UQ Update

UQ Update - 16 June, 2008  


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Queen’s Birthday honours list

A number of people associated with UQ have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Story…

Agreement signed for UW study & research exchanges

A $450,000 deal between UQ and the University of Washington (UW) will fund new opportunities for study and research exchanges spanning the Pacific Ocean. Story…

Aluminium research is award-winning

Researchers from UQ and Rio Tinto Alcan have been recognised for research into a common problem faced by the aluminium industry. Story…

Submit your overseas travel details

The University is required by law to submit to State Parliament, as part of the Annual Report, information on overseas travel undertaken by University employees. There is a template on the UQ website for this purpose. It is important that all details are completed on the template, including title and office, and that there is a brief explanation of the purpose of the visit. Please check that amounts and countries are correct before you submit your report.

Additional Annual Report copies can be ordered

The University’s 2007 Annual Report has been distributed to University sites. For further copies, contact the Office of Marketing and Communications for small orders; or Stores (Property and Facilities) for bulk orders.

Annual Report receives national awards

The University’s 2006 Annual Report this month received a silver award at the Australasian Reporting Awards in Sydney. The 2006 report also recently earned national and State printing industry awards — a gold in the State Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards (PICA) and bronze in the National Print Awards.

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: the Student Recruitment team phone ext. 69649.

Dinner will support aid to cyclone-affected areas of Burma

A fundraising dinner supporting humanitarian relief following Cyclone Nargis in Burma will be held on Friday, June 27 at 7pm at the Holt & Heath Rooms, Level 3, Aung San Suu Kyi Building (#21), St Lucia. The dinner features speakers, music, dance performances and a Burmese menu. It is supported by the University, UQ Union Functions and Catering, UQ Multifaith Chaplaincy Services, Amnesty UQ, Oxfam UQ, Queensland Burmese Buddhist Association, Burma Solidarity Group Qld, and Youth Without Borders. Tickets: $40 non-students; $30 students. Call 3377 2249 or email: hospitality.union@uq.edu.au.

Breastfeeding group operates at UQ

The UQ Breastfeeding Networking Group started in 2003, and was instrumental in UQ becoming the first Australian University to achieve Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation from The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). The UQ group aims to improve conditions and resources for UQ parents who are breastfeeding or expressing. For information about balancing work, family and study visit the Equity Office website. More information: contact breastfeeding@uq.edu.au.

Volunteers needed for Breastfeeding group Co-ordinator role

Volunteers are sought for this role to encourage and support breastfeeding at UQ. It may suit people who are breastfeeding, or have breastfed in the past. The Coordinator's role is not too onerous — tasks may include: maintaining an email network, sharing information related to breastfeeding, providing feedback to the Equity Office and liaising with the Equity Office regarding Australian Breastfeeding Association workplace accreditation. Details: contact breastfeeding@uq.edu.au or equity@uq.edu.au.

Brush up on your research techniques

The UQ Social Research Centre, the Institute for Social Science Research and the Statistical Society of Australia are holding a seminar on Multilevel Event History Analysis with references to family and fertility research. All academics and postgraduate students are invited to attend this seminar with guest speaker Professor Fiona Steele from the UK, to be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 5pm. Details: contact Dr Michele Haynes or phone ext. 69690.

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.

Seminars on Canadian Government funded research grants

Mr Tony McKittrick from the Canadian High Commission will deliver two presentations on Monday, June 30 on funding opportunities through Canadian Government-funded research grants. The seminars are targeted at academics interested in Canadian research grants, and research staff. The content of both seminars will be similar. However, they are directed at different disciplinary areas. They will be at Level 1 Seminar Room, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology (AIBN) Building, (# 75), corner College and Cooper Roads, St Lucia.

To register please email k.wenzel@research.uq.edu.au by Wednesday, June 25 indicating which seminar you wish to attend.

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. Book online.

SI-net class sign on presentation

A class sign on presentation will be held in the Senate Room from 10am–12noon on Friday, June 20. Enrolment is not necessary. This presentation will provide information on accessing class sign on, adding and managing sign on registration and allocating students by student and class. Contact Sue Small, phone 57544.

ARC Discovery Fellow gives lecture

Associate Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann of the School of English, Media Studies and Art History will discuss Bris Bein HaBesorim ("Covenant between the Parts", Genesis 15): The Promised Land, Zionism, Biblical Hebrew and the Israeli Language tomorrow Tuesday, June 17 at 2.30pm. The lecture will be at Chaplaincy, (Building #38), between the Social Sciences Building (Campbell Rd) and UQ Centre (Union Rd), St Lucia.

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.

UQ Secretaries and Office Professionals Association holds AGM

The UQSOPA will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 5.15pm followed by (optional) dinner with senior UQ Women at 6pm. Venue: Staff and Graduates Club. Cost: AGM free; dinner $35 for members and $40 for non-members with a free drink on arrival (non-alcoholic options available). RSVP by Wednesday, July 9 to Karen Hendrickson or phone ext. 67754.

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.

Amendments to Handbook of University Policies and Procedures

The Secretary and Registrar approved administrative changes to the following HUPP policy on May 15.

Senate approved the following policy changes and new policies, at its meeting on May 22:

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.

Enrol now for UQKids School’s Out holiday clinics

This year children have more choice to find an activity to suit their personalities and keep them active during school holidays. UQKids holiday clinics from June 30 to July 11 offer a variety of options in an environment that is safe, challenging and fun. Choose sport-specific clinics, a multi-sport clinic or RAP for the younger ones. Enrol online at School's out or phone ext. 56612.

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.

Senior first aid and CPR training this month

On Sunday, 29 June UQ SPORT Professional Education will host several critical courses: Senior first aid, senior first aid refresher, and CPR. Enrol online or phone ext. 63241 or email pd@uqsport.uq.edu.au.

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.

Volunteers needed for whiplash study

Have you recently been involved in a car accident and experiencing neck pain as a result? If so, the Whiplash Research Unit would like to hear from you. The Unit needs volunteers for research to determine factors that lead to some people experiencing persistent symptoms following a whiplash injury. Innovative mobile data collection systems are being used to take research out of the lab and examine the impact of whiplash injuries on normal daily life. Participants should be aged between 18 and 65 and have neck pain resulting from a car accident which occurred in the past four weeks. Details: Ashley Pedler or phone ext. 54529.

Are you susceptible to the common cold?

Associate Professor Luis Vitetta of the School of Medicine is investigating the efficacy of Lactoferrin/Immunoglobulin (a protein found naturally in milk) on the common cold. Participants should be in good general health, have two or more colds per year and be 18 years or older. They need to make three visits to Princess Alexandra Hospital and complete a questionnaire. In the last visit, a blood sample will be taken. Participants will take Lactoferrin/Immunoglobulin or a placebo daily for 90 days and record any cold symptoms during this time. They will be paid $50. Details: 3240 5273 or email l.vitetta@uq.edu.au.

 


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