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We are looking for expressions of interest (EOIs) for events to be held during National Reconciliation Week (Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June). If you and your team have an idea for an event that promotes reconciliation, please submit your EOI by 5pm on Friday 5 April.
Bookings are now open for the annual UQ flu vaccination program, which will run from Monday 22 April until mid-May 2024. The free vaccine program is open to all UQ staff and students, as well as staff of UQ affiliates, aged 18 and over. Vaccinations will be available across many UQ locations, including all 4 campuses, Indooroopilly, Long Pocket, Mater Hospital, 308 Queen St, and Toowong.
A new Policy and Procedure Library (PPL) platform is coming on Wednesday 3 April . The PPL platform will include improved search and navigation features to make it easier to find the policies you need. Visit the PPL website to learn more and find out what you need to do if you own or manage content that refers to UQ policies.
If you’re experiencing muscle or joint aches and pains, get involved in a free 6-week exercise clinic run by UQ’s third-year Clinical Exercise Physiology students. Sort out that niggling knee or stiff lower back while helping our students learn hands on.
Face-to-face training around managing unconscious bias is now available, and you can register on Workday. This new Capstone course will provide you with practical strategies to help you address and manage unconscious bias in workplace decision-making. Staff must complete the online introductory course around unconscious bias before they register for the new Capstone module. The introductory online training can be accessed at any time, and the next face-to-face class will run on Tuesday 21 May.
If you’d like to celebrate more sustainably this Easter, this guide from UQ Sustainability can help. From properly recycling Easter egg foil to choosing chocolate, travelling wisely and gifting thoughtfully, their top tips will make it easy to enjoy your holiday while being kind to the planet.
A new admissions system is coming. In October, StudyLink will replace UQ’s current domestic and international admissions systems. Find out more about this exciting project on the Admissions Reimagined and Transformed project page.
The South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, located within the Cornwall Street Medical Centre at UQ Dutton Park, provides bulk-billed walk-in care for urgent, but non-life-threatening, medical conditions. This clinic will be open over the Easter break from 8am until 8pm, so if you’re in need of urgent care over the long weekend, you can seek care at the clinic.
The UQ Food Drive is now open at our St Lucia campus. Members of the UQ community are invited to donate non-perishable, unopened foods that have a minimum 4-week shelf live. Donated food will directly support the UQ Union’s welfare programs for students experiencing hardship, including Kampus Kitchen and grocery hampers. Donations can be brought to the UQ Union building at St Lucia, opposite the Lolly Shop.
Are you looking for affordable therapy services with minimal wait times? The UQ Psychology Clinic is here to support you. The clinic is staffed by postgraduate psychology and counselling students. Both staff and students can self-refer to the clinic, located at St Lucia, for therapy (individual, couple or group) and cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
UQ has committed up to $1,000,000 for Teaching Innovation Grants. These grants provide funding for creative and innovative staff initiatives in teaching and learning that enhance the experiences and educational outcomes for students. If you have a project commencing in 2024 focusing on student experience, academic integrity and assessment, submit a grant application by Friday 26 April.
Do you have a small sustainability idea you’d like to bring to life on campus? The UQ Green Fund may be able to help. Over the years, they’ve supported initiatives to reduce plastic in labs, create community gardens, host wellbeing workshops and more. Applications are open now for 2024.
Don’t miss out on ITaLI’s new generative AI workshop series, exploring AI and digital learning practices. These sessions provide insights and interactive experiences to show you how AI can enhance your work and teaching. Multiple sessions of these 3 workshops are being held throughout the year, so you can attend as many as you like.
Registrations for the Ally Workshop 2024 are now open. This workshop will qualify you as an official UQ Ally and member of the Ally Network. Develop a basic understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and knowledge that will assist you in your role as a UQ Ally. The Ally Network provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for staff and students.
UQ is helping staff manage information securely, ethically, and in line with UQ’s regulatory obligations by updating its Data Handling Procedure. Find out more about the procedure and UQ’s data essentials training.
The Open Course Scheme is an opportunity for UQ staff to visit classrooms and observe the great teaching at UQ. The scheme is open to all staff but is especially valuable for those who work in the teaching and learning space. Watching a colleague teach and manage their classroom is a great way to learn something new, see innovative practice and be inspired. Register to visit a class from the range of courses including veterinary science, maths, political science, and education.
UQ’s Cancer, Ageing and Mental Health program is now accepting participants. This an individually prescribed exercise program for people with cancer. The clinic runs during April and May and is open to the community, including UQ staff and their families and friends. Participants will be invited to attend 6 one-hour sessions led by third-year clinical and exercise and physiology students and supervised by experienced accredited exercise physiologists.
Applications are now open for the UQ Professional Network (UQPN) Professional Development Scholarship. Professional staff who are not already members of the UQPN may join for a tax-deductible fee of $25 to take advantage of this professional development opportunity. Submit your scholarship application by Wednesday 17 April.
An updated version of UQ’s Research Support website has been launched. This site can be used by current UQ researchers, staff, and students to seek support with research funding, including administration and management, reporting, research prizes, and more. The updated website has a new URL. The update is part of a wider project to split UQ’s online internal and external research content and resources.
If you are looking to get your children active outside during the upcoming school holidays, why not register them for the term 1 of UQ Sport's Kids Holiday Camp? Taking place at St Lucia on both weeks of the school holidays, Week 1 (2 April to 5 April) and Week 2 (8 April to 12 April), there will be a variety of indoor and outdoor sport-based games, led by experienced coaches.
Nominations for the 2024 UQ Alumni Awards are now open. These awards are an opportunity to celebrate UQ ChangeMakers who have accomplished outstanding success in their field and who have made exemplary contributions to their community. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 17 May.
If injury is impacting your exercise or your ability to play sports, see a sports and exercise physiotherapist at the new UQ Sport and Exercise Injury, Participation and Performance Clinic (UQ-SPRINT). UQ staff and students, as well as their spouses and dependents, receive a 15% discount on clinic fees.
The UQ Art Museum wants to find out what the UQ community knows, thinks, and feels about their museum. Whether or not you’ve visited the museum, share what you’d like to see more of, what you like and dislike, or suggest events you’d like to attend. Every participant goes into the draw to win a $250 Best Gift Cards voucher – the Museum team will be in touch with the winner at the end of March.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Veterinary Science which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the Review Coordinator at uqreviews@uq.edu.au by Monday 8 April.
Due to lots of rain and humidity recently, there has been an increase in mould in some UQ buildings. Read the information about how to identify mould and actions to take if you find mould on the updated webpage.
Changes to parking are now in effect at St Lucia, Herston, Dutton Park (PACE) and the Toowong office. A reminder that staff who use hourly or daily capped parking must enter their staff ID in the 'My profile' section of the CellOPark app to access staff rates. Changes to permit rates are automatically applied.
Find your new best friend through UQ VETS. There are 6 pets currently looking for new homes – could you help them find their new forever families?

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