www.uq.edu.au/careersfairUQ Careers Fair<strong>2007</strong> Wednesday 21 <strong>March</strong>UQ Centre11am - 4pmMEET WITH OVER 140EMPLOYERS & AGENCIES
www.uq.edu.au/news ISSUE <strong>562</strong> MARCH <strong>2007</strong>04 05 12MESSAGE FROM THEVICE-CHANCELLORThere is growing national recognition <strong>of</strong> the importance<strong>of</strong> high-quality university teaching, as shown by theestablishment <strong>of</strong> an enhanced program <strong>of</strong> nationalawards for university teaching, the Learning <strong>and</strong>Teaching Performance Fund, <strong>and</strong> the Carrick Institutefor Learning <strong>and</strong> Teaching in Higher Education.UQ’s teachers have thrived in this increasinglycompetitive environment, collecting more awards thanany other institution’s teachers in the past decade,reaping outst<strong>and</strong>ing results from the fund <strong>and</strong> theInstitute’s grants <strong>and</strong> fellowships program, <strong>and</strong> generallyensuring that UQ’s reputation for teaching <strong>and</strong> learningexcellence is second to none.This position will only be sustained if the Universitycontinually updates strategies, policies <strong>and</strong> practices,enhances the student experience, <strong>and</strong> promotes aculture <strong>of</strong> excellence in teaching <strong>and</strong> learning. Ongoingsuccess in national funding <strong>and</strong> awards will dem<strong>and</strong>a commitment <strong>of</strong> time <strong>and</strong> resources to evaluation,improvement <strong>and</strong> accountability.Since July 2005 the Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Academic), Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michael Keniger, has providedtremendous leadership in teaching <strong>and</strong> learning<strong>and</strong> contributed to UQ’s successes in this area. Inthe second half <strong>of</strong> 2006 I gave him the additionalresponsibility <strong>of</strong> external <strong>and</strong> community relations,encompassing the vitally important area <strong>of</strong> alumniengagement.To ensure that UQ continues to advance inteaching <strong>and</strong> learning, while simultaneously deliveringbetter service to alumni <strong>and</strong> the broader community,I have created the position <strong>of</strong> Pro-Vice-Chancellor(Teaching <strong>and</strong> Learning). Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Keniger <strong>and</strong> I aredelighted that Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Deborah Terry has agreed toundertake the position as a half-time role. Pr<strong>of</strong>essorTerry will continue as Executive Dean <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong>Social <strong>and</strong> Behavioural Sciences <strong>and</strong> will receive strongsupport from the Deputy Executive Dean, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCindy Gallois.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Terry will report to me through Pr<strong>of</strong>essorKeniger, whose wide range <strong>of</strong> responsibilities willcontinue to encompass the overall direction <strong>of</strong> teaching<strong>and</strong> learning, academic policy, <strong>and</strong> overseeing theintegration <strong>of</strong> teaching <strong>and</strong> learning resources <strong>and</strong>services.I thank both Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Keniger <strong>and</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essorTerry for their leadership in what will most certainlybe a challenging era. As our Teaching <strong>and</strong> LearningEnhancement Plan is scheduled for review this year, itis highly opportune to ensure that all <strong>of</strong> UQ’s teachingrelatedstrategies are aligned to deliver the best resultsfor students <strong>and</strong> to augment the University’s globalreputation.Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John Hay, ACImportant role forUQ learning leadercontents0608091116181921Nepal’s newbeginningLifesavers in theIndonesian jungleO Week <strong>2007</strong> round upYoung Einsteins make an early startThe serious business <strong>of</strong> humour in the workplaceSmart lighting no longer science fictionAll set for UQ Careers Fair <strong>2007</strong>UQ’s healthy new partnershipManufacturing a metals breakthroughCuddly companions need homesBridge Fun Day amajor success14 15 22Building researchexcellence at GattonEx Wallabies boostrugby in the “bush”UQ News is delivered <strong>of</strong>f-campus to our neighbours at St Lucia <strong>and</strong> acrossthe Eleanor Schonell Bridge. 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Facsimile: (07) 3365 1488Editor: Brad Turner (07) 3365 2659, b.turner@uq.edu.auEditorial: Cameron Pegg (07) 3365 2049, c.pegg@uq.edu.au; Miguel Holl<strong>and</strong> (07) 3365 2619,m.holl<strong>and</strong>@uq.edu.auArt: Felicia Chetcuti; Wendy OakleyPhotography: Chris Stacey (07) 3365 1735, c.stacey@uq.edu.au; Jeremy Patten (07) 3346 7685,j.patten@uq.edu.au; Diana Lilley (photo librarian) (07) 3365 2753, d.lilley@uq.edu.auPrinting: Scanlon Printing VirginiaCirculation: 15,000Advertising: Tina Hannan (07) 5460 1739Registered by Australia Post Publication No. QBH 0104The University <strong>of</strong> Queensl<strong>and</strong>’s Web address is www.uq.edu.auCOVER: Among the large crowd enjoying the perfect weather at the Bridge Fun Dayat St Lucia on February 25 were Emma Rose (left) <strong>and</strong> Cara Sawkins.PHOTO: CHRIS STACEY
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