Staff updates

The workstation assessment is designed to assist you to self-correct issues or discomfort that may be associated with your current workstation setup. This was originally a student project within HaBS – majority of input and testing came from Leanne Ritchie and Ann Tobin within HaBS. The project required code development by Matt Tinski (HSW Division). Check out these modules created for self-assessment of your workstation.

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.

UQ is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from staff and students to serve on the Gender Steering Committee, which will work to improve gender equity via implementation of UQ's SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Action Plan. Interested staff/students are invited to complete an online EOI by 5pm 31 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.

During the Great Brisbane Bike Ride, on Sunday 19 May, cyclists will travel through the St Lucia campus from 7–9.30am. There will be no road closures on campus; however, there will be increased cyclist traffic along Macquarie Street and Sir William MacGregor Drive to the Eleanor Schonell Bridge.

Senior librarian Bill Beach has seen many changes in his 44 years in the Library, not least of which has been the change in men's hairstyles. Read his story in Contact and find out how much has changed at UQ over the last four decades.

The Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI) has launched a monthly ‘UQ Teaching Community Update.’ Featuring stories, teaching tools, news, events and funding updates it’s a place for all teaching and learning staff to stay in the know. Click to subscribe.

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'.

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.

Check our latest menu full of delicious new eats that sure to satisfy those taste buds! The new menu features a sustainable range using seasonal, local and sustainably farmed ingredients. For more information, contact the REDROOM at 3377 2288.

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 University thanks staff for sharing their views and suggestions. Analysis of the staff feedback, including UQ’s responses, is now available.

Nominations for the UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards (UQFREA) are now open. This scheme is a means by which the University recognises demonstrated excellence and promise of future success in research, and the leadership potential of individual early and mid-career researchers in their respective fields. Click to learn more.

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.

Research across continents with a UQ-Exeter Joint PhD. Successful applicants will join a world-leading research team tackling major challenges facing the world’s population. Applications are open until Monday 20 May 2019. Click to learn more.

Beat the after school blues with UQ Sport Kids’ Term 2 tennis (3–17 years) and athletics (6–17 years) programs. Sessions are suited to participants of all skill levels, from beginners to elite-level competitors. Enrolments open Saturday 23 March, with programs running from 23 April – 28 June.

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.

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.

UQ staff and students who wish to quit smoking are able to access support options – full details are available via the website. For more information and enquiries, contact hsw@uq.edu.au.

Fulbright offers scholarships for Australian citizens to undertake training or research programs across all career stages, from postgraduate to senior scholar and professional, in the United States. Applications are to be submitted through the Fulbright online submission by Monday 1 July 2019. Click to learn more.

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.