UQ Update

UQ Update - 10 June, 2008  


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Traffic changes during Boggo Road busway construction

Translink advises that construction of the $226 million Boggo Road Busway is under way with new work starting at the cycleway from Annerley Road to UQ. This work requires temporary closure of the cycleway. Cyclists will share pedestrian access through Dutton Park and across the Eleanor Schonell Bridge to UQ until Sunday, August 31. Brisbane City Council has approved a traffic management plan and signage has been installed. Please be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists while this diversion is in place. Details: www.translink.com.au/boggoroad or phone 1800 440 584.

UQ alumnus and student honoured in Queenslander of Year awards

Wotif.com co-founder, philanthropist and University of Queensland alumnus, Graeme Wood, has been named the 2008 Queenslander of the Year while a UQ student and Afghan refugee is Young Queenslander of the Year. Story…

UQ parent information evening this 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: email the Student Recruitment team or phone ext. 69649.

AIBN researcher receives prestigious award

University researcher Professor Mark Kendall has been awarded the 2008 Amgen Medical Research Award for excellence in translational medical research studies. Story…

Fellowships to UQ researchers

UQ researchers have been awarded three of the six available $300,000 Smart State Fellowships, which provide funding for early or mid-career researchers to undertake innovative research in Queensland. Story…

Professor Jill Wilson AO is inaugural UnitingCare Chair

The UnitingCare Chair in Social Policy and Research, established in partnership with UQ, has been launched. Story…

Queen’s Birthday honours list

The Office of Marketing and Communications is hoping to compile a complete list of people with UQ affiliations who have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Your assistance would be appreciated. Please forward details to j.king@uq.edu.au.

Procedures for dealing with student discipline & misconduct

As part of the SASD Senate Seminar Series, an information session on procedures for dealing with student discipline and misconduct matters will be held on Wednesday, June 18 from 2–3pm in the Senate Room, St Lucia. Topics include: What is misconduct?; Decision-making; Procedures for hearing misconduct (including amendments to HUPP 3.60.1: Procedures for Dealing with Student Discipline and Misconduct Matters); and Record-keeping. Presenters will include the Academic Registrar and the Secretary, Disciplinary Board. The session will assist Heads of Schools, Executive Deans, and school and faculty administrative staff involved with the student misconduct process. Details: phone Adriana Jumelet on ext 57114.

Monash award applications open

Applications for the 2009 General Sir John Monash Awards close on August 31. The Awards are to develop Australia’s future leaders and each award provides up to $150,000 (Australian income tax exempt) over three years. They support study for a degree of PhD, DPhil or equivalent or to a relevant professional Masters Degree. The award winners are chosen on a national basis by a National Awards Committee. Applicants are interviewed and short-listed first by State and Territory Panels, chaired by current or retired Vice-Chancellors.

Big cash prizes in Trailblazer competition

Applications are now open for UQ staff and students to submit their entrepreneurial ideas or early stage research projects for UniQuest’s annual Trailblazer competition, which offers $40,000 in cash prizes. Story…

Apply for the 2009 Fulbright Scholarships

Applications close on August 31, 2008 for Fulbright scholarships, which are valued at up to $A40,000, and open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3–12 months. Scholarships can be started between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD. or enrol in a U.S. degree); and Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study. Details: www.fulbright.com.au. Applications close 31 August 2008.

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.

Mediation workshop from June 23 to 27 at St Lucia

The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies is organising a five-day Mediation workshop for staff and postgraduate students this month, presented by Professor Nadja Alexander, Co-Director, Conflict Resolution and Practice, ACPACS. It will focus on essential negotiation, mediation and communication skills to effectively resolve disputes; skills to assist in creating innovative solutions and develop alternative approaches to deal with conflict situations. Contact: profstudy@uq.edu.au.

NZ judge gives law seminar

The TC Beirne School of Law will host a seminar by Justice E.W. Thomas of the Supreme Court of New Zealand on the title “An Unheralded Theory of Justice” on Friday, June 13 from 12pm to 1pm in room W341, Forgan Smith Building. No RSVP required. Details online.

coffee+ART at UQ Art Museum with curator Bettina MacAulay

Independent curator and consultant Bettina MacAulay will give a free floor talk about artworks in the exhibition Blooms, Beauty and Babes, a selection of late 19th and early 20th century artworks from the Stuartholme-Behan Collection of Australian Art and the UQ collection. Her talk will focus on Rupert Bunny's painting "The Geisha Girl". It will be at the UQ Art Museum, on Wednesday, June 18 from 10.30 am, with refreshments to follow. RSVP by June 16 to artmuseum@uq.edu.au or phone ext. 53046.

Get ready to swap your frocks tomorrow

The Frock Swap, a fundraising fashion parade at St Lucia campus tomorrow, June 11, will help Brisbane's homeless women while showcasing a series of winter fashions from local labels. Story…

Mental health students exhibition on display

Graduating students from the UQ Master of Mental Health (Art Therapy) are displaying their art works at the Mater, South Brisbane until July 16. Story…

Winter workshops for postgraduates in social sciences

Research higher degree students from UQ and other universities are invited to attend two workshops on social inequality. Both workshops will be delivered by distinguished international scholars in an interactive mode. The workshops will assist students from sociology, political science, criminology, education, social work, economics and population health. They are supported by UQ’s Institute for Social Science Research, the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the School of Social Science and the School of Education.

UQSOPA lunch with Shard Lorenzo

The Association is holding a lunch on Thursday, June 26 at 12.15pm for 12.30pm, with UQ HR Director Shard Lorenzo, at the Pizza Café, St Lucia. Topic: “Girls Don’t Negotiate”. Cost includes a selection of the day’s most popular pizzas, Greek and Caesar salads plus bread rolls and is $15.50 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP to Karen Hendrickson by June 23.

UQKids School’s In program set for July 14 to October 2

Enrolments have opened for Term 3 UQKids School's In programs. These programs cater for your child's interests with specific sports clinics. Children will learn new skills and develop an interest in specific sports through comprehensive skill development programs that promote maximum participation and emphasise fun. Details online or phone ext 56612.

Workshop looks at developing high performance teams

UQSPORT will hold a professional development workshop on Developing High Performance Teams on June 15 from 9am to 4pm for coaches, administrators and leaders. Topics will include: Leadership styles; Understanding teams; Team dynamics; Trust and motivation and The GROW model for performance. Enrol online or phone ext. 63241 or email pd@uqsport.uq.edu.au.

UQconnect mid-year specials

UQconnect, the University’s internet service provider, is offering discounts on Microsoft software, Virgin mobile recharge cards and starter kits, and USB memory sticks for a limited time from today, June 10. Specials include: Virgin Mobile prepaid recharge cards and Virgin Mobile Starter Kits — 25 to 30 percent off; Microsoft Office 2007 — now $129 (save $20); Microsoft Office Mac 2008 — now $129 (save $20); USB Memory Sticks — buy a 4GB memory stick and get 500mb of download quota free.

Participants needed at Queensland Brain Institute

Do you experience colours when you see or hear words, letters or numbers? Do you have a friend or relative who does? If so, QBI researchers would like to hear from you. They are conducting research on the phenomenon of synaesthesia, in which perception in one sense triggers experiences in another. The study involves behavioural investigations of visual perception, and recording of the brain’s electrical signals from the scalp during synaesthetic experiences. Participants will be paid for their involvement, and for reasonable transport expenses to UQ in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Details: Rebecca Rainbow or phone 0403 869 962.

Are you a parent from a multicultural background?

Researchers are seeking multicultural parent volunteers for a study assessing parents’ views about the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program to ensure the program is appropriate for parents of all backgrounds. Participants will receive free Triple P parenting resources. Details: contact Elizabeth Goadby, phone 0401 837 377, or Clea Headley, phone 0421 234 083.

Men behind wheels … male drivers needed for VR simulation study

Male participants (aged 20–45 years) are needed for an obstacle avoidance driving task (one hour session) in a VR simulation of an underground shuttle car. Volunteers will each receive $15 and should have at least two years’ driving experience and not be susceptible to motion sickness. The experiment is located in the VR Lab, in the Human Movement Studies Building, St Lucia campus. Details:Christine Zupanc.


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