications open for mid-year enrolments

Studying at UQ in 2008 is still an option, with applications for mid-year entry now open. UQ is holding a Mid-Year Advice Night on Wednesday, May 21 from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Virtual teaching world is new initiative

UQ will soon have a presence in the virtual world of Second Life. Story…

New e-learning platform for Rotary World Peace Fellows

The UQ Rotary Centre for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution is part of a global push for new models of learning. Story…

Fulbrights information session planned for Friday

Honours students, research higher degree candidates, postdoctoral researchers, academic staff and professionals are invited to an information session on the Fulbright Scholarships for Australian citizens to study or research in the United States in 2009. Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Citizens available in 2009 include the following types: Professional – up to A$25,000; Senior Scholars – up to A$30,000; Postgraduate – up to A$40,000; Postdoctoral – up to A$30,000. The session will be on Friday, May 16 from 10am–11am at the Seminar Room, ground floor, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (#75), St Lucia. RSVP by email to Tony Miscamble by tomorrow, May 13. Additional information: www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/fulbright.

Academic Staff Consultative Committee (ASCC) meets

The ASCC met on April 15 and discussed the following items: Vet School relocation; proposed Faculty of Science; Intellectual Property & lecture recording; job sharing policy; staff induction. Details: contact any of the elected staff representatives, Dr Andrew Bonnell (ext. 56333), Professor Bill Whiten (ext. 55808) or Dr Sarah Ferber (ext. 56668).

Free sizes 8 and 10 navy blue UQ uniforms available for women

The Business, Economics and Law Faculty has a number of UQ navy uniforms that are no longer required. There is an assortment of styles in sizes 8 and 10 available to any Faculty/Unit that may require them. Details: Naomi Barton, phone ext. 56859.

Postgraduate education student vodcasts released

The Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation (CMLR) has released three student vodcasts showcasing their research activities and describing their CMLR experiences. Featured are an environmental science student, a senior environmental officer employed on a Qld mine site and an agriculturist turned PhD student. The vodcasts can be viewed online, downloaded via iTunes or off-line using an iPod. All three videos were produced by CMLR's education Manager Dr Alex Pudmenzky. CMLR is a centre of the Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI).

Find out where you fit into peacemaking

Join future peacemakers from UQ’s Rotary Centre for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution as they present their thoughts and plans for humanitarian equality. Discover how you can follow in their footsteps. The session is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13 at 6pm, at the Social Sciences Building (#24), room S304. RSVP to Claire Pomery, or phone ext. 69544.

Low cost English classes offered at ICTE-UQ

The Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education offers low cost English language classes to all adult learners. A 36-hour course costs only $30 if 90 percent of the lessons are attended. The two-hour lessons are taught in the afternoon and focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar. Teachers are training to become qualified English Language teachers. The next course begins on June 16. For details on course levels, dates and times, or to register, phone ICTE, ext. 56565 or email: icte.enrol@icte.uq.edu.au.

Queensland women and girls — be rewarded for your achievements

Would you like to be rewarded for your science, engineering or information communication technology achievements with public recognition, a share in $40,000 and the satisfaction of being an inspiration to others? Nominations are now open for the Queensland Government’s Smart Women – Smart State Awards 2008. Entries close July 4 and the winners will be announced on September 2. Details online or phone 1800 177 577.

Recognition for UQ executive assistant

Karen Hendrickson, President of UQ Secretaries and Office Professionals Association and Executive Assistant to Professor Terry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) was announced as a finalist in the AIOP (Australian Institute of Office Professionals) 2008 Office Professional of the Year at the Office Professionals’ Day Breakfast held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 2. Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce presented the award to the winner and finalists.

Romance, murder, deceit, and comedy in UQ Drama production

Actors from the UQ Drama program will perform one of the most successful and popular Gothic melodramas of the 18th Century, The Castle Spectre, at the UQ Lakes, St Lucia this month. The season commences May 21 (preview), and continues on May 22, 23 and 24 at 7pm. Tickets: adults, $12; concessions, $8; preview $5. Bookings: phone ext. 52552 Monday to Friday 9am-4pm or at the door an hour prior to the performance.

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.

Enrol in staff development courses

Places are still available in the following staff development courses:

General

Teaching & Learning:

For details of all Staff Development Program courses, 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 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.

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.

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. This important day also celebrates to 10 year anniversary of the UQ Athletic Centre.Details: contact the UQ Athletic Centre, ext. 56055.

Join the 2008 MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects more young adult Australians than any other neurological condition. Join UQ as we fundraise for this cause by participating in the 2008 MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride taking place on Sunday, June 1. Register or make a donation online at www.brissietothebay.com.au. Once registered, students, staff, friends and family of the UQ community are able to join the "University of Queensland" team online and help us raise at least $5000 for MS Australia. Contact: Colette Grgic.

Get healthy with UQSPORT’s UniFIT program

Being fit and healthy can be as easy as a workout before or after work or even on your lunch break with UniFIT, an adult health and fitness program offered exclusively to University staff. Options include a UniFIT Total Value Pass with unlimited use of the UQ SPORT gym facility, cardio area and swimming pool; exclusive use of the UniFIT gym facility at designated times; and unlimited group fitness classes at the Sport and Fitness Centre and Aquatic Centre. Details online or call ext. 56612 or email unifit@uqsport.uq.edu.au.

Physiotherapy Clinic offers assessments for sports-related injuries

The UQ Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury clinic offers assessments with postgraduate physiotherapy students specialising in Sports Physiotherapy. Comprehensive individual management programs include sports specific re-training to get you back in the game as quickly as possible. The Sports clinic operates 1–5pm, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. To book an appointment or details, phone reception at ext. 52232 or visit the website.

Volunteers aged 18 + sought for Carpal tunnel syndrome study

Do you have pain, tingling or numbness in your wrist, hands or fingers? Does this wake you at night or get worse when you hold things? Have you been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but have not yet had an operation? If your answer is yes, would you be interested in helping to research the effects of acupuncture in the management of this condition? Contact Ali Zailaa, phone 3232 7976, mobile 04 322 04788 or email: ali.zailaa@cmr.uq.edu.au or Dr Mark Strudwick, phone 3232 7742, email: mark.strudwick@cmr.uq.edu.au

Are you a parent of a two–10 year old child?

The Parenting and Family Support Centre is seeking parents of children aged 2–10 years for a study assessing the acceptability and usefulness of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. Participation involves attending a session at the St Lucia Campus that will take less than an hour. Participants will be asked to watch a video, complete a questionnaire and take part in a short follow-up telephone survey. Volunteers will be offered free Triple P materials as thanks for participating. Please contact: Sally Burrows or Alina Morawska, phone ext. 57304.

Volunteers sought for knee osteoarthritis study

The UQ Division of Physiotherapy is investigating pain mechanisms underlying knee osteoarthritis. Researchers are looking for two groups of volunteers between the ages 35–80 years: people diagnosed with osteoarthritis in one or both knees; or people with asymptomatic/nil bodily pain in the past 12 months that has required treatment. Volunteers will undergo sensory testing that is not painful. The testing session will take approximately one hour. To volunteer or for further information please contact Lucy Yan, telephone 0432 502 288.

Participants needed for studies

Associate Professor David Colquhoun of the School of Medicine seeks volunteers for the following studies:

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

Parents are invited to take part in a free occupational therapy coaching intervention that aims to improve children’s skills through coaching. Some areas that can be addressed in this study include managing family routines such as getting ready for school, completing homework; specific skill problems such as dressing, cutlery use, playing with friends; or general issues such as physical skills, thinking skills or social skills. The researchers particularly seek children having particular difficulties, including those with diagnoses (such as ADHD, DCD, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay) or children just struggling to learn the skills typical for their peers. If interested, contact the occupational therapist researcher on 33467469 or email her on Fiona Graham.

Volunteers sought for voice study

The Division of Speech Pathology invites volunteers, aged 18–65, to participate in a study investigating whether voice problems can be assessed via the internet using video-conferencing. Researchers seek participants who rely on their voice as a main tool in their jobs (lecturer, teacher, lawyer, etc.) and either report symptoms of vocal problems (such as fatigue, vocal strain, hoarseness) or who have been diagnosed with a voice disorder. Participation involves a free one–hour assessment by two speech pathologists. Details: Deborah Theodoros or phone ext. 52806.


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