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• Participate in a text message study about preventing sunburn

  Seeking individuals 18–40 years of age to participate in a text message study about sun safety. Enter the prize draw to win one of 10 x $200 vouchers. Contact Professor Monika Janda: suntext@uq.edu.au
• Seeking 55-80 year olds for memory boosting study

  involving language learning and brain stimulation (tDCS). Must be right handed & native english speaker. Two 90min sessions at UQCCR for $50 gift card. Contact Shena Cooke: s.cooke@uq.edu.au
• 12–18 year old adolescents with and without knee pain

  Adolescents with or without knee cap pain needed. 1 laboratory session to record leg muscle activity and 1 MRI. Both sessions on St Lucia campus. $50 reimbursed for time and parking etc.
• Get a free picture of your brain (fMRI)

  Get your brain scanned in fMRI during safe, non-invasive brain stimulation. Reimbursed $100 for two 2-hour sessions. Caucasians between 18-35, no psychiatric/neurological conditions, braces/retainers.
• We want to hear your thoughts on the Mediterranean diet

  Seeking volunteers for an online survey on Mediterranean diets. Participants receive a $5 voucher from Woolworths. Click to learn more and take the survey, or email Yasmine Aridi (y.aridi@uq.edu.au).
• Explore rooms with Virtual Reality!

  Seeking volunteers to wear a Virtual Reality headset to virtually move through rooms and memorise objects. ~1 hour experiment (including breaks). Email Jessica: j.mcfadyen@uq.edu.au
• MRI Study on Memory – get an image of your brain!

  Volunteers sought for 2-day MRI study; Day 1, participants will take a 20-minute memory test. Day 2, participants will do a 30-minute brain scan and take a 10-minute test. Email: j.mcfadyen@uq.edu.au
• Cerebral Palsy ankle training for control and walking

  Individuals diagnosed with CP aged 15–35 who walk independently (with/without an aid) sought to participate in ankle training & 3D gait analysis. Parking is provided & participants are reimbursed.
• Can sleep help you learn?

  Seeking healthy volunteers aged between 18–30 years to take part in a sleep & learning study. Participate & go into the draw to win one of two $100 Coles-Myer gift vouchers! Email: e.schimke@uq.edu.au
• What do you think is wasteful?

  Do you want the chance to win a $50 visa gift card? Are you aged 18 years or older? Participate in this survey investigating consumer perceptions of wastefulness (approx. 20–30mins).
• Do you have 11 year old or 12 year old girls?

  Free assessments of muscle tone, balance, strength, coordination are available for 11 or 12 year old girls and 10 year old boys.
• Do you have Migraine and/or Neck Pain?

  By understanding migraine & neck pain, this study will help management of migraine. Participation involves an online questionnaire, and a session of clinical tests. Email: zhiqi.liang@uqconnect.edu.au
• No Migraine and no neck pain? Seeking healthy volunteers

  By understanding migraine & neck pain, this study will help management of migraine. Only 1 session of clinical tests involved, timings flexible. Email: zhiqi.liang@uqconnect.edu.au
• Do you already have a structural brain scan?

  Looking for volunteers aged 18–35 with a structural MRI scan to investigate visual attention through brain stimulation & EEG recording. Duration: 2.5h, reimbursed: $50. Email: claire.bradley@uq.edu.au

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• Become a My UQU Rewards Member and SAVE!

  UQ staff can become a My UQU Rewards Member to get 10% OFF all purchases at UQU outlets PLUS lots of external discounts, like up to 50% OFF at Mantra & Wyndham Hotels!

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• BioPak products now available from UQeMarket

  Planning any O Week or student welcome events? Make them a sustainable success with BioPak plates, cutlery and cups, now available from UQeMarket!
• UQ continues to drive change

  Did you know that UQ's electric vehicle fast-charging stations delivered 153,000 km of range to drivers in 2018? Read more about the charging stations on the Sustainability website.
• Sustainability showcase

  Gatton Environmental Park is stunning showcase of UQ's commitment to sustainable grounds management, featuring animal shelters, a re-vegetated native forest and 600 metres of walkways. Click here to r
• Campus Bird Life series takes flight

  In the first of our Campus Bird Life series, we’re introducing you to everyone’s favourite scavenger: the ibis. Read more here.
• Campus Bird Life 2: The brush turkey

  In the second of our Campus Bird Life series, we’re introducing you to that notorious yard destroyer: the brush turkey. Read more here.
• UQ Unwrapped

  A number of food outlets have signed up for UQ Unwrapped, a sustainability initiative to reduce the UQ's plastic footprint – and all UQ staff and students are encouraged to get involved.
• UQ signs University Campus Sustainability Declaration

  UQ recently signed a new agreement designed to enhance campus sustainability measures for all 21 of its signatory universities. Read more here.

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• Learn.UQ: Quizzes, Tests and Exams

  This course covers how to create, deploy and manage online self-marking quizzes, tests and exams. Setup a variety of question types e.g. multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false, more.
• Metrics for Grant Writing and Promotion – 16 January

  This course provides info about publication metrics available to you to support claims about the quality of your research, engagement, as well as how to demonstrate the research collaboration.
• Virtual Classroom (Zoom)

  Develop an understanding of how to facilitate a collaborative virtual classroom environment using Zoom, with the use of chat, webcams and breakout rooms for communication with students.
• Learn UQ.Grade Centre – 17 January

  In this course, held on 17 January, participants will learn how to use Grade Centre functionality to enter assessment item results, calculate final results, determine final grades and more.
• Setting Up for a Successful Semester

  Held on 18 January, this course covers tips and tricks for how to best use the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) and Learn.UQ site to minimise hassle and more, for effective course management.
• Alternative Metrics – 22 January,

  This workshop, held on 22 January, will provide an overview of alternative metric tools, which allow you to track online attention and engagement with your publications. Click to learn more.
• TurnItIn

  Held on 22 January, in this course participants will be guided through the process of creating a TurnItIn assignment, the student assignment submission process and setting up rubrics.
• Learn UQ.Basics

  This course, held on 23 January, is an introduction to Learn.UQ, UQ's eLearning management system, and will familiarise participants with the commonly-used functions. Click to learn more.
• Alternative Metrics – 23 January

  This workshop, held on 23 January, will provide an overview of alternative metric tools, which allow you to track online attention and engagement with your publications. Click to learn more.
• Metrics for Grant Writing and Promotion – 24 January

  This course provides info about publication metrics available to you to support claims about the quality of your research, engagement, as well as how to demonstrate the research collaboration.
• Desktop Recording – Kaltura Capture

  This course introduces participants to the desktop recording features of the software Kaltura Capture, to develop an understanding of desktop recordings and how they assist with teaching and learning.
• Metrics for Grant Writing and Promotion – 25 January

  This course provides info about publication metrics available to you to support claims about the quality of your research, engagement, as well as how to demonstrate the research collaboration.
• Metrics for Grant Writing and Promotion – 30 January

  This course provides info about publication metrics available to you to support claims about the quality of your research, engagement, as well as how to demonstrate the research collaboration.
• UQ active learning Tools

  This course, held on 30 January, introduces participants to the UQ Active Learn suite and the virtual wall PadletUQ, allowing users to share various multimedia resources online.
• Metrics for Grant Writing and Promotion – 31 January 2019

  This course provides info about publication metrics available to you to support claims about the quality of your research, engagement, as well as how to demonstrate the research collaboration.
• Checkbox survey tool basics

  This course covers how to create, deploy and manage surveys of internal and external participants using Checkbox. Course is held on 31 January. Click to learn more.
• Basic Video Production

  This course will introduce participants to basic video filming skills using a phone/tablet and go through the basic functionality of the video editing software, Shotcut. Course is held on 1 February.
• R Workshops 2019

  Workshops are presented by Anthony Richardson (UQ, CARM), David Schoeman (USC), Chris Brown (Griffith Uni) & Bill Venables (CSIRO). Relevant for biological & ecological applications & other fields
• Practice English classes

  Practice English classes are taught by trainee teachers and supervised by experienced teacher trainers. Receive 38 hours of English language classes for $45*. Click to find out more details.
• MFSAS: Methods for Social Analysis and Statistics training

  The Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) offers professional development courses in social analytics and statistics from beginner to advanced levels.
• Manage your project's research data with UQ RDM

  Learn about the UQ Research Data Manager’s features by attending one of the drop-in sessions organised by the UQ Library. No RSVP is required. Click to learn more.

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• Free Physical Activity Monitor

  Free fitness device (~$200) when you participate in our study investigating how physical activity intelligence (PAI) program improves adherence to exercise over a 12-week period in people with T2D.
• Stay injury free this Summer!

  Nothing is more frustrating than getting injuries when you start a new fitness regime. Have a physiotherapy consultation to guide your recovery and fitness progression. Email healthclinics@uq.edu.au
• UQ Health Care St Lucia open to staff

  The UQ Health Care clinic at St Lucia campus opens to staff on 28 November. The clinic has undergone a period of expansion by increasing consult rooms, offering more doctors and extending its hours.
• UQ Wellness Fitness Passport Program

  Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity – this program offers UQ staff members (and their families), the flexibility to attend a broad range of fitness facilities for one low price!
• Adult autism spectrum group

  A group exists for adults on the Autism Spectrum to meet in a non-threatening environment. This non-clinical group meets twice a month to discuss issues and find friendships.

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• Summer Mixer: New Shows, New Curators

  Exhibitions curated by Taylor Hall, Brittany-lea Traverso, and Bree Di Mattina Summer Mixer is a suite of exhibitions curated by students that feature works from the collection.
• Pets for Life: adopt your new best friend

  UQ Clinical Studies (UQ Vets) has some very cute dogs and cats who would love to find their fur-ever home with you or someone you know. Visit the Pets for Life website for more information.
• St Lucia parkrun – every Saturday

  Come and join in the St Lucia parkrun, a timed 5km walk or run held every Saturday. Don't want to run? Become a volunteer! Lots of friendly fun to be had. Click to learn more.
• UQ Wellness Fitness Passport Program

  Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity - this program offers UQ staff members (and their families), the flexibility to attend a broad range of fitness facilities for one low price!

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• Are you new to Teaching at UQ?

  Set yourself up for teaching success with the Teaching@UQ Program (Monday 11 February, 9am-4pm). Understand professional expectations, learn best practice in course and assessment design, and more.
• Introducing GeroEconomics workshop

  Hear from leading economics experts on themes including microeconomic issues in an ageing population, data and methodologies, and policy relevant academic research in economics of ageing and longevity
• Review of the School of Biomedical Sciences

  Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Biomedical Sciences, held during 2–5 April 2019. The terms of reference are available via the Academic Board website. Click for more information.
• The Phil Walker memorial ethics lecture

  Join us at the Phil Walker Memorial lecture with guest speaker, Dr Robert Truog as he discusses ethical & legal foundations governing organ transplantation, persistent problems & possible solutions.
• AusHSI Research Quality Meeting

  What can researchers do to improve research quality in health & medical research? Prof Brian Nosek, Center for Open Science, Virginia discusses research waste, & potential policies to reduce waste.
• Best Foot Forward Program (BFF)

  UQ College's Best Foot Forward Program (BFF) is being delivered over 3 days, 4 hours per day, to assist UQ students successfully transition into university. Click to register online.
• Practice English classes

  Practice English classes are taught by trainee teachers and supervised by experienced teacher trainers. Receive 38 hours of English language classes for $45*. Click to find out more details.