Staff updates

As part of National Reconciliation Week, come along to the Book Swap event on Tuesday 28 May from 10am–2pm at Wordsmith's Cafe and help the Indigenous Literacy Foundation get appropriate books into the hands of children in remote and regional communities. Come to the Great Book Swap!

To celebrate the opening of Pantry Sixty Three by UQU, visit them at the Physiology Refectory (63A) on Thursday 30 May between 7–10am to enjoy a free coffee! * Terms & conditions apply. While stocks last. For more information, visit the website.

UQ is upgrading its antivirus software to provide enhanced protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber security threats. Running antivirus software is mandatory and essential for protecting your computer, as is installing software updates and performing weekly reboots. Click to learn more about the antivirus upgrade.

The UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML) recently celebrated 85 years of connecting people around the world through community language learning.

The workstation assessment is designed to assist you to self-correct issues or discomfort that may be associated with your current workstation setup, using the Assessment Tool, Symptom Checker, and recommended stretches. This was originally a student project, with the majority of input and testing from Leanne Ritchie and Ann Tobin within HaBS, with code development by Matt Tinski (HSW Division).

Join the growing community of practice that brings together teaching, research, and professional staff interested in supporting a culture of entrepreneurial teaching and learning across all disciplines at UQ.

Congratulations to Darwin's Cafe, who has been voted the 3rd best eggs benedict in Brisbane by the Courier Mail readers!

Nominations for the UQ Honorary Awards are now open. The awards recognise individuals, including former staff, alumni and community members, who have made significant contributions to UQ, the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of Queensland, or who achieved outstanding success in a particular field. Nominations close on Friday 7 June.

All staff are encouraged to complete the Cultural Competence Program, which is an online training program that builds workplace capability around cultural diversity. Visit the website for more details.

More than 130 guests joined UniSuper for "Saving in a World of Spending" last week, the first of four UQ Financial Wellbeing seminars. Catch up with the subject matter and register for the second seminar – "Creating Wealth – Investing inside and outside super" on Tuesday 28 May.

Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Biological Sciences, which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 16–19 September 2019. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent by 9 August 2019 to the Review Coordinator at academic.board@uq.edu.au.

The School of Languages and Cultures will be holding a public screening of the acclaimed film 'Star Sand' on Wednesday 5 June. The film will be followed by a Q&A session with Director Roger Pulvers. This is a free event however registration is required to secure seating.

Submissions for Semester 2, 2019 Student-Staff Partnership Projects close on Saturday 25 May. Staff members who have a project idea that will help to enhance the UQ student experience are encouraged to apply. All suitable projects will receive funding for student partner grants. Visit the website for details.

Join the UQ-wide 21 Day Wellness Challenge from Monday 3–Sunday 23 June, and undertake a well-being activity every day for 21 days. You will receive a list of activities to get you feeling well for Winter. For more information, contact Jacqui Dean (jacqui.dean@uq.edu.au).

Did you know that emailing multiple support accounts actually increases the time taken to respond to your query? Find out how to contact support teams correctly, to ensure a faster response.

Dr Warwick Potter conducts the UQ Symphony Orchestra in a program celebrating the musical dynamism of the United States as part of the Vice-Chancellor's Concert Series on Sunday 26 May. They will be joined by the UQ Chorale and singers from invited secondary schools in a performance of Leonard Bernstein's 'Chichester Psalms'.

Vice-Chancellor Peter Høj and Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Tracy Dobie have officially launched the UQ Warwick Solar Farm project. Click to learn more.

The 2019 Great Court Race is nearly here! This year's event will feature eight races, which are open to UQ students, colleges, sporting clubs and staff. Witness one of UQ's proudest traditions trackside on Wednesday 23 May. For enquiries, contact UQ Sport at gcr@uqsport.com.au.

Darwin's have launched a new Autumn-Winter menu and to celebrate we're giving a free coffee with any menu item purchase for a limited time only. Exclusions apply – see in-store for more details. For more information, contact Darwin's at 3346 4181.

If data is your passion, the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is offering funding of up to A$50,000 for projects relating to data collections and data commons.

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) has placed an open call for project proposals that investigate the issues, trends, gaps and requirements relating to research storage and computing infrastructures. If you are passionate about the technologies and services that underpin research data, you are invited to submit your proposal.

With a new round of UQ Sport Short Courses starting soon, there are stacks of 5-week courses on offer, such as kickboxing, capoeira, hip hop, First Aid and CPR, contemporary jazz and pole fusion – so what are you waiting for? Click to learn more and register for a short course.

Changes will be made to Cooper Road access to address safety concerns around the Andrew N. Liveris Building construction works. Changes include moving the crossing on Cooper Road, in front of the Hawken Building, to remove the potential risk associated with pedestrians crossing directly in front of the site. Visit the project update page for more information.

As a Green Office representative you can help promote good environmental practices at UQ. Broaden your understanding of environmental issues and learn how to manage impacts. Visit the sustainability website to find out how.

Quincy is a sweet, affectionate Kelpie cross, who is very playful and makes friends easily. She loves attention and will put her paws gently onto your lap for a cuddle. She needs a home with an active canine buddy (or a stay-at-home person), and a secure enclosure. To meet Quincy, call UQ's Clinical Studies Centre on 5460 1868, and leave a message if the phone is unattended as we will call you back as soon as we can.

The Excellence in Research Australia 2018 has rated UQ above and well above world standard in more specialised fields of research than any other Australian university, across 93 disciplines.

Academic promotion recognises our staff's significant contribution to their discipline, our students, the University and the broader community. UQ offers its congratulations to the academics who have been promoted from 2019. Click to view the 2019 academic promotions.

Do you need feedback on an initiative or services? Require student opinion on a development in your course, or for focus groups? If so, please get in touch with the Student-Staff Partnerships team and we will help coordinate the opportunity for our students to get involved. For enquiries, contact Dr James Forde at j.forde@uq.edu.au.

Did you know the Student-Staff Partnerships team can help staff recruit and train student representatives for their committee? Add value to your committee by recruiting student representatives today. For further information, contact Dr James Forde (Student Partners Representation and Voice Coordinator) on j.forde@uq.eud.au.

Get up to scratch with a UQ Sport First Aid and CPR Short Course. Open to all students, staff and public, and taking enrolments all year round – it's never too late to get certified. Click to see upcoming dates and enrol today.

On 1 February 2019, the name of the Social Sciences and Humanities Library (located in the Duhig North Building) will revert to "Central Library" as it was known from 1973 until 1997. In addition, the Library is undertaking a major upgrade in 2019.

The 2018 edition of Game Changers is out now! Read about UQ Healthy Living – an age-inclusive facility tackling health issues for Brisbane's over 50s, find out how UQ is making advances in interprofessional education, and discover how we are addressing the maldistribution of health professionals in rural areas.

Two Library upgrades at St Lucia will create more space and better facilities for students to study and collaborate. The projects will affect the Social Sciences and Humanities Library and Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library. For more information, contact the Library.