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In order to take advantage of the latest PeopleSoft technology, UniFi will be undergoing an upgrade which will go live on Monday 8 March. The upgrade will ensure we are working with a robust, up to date system as delivered by the software provider. To provide an overview of the changes, a UniFi Upgrade lunchbox session will be held on Thursday 4 March via Zoom.
UniSuper is hosting a webcast series with SuperFriend, the mental health partner for the superannuation industry. These one-hour sessions will cover various topics; Preparing for the New Normal, Work life transition tactics, Five Ways to Wellbeing. If you have questions about your super, make an appointment with UniSuper.
Co-hosted by UQ and the Indonesia Council, ICOC 2021 will be held from Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 July. Entitled ‘Sustaining Bilateral Research Partnerships’, abstracts are encouraged to be submitted for presentations, posters or panel discussions. Abstract submissions have been extended to midnight, Sunday 7 March.
UQ’s Anthropology Museum’s exhibition, Queensland Aboriginal Creations: Agency and Legacy presents over 150 works from a fascinating point in the State’s history. Chronicling the production of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and craft, celebrating key works by artists from the Torres Strait Islands, Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Mornington Island, Hope Vale, Cairns, Yarrabah, Cherbourg and Brisbane.
OCCURRENT AFFAIR is a major exhibition at UQ Art Museum guest curated by Blaklash Creative, featuring new and recent works by Brisbane-based Aboriginal artist collective proppaNOW. proppaNOW is one of Australia’s leading cultural collectives, exploring the politics of Aboriginal art and culture, and provoking, subverting and re-thinking what it means to be a ‘contemporary Aboriginal artist’.
Your feedback will enable UQ Ideals to gauge the visibility of UQ's inclusion initiatives in this area of diversity and inclusion, and will also enable UQ to understand the views of those who do not identity as LGBTQ, as well as the experiences of those who are of diverse sexuality and/or gender. For enquiries, contact UQ Ideals.
The Library works with you to provide your students with access to their learning resources and reading lists. Submit your learning resources for the coming semester or update your lists anytime. Enhance your students' learning by applying best practice in selecting resources and updating your lists.
What's on at UQ Wellness
To find out about health and wellness opportunities available for staff for the month of February see the What's on UQ Wellness monthly newsletter.
ITS is undertaking research, planning and design for new digital capabilities to enhance the online experience of the UQ community. ITS invite staff to provide feedback about how you currently use UQ's online platforms, such as faculty intranets and my.UQ, and how your experience can be improved in future.
The Responsible Research Management Framework Policy was published in December 2020. The policy places all research-related policies/procedures within a single framework and intends to orientate researchers to the UQ research landscape and support implementation of the Responsible Conduct of Research. The Framework published in December applies to all staff conducting UQ research.
The 2011 floods had a significant impact UQ's St Lucia and Gatton campuses, staff and students. UQ’s alumni magazine Contact has headed to the photo archives to share some of the most remarkable images. Warning: this article contains images and stories that may trigger traumatic memories for some people. View the photos and share your memories.
UQ Print is UQ’s new, dedicated supplier of all print, merchandise and apparel delivering to all campuses and sites. Throughout early 2021, UQ Print looks forward to visiting each department to understand your unique requirements. You will also meet a dedicated client services person. For enquiries, contact Tiffany Johnson.
CSL’s 2021 Research Acceleration Initiative is now open for UQ researchers to submit pre-proposals for funding of up to $250k p.a. for up to 2 years. Visit uniquest.com.au/csl for detailed information on therapeutic and focus areas and online information sessions. Submission deadline - 5 March 2021.
Brisbane City Council will be upgrading the Sir Fred Schonell Drive and Coldridge Street intersection at St Lucia from Monday 23 November 2020 until early 2021. The intersection upgrade will improve safety for all road users by upgrading the existing right turn from Sir Fred Schonell Drive into Coldridge Street. For enquiries, contact cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au.
UQ is publicly launching the Merle Pledge – an initiative to improve women’s representation in public and professional forums. The pledge is named after legendary activist Adjunct Associate Professor Merle Thornton AM, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from UQ on Saturday. Read about Merle’s remarkable life, her famous protest at the Regatta Hotel in 1965, and take the Merle Pledge today to request gender equity as a condition of participation or attendance at a conference, panel or event.
Jac provides an integrated digital tool set enabling staff to collaborate in the creation, management and evolution of a comprehensive curriculum. The new system is designed to reduce manual steps and duplication of content, leaving more time for staff to focus on delivering world-class learning experiences for students.
UQ Images has been replaced with the UQ Digital Asset Manager (UQ DAM). The UQ DAM will help staff and suppliers work more efficiently and collaboratively. It houses all brand-compliant digital assets including images, video, audio, brand templates, UQ logos, guidelines, illustrations and stock photos.
The Enterprise Data Governance Program has released a Data Handling Procedure which outlines data handling requirements for data, information and records in digital/electronic format at UQ. This procedure enables clear direction and a more effective approach to securing and safeguarding valuable University digital information assets.
To operate and deliver services to the community, UQ collects and manages information. Although our IT systems help to protect this information, the UQ community plays a key role in ensuring sensitive information is kept safe. Learn what your responsibilities are in terms of data privacy and ethics.
FBS is pleased to advise a simplified guide outlining what’s required when planning and procuring consulting or professional services has been added to the Procurement procedures and forms webpage. Go to Engaging contractors for consulting and professional services guide for further information.
Additional simplified documents will be added as they become available.
Additional simplified documents will be added as they become available.
A strong password or passphrase is still one of the best ways to secure your UQ and personal accounts. This is vital during the pandemic due to the high volume of scams and malicious activities targeting individuals and organisations. Ensure sources are genuine before clicking links, downloading or providing information.
It’s important you safely and securely manage your files. Based on the type of information you are working with, it’s essential that you select an appropriate storage location that meets your needs, as well as UQ’s and regulatory compliance requirements. Find out where you should be storing your files.
UQ has recently moved from a preferred supplier panel to an approved supplier list. We now have more than 20 approved photography and videography suppliers, giving staff a range of options, both in style and price point. All suppliers must be set up in UniFi for payment, and non-approved suppliers will be blocked. Send requests to add new supplier to brand@uq.edu.au.