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Read about recent projects across UQUQ will be joining friends from QUT, Griffith, USQ and USC under a University Unity banner for the Brisbane Pride Rally and March on Saturday 21 September. Join UQ in the march and demonstrate acceptance, unity, inclusivity and support for the LGBTIAQ+ community. For more information, contact ideals@uq.edu.au.
Join the symposium for an afternoon of exciting talks and poster exploring roles of metals in living. Topics include metalloenzymes, antimicrobials, metal homeostasis and novel therapeutics. Submit a poster presentation – the two best posters receives a people's choice prize. For more information and to RSVP, contact Associate Professor Ulrike Kappler (u.kappler@uq.edu.au) by Thursday 3 October, including relevant dietary requirements and poster presentations.
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The Library has rolled out new web resources for metrics for grant and promotion applications. From the new Get metrics web page, researchers can learn how to compile their own metrics or request a metrics report using a simple online form. It also contains links to resources and relevant training sessions.
Applications are open for the QUEX Professional Services Staff Fellowship. The program is designed to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practice and experience between professional colleagues at UQ and the University of Exeter (Exeter). For more information, contact UQ Global Strategy (globalstrategy@uq.edu.au).
Through the joint-PhD program, students can receive a scholarship to study at two world-leading, research-intensive institutions – UQ and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITD) – on multidisciplinary projects. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be offered a jointly badged PhD from both UQ and IITD.
A cyber security website has been launched to increase the availability of information on cyber security – both general and UQ-specific. Find comprehensive yet understandable content on how to recognise cyber security threats and protect yourself from them to stay cyber secure, as well as links to report cyber security incidents.
Non-confidential proposals are invited for small and large molecule drug discovery collaboration in the areas of oncology, inflammation and immunology, fibrotic diseases and rare diseases. Deadline Monday 14 October 2019. Q&A Session with Pfizer on Tuesday 24 September – contact rsvp@uniquest.com.au to RSVP by Monday 16 September.
Property & Facilities Division (P&F) has published its fourth edition of P&F News, which will provide an insight into P&F's many services, sustainability efforts and major projects across our campuses. Keep up to date with news and initiatives by reading the latest edition and subscribing to future editions.
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.
Hong Kong continues to experience widespread protests and civil unrest that has become unpredictable and is expected to continue. The University's travel insurer has advised that any flight disruptions, cancellations, lost deposits and/or political evacuation due to the protests/civil unrest may no longer be considered an unforeseen circumstance. For more information, contact insurance@uq.edu.au.
In July 2019 UQ launched automated invoice processing, introducing optical character recognition (OCR) technology and changing the way the Accounts Payable team manage processing supplier payments. OCR technology significantly streamlines the payment process, however suppliers are required to meet specific requirements to ensure an efficient payment process.
Next Vice-Chancellor search begins
Thank you for sharing your views on the selection criteria for the next Vice-Chancellor. The global search has commenced to find the right person to build on our track record and reflect our values as a visionary leader. We look forward to keeping you updated throughout the process.
Learn how to protect yourself online. UQ’s ‘Staff cyber security awareness – Essentials’ training module provides essential information for protecting yourself and the University from cyber threats. All UQ staff are required to complete this training every three years. Optional modules are also available to help further your knowledge. Access the online training >
An update of the UQ Corporate video is now available. If you currently embed the corporate video on a website, please ensure you are using the Vimeo link. The Vimeo link allows for automatic updating of future changes. If you are responsible for digital screens currently showing the old corporate video, please ensure you update these as well. A research-focused version of the corporate video can also be accessed here: https://vimeo.com/349765740.
Know a sporting star? Applications are now open for 2020 UQ Sporting Scholarships! Elite student-athletes competing at a national or international level can benefit from financial support, as well as free tutoring, academic aid, wellbeing workshops, sport psychology, world-class training facilities, and more. Applications close Thursday 31 October.
The Winter 2019 edition of Contact magazine is out now. Ride the emotional rollercoaster with UQ graduate Maggie James, who works as a music therapist with terminally ill children; find out why society is fascinated with true crime stories; and dive into the murky deep as marine biologist Dr Blake Chapman discusses whether shark encounters are becoming more common.
If you are interested in helping new staff you can volunteer to become a Welcomer as part of the Warm Welcome Program (WWP). The WWP is a new program that aims to help new staff from overseas to settle into life in Australia by connecting them with a current UQ staff member. For more information, contact Workplace Diversity and Inclusion at ideals@uq.edu.au.
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 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).
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.