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Do you know about the Characterisation Virtual Laboratory (CVL)? Get involved with the CVL community by applying to the CVL Champions Program. Receive free training and promote best data practices! Applications close Wednesday 31 July. For more information, contact Paula Martinez at p.martinez@uq.edu.au.
Property and Facilities Division (P&F) has published its third 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 P&F news and initiatives by reading the latest edition and subscribing to future editions.
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.
The new financial year is a good time to reflect on your how your finances are faring and to assess your future goals. If you need help, UniSuper Advice offers personal financial advice about specific topics (including investments, insurance and super) and comprehensive advice covering your big picture.
Held as part of Research Week, on 20 September 2019 the showcase aims to turn the lens on UQ's world-class research infrastructure and the cutting-edge research it powers. We are currently seeking research leaders, tech specialists, facility managers and researchers to present the best of UQ research capabilities. EOI closes 15 July 2019. For enquiries, contact director-infrastructure@research.uq.edu.au.
Submissions are invited to the review of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 22–24 October 2019. 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 16 September 2019.
Little champions of all ages and skill levels will have a ball at UQ Sport Kids’ After School programs. Between athletics and tennis, there’s bound to be a session your child will love. Early Bird enrolments open Saturday 8 June with classes running from Monday 15 July to Friday 20 September. For enquiries, contact kids@uqsport.com.au.
The People, Planning, Performance (P3) Individual Activity Profiles allow continuing and fixed-term academic staff to view their recent academic activity. Phase 1 release is the opportunity to ensure your data is up-to-date. Contact points for data revisions are located on individual tabs within your profile. Visit the P3 page for more information, or email p3project@uq.edu.au.
UQ's commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTIAQ+ community has been recognised by a Silver award in the 2019 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). This is the definitive national benchmark for LGBTIAQ+ inclusion in employment and positions UQ as one of the top performing employers nationally in this area.
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.
Idea Hub have a new High School entrepreneurship one-day workshop running in the upcoming school holidays aimed at UQ staff children. Join them for a full day of fun learning agile and design thinking tools in the Idea Hub Discovery Sandbox workshop 10 July. For more information, contact ideahub@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).
The UQ Protein Expression Facility will be holding the Protein Australia 2019 national scientific meeting and networking event from 16–18 July, featuring internationally renowned scientists from academia and industry highlighting recent advances in protein research. Click for more information and to register.
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.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, which will be conducted by the Academic Board during 19–22 August 2019. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent by 12 July 2019 to the Review Coordinator at academic.board@uq.edu.au.
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.
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.