June 14, 2004 Issue 535UQ news5 8 9MESSAGE FROM THEVICE-CHANCELLOR<strong>University</strong> givesthanks to donorsSchizophreniastudy resultsBright future forPhD studentIn a speech to the House <strong>of</strong>Commons in 1873, Britishstatesman Benjamin Disraeliremarked: “A university should bea place <strong>of</strong> light, <strong>of</strong> liberty, <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>learning.”This goal is inscribed in thes<strong>and</strong>stone above the Great Court entrance to the ForganSmith Building as a constant reminder <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>Queensl<strong>and</strong>’s fundamental values.In aspiring to reach its goals, UQ places great value not<strong>only</strong> on the teaching, learning <strong>and</strong> research experience, butalso on each individual in the UQ community.We are a very multicultural community, with an increasingdiversity in staff <strong>and</strong> students.Eighteen percent <strong>of</strong> our students come from overseas from130 different countries – mainly Singapore, the UnitedStates, Malaysia, China <strong>and</strong> Hong Kong. Around 74 percent<strong>of</strong> our staff were born outside Australia <strong>and</strong> they speak atleast 41 languages other than English at home.Diversity Week, held across UQ campuses during May 10-14, provided us all with the opportunity to reflect on theimportance <strong>of</strong> equity, diversity <strong>and</strong> harmony.It also gave us the opportunity to showcase the innovationsunder way on all our campuses to further enhanceunderst<strong>and</strong>ing, <strong>and</strong> acceptance, <strong>of</strong> diversity.There are many wonderful stories <strong>of</strong> how individuals <strong>and</strong>groups at UQ encourage diversity, <strong>and</strong> these wereacknowledged at the Diversity Week Awards Luncheon atCustoms House on May 14.Acceptance <strong>of</strong> diversity has always been a hallmark <strong>of</strong>great universities. It is becoming more <strong>and</strong> more importantas globalisation shrinks the world <strong>and</strong> new technologiesrapidly change our communications.Diversity opens minds <strong>and</strong> doors.4671617181920212410Hypersonic boom for scramjet technologySesame Street for the 21st CenturyGreat Court Race winners on track to gloryDisability website acts as a community bridgeExhibition looks at UQ Ipswich’s pastConference CallStumping injuries in cricket playersUniversities get together for Universitas 21 AGMIn Print: After MoonlightThe life <strong>of</strong> Frank Hurley - an Australian iconDevelopment <strong>of</strong>Alzheimer’s test12 15Diversity Weekaward winnersAnt researchgets fired upPr<strong>of</strong>essor John Hay, ACCover photo: (from left) Bridge Members Justin Hardman,Maria Darjaz, Anna Homan <strong>and</strong> Bridge president Caroline NordangUQ NEWS is produced by the <strong>Office</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Communications</strong>, The<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Queensl<strong>and</strong>, Brisbane, Qld, 4072, Australia Telephone: (07) 3365 3367Facsimile: (07) 3365 1488 Editor: Brad Turner (07) 3365 2659, b.turner@uq.edu.auEditorial: Chris Saxby (07) 3365 2479, c.saxby@uq.edu.au; Miguel Holl<strong>and</strong> (07)3365 2619, m.holl<strong>and</strong>@uq.edu.au Art: Wendy Oakley Photography: Chris Stacey(07) 3365 1735, c.stacey@uq.edu.au; Diana Lilley (photo librarian) (07) 3365 2753,d.lilley@uq.edu.au Printing: Print Works, GeebungCirculation: 14,000Advertising (external): John Treacy <strong>and</strong> Associates (07) 3349 6788 (internal): TinaHannan (07) 5460 1739Registered by Australia Post Publication No. QBH <strong>01</strong>04The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Queensl<strong>and</strong>’s Web address is www.uq.edu.auUQ NEWS, april 20043