UQ Update

UQ Update - 7 July, 2008  


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New UQ scholarships on offer

The University has launched a new merit-based scholarships package for students starting university in 2009. The new academic scholarships program, valued at over $1.6m in 2009 and growing to $4m over the next five years, has been designed to support high-achieving undergraduate students at UQ. Story…

UQ staff and grads among top 100 engineers

Two current senior UQ staff members and a significant number of UQ graduates are among the 2008 list of Australia's 100 most influential engineers published by Engineers Australia media. Story…

UQ graduations on next week

Congratulations to all UQ staff members and their family members who will graduate at ceremonies at Ipswich on Monday, July 14, and St Lucia on July 16 and 18.

Artwork sings for sustainability

Dr Kumi Kato from the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies has received $50,000 in funding from Arts Queensland for the installation of a “sound garden” in the Roma Street Parklands, which should be completed in August and will be used as part of the 2008 Queensland Multicultural Festival. Story…

National award to School of Population Health academic

Dr Rosa Alati of the School of Population Health has won the Excellence in Research division of the National Drug and Alcohol Awards for her alcohol research. Story…

School of Music staff & graduates perform at the Brisbane Jazz Club

The Tropical Dance Orchestra will feature staff and graduates from the UQ School of Music for the Paris meets Rio evening of dance, bossa-nova classics and Django-style favourites at the Brisbane Jazz Club on Sunday, July 20, 6-9pm. The 13-piece dance orchestra will perform with Django-style guitarist Paul Bulanyi (ex Monsieur Camembert) and bossa-nova/choro guitarist Jason Machado. Details: the Tropical Dance Orchestra's "What's On" weblog or the Brisbane Jazz Club. Members $10, Guests $15.

Last chance to see four fine art exhibitions

The UQ Art Museum at St Lucia continues its current exhibitions: Shaun Gladwell; Repeat That Again! — The serial impulse in art since the ‘sixties; Sidney Nolan: The Slates; and Blooms, Beauty and Babes until July 13. The blockbuster neo goth: back in black exhibition exploring goth/emo/surf/indie/punk opens on July 25.

UQ Ipswich unveils new gallery sponsorship

The UQ Ipswich campus will affirm its commitment to the local community and the arts when it officially launches its sponsorship and naming rights of The University of Queensland Gallery on July 8. Story…

Free public seminar this month for Critical and Cultural Studies

Street Youth In Transition: Becoming a Street Adult in Java, Indonesia is the topic of a Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies public seminar: on Tuesday, July 29 at 2pm to 3pm at the Social Sciences and Humanities Library conference room, Level 1, Duhig Building (#2), St Lucia. Presenter Dr Harriot Beazley is a lecturer in the School of Social Work and Human Services and a Research Associate in UQ’s Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies.

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/.

Workshop on international agreements and collaborations

UQ International (formerly International Education Directorate) invites all staff who engage with overseas institutions to participate in the following workshops. The program will include discussions on factors and processes when establishing a partnership, legal boundaries and Intranet services.

RSVP by July 11 to Ms Siyu Wang or phone ext. 67869.

Staff invited to assessment presentation

The Teaching and Educational Development Institute invites staff to two assessment events on July 10 with Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, Cordelia Bryan. The events, both at Room 141, Sir James Foots Building (#47A) are:

Details online.

Get ahead with UQ Business School’s executive education courses

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.

Email and letter writing etiquette course repeated

Due to demand, a second offering of the Email and Letter Writing Etiquette course will be held on Tuesday, July 22 from 3–4pm in the TEDI Seminar Room. Register at TEDI.

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 $45 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.

Applications close July 31 for the 2009 Fulbright Symposium

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers an annual grant of $A30,000 to a university, group, or individual, to host what is recognised as the Fulbright Symposium. The Symposium focuses on a topic of current bi-national interest between Australia and the United States and engages leading speakers from both countries. Apply by July 31 at www.fulbright.com.au or phone 02 6260 4460.

Short tax return and phone lodgment service

If you have simpler tax affairs and do not wish to use e-tax, you may be eligible to use the Short tax return for individuals 2008. The Australian Tax Office will send you the short tax return instead of TaxPack if the ATO thinks that you can use it. You should use the checklist in the short tax return to ensure that you are eligible. You can lodge the short tax return over the phone. On completion of the short tax return, call 13 28 65, listen to the questions and read out your answers from the short tax return. You can also lodge it by mail. You can obtain the Short tax return for individuals 2008 by visiting the ATO website and selecting Booklets and publications – Online Ordering, or phone 1300 720 092 and use the self-help option, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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.

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.

Balance and falls prevention study: participants needed

The Division of Physiotherapy invites volunteers aged 40 and over to participate in a clinical intervention trial to improve balance and prevent falls in adults as they age. The study comprises an initial and post-program assessment involving balance and strength tests, both of 1.5 hrs duration (free), and 10, weekly one-hour small group exercise classes ($10 per session) at St Lucia campus. Assessments are available on Mondays/Wednesdays. Classes are on Wednesday/Friday afternoons. Details: Marissa Hegarty or phone ext. 69870, or Dr Jenny Nitz, phone ext. 52791.


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