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This episode features UQ PhD student Jordan Debono, who is working with “Venom Doc” Associate Professor Bryan Fry in UQ’s Venom Evolution Laboratory. Jordan and Bryan explain how some of the world's deadliest snakes are becoming the unlikely heroes in the fight to treat disease and save lives. Listen to the podcast on the ChangeMakers website.
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to the United States for Australian citizens to undertake training or research across all career stages, from postgraduate to professional. Application tips can be found on YouTube. Applications must be submitted directly through the Fulbright online submission system by 15 July 2018.
Did you know that UQ now recycles soft plastics? Soft plastics – which include any plastic that can be easily scrunched into a ball – can present a problem for council kerbside recycling, as they often get caught in the recycling machinery. UQ now offers soft plastics recycling. For more information, and to organise collection from your work area, email recycle@pf.uq.edu.au.
UQ Travel, in collaboration with Finance and Business Services, is pleased to announce the new International Travel Allowance is now available via the UQ Expense Management System (EMS ProMaster). For more information regarding the new International Travel Allowance and what will happen with Travel Cards, visit the UQ Travel website.
The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and supporting guide has been released. The researcher responsibilities remain unchanged, the definition of research misconduct has been simplified, relevant policy review is well-progressed and the implementation and integration of the new Code and Guide in UQ policy by the end of 2018.
During May, UQ was full of life as 27 live pop-up performances entertained over 2000 students, staff and the wider Brisbane Community at the first of its kind “UQ Theatre Festival”. Keep an ear out as the UQ Theatre Festival highlights the beginning of many more exciting events and actives to come in the near future.
Expressions of interest for Student–Staff Partnership projects are now open. Submissions are welcome from all staff and students from all faculties and units across St Lucia, Gatton and Herston campuses and close 10 August. Submissions close 10 August. Click to learn more and to submit a project proposal today!
On 20-21 June, changes to the P&F website will be going live. A new Campuses website will provide information for staff, students and the community about transport, facilities, maps, building works, and more. Improved staff information about property and facilities will move to the Current Staff website. Click to learn more.
Senate Members, Graduates, Staff, or Students (with the endorsement of a member of one of the previous categories) are invited to submit a nomination for one of the following honorary awards: Honorary doctorate, UQ Fellowship, Distinguished Service Medal. The nomination form should be returned to John Montgomery (john.montgomery@uq.edu.au) by 31 July 2018. Click to access the nomination form.
Communication requires the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using other mediums. The UQ Speech clinic offers accent modification programs to identify strategies to develop your articulation and communication skills.
To find out more, please contact the clinic on 3365 2232 or healthclinics@uq.edu.au
To find out more, please contact the clinic on 3365 2232 or healthclinics@uq.edu.au
The Phonological Awareness for Literacy (PAL) Holiday Intensive program is a fun way to boost your child's literacy skills. Children receive 20 hours of group and individual therapy over 4 days working with student clinicians under the supervision of an experienced Speech Pathologist. Suitable for children aged 8–13. To learn more, contact healthclinics@uq.edu.au or 3365 2232.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Civil Engineering, which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 10-13 September 2018. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the Review Coordinator at academic.board@uq.edu.au by 31 July 2018.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 17–20 September 2018. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the Review Coordinator at academic.board@uq.edu.au by 3 August 2018.
The Queensland Brain Institute has launched a campaign to raise awareness of concussion in sports and the need for more research. QBI has a ground-breaking longitudinal study into concussion and needs athletes involved in contact sport to volunteer. Click to learn more, or email communication@qbi.uq.edu.au.
Footballers are celebrated for their ability to take a hit. But what happens when they take one too many? Former AFL star and UQ student Justin Clarke tells us about his experience with concussion and a new QBI study in the latest episode of UQ ChangeMakers. Listen to the podcast on the ChangeMakers website.
From 26 June, staff will be able to access their 2017/2018 Payment Summary via MyAurion. Printed Payment Summaries will only be available where staff have left the University, or have formally notified that they will soon be leaving UQ or where staff, such as casuals, have not received a salary payment since 1 April 2018. Click to learn more.
Anchor is a lively and energetic little girl who enjoys her play toys, human friends, high perches to sit on, and loves to live the solo life. Anchor comes vaccinated, microchipped, de-sexed, wormed and flea treated! If you would like to meet Anchor, call the UQ Gatton Clinical Studies Centre on 5460 1868, or click to learn more.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals research funding program is seeking novel early stage research that underpins therapeutic strategies in their areas of interest – neuroscience, gastroenterology, immunology (in neuroscience and oncology), regenerative medicine. Click to learn more and view the application form.
As part of the UQ Digital Transformation Program, changes will be made to UQ staff websites in May and June. These changes will consolidate and improve content from the Health, Safety & Wellness and Property & Facilities websites into the Current Staff website, making the information easier to find and use. Click to learn more, or contact content@its.uq.edu.au.
Lunchtime express yoga classes are now available at St Lucia every Monday from 12.30pm at the Global Climate Change Institute. The cost is $69 for 5 classes, and a yoga mat for only $5 when you pay for classes. Contact Dr Vivek Mitter at OmYoga@hotmail.com to register, or for other regular yoga classes.
UQ Wellness is helping the University become smoke-free from 1 July 2018. UQ is committed to demonstrating best practice policy by creating a healthier campus environment. Support options for smokers wishing to quit, together with responses to a range of FAQs are available. For enquiries, contact hsw@uq.edu.au.
Like to spend time playing hard games of fetch and tug-of-war and don't mind giving away a corner of your couch? Then Woodstock wants to be your dog! Woodstock is desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and up-to-date with worming and flea treatment. Contact the UQ Gatton Clinical Studies Centre on 5460 1868 to make an appointment to meet Woodstock.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 20-23 August 2018. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the Review Coordinator at academic.board@uq.edu.au by 20 July 2018.
TEDxUQ announces ‘i am [ ]’ as its 2018 theme. Encapsulating the ideas of innovation and diversity, the theme is particularly relevant given the dynamism of current social movements. This year, TEDxUQ encourages people to find their own voice and individual path. Click to learn more or email hello@tedxuq.com.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2018 UQ Awards for Excellence. A total of 89 nominations were received, which acknowledged the achievements of our colleagues across five award categories. Nominations are now live on the UQ Awards for Excellence website. For enquiries, email awards@uq.edu.au.
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