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Queensland Police are running overnight training exercises on campus next week on Monday 18 – Tuesday 19 November. Staff and students will not be able to access the UQ Union Complex or surrounding areas between 10pm–6am during this time. The exercises are part of a regular program of training operations that the police use to test responses to emergency scenarios. For more information, contact Andrew Barling (a.barling@uq.edu.au) or Garry Tyler (g.tyler@pf.uq.edu.au).
Join us for the 2019 Fryer Lecture on Tuesday 19 November as Professor Anita Heiss presents this year's lecture in Australian Literature on language, literacy and Aboriginal voices, with a focus on the theme of the 2019 United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages. For more information, contact events@library.uq.edu.au.
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A range of new leave types are now available via MyAurion including Long Service Leave, Parental Leave, Leave Without Pay, and Unpaid Personal Leave to name a few. You no longer need to complete a paper-based form. If you require assistance, please contact your Senior Employee Services Coordinator in Human Resources.
As part of a strategy to streamline processes and cross charging, from Friday 1 November ID cards for UQ staff will be issued and replaced free of charge. At this stage, staff will still need to complete the ID card request form to confirm authorised access. Further efficiencies will include embedding the ID card process through the HR system as part of the new on-boarding process.
Looking to adopt a dog? The UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre Pets for Life adoption program currently have three female crossbred dogs looking for homes. Chardy, Haloumi, and Mozzarella are all up for adoption at a special price. For more information, contact the Clinical Studies Centre or phone 5460 1868.
Earlier this year UQ moved to the latest version of Adobe’s Creative Cloud. From 30 November, old versions of Creative Cloud software (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro) may become inaccessible. If you haven’t already, find out how to install the latest version of Creative Cloud and update your software.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.