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10 August 2001

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   NEW STUDENT SITE - MQ&U

The student site has been the gateway to information for current students at Macquarie. Students can find information about:

• timetables;
• news and announcements;
• e-mail;
• teaching and learning resources;
• IT help;
• student services;
• exam results;
• training.

We now have a database of units with the unit urls. Students can enter in a unit name or code or their student id to get a list of the units they are enrolled in with associated web pages.

Please check to see if your unit web page is in this database. If your unit url is not in the database please fill in the form on the web: http://www.dbcentral.mq.edu.au/courses/url.asp

If you have any announcements for students to add to the MQ&U site please let us know and suggestions for further development of the site are welcome.

Peggy Havukainen
Web Co-Ordinator

   STAFF CHANGE IN RESERVE

Procedures for including material in Reserve are unchanged. Ian can be contacted on x7551 or by email at iargent@library.mq.edu.au.

Alison Briggs
Manager, Lending Services, Library

   AAIR FORUM 2001

The Forum theme, Globalisation and Tertiary Education; Impacts, Responses and Implications for the 21^st Century, addresses issues that should be relevant to everyone interested in the future of tertiary education. The theme is cross-disciplinary in nature and is intended to attract participants from a range of disciplinary perspectives.

The Forum should interest managers in both academic and non-academic areas, as well as professional and academic staff with working or research interests in strategic management and planning, institutional analysis, educational management and administration, marketing and recruitment, and a number of allied fields.

Further information can be found on the Forum web site at http://aair2001.cqu.edu.au

   MUPRA BIANNUAL LECTURE

Justice Marcus Einfeld, AO, recently retired from the Federal Court of Australia, has taken on many roles including AUSTCARE's Ambassador for Refugees, UNICEF's Ambassador for Children, National Vice President, International Commission of Jurists  (Australian Section), Foundation President, Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and Australian Paralympic Federation. He is an outspoken critic on issues such as human rights violations, racism, genocide, youth suicide, mandatory sentencing, and arbitrary detention centres in Australia. He is also an advocate of women's rights through the Jesse St Trust.

All staff, students and their guests are welcome to attend this free
lecture.

Vivienne Zelig
Postgraduate Development Officer, MUPRA

Macquarie University College is a 378 bedroom residential college located on Culloden Road. The College, which opened in September 2000, is owned by Macquarie University and managed by Macquarie University Union Limited.

Applications are invited for the position of Resident Tutor at Macquarie University College. The position is for the remainder of 2001 and is available as of the last week of August.

Resident Tutors at MUC report to a Senior Resident Tutor and are responsible for the well-being of students at the College. The position does not have an academic component but does involve a pastoral care role, a disciplinary role and a social activities role.

In consideration of the role, Resident Tutors are provided with some meals and discounted accommodation in a fully-furnished, one bedroom unit within the College.

To receive an information package on the college and details on how to apply, please e-mail mrees@union.mq.edu.au or call x7773.

SAM's Funny Money Promotion
SAM's Funny Money promotion runs from 6 to 31 August.

With every purchase of $5 or more at SAM outlets, you will receive one Funny Money note. Each note can be redeemed at different times for discounts and giveaways.

Mondays, 8.00 - 10.00am, one Funny Money note buys a regular coffee for $1 at SAM's Globe Café (E3A) and SAM's Coffee Carts (E6A and Library).

Tuesdays, 8.00 - 10.00am, one Funny Money note buys a regular coffee for $1 at Marxine's Coffee Shop (SAM Building Level 1).

Wednesdays, 5.00 - 7.00pm, one Funny Money note buys a free 600ml Coke variety drink with every purchase of $5 and over at the Food Court (SAM Building Level 1).

Thursdays, 3.00 - 5.00pm, two Funny Money notes buy a free bucket of chips, Café (SAM Building Level 2).

Fridays, 4.00 - 6.00pm, three Funny Money notes buy a free schooner of beer at the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2)!

SAM's Funny Money promotion commences Monday 6 August and concludes Friday 31 August or until all Funny Money notes have been distributed. No Funny Money notes will be redeemed after 31 August 2001. Free beer subject to proof of age and responsible service of alcohol requirements. Only one discount item per customer per session. Each customer must spend $5 or more to receive a Funny Money note. See Funny Money notes for other promotion details.

For SAM's Eyes Only
SAM's 2001 Annual Dinner
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to attend SAM's 2001 Annual Dinner, a night of intrigue and espionage with dancing and guest speaker Adam Spencer from Triple J and ABC TV. The dinner will be held on Saturday 25 August with drinks at 7pm and dinner at 7.30pm in The Macquarie Atrium (SAM Building Level 0). Dress is fancy (with prizes for the best spy accessory). Tickets: $27.50 members (inclusive of GST), $49.50 non-members (inclusive of GST). Bookings of full tables of eight attract a 10 percent discount. Tickets are available from the SAM Spot (SAM Building Level 1) until Friday 17 August. For further information,
please telephone x7610 or e-mail admin@union.mq.edu.au. Warning: this advert will self-destruct in 30 seconds.

Feminist is Not a Four Letter Word!
This is the theme for this year's Women in Education Week, 20-25 August.

Look out for the 'Women's Room in the Courtyard' marquee this week where SAM's Women's Room will be promoting various activities both celebrating women's achievements within education, as well as highlighting issues which still affect women in their pursuit of intellectual and vocational equality. Highlights include:

• staff/student luncheon with guest speaker Eva Cox, 1.00 - 2.00pm on Wednesday 22 August, in Function Rooms 1 and 2 (SAM Building Level 3);
• the Women's Pool Competition and Karaoke hosted by comedian Jackie Loeb on the evening of Tuesday 21 August, in the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2);
• BBQ and Lysistra launch on Thursday 23 August at 1.00pm in the Courtyard; and
• a special kids event on Friday 24 August at 10.00am in the Courtyard.

SAM's weekly specials
Week 3 (from 13 August)
A plate of chips with gravy plus a 600ml Coke variety drink is just $5 in the Cafe (SAM Building Level 2).

Week 4 (from 20 August)
Try our new seafood basket and chips for just $6 in the Club Lounge (SAM Building Level 2).

Clive James and Simon Larcey visit SAM
Ever thought about living and working in London? Clive James, TV personality, writer and journalist has teamed up with 'Mr Aussie in London', Simon Larcey and together they have developed a website to help all Aussies thinking of going to London and those already there. Come and join Clive and Simon for a chat about London life and the opportunities that exist for the aspiring young Aussie traveller at 5.00pm on Thursday 30 August in the SAM Bar (SAM Building Level 2). www.aussieinlondon.com

Eternity, A Tribute to Arthur Stace 1884-1967, paintings by David Lever
6 September - 13 October
Macquarie University Library, exhibition area, level 2

Arthur Stace is the man who wrote 'Eternity' on the footpaths of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong for 37 years. This biographical exhibition traces his colourful and difficult life from early childhood to the years of his war service, crime and alcoholism. It follows his eventual path to reform that led to his discovery of the word eternity and its impact on his life.

FREE LUNCHTIME LECTURE with the artist, David Lever, on Tuesday
11 September at 1.30pm.

Creative + Leisure and Sports Courses
The new Creative + Leisure and Sports Course Guide for Semester 2 is out now!

Pick up your free guide from the SAM Spot or red boxes on campus or call Kristen Sabiel on x7607. View an exciting array of invigorating short courses at www.muu.org.au

Emma Walters
Events/Member Services Manager

Integrating Generic Skills into the Curriculum (1): Doing Group Work, Its Problems and Processes
Working collaboratively is a skill much valued by employer groups, a generic skill identified by Macquarie University, and a teaching and learning strategy fêted for its successful learning outcomes. Although we often ask our students to undertake tasks in groups, with the expectation that the outcomes will be assessable, the learning experience itself can prove problematic, from both the student and teacher perspective.

This is the first in a series of workshops that look closely at generic skills. It will provide participants with an overview of:

• the processes involved in assisting students to work and learn effectively in groups;
• strategies for overcoming problematic aspects of group learning; and
• tips 'from the field' - experiences of academics at Macquarie who have used group learning in their units.

Qualitative Researchers Special Interest Group
This discussion group will give qualitative researchers from across campus an opportunity to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The program will be determined by the group and may include discussion of particular issues, or presentations or showcases by group members, or others from outside the group.

Lunch will be provided.

Date:           Tuesday 14 August            1.00 - 2.00 pm in E6A 116
Enquiries:     Alison Cameron, x7598
Bookings:     CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Re-Energising Yourself and Your Work
How easy it is to become demoralised at work in the face of constraints and obstructions, decision-making which does not seem to make sense, work overload, and demands where there is little support or where you feel under-valued. It is easy in these circumstances to give up hope and enthusiasm and go into a 'holding pattern' of maintenance and survival. Work ceases to be a place where we can experience fulfilment, satisfaction and fun and becomes instead something to endure.

In this workshop we will explore alternative approaches to these challenges so as to enable us to remain personally buoyant and re-empowered even in the face of frustrating and constraining circumstances. This workshop will not offer magical cures but good, solid principles of self-generating 'learned optimism'. The power is in the application.

The workshop is suitable for both academic and general staff.

Date:             Wednesday 15 August        9.30am - 1.00pm in E6A 116
Enquiries:     Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619.
Bookings:    CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.ed.au

Reflective Teachers Special Interest Group
4th Anniversary Party
Reflections on reflective teaching with Moya Adams. Come and help us celebrate four years of our Special Interest Group. Bring your ideas, examples of rewarding aspects of your teaching for discussion, and share a great lunch and birthday cake.

Date:               Friday 17 August        1.00 - 2.00 pm in E6A 116
Enquiries:      Sharon Fraser, x9779
Bookings:      Kim, x9721, e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Warden Training
This course is recommended for all building and floor wardens, newly appointed wardens or those who require retraining. Choose one session only from the sessions offered below.

Module 1 - Theory
Wardens' duties and responsibilities

Reaction to fire
Fire safety equipment in buildings
Location of assembly areas
Fire containment in enclosed spaces
Range of emergencies

Module 2 - Practical
Principles of triangle of combustion
Methods of extinguishment
Types of fire extinguishing agents
Fire size
Safe use of fire extinguishers, blankets and hose reels.

Dates:           Friday 17 August, Monday 20 August, Monday 27 August
                            or Wednesday 29 August
                        9.30am - 1.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator:      Peter Sullivan (external consultant)
Enquiries:      Ugo Cernot, x9723
Bookings:     CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Chemical Safety: What You Need to Know About the Hazardous Substance Regulations
The aim of this training program is to provide knowledge and concepts in the application of hazardous substances regulations, especially how to conduct a workplace assessment and read a Materials Safety Data Sheet.

This training session is suitable for managers, supervisors and staff who handle hazardous materials in Macquarie University workplaces.

Lunch will be provided.

Date:                Tuesday 21 August    9.30am - 4.30pm, E6A 116
Facilitator:         Associate Professor Chris Winder, UNSW
Enquiries:       Ugo Cernot, x9723
Bookings:       CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Integrating Generic Skills into the Curriculum (2): Leadership as a Generic Skill - How to Assist in its Development
What is leadership? Does it have a single definition, or is it more personally defined and contextualised? How can we assist students to develop this skill in the context of their discipline study? How can our students demonstrate their leadership skills? How do we assess it?

These questions form the basis of the second workshop in the generic skills series.

Date:               Wednesday 22 August   1.00 - 3.00 pm in E6A 116
Facilitator:      Stephen Marshall
Enquiries:        Sharon Fraser, x9779
Bookings:      CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Integrating Generic Skills into the Curriculum (3): Using Self and Peer Assessment as a Way of Developing Generic Skills
Self and peer assessment involves students judging the quality of their own work or performance, and that of others. Such assessment strategies may be used for a variety of reasons - to develop students' judgment, to enable students to work more independently and take responsibility for their own learning, to engage students in talking to others about their work and more pragmatically, to save the lecturer/tutor's time. Such assessment tasks also assist the process of working collaboratively, and developing other generic skills such as leadership and critical thinking.

Issues that will be examined in this workshop include:

• ensuring validity and fairness;
• developing specific and useful assessment criteria and standards of performance;
• summative or formative nature of the assessment, including possible distribution of marks e.g. maximum marks that students and tutors can award;
• providing students with adequate support and practice in developing the skills of critical thinking, evaluation and feedback, reflection, judgment, and professionalism.

Performance Management Academic Adviser Training
This two-day workshop is designed to train Academic Staff Advisers appointed according to the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000. Participants will be introduced to the principles behind the design, goals and processes of the system and be provided with opportunities to develop the practical skills associated with the effective conduct of performance management interviews.

The workshop is open to those academic staff who have been nominated as Academic Staff Advisers within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop.

Lunch will be provided.

Dates:           Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August         9.00am to  5.00pm
                        SAM Function Rooms, Level 3
Facilitators:   Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten and Amanda Phillips
Enquiries:    Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619
Bookings:     CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Media mentions:We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kvozella@vc.mq.edu.au  by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148.

Associate Professor Peter Abelson (Economics): told a recent Economic Society briefing that it was not clear how the deal on public sector wages will be met, with the assumption that productivity gains will help pay for agreed wage increases, Australian Financial Review, 3 August

Professor Don Aitkin (University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor): was appointed foundation professor of politics at Macquarie in 1971, and will leave his position at UC at the start of next year, The Canberra Times, 2 August

Associate Professor Anne Burns (Linguistics): said Australia's relatively cheap tuition fees, low living costs and its reputation as a tolerant multicultural nation creates the potential to grab a bigger slice of the international English language market, The Australian, 30 July

Professor Ed Davis (MGSM): interviewed in a report about Australian attitudes towards trade unions, saying that small workplaces are always difficult to unionise, Channel 7 News, Brisbane, Tasmania, Sydney, Darwin, 23 July; interviewed about the qualities of a good leader, ABC 702, 1 August

Mr Terry Finch (Centre for Flexible Learning): adapted a radio station software package to digitally record Macquarie's lectures as no suitable off-the-shelf technology could be found, The Australian, 24 July

Dr Craig Freedman (Economics): interviewed about speculation that Mitsubishi will close its plants in Australia and said that Mitsubishi is in a hard position considering its attempts to expand have been very troubled, Bloomberg TV, 3 August

Mr Ray Hayek (Chiropractic): interviewed about a new asthma trial that investigates the impact of chiropractic treatment on the condition, Radio 2GB, 26 July

Associate Professor Richie Howitt (Human Geography): began the indigenous pathways project at Macquarie University using the prize money from his national university teaching award, The Australian,
1 August

Professor Johannes Juttner (Economics): has undertaken a study which supports bank claims that fee policies had to be seen in the context of declining interest rate margins, Northern District Times, 1 August; The Sunday Telegraph, 5 August

Ms Helen Lange (MGSM): said corporations seeking short courses are more discriminating these days and like most business schools, MGSM needs to continuously change its deliver modes, Financial Times (London), 4 June

Mr Frank Leong (MGSM graduate): is the chief financial officer of the Hong Kong based Li & Fung, The Australian Financial Review, 1 August

Dr Kevin McCracken (Human Geography): wrote a column about the Census, looking at previous Census efforts and saying that it is now easier than it was in the 19^th Century, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 August; interviewed about the history of the census and discussed how the data was processed and used a century ago, ABC 720 Perth, 3 August

Dr Greg Pemberton (Politics): interviewed about USA Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Australia, Bloomberg TV News, 30 July; interviewed about the defence meeting held with the US Secretary of State and described the suggested quadrilateral agreement between Australia, the US, Japan and South Korea as 'basically fluff', ABC Radio National, 31 July

Mr John Potts (Media):organised a conference titled 'Technologies of Magic: Ghosts and their Machines' and showed how a quick trawl of the Internet reveals that while the explanations for ghosts might have been updated, ghosts themselves remain decidedly old-fashioned, The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 July

Ms Sylvia Rajasekar (PhD graduate): is a teacher at St Paul's Grammar School and was awarded a PhD in Biology from Macquarie University - her fifth degree in her specialist field, Penrith Press, 27 July

Professor David Rich (Centre for Flexible Learning): said one of the advantages of delivering lecture recordings over the web is that it can be almost instant and certainly within an hour or two, The Australian, 24 July

Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): discussed the changes that journalist Michael Cavanagh faced when becoming a 'stay at home' dad, ABC 612 Brisbane, 31 July

Ms Wendy Shepherd (Institute of Early Childhood): participated in a panel discussion about child care issues and said that quality does cost, Life Matters, ABC Radio National, 2 August

Mr Jeremy Steele (Warawara - Indigenous Studies): coordinated the "Sydney Language Workshop", a one day seminar aimed at renewing the Dharug language, an indigenous Australian language which was spoken from the NSW coast to the Blue Mountains, The Northern District Times, 18 July.

Ms Jemma Stephens (Chiropractic student): has been awarded a McDonald's Crew Scholarship and will use the money to help pay for the cost of attending a chiropractic seminar and buying a full model spine, Manly Daily, 27 July

Dr Ann Vickery (Critical and Cultural Studies): was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to pursue research at Yale University, Campus Review, July 25-31

Professor Malcolm Walters (Centre for Astrobiology): said Macquarie's new Centre for Astrobiology would research all aspects of life in the universe, Northern District Times, 18 July; believes that studying how life evolved on Earth can help scientists predict the occurrence of life elsewhere in the Universe, Campus Review, July 25-31; said there appeared to be little evidence that living organisms had been found floating as microbes 41km above Earth, as claimed by scientists from Cardiff University, and that 95 percent of microbes found on Earth could not be grown in culture, The Age, 1 August

Mr Don White (Macquarie graduate): graduated from Macquarie University in 1970 and founded Australia's longest established meteorological consultancy Weatherwatch (Aust) in the mid 1980s, Southern Highland News (Bowral), 13 July

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): launched Australia's first NASA-affiliated Centre for Astrobiology at Macquarie University, Campus Review, July 25-31

Issues and Events

Sydney's Silicon Valley near Macquarie University was shaken by the news that a major employer could cut staff numbers by as much as a third, www.dailytelegraph.com.au, 26 July

Macquarie University is one of three universities to collaborate on a research project which produced a literacy kit for the under five-year-olds, Deniliquin Pastoral Times, 10 July

High school students will have greater access to Macquarie University resources and be able to begin university study before they finish high school under a school partners program launched recently, The Weekend Australian, 28 July

Macquarie University performs 'Measure for Measure' at the Univision Shakespeare Festival, Glebe and Inner Western Weekly, 25 July

Macquarie University will introduce several new courses in 2002 including a new Bachelor of Science with History, Cultural and Museum Studies - the first of its kind in Australia, Town and Country Magazine, 23 July

Macquarie University's annual Open Day will be held on 8 September, combining advice on courses and careers with museum visits, demonstrations and activities to give potential students and members of the community a real taste of university life, Town and Country Magazine, 23 July

Private bus company Forest Coach Lines started a new service to Macquarie University 12 months ago, but it's not viable, with the company taking massive losses on it, Manly Daily, 27 July

86 percent of Macquarie University's academics have higher degrees, Campus Review, August 1-7

Students from Macquarie University, UNSW and the University of Technology have each presented a Shakespearean production at the Univision Shakespeare Festival, The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 August; The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 August

2002 FULBRIGHT AWARDS
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the opening of the competition for the 2002 Fulbright Awards for study, research and teaching in the United States.

Postgraduate Student Awards
To undertake an American higher degree or engage in research towards an Australian higher degree.

• General Awards
• Engineering Award
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Award
• Science and Engineering Award
• Visual and Performing Arts Award
• Tim Mathews Memorial Award in Statistics and Related Disciplines
• Business Administration Award

• General Award
• Professional Award in Vocational Education and Training

Postdoctoral Fellow Awards
To undertake postdoctoral study/research for three to 12 month duration.

Further information and application forms are available at www.fulbright.com.au

GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
The Australian Academy of Science's exchanges program offers support for Australian researchers to undertake collaborative research in:

• North America, Canada and Mexico;
• Europe; and
• Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan).

These programs are administered by the Academy and are funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources' new Innovation Access Program announced in the Government's Innovation Statement, Backing Australia's Ability. Information, deadlines and application forms are available on the Academy's web site at www.science.org.au/internat

ATEM SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2001
The Association for Tertiary Education Management Inc (ATEM) offers the following scholarships, grants and fellowship each year. Applications are now invited for 2001. The provision of these awards reflects ATEM's core commitment to professional development and to assisting the professional development of its members.

Study Scholarship
$1,000 to support formal award study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Peter Karmel International Travel Grant
$6,000 to assist in overseas travel to undertake research towards comparative or cross-cultural studies of professional administrative activity.

ATEM Research Grant
$1,500 to support project work by members in their institutions.

ATEM Fellowship
This is a relatively new award, aimed at those members who have made an on-going commitment to their professional development over a sustained period of time in ways that have improved their professional practice.

The criteria for these awards and application forms can be found on the ATEM website: http://www.atem.org.au

Applications close on Friday, 17 August 2001. Enquiries should be directed to Maree Conway, ATEM Vice-President and Chair of the Awards Committee (telephone 61 3 9214 8491 or e-mail: mconway@swin.edu.au).

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES AWARDS 2001
The Royal Society of New South Wales is seeking nominations for the following awards.

The Edgeworth David Medal 2001
The Edgeworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist.

The conditions of the Award of the Medal are:

• The recipient must be under the age of thirty-five years at 1 January 2001.
• The Award will be for work done mainly in Australia or its Territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science.

Clarke Medal 2001
The Clarke Medal, established in memory of the Reverend William Branwhite Clarke, M.A., FRS, FGS, Vice-President of The Royal Society of New South Wales from 1966 to 1987, is considered for award annually for distinguished work in natural science done in, or on, the Australian Commonwealth and its Territories.

This year's award is in the field of Geology in all its aspects, and nominations are called for the names of suitable persons who have contributed significantly to the science of Geology.

The Walter Burfitt Prize 2001
The Walter Burfitt Prize is awarded at intervals of three years to the worker in pure or applied science, resident in Australia or New Zealand, whose papers and other contributions published during the past six years and deemed of the highest scientific merit, account being taken only of investigations described for the first time, and carried out by the author mainly in these countries.

The Prize was established as a result of generous gifts to the Society Dr W F Burfitt BA, MB, Ch.M., BSc, of Sydney, which was augmented later by a gift from Mrs W F Burfitt.

The award may be granted to two authors working in collaboration. The award will be made for work published during the six years ending 31 December 2000.

Nominations for these awards should be accompanied by a list of publications, a full Curriculum Vitae and also by a statement clearly indicating which part of the nominee's work was done in Australia and which was done overseas.

Three copies of nominations and supporting material should be submitted to The Royal Society of New South Wales not later than 30 September 2001.

The Awards will be announced at the Annual General Meeting to be held on the first Wednesday in April 2002, and the winners will be notified at least two weeks beforehand.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary, The Royal Society of NSW, PO Box 1525, Macquarie Centre NSW 2113.

FRANK KNOX MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
Fellowships are available at Harvard University for the US academic year 2002-2003, for three students from Australia who are Australian citizens at the time of application and normally reside in Australia; have studied or are studying for a degree at an Australian university and have spent at least two of the last four years at university at time of application; have graduated no earlier than 2000 or will graduate before September 2002. The value of the Fellowship is full tuition, Blue Cross/Blue Shield student health insurance, University health services fee and stipend of (US)$17,000. Closing Date: 23 November 2001. Further information and application form is available from the Postgraduate Studies Section, x7277 or from the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship website www.frankknox.harvard.edu

THE GOWRIE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP 2002
The scholarship for research study to graduates of Australian universities, or to other persons who have completed a course of tertiary education at other recognized institutions in Australia. The value of the scholarships will be $4,000 per annum for two years. Closing Date: 31 October 2001. Further information and application forms are available from the Postgraduate Studies Section, x7277.

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

To apply for internally advertised positions, you must be:
a current Macquarie University staff member AND
a Continuing, Fixed-term or long-term Casual staff member.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Administrator (JRCASE/ICS Division) (Full-time or part-time (fixed-term)) - Ref 8477.

Essential criteria: relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience; effective business writing skills; ability to liaise at all levels; competency with office software including the ability to produce presentation-quality print material; demonstrated initiative; excellent administrative and organisational skills; familiarity with purchasing and basic financial processes; experience (or a strong interest in developing skills) in web publishing.

Additional essential criteria (full-time): experience with web development software; familiarity with web file formats; an understanding of web site development.

Desirable criteria: willingness to learn and actively participate in a team environment.

Additional desirable criteria (full-time):experience with technical document writing; designing web pages; an understanding of project management principles.

Enquiries:Kerin Yates on x9561 or e-mail kyates@ics.mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position will be available on fixed-term basis, anticipated from 19 September 2001 to 7 February 2002, either for 17.5 hours per week or full-time. A probationary period of one month may apply.

Salary range:Level 5 $38,883 to $43,913pa, including base salary $35,561 to $40,161pa, employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro rata rates may apply.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 13 August 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: Department of Mathematics: Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Mathematics (Full-time (fixed-term)) - Ref. 19169.

The appointee will prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials in a number of undergraduate and honours units; engage in an active research program, preferably in conjunction with one of the existing research groupings within the Department, and participate in the Department's seminar programs. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered for both levels.

Essential criteria for Associate Lecturer: a PhD in Mathematics at the time of taking up the position; demonstrated evidence of outstanding research potential and experience in teaching undergraduate mathematics units.

Additional essential criteria for Lecturer: an established record of research and publication; demonstrated experience in the preparation and delivery of high quality undergraduate mathematics units.

Desirable criteria for both levels: research interests aligned with one of the major research groupings within the Department, which currently include Number Theory, Category Theory, Analysis and Mathematical Physics.

Enquiries and application package: Dr Rod Yager on telephone x8934 or e-mail rody@maths.mq.edu.auSelection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available from September 2001 to August 2003 on a full-time (fixed-term) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary range:Level A (Associate Lecturer) - package up to $57,313 pa including base salary $35,686 - $48,430 pa plus annual leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. Appointees with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $45,117 pa. Level B (Lecturer) - $60,331 to $71,643 pa, including base salary $50,980 to $60,539 pa, 17% employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae and quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including e-mail address) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 17 August 2001. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED: Visiting academic seeks furnished, 2 bedroom flat or house in Sydney, accessible by public transport, February - March 2002. Contact: Gillian Emmett or Rowena Tai, x7959, pd@nceltr.mq.edu.au My name is Friederike Klippel. I am Professor of Applied Linguistics and Language Education at Munich University, Germany. My dream is to spend part of my upcoming sabbatical at Macquarie's NCELTR to work on a book. Lorenz, our youngest son, who will be 16 in January, is keen to accompany me and try the Australian school system for a change. We're planning to be in Sydney from 25 January to 7 April 2002.

It would be lovely if we could find somewhere affordable to stay for that time. Maybe you are on sabbatical too and are going abroad? We'd be happy to house sit, water plants, and be as tidy and responsible as Germans are said to be. Neither of us smoke. Of course, we'd be very happy to help if you would like to come to Munich some time. You can contact me directly at klippel@anglistik.uni-muenchen.de or get in touch with Gillian or Rowena at NCELTR.

WANTED TO RENT: From 8 February 2002 for a period of 5 or 6 weeks, during a sabbatical visit to Macquarie: 2 bedrooms, fully-furnished house or apartment. Preferably close to the University, shops, bus/train lines. Non-smoking family of 3, all adults. Please e-mail: jdavies@cariboo.bc.ca

SHARE ACCOMMODATION: Epping. Unfurnished room in 4 bedroom house. Share with 1 adult and 2 children; prefer female, non-smoker. Would suit mature-age student. Close to transport and Macquarie University. Rent: $125p.w. plus share expenses. Available now. Phone Jeanette on 0414 424 742 or e-mail: jefoley@smartchat.net.au

TO LET: Pennant Hills. Self contained garden flat which includes kitchen, bathroom, separate laundry and outside area. New carpet, tiles and freshly painted. Quiet street, walk to station. Rent: $150p.w., includes water and power. Available from 11 August. Enquires: Ros Bunn x7635.

TO LET: Pymble. Comfortable 3 bedroom house available for short or long term lease. Quiet street, lovely outlook. Short walk to bus to Ryde and ten minutes drive to Macquarie. Lock-up garage, dishwasher, central heating. Available 20 August. Rent: $460p.w. Phone Jo on 9488 6322(W) or 9440 5775(AH).

TO LET: Riverview (Lane Cove). Large, comfortable, modern house available from 20 August to 8 October, or part thereof. Minimal rent ($200p.w. neg.) in return for good care of a cat and house contents. Phone x8224.

FOR SALE: Children's playspace - made from treated pine logs - includes two swing seats and slippery dip attached to raised platform. Timber still in good condition, swing seats very sturdy rubber on steel, slippery dip from fibreglass. Requires holes to be dug for support posts. Can arrange transport of the materials. $250. Philip x7530. e-mail: plincoln@library.mq.edu.au

FOR SALE: Nissan Patrol 1996, 4.2l EFI, 86,000kms, automatic, air conditioning, white, excellent condition. $26,000 ono. Phone 9894 0228.

FOR SALE: Mitsubishi Magna 1993, 2.6l EFI, 120,000kms, automatic, air conditioning, white, one owner, immaculate condition, $6,900 ono. Phone 9894 0228.

MOVING HOUSE SALE: Two steel cabinets, 4-drawer filing cabinet, desk, table, bookshelves, chairs, couch, fridge, lawnmower, dishwashing, baby change table, English pram, washing machine, 486 computers, 15" monitors, timber wardrobe, super 8 projector. All cheap. E-mail: chris@ckweb.com.auor telephone 9617 1755.

2001

August

Thursday 9 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: RESEARCH SERIES:   talk by Dr Norman Young on The First Hearers: Who Were the First Auditors of Daniel and How Did They Understand the Text? 7.30pm in W3A 501. Donation: $7, $5 SSEC members. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 10 August
FOLLOW UP ON THE INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AND RESEARCH:  1.00 - 2.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 10 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:    Macquarie Island: The Emergent Tip of a Great Submarine Mountain Range at the Australia-Pacific Plate Boundary, presented by Dr Don Adamson (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).

Monday 13 August
INTEGRATING GENERIC SKILLS IN THE CURRICULUM (1): DOING GROUP WORK, ITS PROBLEMS AND PROCESSES:  1.00 to 3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 14 August
STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SEMINAR:   An Introduction to Brain Imaging, presented by Nicholas Lange (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Biostatistics, Harvard University Medical School and School of Public Health). 1.00 to 2.00pm in Building C5C Room 418.

Tuesday 14 August
QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP:  1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 August
RE-ENERGISING YOURSELF AND YOUR WORK:   9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 August
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE    presents session one of the annual Psychology Options Seminar, 12.45 to 5.00pm in Meeting Rooms, Level 3, Lincoln Building. This session is targeted at students in a three-year psychology degree and features speakers from a range of career areas, including Market Research, Corrective Services, Audiology, Human Resources and Community Welfare and Adoption. For more information e-mail kare.evans@mq.edu.au or visit the Career Development Office website at www.careers.mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 August
MACQUARIE FORUM DINNER SERIES:   Management Challenges - Business Trends in the 21st Century, Customer Satisfaction and How to Maintain Customer Service Excellence, presented by guest speaker Bob Ansett. 6.15 for 7.00pm at the Macquarie Room, MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. Cost: $65 (incl GST), pre-dinner drinks, 2 course meal and drinks included. All welcome. Enquiries and bookings: Debbi Hobday x7883 or e-mail: debbi.hobday@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 15 August
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:   Education and Moral Improvement in Early Colonial Australia, presented by John Gascoigne (History, UNSW). 1.00 to 2.30pm in W6A room 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 15 August
POLITICS SEMINAR:  Policy Transfer: Another Nasty American Concept? Welfare to Work in the United Kingdom, Australia and the USA, presented by David Marsh (Politics & International Studies, University of Birmingham). 11.00am - 12.30pm in W6A 107 Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

August 16-23
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:   The Opposite Sex - Sex and Gender, Sex and Ability, Sex and Emotion, Sex and Society. Looks at men and women's bodies, brains, emotions and behaviour. Using a combination of science, observation and opinion, it cuts through the sexual politics that usually surrounds the subject and poses the most basic questions about the actual state of our current knowledge and beliefs about sexual difference. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or
e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 16 August
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE   presents session 2 of the annual Psychology Options Seminar, 9.00am to 1.30pm, Meeting Rooms, Level 3, Lincoln Building. This session is targeted at students contemplating a fourth year in psychology and features speakers from areas such as, Forensic, Sports and Organisational Psychology, Coaching, Art Therapy and Counselling. The session closes with information on fourth year and postgraduate courses in psychology with contributions from Macquarie, UWS and CSU. For more information e-mail kare.evans@mq.edu.au or visit the Career Development Office website at www.careers.mq.edu.au

Thursday 16 August
ANCIENT HISTORY: Society for the Study of Early Christianity: PUBLIC LECTURE:  New Horizons in Byzantine Jordan, presented by Norman Ricklefs. 1.00 to 2.00pm in C5C T1. No charge. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Beth Lewis x7560, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Friday 17 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:   Late Quaternary History of the Gulf of Carpentaria, presented by Professor Allan Chivas (University of Wollongong) 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).

Friday 17, Monday 20, Monday 27 or Wednesday 29 August
WARDEN TRAINING:    9.30am to 1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au Attend one session only.

Friday 17 August
REFLECTIVE TEACHERS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - 4TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY:    1.00 to 2.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 21 August
SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM 2001:   The Australian Ressentiment: Hysteria and the
"Real Thing", presented by Annette Hamilton (Anthropology, Macquarie). 12 noon to 2.00pm in W6A 707. Enquiries: Florence Adamou x8078, e-mail: florence.adamou@mq.edu.au

Tuesday 21 August
LAW SEMINAR:  In the Shadow of Homosexual Anxiety: Transgender Law Reform in Western Australia, presented by Andrew Sharpe (Law, Macquarie). 12.45 to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A.

Tuesday 21 August
CHEMICAL SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REGULATIONS:  9.30am to 4.30pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 22 August
INTEGRATING GENERIC SKILLS INTO THE CURRICULUM (2) : LEADERSHIP AS A GENERIC SKILL - HOW TO ASSIST IN ITS DEVELOPMENT:  1.00 - 3.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x 9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 22 August
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:   Making English Morals: Voluntary Association and the Moral Reform Tradition in English Public Life 1785-1885, presented by Michael Roberts (History, Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.30pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 22 August
POLITICS SEMINAR:  Aboriginal Suicide and the Politics of Psychiatry, presented by Colin Tatz (Politics, Macquarie University). 11.00am - 12.30pm in W6A 107 Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

Thursday 23 August
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:   Tufa Deposits of the Barkly Karst, presented by Dr Russell Drysdale (University of Newcastle). 1.00pm in E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Friday 24 August
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:   Nature Under Pressure. What Makes the Environment News, presented by Simon Benson (Environment Reporter, Daily Telegraph; winner: 2001). 1.00 to 2.00pm in Building E8A 290.

Friday 24 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:    Melting at Cooma, presented by Professor Ron Vernon (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard).

Friday 24 - Sunday 26 August
MAHA ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE    to be held at Chaldercot, Royal National Park. Enquiries: x8833.

Monday 27 August
INTEGRATING GENERIC SKILLS INTO THE CURRICULUM (3): USING SELF AND PEER ASSESSMENT AS A WAY OF DEVELOPING GENERIC SKILLS:  1.00 to 3.00 pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x 9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Wednesday 29 August
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:  The Anatomy of Sydney's Upper 400: Sydney Society in the Inter-war Period, presented by Jane Hunt (History, Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.30pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 29 August
POLITICS SEMINAR: The Rise of the Indigenous Sector, presented by Tim Rowse (Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, ANU). 11.00am to 12.30pm in W6A 107 Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

Wednesday 29 August
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS:    Debbie Campbell from Picture Australia (National Library of Australia) will speak to the Friends in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5 Library at 5.30 for 6.00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong x7499.

Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC ADVISER TRAINING:   9.00am to 5.00pm in the SAM Function Rooms, Level 3. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or e-mail cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 30 August
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:  The Fight to be Male. How do people become male or female? Scientific work in the 1970s revealed a remarkable battle within the womb in the fight to be male. The controversial implications of this research into sex and the evidence it has presented are examined. Among surprises - the HY antigen protein is solely responsible for building male organs. If it is destroyed, the material re-forms into female organs. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 31 August
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:   Stress and Deformation in a Bending Elastoviscoplastic Oceanic Lithosphere, presented by Dr Richard Albert (University of Sydney). 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers, x8355 or Ann Wilde, x8373.

September

Wednesday 5 September
POLITICS SEMINAR:  Globalisation and Social Movements, presented by Dairmuid Maguire (Government & International Relations, University of Sydney). 11.00am to 12.30pm in W6A 107 Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

6 September - 13 October
ETERNITY, A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR STACE 1884-1967,  paintings by David Lever, Macquarie University Library, exhibition area, level 2.

Thursday 6 September
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:   Glen or Glenda? A film exploring the social and personal issues of sex change - based on a true story. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Thursday 6 September
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY SEMINAR:   Land-Air Exchanges of Energy, Water and Carbon at Multiple Space and Time Scales, presented by Dr Helen Cleugh. 1.00pm in Building E5A 143. Enquiries: Karyn Knowles, x8426 or e-mail karyn.knowles@mq.edu.au

Friday 7 September
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR:   Jurassic S-type Granites, Peninsular Ranges Batholith, Southern California, presented by Dr Stirling Shaw (Macquarie). 1.05pm in E7B Room 100 (off covered courtyard). Enquiries: John Veevers, x8355 or Ann Wilde, x8373.

Tuesday 11 September
FREE LUNCHTIME LECTURE:  with the artist, David Lever at 1.30pm.

Wednesday 12 September
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:   From Mafeking and Back: Conference Report, presented by Jill Roe (History, Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.30pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 12 September
POLITICS SEMINAR: The Third Influence: The Blair Government and Australian Labor, presented by Carol Johnson (Politics, Adelaide University). 11.00am to 12.30pm in W6A 107. Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

Thursday 13 September
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:  Anatomy of Desire. This provocative documentary examines the long-standing debate on the origins of sexual preference and looks at the historical attempts to define, control and eradicate same-sex desire. Includes archival footage and interviews, such as scientist Simon LeVay, who argues that a section of the brain causes sexual orientation. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

Friday 14 September
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES SEMINAR:  Incorporating the Value of Biodiversity in Production Decisions, presented by Dr Bob Smith (Chief Executive Officer, State Forests New South Wales). 1.00 to 2.00pm in Building E8A 290.

Wednesday 19 September
MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR:  Oceans of Consolation, presented by Trevor McClaughlin (History, Macquarie). 1.00 to 2.30pm in W6A 127. Enquiries: Mary Spongberg x8887.

Wednesday 19 September
POLITICS SEMINAR: Strategy, Society and Civility: Weberian and Constructivist Approaches to the Modernisation of Military Medicine, presented by Jessica Ellis (Politics, Macquarie). 11.00am to 12.30pm in W6A 107. Everybody welcome. Enquires: x8869.

Thursday 20 September
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE: Untold Desires. Highlights the struggle that people with disabilities face in their quest to be recognised as human beings with the same
sexual needs as more able bodied people. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au

27 September - 1 November
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MUSEUM PRESENTS THURSDAY ALIVE:  (interrupted by 2 weeks of ANIMALmagic program) The Second Sex. Four episodes (60 minutes each) on women in the latter part of the 20th century. Topics covered include female circumcision, education, infanticide, incest, rape and work. Simone de Beauvoir takes a leading part in these programs, with Indira Gandhi, Gloria Steinem, Kate Millett, Yvette Roudy and others. Episode 2: includes maternal instinct and matrimony, the Church. Episode 3: Female beauty and behaviour. Grace Jones, Norman Mailer, Susan Sontag, Francesco Bosi. Episode 4: Work. 1.00 to 2.00pm in the Biological Sciences Museum, E8B 110. Enquiries: Frank Stadler x8168 or e-mail: fstadler@rna.bio.mq.edu.au