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Staff invited to Research Week activities

UQ will celebrate outstanding research during Research Week next week from September 22-26. Highlights include a public lecture featuring Federation Fellows Professor John Quiggin and Professor Paul Burn, to be held on Wednesday, September 24, at the Queensland Bioscience Precinct auditorium, St Lucia, from 6.30pm–9pm. RSVP by Wednesday, September 17. Further Research Week details online.

Free Research Week forum on human trafficking

UQ researchers will reveal the myths and realities of human trafficking in Australia at a free public forum on Monday, September 22 in room 234, Parnell Building (Building #7) St Lucia campus from 5pm–6.30pm. RSVP to: Andreas Schloenhardt or Angus Graham. More…

Brisbane Writers Festival starts this week – 17-21 September!

The University of Queensland Faculty of Arts is one of the premier partners supporting the best local and international authors at the 2008 Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF). Up to 220 writers, each with a promise to grow our minds will feature the covering a range of issues that affect every part of our lives. This year UQ is fortunate to have also Yann Martel, Richard Holmes and other international writers presenting workshops here at UQ. For details go to UQ Events. The BWF has continued to go from strength to strength and maintains its commitment to bringing both national and international writers of the highest calibre to Brisbane and UQ is right there alongside it, showcasing the best of Queensland to the world. For more information go to www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au.

UQ recognised at QETI awards

The University has achieved success in the 2008 Queensland Education and Training International (QETI) awards. Story…

Northside Clinical School officially opened

UQ’s Northside Clinical School is helping to recruit senior medical staff within the Brisbane North Health Service District. Story…

Major international prize for Frazer

UQ's cervical cancer vaccine co-creator Professor Ian Frazer has won a major international prize worth more than $1.08 million. Story…

Researchers win all-Academy award

UQ Business School researchers Martina Linnenluecke and Professor Andrew Griffiths have won the Carolyn Dexter Best International Paper Award at this year's Academy of Management Conference in Anaheim. Story…

Health Sciences Day tomorrow

Health Sciences Day tomorrow, Tuesday September 16 from 3pm–6.30pm at Building #8, Ipswich, is a chance to experience first-hand what the University and the Bachelor of Health Sciences has to offer.

Postgraduate Advice Night next month

Staff considering postgraduate study in 2009 are invited to Postgraduate Advice Night on October 15 at Customs House from 5pm–7.30pm or visit www.uq.edu.au/study/postgraduate/.

Student Recruitment team conducts campus tours

Tours of the UQ campuses will be available throughout the Queensland and NSW mid-semester holidays from Monday, September 22 until Friday, October 10. Details: online.

Miracle Workers Award recipients announced

Congratulations to the following UQ staff members who received Miracle Workers Awards on September 10, following nomination by their peers:

Kathy Lyons, School of Physical Sciences
Sheryl Budgeon, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fiona Meek, Centre for Marine Studies
Keitha Brown, School of Social Science
Deborah Sunners, School of Medicine
Sue Fixter, Information Technology Services
Janey Saunders, Learning Hub
Gus Wiles, Chemical Engineering
Alice Schwarz Brunold, Office of Marketing and Communications
Robin Smith, ISSR
Lyn Minhinnett, School of Veterinary Science
Gail Walter, School of Integrative Biology
Amanda Carozzi, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Rachael Long, UniFi Project Office
Wendy Mahon, Advanced Water Management Centre
Stephen Prowse, School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences
Tim Sudholz, UQ Library
Petra Sedlak, Queensland Brain Institute

New bicycle end-of-trip facilities

Due to changing trends in demand for bicycle and vehicle parking, UQ Traffic & Parking advises new infrastructure to support bicycle riders. The roof of the Plant Room beside the Otto Hirschfield Building will be the site of a new bike storage area. This bike storage facility will hold approximately 68 bikes and will have 24-hour CCTV coverage. Construction should be completed during November. Work has also started on installing 101 additional bike racks in St Lucia Campus locations including: the Rugby Club, Physics car park, Connell Building, swimming pool, netball courts on Sir William Macgregor Drive, & the UQ Lakes bus stop. Direct your feedback on cycling end-of-trip facilities to traffic@uq.edu.au.

UQ Business School announces new MBA scholarships

The School will allocate 16 MBA scholarships to outstanding Australian and international students entering the full-time MBA program next year. Story…

Generating Rapport in Humans & Virtual Humans: EMSAH/Faculty of Arts research seminar

Staff and postgraduate students are invited to attend a special seminar on Friday, September 26 in Room 222, Parnell Bldg. (#7), St Lucia. Speaker: Justine Cassell, Professor in the Departments of Communication Studies and Computer Science at Northwestern University and the Director of the Center for Technology and Social Behavior, Illinois, USA. All welcome to seminar, RSVP required for reception to follow.

Practices Day 2008 next week

The School of Social Work and Human Services Alumni & Friends Network is holding its annual Practices Day on Friday, September 26 at Hillstone, St Lucia from 8.30am–4.30pm. The theme is: “Bringing Creativity to the Health and Human Sciences”. Practices Day is designed to provide a hands-on day of skill development, inspiration and networking for social work and human services students and professionals. Cost: early bird individual $110 (before 5 Sept); individual registration $130; student registration $66.

Law Student Review online

The second issue of the Queensland Law Student Review is now available online. The Review, launched earlier this year, encourages undergraduate and postgraduate students to publish high-quality, in-depth research on contemporary legal and justice issues. The Review also offers a stepping-stone for students seeking to undertake higher research degrees. The articles, which can be downloaded for free, undergo a peer-review process to promote academic research and writing of the highest quality. Visit www.law.uq.edu.au/qlsr to download articles.

Win the jackpot at Staff Club, St Lucia quiz night

The Staff Club's popular monthly quiz night continues on Wednesday, September 17 at 6pm for a 6.30pm start, for teams of up to six players. Content includes three general knowledge rounds, an audio round and a paper and pen task. There are team and individual prizes, a cash jackpot prize and a 'Famous Faces' prize board. Entrance fee: $3. Contact quizmaster Charles McCowie, phone 0423 775 025 for details.

Upcoming UQSOPA events and courses

The University of Queensland Secretaries’ and Office Professionals’ Association is holding the following events and courses over the next few weeks:

Thursday, September 25, 2-4pm, free Best Practice Sharing Session: UQSOPA members and non-members are invited to share their best administrative practice ideas at the Duhig Library Conference Room, Level 1, St Lucia. Formal presentations will be made by ITS and Multibase Australia Pty Ltd. Contact Karen Hendrickson, phone ext. 67754 to register your attendance and/or if you would like to discuss your ideas for sharing at this event – impromptu presentations and discussion on the day also welcome.
Thursday, October 16, 10am–midday (places still available), Minute Writing and the Role of the Committee Secretary, presented by Philip Taylor, Senior Manager, Academic Administration, Room 206, NW Briton Building, Gatton Campus. Register online.
Thursday, October 23, 8.30am–4pm, UQSOPA annual conference – Completely Organised! SMI Auditorium, Level 4, Sir James Foots Building (#47A) with keynote speaker Amanda Sarden. Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield will open the conference. Attendance is free for UQSOPA members. Date claimer only: registration details will be circulated soon.
Wednesday, October 29, 9.30am–11.30am (places still available), Minute Writing and the Role of the Committee Secretary, presented by Phil Taylor, Senior Manager, Academic Administration, TEDI Seminar Room, Building #15, St Lucia. Register online.

Enrol in staff development courses

Places are still available in the following staff development courses:

General

Introduction to Research Commercialisation on September 17;
Cross Cultural Awareness on September 17;
Travel Insurance on September 18;
Advanced Powerpoint 2007 on September 18.

Teaching & Learning:

Blackboard: Intermediate on September 17;
Teaching in the CTLCs on September 18;
Workshop for Academic Staff Supervisors of General Staff on September 19;
2. Designing the Learning Experience on September 29.

For details of all Staff Development Program courses, visit www.tedi.uq.edu.au/sdh/.

SI-net training this month

Staff can enrol for the following SI-net courses via the TEDI website from today, Monday, September 15. SI-net Fundamentals is a prerequisite. All sessions will be held in Room 102, Building #33, St Lucia.

Admissions Part A, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Tuesday, September 23;
Admissions Part B, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Tuesday, September 23;
Records & Enrolment, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Thursday, September 25;
Change Program/Plan, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Tuesday, September 30.

Floor talk for neo goth: back in black exhibition

Join artist Kate Rohde and curator Alison Kubler on a free guided tour of this blockbuster exhibition at the UQ Art Museum, St Lucia on Wednesday, September 17 at 10.30am. Morning tea will follow. RSVP or phone ext. 53046 today, September 15. Exhibition closes Sunday, September 21.

Seminar: NI Solutions for Science & Engineering Education

Staff are invited to the free 2008 NI Academic Solutions seminar on Thursday, October 2 at the Staff and Graduates Club, St Lucia, featuring technical sessions on the latest technologies and resources for science and engineering education and guest presentations from local academics, including Martin Veidt from the Division of Mechanical Engineering. To register email: niaustralia.register@ni.com or freecall 1800 300 800. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a free hands-on training session. Learn more at ni.com/oceania.

Families wanted to nurture future seeing eye dogs

Seeing Eye Dogs Queensland urgently needs people to give love and guidance to Labrador/Golden Retriever pups in-training for a big future as a Seeing Eye Dog for a Queenslander who is blind or vision impaired. Seeing Eye Dogs Queensland is seeking homes for these puppies for approximately 12 months in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Potential puppy carers are responsible for teaching the pups basic commands, socialising them in all environments and giving love, discipline and exercise. Details: Seeing Eye Dogs Queensland, phone 3255 2877 or visit www.seda.com.au.

UQ Business School’s executive education courses

Innovation Leadership (September 29–October 3);
Sports Leadership (October 13–October 17); and
Supply Chain Management (November 17–November 21).

Details: contact the Executive Education Team on ext. 67105 or 67115, email execed@business.uq.edu.au or visit www.business.uq.edu.au/exceed.

Evolution of the Athlete coach education conference

This year’s conference at UQ from October 26–28 is designed for coaches, teachers, researchers, strength and conditioning specialists, high performance managers and sports trainers. As well as a quality speaker line up, the conference has received support from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). The ASC will officially open the event with an address on “The Future Challenges of Coaches,” followed by Beijing gold medallist, Drew Ginn. Register online or download the registration form and program.

Concerned about your child’s skills?

UQ researchers seek parents for a free study to help kids develop skills to manage everyday situations at home, in the community, with family and peers. Parents will be coached in understanding particular learning needs of children and will discover strategies and techniques that work. Participants will have up to eight sessions of about an hour each with an experienced occupational therapist at St Lucia campus. Parking vouchers provided, and Saturday and after-school sessions available. Details: Fiona Graham or phone ext. 67469.