UQ Update

UQ Update - 28 July, 2008  


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$4.2m medical centre to boost rural doctor numbers

UQ’s Rural Clinical School has added a Teaching and Learning Centre at Toowoomba to its portfolio. Story…

Staff can have their say in survey coming soon

UQ will holds its first University-wide staff engagement survey in August. Story…

Working at a UQ Open Day next month?

Staff engaged in UQ Open Days in August should read the briefing note available from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) at this link.

Public performances highlight health issues

Enrolled student volunteers from the School of Psychology will conduct public activities (soap-box presentations and street theatre) on the St Lucia campus during the first few weeks of semester to raise awareness of mental health issues. Short performances by the students will be conducted at various locations across the St Lucia campus. These activities are an initiative of Student Services and the Student Counselling team.

MIS review planned for September

Staff members are invited to make a submission to the Management Information Section (MIS) review, to be held on September11-12. Review terms of reference are available from the Review Coordinator, phone ext. 51321 or email m.kancachian@admin.uq.edu.au. Submissions addressing any terms of reference should be sent to the Secretary and Registrar, c/o the Review Coordinator, Secretariat Services, Level 6, J.D. Story Building, by August 20.

Nominate someone at your workplace for a Miracle Workers award

Nominations are open for the 2008 Miracle Worker Awards. Staff are invited to nominate any UQ employee who has inspired his/her peers through qualities in the workplace such as exceptional communication, sharing knowledge, providing leadership and willingness to go above and beyond expectations. To nominate someone, please complete the form available online or email: k.hendrickson@uq.edu.au. Award recipients will be presented with their certificate by Chancellor, Sir Llew Edwards at a lunch time ceremony in early September.

Snakes, skulls and sirens on show at UQ

The blockbuster neo goth: back in black exhibition has opened at the Mayne Centre, St Lucia with 650 people dressed in black attending the opening night festivities. Story…

UQ Business School ENTERPRIZE competition – stage one is closed

UQ Business School thanks participants who entered this year’s competition and wishes them good luck. Judging is now underway and the finalists will be announced on Friday, August 1 at a briefing in room 106, Colin Clark Building from 4.30pm–6pm.

Staff invited to inaugural meeting of Narrative Research Group

TEDI staff hope to develop a regional inter-disciplinary research group to support and develop the use of narratives in qualitative research. With the backing of Merrilyn Goos (TEDI Director), a TEDI group is holding an “interest-gathering” first meeting on July 29 at 9.30am at the 5th floor, Dorothy Hill Library (Building #50), St Lucia. It is envisaged that this group will meet face to face about two–three times a year while being supported by an active online community. If you are unable to attend, expressions of interest will be taken for future contact and updates. RSVP to t.sweep@uq.edu.au.

Seminar next week looks at disease in developing world

Staff are invited to Developing drugs for the treatment of neglected diseases of the developing world, a seminar presented by Dr Rob Don, senior program director, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Integrated Preclinical Drug Development (CIPDD). A morning tea and networking opportunity will follow the seminar, at 10am–11am on Friday, August 8 at the Kathleen Room, UQ Staff and Graduates Club, St Lucia. It is being held by TetraQ quality preclinical solutions and CIPDD. RSVP by August 5 to Dean Simonsen.

Enrol in workplace conflict management workshop

The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (ACPACS) presents an intensive three-day workshop to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to deal with workplace conflict, using a range of effective processes. It will be on September 4–6 from 9am–5pm at UQ St Lucia. Cost for UQ staff members: $1280 (includes GST). Details: online, or phone 1300 364 562 or email profstudy@uq.edu.au.

Negotiation training also available

ACPACS also presents an intensive three-day workshop focusing on the skills and theories behind successful negotiations. Participants will explore the role of negotiation in their personal lives, as well as an adjunct to litigation, contract formation and in general business practice. The course centres on skills acquisition through practical exercises and is supplemented by conflict resolution theory and empirical studies. It will be on October 1–3 from 9am–5pm at UQ St Lucia. Cost for UQ staff members: $1280 (includes GST). For details about upcoming workshops such as International Commercial Arbitration, Mediation or Mediating Family Conflict visit: the website or call 1300 364 562 or email profstudy@uq.edu.au.

UQconnect introduces Broadband Plus (ADSL2+) plans

UQconnect’s new Broadband Plus (ADSL2+) plans are now available at competitive rates. Broadband Plus is up to 20 times faster than Broadband Classic (ADSL1). Permanent staff can save even more by salary packaging their Broadband Plus service. Details:  online or visit a UQconnect Service Centre, or phone 336 56000 (option 3). Don’t forget that the St Lucia UQconnect Service Centre is now on the lower level of the Student Union Complex next to the Red Room.

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.

Get your fitness assessed at discounted rates

The Practicum Placement Personal Training (PPPT) Program is a community-based program coordinated by UQ SPORT with the University’s Health Sciences Faculty. The program gives third year Exercise Science students with practicum placement opportunities within UQ SPORT and the general community. The PPPT Program also enables members of the local community to participate in a full eight-week personal training program at the discounted rate of $230. This eight-week program consists of preliminary and final fitness assessments (up to one hour each), eight, one-hour personal training sessions (one per week), and a personalised program and fitness report. Details: visit uqsport.uq.edu.au/pppt.

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.

Male volunteers required for study

The Division of Speech Pathology is looking for male control volunteers aged 15–58 years. Volunteers will have their brain waves measured and will undertake some question and answer assessments. Testing is done on campus at St Lucia and will take approx. 3 ½ hours. Details: Caroline Barwood or phone ext. 56162.

Participants sought for email communication in the workplace study

Academic and general staff are sought to complete a 15-20 minute survey that aims to assess the impact of email communication in the workplace. The survey is being undertaken by a PhD candidate (School of Psychology) working with Associate Professor Julie Duck and Dr Nerina Jimmieson. The survey is for UQ staff, and should not be completed by postgraduate students or research assistants. It is online. For a paper version, contact activity-research@hms.uq.edu.au or phone ext. 56981.

Activity and cognition in older adults: participants needed

The School of Human Movement Studies and the School of Psychology seek adults 65 years and older for a study on the relationship between physical activity, fitness, mental activity, and personality. Participants will attend two interviews at times and locations convenient to them and wear a pedometer for a week. They will receive $40 gift vouchers for their participation. Details: activity-research@hms.uq.edu.au or phone ext. 56981.

Volunteers needed for neck pain research

Researchers in the physiotherapy division seek people who have had neck pain for at least 30 days in the past 12 months, to participate in a one hour research program. They will use surface electromyography electrodes to record activity from the muscles of your neck during two computer-based tasks. A movie voucher is available to eligible participants. Details: Yaheli or Venerina.


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