UQ Update

UQ Update - 26 May, 2008  


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Hearty gift for UQ

UQ researcher Professor Thomas Marwick has donated 14 automatic external defibrillators to the University. Story…

Smart State III launched

UQ welcomes the focus on people in the next stage of the Smart State Strategy. Story…

Premier announces Smart State fellowship

Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg of the Centre for Marine Studies is the 2008 Smart State Premier's Fellow. Story…

Publisher helps Heron Island recovery

Springer Science+Business Media has donated journals and books to UQ's Heron Island Research Station. Story…

New data centre for business continuity planning

UQ has opened a new data centre to better protect its most important computer systems. Story…

UQ parent information evening next month

Staff and families are invited to the UQ information evening for parents and prospective students at the UQ Centre, St Lucia on Wednesday, June 25 from 5pm to 7.30pm. Details available from: the Student Recruitment team phone ext. 69649.

Natural disasters in China and Burma

The University has extended condolences to the people of China via the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Zhang Junsai. Professor Richard Morgan of the Centre for Hypersonics was in Sichuan, lecturing colleagues from the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre during the May 12 earthquake. Professor Morgan and his audience of 50 people survived, but six people from the Centre died.

Donate to appeal for surviving children

Professor Max Lu (AIBN & School of Engineering) advises that the Federation of Chinese Scholars in Australia has established a Sichuan Earthquake Surviving Children's Education Fund. The non-profit organisation aims to enable orphaned, injured or disabled children of Beichuan County, Sichuan to continue school. More than 80 percent of Beichuan Town buildings were demolished in the quake and 1000 teachers and students were buried at Beichuan High School. The AIBN Postgraduate Student Association held a lunch prepared by Chinese students at UQ. It attracted 200 plus people, and raised $4600.

Relocations for JD Story Building, St Lucia

From Monday, June 2, teams from the Advancement Office, Student Administration, and some teams from UQ International and the Office of Marketing and Communications will relocate to newly-refurbished workspaces on Levels 2 & 7 of the JD Story Building. Phone and fax numbers will remain unchanged. Employees who are moving will receive information to assist with move preparations next week.

U.S. expert argues for new maths technologies in education

Professor Daniel Kaplan, DeWitt Wallace Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science, Macalester College, Minnesota, will give a guest lecture: Towards a Calculus for our Era: Remodelling Maths Education in Today's University on Tuesday, June 24, from 10am to midday in Room 228, Molecular Biosciences Building, St Lucia (#76). Refreshments provided. RSVP for catering purposes by June 18.

Staff invited to UQ Blended Learning conference & event

This full-day event on Thursday, June 19 explores embedding the use of technology alongside traditional face-to-face teaching to enhance the student experience. Keynote speakers include: David Nicol (University of Strathclyde), Peter Goodyear (University of Sydney), Phil Long (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Ian Cameron (UQ). Live video links will be made with the University of Calgary and the University of Hertfordshire. The event will run from 8.30am–9pm at various locations (TBA) at UQ St Lucia. Details: visit the Blended Learning website or contact Carol Stirk, TEDI, phone ext. 53234.

Apply for BEL Postgraduate coursework scholarships

The BEL Faculty is offering Commonwealth Supported Postgraduate Scholarships to general staff employed in full-time continuing appointment/s 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. Submit applications for second semester to Allanah Bigg by June 30 or phone ext. 69061.

Come to Law research seminars

The TC Beirne School of Law is hosting these seminars: Friday May 30: Tax and Climate Change – New Horizons for Tax Practitioners; and Friday June 13: An Unheralded Theory of Justice. Details: online or contact research@law.uq.edu.auor phone ext. 52523. No RSVP required.

Tickets on sale for Brisbane Gang Show at Schonell Theatre

Celebrate the Year of the Scout at the Brisbane Gang Show, musical variety performed by more than 100 members of the Scouts and Guides, from July 4 to 12. Now in its 57th year, it is one of the longest running consecutive Gang Shows in the world. To book, visit online.

Win $500 jackpot at quiz night

The Staff Club's monthly quiz night continues on Wednesday, May 28 at 6.30pm for teams of six players. There are team and individual prizes, a cash jackpot prize ($500 must be won this month) and a Famous Faces prize board. Entrance fee: $3. Details: contact quizmaster Charles McCowie or phone 0423 775 025.

Barossa wine tasting at St Lucia

The Staff Club is holding a tasting of exclusive wines this Thursday, May 29, from 4.30pm–6pm in the Restaurant. All wines are from small boutique wineries in the Barossa Valley region, South Australia. Cost: $5, members; $10, guests. Book on ext. 53768.

Staff Club St Lucia annual general meeting this week

The Club’s AGM is being held on Thursday, May 29 at 5.30pm in the Kathleen Room. Members can view agenda and other documents before the meeting online.

General clinical services available at Psychology Clinic

The Psychology Clinic provides general clinical psychology services to clients of different age groups, with varying emotional and psychological problems. Typical opening hours are: Monday–Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and a limited after-hours clinic is also available. Fees: $40 per hour & $25 per hour for full-time students and pensioners. It is located in the McElwain (Psychology) building, St Lucia and at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Enquiries: phone ext. 56451, or email psyclinic@psy.uq.edu.au.

Nominate for UQ Alumnus of the Year 2008

Nominations, including an appropriate CV, should be submitted on CD and forwarded to: The President, The Alumni Association of UQ Inc., Alumni Centre, (#Building 91C), St Lucia, UQ, Qld. 4072, by 4pm, Monday, June 30. Details: Lynne Norris, phone ext. 51561.

Applications open for L’Oreal Fellowships

Three fellowships, each valued at $20,000 will be awarded in the 2008 L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships. Closing date: Friday, June 20.

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/.

Brush up on email etiquette

There are still places available in the UQ Secretaries and Office Professionals Association (UQSOPA) workshop on Email and Letter Writing Etiquette. Session: 9am on June 5, in the Ipswich Library Seminar Room, Building 8. Register online.

Apply now for General Staff Self Development Prize 2008

June 30 is the closing date for the $150 General Staff Self Development Prize open to general staff employed at UQ for more than three years. The prize is awarded to a staff member demonstrating outstanding achievements in self-development (academic or non-academic). There is no application form. Eligible staff can submit a written application to: "Confidential", General Staff Self Development Prize, Undergraduate Scholarships and Prizes Office, JD Story Building.

Lunchtime visit arranged for Anthropology Museum

UQSOPA members and non-members are invited to a free tour of the Anthropology Museum, St Lucia on Thursday, June 5 from 1–2pm with Professor Leonn Satterthwait. Meet on the Great Court side entrance to the Michie Building (#9). RSVP to Karen Hendrickson.

Membership for UQSOPA due on July 1

Any new members wishing to join now for only $15, will get 13 months membership for the price of 12. Membership form available online or contact Karen Hendrickson.

Great Court Race finals on Wednesday

Get ready for the Great Court Race on Wednesday, May 28, now in its 24th year. The race covers a 636-metre lap of the Great Court, St Lucia and kicks off at 1pm sharp so be there to cheer on competitors.

Community involvement in Maunsell Distance Classic

The Maunsell Distance Classic returns to the UQ Athletic Centre this Friday, May 30. Details: contact the UQ Athletic Centre, ext. 56055.

One more week until the 2008 MS Brissie to the Bay Bike Ride

UQ has a team of riders who need your support as they fundraise towards $5000 for Multiple Sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system that affects more young adult Australians than any other neurological condition. Join the UQ team or make a donation online, and support the riders on Sunday, June 1. The ride starts at 7am, finishing at Musgrave Park, South Brisbane. Contact: Colette Grgic.

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

The Parenting and Family Support Centre seeks 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 St Lucia of less than an hour. Participants will watch a video, complete a questionnaire and a short telephone survey. Volunteers will be offered free Triple P materials as thanks. Contact: Sally Burrows or Alina Morawska, phone ext. 57304.

Participants needed for studies

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

Amendments to Handbook of University Policies and Procedures

The Secretary and Registrar approved changes to the following HUPP policies in February and March (further policies continued from last week):


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