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WHICH ONE OF US IS DIFFERENT? – the benefits of working in a diverse workplace.The EEO Office is holding a half-day workshop on Wednesday 19 June to discuss the difference we each bring to the workplace. During this half-day we will develop the meaning of difference and discover that “difference” is not the sole domain of certain groupings of people.We have engaged Chris Puplick – President of the Anti-discrimination
Board and NSW Privacy Commissioner as our lunch time speaker to look at
the makeup of our Macquarie workforce and how we can gain productivity
from this difference. This will be followed by Professor Peter Steane from
MGSM and Caroline Alcorso an Ethnicity and Industrial Relations Researcher,
who will facilitate workshops to further develop and explain difference
and what it means in 2002. Professor Ed Davis, Chair of the Equal Opportunity
Committee, will lead a plenary session to conclude the afternoon.
The program will commence with an introduction by the Vice Chancellor and a sit down lunch at 12noon. Places are limited to 60 so book early or be disappointed. Where: SAM level 3
Bookings through Kim Richards at CPD x9721 or email: CPD@mq.edu.au
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ANNUAL REPORTThe University’s 2001 Annual Report has now been printed and distributed. If anyone requires extra copies please contact Publications.A reminder to Annual Report contributors to take photographs of significant events throughout the year for next year’s Annual Report. Thank you to those contributors that took and supplied their own photographs this year, they provided a positive showcase of achievements. Publications: x7381 or email: michelle.coventry@mq.edu.au Michelle Coventry
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SUCCESS FOR MACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY STUDENTJonathan Lim, a third year student in Ancient Hisory, has achieved a signal success with his entry in the Annual Essay Prize Competition conducted by the Australian Society for Classical Studies, the professional body for academics in Classics and Ancient History in Australian universities.Jonathan was awarded first prize in this national competition for an essay on the topic "What part does fire play in the cosmology of Heraclitus? What did Heraclitus mean by ‘fire’?” The essay was one Jonathan originally submitted for a unit in Ancient History at Macquarie, and he was urged by the teaching staff to submit it for the essay competition. This is the first time that Macquarie students have submitted a significant number of entries for the competition. The statistics show that Macquarie University students on this occasion submitted the second largest number of entries, just behind the University of New England, and ahead of the University of Sydney. The enthusiasm of students for activities like this, and Jonathan's individual success, are an indication of the appeal of the subject - and the talent of those who teach and learn it. Dr Bruce Marshall
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AWARD FOR MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTREMGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre has been honoured with two awards from the Meetings Industry Association of Australia.The first was the NSW Award for Venue of the Year in the category Meeting Venue - Less than 500 Delegates. This was followed up with the National Venue of the Year in the same category. MIAA is a national industry association with 1600 members in the Australia and Asia/Pacific region. The aim of the Awards is to recognise excellent business practice and those who have achieved outstanding results within the meetings and events industry. The management and staff would like to thank the University community for its ongoing support of the MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre. We value the close relationship with the wider Macquarie University community and can assure our continued commitment to the success of meetings, conferences and functions held here at the MGSM. For more information contact Ian Kalms on x9322 or email: ian.kalms@mq.edu.au Ian Kalms
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INTERESTING PHYSICSInteresting Physics? Yes, non-physicists, there is such a thing! Come and find out at our series of lectures on ‘Physics from everyday life’ with demonstrations.Where Does the Sound Come From?
Can you imagine a milk shake, a plastic bag or a squeaky door to be items interesting in connection with sound? Indeed, it is the case. Come and listen to the sounds and the explanations about how they arise! Surface Tension in a Bowl of Water
Surface tension can be found almost everywhere around us and is sometimes very useful. For example, surface tension holds a contact lens in the eye or holds the shape of a sand castle at the beach. We will demonstrate many fascinating phenomena such as water carried in a sieve, floating coins, milk spirals and self-organized patterns on the sides of a glass of wine. So don’t be bored at lunchtime - come and join us for these fun and interesting sessions. All welcome. For further information see: http://www.physics.mq.edu.au/ Dr Tomas Tyc
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PUNISHING HATRED: A DISCUSSION ABOUT HATE CRIME LEGISLATIONAs a part of its 2002 "Language, Violence & Justice" seminar series, the Division of Law presents a special forum on the punishment of hate crimes.The issue is especially pertinent in a time when acts of violence are all too often perpetrated against individuals because of their race, religious belief or sexuality. The keynote speakers from the United States are Professors Heidi Hurd and Michael Moore from the University of San Diego, California. The discussants, Dr Kath Gelber, Politics UNSW, and Dr Gail Mason, Gender Studies University of Sydney, will respond to and comment on the issues and arguments presented by Professors Hurd and Moore. The forum runs from 12.45pm to 2.30pm, Thursday 30 May. Papers will commence at 1.00pm with coffee and light refreshments before and after. All welcome. All enquiries to Lawrence McNamara at tel: 9850 7921 or contact via email: lawrence.mcnamara@mq.edu.au Lawrence McNamara
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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT - SEMINAR PROGRAM 2002The 2002 Graduate School of the Environment Seminars are open to all and commence on 31 May with Dr Tom Daniels, Professor of Planning, State University of New York and Visiting Professor, Department of Urban Planning, University of New South Wales discussing ‘Managing Metropolitan Growth in the United States: Lessons for Greater Sydney?’Seminars start promptly at 1.00pm in Building E7B Lecture Theatre T3 (Level 3). Dr Anna Lyth-Gollner
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WINTER BLOOD DRIVEThe Mobile Blood Bank will be coming to Macquarie University from Wednesday 5 June to Friday 7 June. They will be based in The Atrium of the SAM Building.Eighty five percent of the population at some stage in their life will require blood or blood products, however, less than 4% of the population are donors. To be eligible to give blood, donors need to be aged between 16 and 70, be in general good health and meet medical guidelines designed to protect donors and recipients. Donors under 18 require parental consent. Newcomers are especially well taken care of. Greg Welsh
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Introduction to the General Staff Performance Management System In accordance with the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003, the Macquarie University Performance Management System will be implemented for General Staff in the year 2002. These two-hour sessions are designed: · To introduce all general staff to the policies and procedures
associated with the new system;
Date: Tuesday 11 June
General Staff Performance Management System Adviser Training This two-day workshop is designed to train General Staff Advisers appointed according to the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2000-2003. 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 staff who have been nominated as General Staff Advisers within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop. Lunch will be provided. Date: Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June,
Finding Out About Yourself and Others- A Module of the ‘Making Work Work for Me and Others’ Program On the basis of the DISC personal profile system for understanding ourselves and others, we will be working on ‘Managing Yourself’ and investigating how we can effectively and appropriately ‘Influence Others’ in the course of the three sessions. This program is only open to HEW level 2 to 5 staff. There are limited spaces available for this module, and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. It is NOT possible to enrol in only one of the sessions, as they are designed as a unit. Date: Wednesday 12 June, Tuesday 25 June and Tuesday 2 July
CPD bookings can be made on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au
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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 Fiona Crawford: fiona.crawford@mq.edu.au by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to W6B 148. Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): is assisting historian Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History) on the 'Greek Cafe' research project. Both have been researching Greek-Australian history for the past 20 years, O Kosmos (Sydney), 10 May
Dr Graeme Aplin (Human Geography): was recently awarded an Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award for 2002 for his book Heritage: Identification, Conservation and Management, Campus Review, 15-21 May
Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): was interviewed about the Word Map project. ABC Radio Brisbane, 7 May; Sun Herald, 12 May
Miss Anita Chang (Department of Asian Languages): was interviewed about her recent research on Chinese martial art films and the history of Chinese fine arts, Independence Daily, 4-5 May
Mr Joseph Cleworth (Business Law): wrote a letter to the editor about Australia’s unfair shipping Laws, The Australian, 8 May
Professor John Croucher (Statistics): spoke about different methods used by gamblers to select their Lotto numbers and to pick the winners of football matches and horse races, ABC Radio Victoria Statewide, 10 May; his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as the proportion of new fathers who say they would be willing to try a new contraceptive pill: 75%, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 11 May, his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as the proportion of Australian renters who do not have home contents insurance: 40%, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, 18 May
Ms Shauna Ferris (Department of Actuarial Studies): has conducted a study with University of NSW academic Dr Diana Olsberg into the issue of superannuation payouts for women being less than half that of their male colleagues, Courier Mail, 13 May
Dr John Hewson (MGSM): said he was looking forward to winding down his business career and returning to the academic fold as a professor of management, Aust. Financial Review, 10 May 2002
Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): will be presenting a seminar on 'The Greek Cafe Experience in NSW, 1900-2000' as part of the Department of Modern History Seminar series at Macquarie University, O Kosmos (Sydney), 10 May
Professor Michael Johnson (Computing): was interviewed about how people conceptualise the size of large numbers, 702 ABC Radio, 17 May 2002
Mr Ron Kendall (Undergraduate Studies): says one reason why universities are increasingly turning to mid-year enrolments is the need to fulfil load guidelines, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May
Dr Helen Kowalski (Institute of Early Childhood): says that toddlers involved in play with an older peer, display ‘pretend’ play more frequently and at more complex levels than when they play with same-age peers, Educare News, Issue No. 125, May
Mr Charles Littnan (Graduate School of the Environment PhD student): was interviewed about the death of a Fur seal found floating off Tomaree Headland. He said there was no doubt the head wound was intentionally inflicted by a human but is unsure of the instrument used, Port Stephens Examiner, 9 May
Ms Heidi Lyneham (Psychology PhD Student): was interviewed about a new program she is working on that is helping parents cope with their children’s anxieties. She says it is usually the more well behaved kids because they are too frightened to get into trouble and that about 80 per cent of the kids who have gone through the program end up being just like all other kids ABC Radio Riverland, 15 May
Dr Robert Mannell (Linguistics): said pronunciation had changed in Australia between the 1940s and the 1960s, and again between the 1960s and the 1990s, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 May
Professor Denise Murray (NCELTR): was interviewed about the use of technology in distance learning. She stressed the need for a multi modal delivery that allows equal access for everyone, El Gazette No. 263, December 01; spoke at the 7th ‘21st Century Ericsson Cup’ National English Speaking Competition on the issue of ‘teaching of oral English communication skills’, Chengdu Weekly (China) 7 May
Mrs Sheila Mylvaganam (Career Development Office): said companies lure prospective graduates in various ways. Organisations are paying more attention to the values of the newer generation, for example offering more flexible and national travel opportunities, The Weekend Australian, 11 May
Assocciate Professor Philip Newall (Linguistics): and a team of researchers from Macquarie University, Sydney University, the Australian National University and Westmead hospital have found low to moderate alcohol consumption may guard against hearing loss, ABC Radio Newcastle, 6 May, Herald Sun, 7 May, ABC Radio Perth, 17 May
Dr Maureen Owen (Institute of Early Childhood): said that traffic is one of the main causes of injury and death of children. Most parents wrongly believe six or seven year olds can negotiate the road, however children under 10 are unable to make the necessary decisions to do so safely, Daily Telegraph, 10 May
Associate Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): says markers have to work harder when marking handwritten assignment papers because people who only handwrite occasionally become less careful, Bulletin with Newsweek, 9 May
Associate Professor Graeme Russell (Psychology): runs ‘Men At Work’, a men-only program that teaches men how to balance work and personal priorities, address health issues, enhance relationships and initiate positive work practices, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May, The Age, 18 May
Professor Robert Spillane (MGSM): commenting on management fads says that in 30 years he has seen at least 60 fads come and go, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May
Dr Nikki Sullivan (Cultural Studies): interviewed about her research on why tattoos are disturbing to many people, ABC Radio National Life Matters, 16 May 2002Dr Sean Turnell (Economics): said the economy of Burma had been badly managed by the military government and, notwithstanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, economic sanctions should remain in force until real political reform had taken place, ABC Radio 'Asia-Pacific', 9 May
Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the conflict in the Middle East, World at Noon, ABC TV, 6 May, ABC National Radio ‘PM’, 7 May, Today Show Channel 9, 9 May
Issues and Events
A talkback caller says the term "boudoir bandicoot" was put into the Macquarie Dictionary after it was used against former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Radio 2UE, 6 MayDr John Hewson, former Liberal Party leader, is set to be appointed as the head of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Australian Financial Review, 7 May, The Australian, 8 May
Susanne Rix, who now teaches people how to get on top of stress, studied behavioural sciences at Macquarie University, Canberra Times, 7 May.
Many Australian native animals raised in captivity are killed on release because they haven’t learned to fear predators. To help overcome this problem, Andrea Griffin who is studying at Macquarie University has come up with a clever plan that teaches wallabies to respond to certain sights or sounds in order to condition them to fear predators, Adelaide Advertiser, 7 May
A talkback caller complained about not receiving any information from Police Infringement for a parking fine she's contesting, a fine which she obtained from Macquarie University. Presenter Ray Hadley justified the parking fine the woman received after she admitted she over stayed the three hours she paid for, Radio 2GB, 8 May
The Macquarie Dictionary is now available as a desktop accessory. The MegaLex Macquarie Concise Dictionary sits on screen ready to give you an instant definition or a correct spelling, Parramatta Advertiser, 8 May; defines the word ‘tolerance’ as the ‘disposition to be patient’ and ‘toleration’ as ‘tolerating what is not actually approved’, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 May; defines ‘two-pot screamer’ as ‘a cheap drunk; someone who can get sloshed on two glasses of beer, The Age, 11 May; the new mini edition is discussed by breakfast presenters Sarah and Dwayne, Radio 2GO, 13 May; the dictionary is considering the term SMS for official acceptance into the English language, Radio MIX102.3FM Adelaide, 15 May, Radio 4KQ Brisbane, 15 May, Radio 4BC Brisbane, 15 May; in an article about a person’s choice of words having an unintended impact, the Macquarie Dictionary defines ‘assignation’ both as ‘the act of assigning’ and ‘a secret appointment, especially between illicit lovers, Investor Weekly, 13 May
Mr Phillip Wing, an executive director of Technology Venture Partners recently completed a PhD on organisational change at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Australian Financial Review, 10 May
Radiata, a computer chip maker founded in 1997 by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Macquarie University, provided massive returns to its government backers when it was sold in late 2000, Courier Mail, 13 May
NSW Premier Bob Carr praises the development corridor from Macquarie University and North Ryde, and the spin-off industries resulting from the Fox Studios development, PC Press Conference, 14 May 2002.
In a table of User-Friendly Unis Macquarie University is ranked 21 of 38. However, Macquarie University, alongside Wollongong, is the university with the highest employment rate for students (90%), The Australian, 15 May
Mr Tony Barnes who is studying full-time at Macquarie University to be a primary school teacher, hopes that when his daughter is ready to have children, she will encounter a more baby-friendly political environment than the one into which she was born, The Australian, 15 May
Mr Emrah Comertpay who undertook a diploma of computing at SIBT explained that although the course fee was pricey, it was worth it because of SIBT’s direct link to Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 15 May
Recent studies from the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science at Macquarie University suggest that people with schizophrenia who have delusions may have suffered some form of brain damage that alters how they view what happens to them, West Australian, 15 May
The Autism Association of NSW is holding an awareness seminar this weekend at Macquarie University for Autism Awareness Week, Radio 2GB, 16 May
At Macquarie University, a unit called Strategic Operations Management examines the structural and strategic change processes that occur within ‘virtual’ or ‘boundary-less’ business organisations, Australian Financial Review, 16 May
Fiona Crawford
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Joint IP Australia/MRL/MU RO Intellectual Property Seminar About 50 people from a wide cross section of the University attended the seminar on intellectual property issues. Participants were welcomed by Professor Peter Bergquist, Deputy Vice Chancellor Research. An overview of the IP environment in Australia was given by Richard Pooley of IP Australia. This was followed by presentations on copyright, domain name registration and the perils of premature publication by Scott Sloan from Dibbs Barker Gosling and Dr John McCann of Spruson & Feguson. Kevin Croft from the Business Liaison Office of Sydney University spoke on their experience with start-ups and commercialization in a tertiary institution. The process of raising capital was described by Michael O’Neill of Pacific
Capital and Dr Peter Freeman, Research Office. To finish the session, Richard
Walker and Warren Bailey of Macquarie Research Ltd answered questions about
the University and Maquarie Research's intellectual property and commercialization
policies.
The seminar presentations can be found at www.mrl.mq.edu.au/media.html Call for Staff wanting to provide Expert Opinion/Witness Services Macquarie Research Ltd has for a number of years managed Expert Opinion/Witness projects for academics from various Departments within the University. We are currently exploring the option of expanding this field and are calling for interested staff to tell us about their expertise. For more information access our web page www.mrl.mq.edu.au or contact Claire Todd-Egglestone on tel. 9850 7261. Dr Geoff Humphreys, Department of Physical Geography, and Dr Paul Henman, Department of Sociology, continued to prepare Expert Witness’ reports and provide evidence in court. River Styles® Associate Professor Gary Brierley, Department of Physical Geography, completed a nine day visit to New Zealand giving talks on River Styles® and River Rehabilitation issues. Landform Classification Dr Paul Hesse, Department of Physical Geography, continued working on a project for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services Dubbo Office. The project involves landform classification and the mapping of identified areas and determined landforms used by Aboriginal people in the Brigalow Belt South Bioregion. Air Quality Professor Peter Nelson, Graduate School of the Environment, and his group from the CSIRO were invited to give a technical presentation to the Premier’s Department of the tender proposal submitted in April for an Air Quality Study in the Hunter Region. Primary Schools Program Dr Lynne Outhred, Australian Centre for Educational Studies, continued working with the NSW Dept of Education on the Measurement Concepts in Primary Schools Program. Families First Associate Professor Graeme Russell, Department of Psychology, made a second visit for this year to Coffs Harbour to continue working on the Evaluation of the Coffs Harbour Families First Project for the NSW Department of Community Services and supported by Burnside - an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia. Company staff have been receiving a regular emailed TenderSearch service to find suitable commercial projects for Macquarie academics. Macquarie Business Solutions Two major data recovery projects were successfully completed by company IT staff. Both clients were pleased with the results. Macquarie Business Solutions, MBS, has purchased more recovery software from the US that now allows us to do a data recovery from within a Windows environment. The two major data recovery packages MBS now owns allow us to operate both within hardware and operating system platforms. This means our service can be promoted to a far wider audience. International Projects Samoa: A project management visit was undertaken from 8 to16 April 2002. The visit was timed for the Project Coordinating Committee meeting. At the meeting representatives of Governments of Australia and Samoa Project Monitoring Team (AusAID appointed) reported on project progress and technical standards of project outputs. PNG: Wind-up activities included response to the EMIS (Education Management Information System) Status Report prepared by DoE; finalisation of review report on examinations processing database by Professor George Cooney, Australian Centre for Educational Studies, and drafting of a Completion Report for AusAID. Maldives Post Secondary Education: A briefing of five UNSW consultants to the Faculty of Engineering Technology and Faculty of Health Science was provided at UNSW for 2 hours on 19 April 2002. Preparation is being made for three consultants to undertake respective 30-day consultancies during May 2002. Company database consultant, Rob Brouwer, travelled to the Maldives to continue the development of their Education Management Information System. Science Collaboration Company staff assisted Associate Professor Helena Nevalainen, Department of Biological Sciences, to arrange a visit by a German scientist to work within her research group. MRL Training A five day River Styles course was delivered in Goulburn by Associate Professor Gary Brierley and Kirstie Fryirs, Department of Physical Geography. Computer Training Project for MU target Schools A second course on Program Management for secondary school teachers was run by Ms Vic Farrell, Department of Computing, with 16 Participants. Excellent evaluations feedback was received, with a number of participants describing the course as the best of its type they had attended Project on Water Corporate Social Responsibility The company finalised negotiations on this project with Sydney Water using the services of Dr Daniella Tilbury, Graduate School of the Environment. Open Learning Australia Twenty one courses have been scheduled up until June. These will be run in Sydney, Holsworthy, Glenbrook, Williamtown and Wagga. During April OHS Certificate 2 ran at Richmond and Glenbrook RAAF bases. Workgroup Activities were run at Kapooka Army base at Wagga using Charles Sturt University academics. Courses on Access & Use Resources and Financial Systems for Defence were also delivered at the Kapooka Army base in Wagga. Uphold the Values & Principles of the Public Sector ran at Holsworthy Army base with Dr Tony Koop, Fellow of School of Education as facilitator. Richard Walker
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| Providing World Class School Education: What can Australia learn
from international achievement studies?
13 to 15 October 2002 Novotel, Brighton-le-Sands This conference, organised by the Australian Council for Educational
Research, brings together key researchers, policy makers and teachers to
review and discuss research on a number of critical questions including:
The program for the Research Conference 2002 will include two major plenary addresses by Professor Barry McGaw, Deputy Director (Education), Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, OECD, Paris and Professor Judith Torney-Purta, University of Maryland, USA. Early Bird registrations close: 30 August Further details: www. acer.edu.au
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| INAUGURAL CO-OP BOOKSHOP DIALOGICA AWARDS
On 15 May the Campus Review, with the Co-op Bookshop, Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Australian Academy of the Social Sciences, the Business and Higher Education Round Table announced the Co-op Bookshop Dialogica Awards. The aim is to encourage excellence in written communication with the broader public by today's busy academics, researchers (including postgraduates), teachers and all people professionally connected with the higher education and VET sectors. Major prizes are on offer for the best writing on topics of community interest - from bio-ethics to geo-politics, news and current affairs, historical developments to mathematical breakthroughs, new teaching skills to cultural insights, and everything in between. Entrants are asked to write 2, 000 words on their chosen topic with the emphasis on clear, concise, and persuasive communication. The article should expand logically, coherently and elegantly on the chosen topic or theme. Discipline-specific terminology and jargon should be avoided. Selected articles will be published in a special edition of Campus Review. To be presented in November, the Awards consist of a $10,000 first prize, $5,000 for second and $2000 for third prize. A special $3000 prize for an under-30 scholar will also be awarded. A distinguished panel of scholars consisting of Professor Malcolm Gillies, Professor Fay Gale and Professor Peter Spearritt will judge the competition. Closing date: 9 September 2002 although earlier submissions are encouraged. For competition rules and details on how to enter the Dialogica Awards contact: David Myton: davidm@camrev.com.au
JULIAN SMALL FOUNDATION
The Grant is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are undertaking research and involved in the study of law or industrial relations. One or more grants of $12,000 will be awarded and no grant will be less than $4,000. Closing Date: Friday 16 August 2002. For further information and application form is available from the Higher Degree Research Unit tel. 9850 7277 or The Julian Small Foundation tel. 9921 4814 or email: michelle.fiddes@minterellison.com AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AFUW) QUEENSLAND BRANCH
Fellowships are open to all women graduates of a university or recognised tertiary institution from any country. The Fellowships are for full time study and are tenable at any university or approved institution. If an award is made to an Australian citizen, the Fellowship is also tenable overseas. The value of the Fellowships are equivalent to an Australian Postgraduate Award, $17,609 in 2002. The Freda Bage Fellowship
Commemorative Fellowship
Closing Date: 31 July 2002 Further information and application forms are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit tel. 9850 7277. AFUW-ACT Inc. BURSARY The Australian Federation of University Women – ACT Incorporated offers free board and lodging for up to four weeks at a residential college at the Australian National University, Canberra to a woman graduate or final year honours student from a university or tertiary institution in Australia, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea or South Pacific countries. The award is open to women of any age who wish to carry out a short project, in any field, that requires a short stay in Canberra and which will benefit their research or professional expertise. Further information and application forms are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit tel. 9850 7277. THE MENZIES FOUNDATION
The Foundation offers to Australian postgraduate students one or two scholarships in Law tenable in the United Kingdom commencing in October 2002. The scholarship includes return fares and substantial emoluments which are not subject to United Kingdom income tax. It is tenable for one or two academic years. Closing Date: 31 August 2002
The Menzies Research Scholarship in The Allied Health Sciences The Foundation wishes to stimulate research in the allied health sciences and is now offering a research scholarship in this field. The level of remuneration is $24,000 pa free of income tax. The award will be tenable at an Australian tertiary institution with adequate facilities for postgraduate research in the applicant’s discipline. The scholarship will be open to persons who will be working as full-time students in a research PhD program which is likely to be completed during the two year tenure of the scholarship. The applicant will generally have completed the first stage of the PhD project. Closing Date: 30 June 2002 Application forms are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit tel. 9850 7277 or on written request from the Menzies Foundation, Scholarships Officer, 210 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne 3002, email: menzies@vicnet.net.au fax 03 9417 7049. Or through the Foundation’s home page on the internet at: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~menzies. APEX FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH INTO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY LIMITED
The Foundation is offering studentships to tertiary students who are studying for degrees below the level of doctorate within Australia, and who are preparing theses as part of their studies. Three studentships to the value of $1,000 each are available for 2002, the funds from which may be applied to either technical or personal expenses. The conditions are that the subject of the thesis must be related to intellectual disability, and that the thesis plan has been approved by the Department or Faculty within which the student is working. Applications should take the form of a letter setting out a description of the studies being undertaken and a typed copy of the thesis plan, together with a supporting letter from the Head of the relevant Department. Address for application form: The Honorary Secretary
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2003 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) is offering scholarships to Australian citizens for study at Japanese universities. The research awards are tenable for 2 years starting in April 2003 or 18 months starting in October 2002. Applicants must be Australian nationals and be graduates or final year university students under 35 years of age on 1 April 2003 (born on or after 2 April 1968) and willing to study the Japanese language. Benefits: return airfare and allowance of Yen184,000 (approx. A$2700) per month. Details of the scholarships currently available can found on the Embassy
of Japan website: http://www.japan.org.au/embassy/educscho.html
For further information please contact the Monbukagakusho Program Coordinator:
Ms Eriko Prior tel. (02) 6272 7268 email: cultural@japan.org.au
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The appointee will be responsible for all facets of plumbing, drainage and gas fitting trade with the main emphasis on maintenance and emergency breakdowns of all plumbing services. Essential Criteria: Relevant plumbing, draining and gas fitting trade qualifications; restricted electrical trade licence or undertaking to obtain one with the probationary period; wide experience in the plumbing field and building maintenance; current Driver's Licence; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team, and commitment to quality customer service; and a sound commitment to OH&S principles. Desirable Criteria: Post-trade training in thermostatic mixing valves, back flow prevention, Supervisors Certificate and other relevant training or certificates; computer skills. Enquiries: Mr Laurie Leydon on (02) 9850 7152 or Mr Darryl Fleming on (02) 9850 7155. Applicants MUST obtain an information package, available from Mrs Kathy Green on (02) 9850 7120. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Salary Range: Level 4 - $37,045 to $39,590 pa, including base salary $33,880 to $36,208 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from 8 July 2002, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL Systems Support Services Business Analyst (Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 19348 ++ Two positions are available. Macquarie University has recently implemented a new package-based solution for its Academic Management Information System (AMIS). The appointees will play a key role in ensuring that the system meets user requirements and that testing meets required standards. Essential Criteria: Successful experience in the analysis and testing of medium to large systems, with a strong user focus; high degree of initiative; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to liaise with staff at all levels; proved ability to meet tight deadlines and to work within an extended team; relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience. Desirable Criteria: Experience in the implementation of package systems; knowledge of student administration functions and processes. Enquiries and information package: Ms Suzanne Kelly on (02) 9850 9490 or e-mail: suzanne.kelly@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The positions are available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months. Salary Range: Level 8 - $62,590 to $69,707 pa, including base salary $52,889 to $58,903 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL Manager, Records and Archives Services (Full-time (continuing)) Ref. 6578 The appointee will manage and supervise the Records and Archives activities, including the TRIM Records Management System, and act as University FOI Coordinator. Essential Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in records management/archives administration and electronic records management systems; a knowledge of relevant legislation; management skills including the capacity to liaise with a wide variety of clients; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to review and implement policies and procedures in accordance with 'best practice' standards. Desirable Criteria: Experience in an education environment.
The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and will be subject to a probationary period of 3 months. Salary Range: Level 8 - $62,590 to $69,707 pa, including base salary $52,889 to $58,903 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail address) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Personnel Office, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 31 May 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science Senior Research Fellow (Programming) (Full-time (fixed-term)) Ref. 19347 The appointee will work in a small team on the DRC computational model of language, to develop platform-independent or portable versions of the program for that model and expand the model by adding a component for representing word meanings. The appointee will also build user interfaces for laboratory equipment for measuring eye movements and skin conductance and other research needs as they arise. Essential Criteria: A postgraduate degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education in computing science or a related discipline; extensive knowledge and experience of programming for computational modelling of cognition and for psycholinguistic databases; effective oral and written communication skills; planning and organisational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; sound investigative, analytical and evaluative thinking skills; C++ and html programming. Desirable Criteria: Experience in Perl programming and writing technical documentation. Enquiries: Professor Max Coltheart on phone (02) 9850 8086 or email: max@maccs.mq.edu.au. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. For further information visit: http://www.maccs.mq.edu.au The position is available from June 2002 on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of five years and may be subject to probationary conditions. Salary range: Level C (Senior Lecturer) - $76,860 to $88,626 pa, including base salary $64,948 to $74,890 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, 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 7 June 2002. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES Research Fellow (Quantum Algorithms) (Full-time (fixed-term)) Ref. 19356 The Centre for Advanced Computing - Algorithms and Cryptography (ACAC) in the Division brings together the disciplines of physics, computing and mathematics to conduct research into algorithms, complexity and cryptography. A major research project on quantum information processing (QUIP) with a key focus on quantum algorithms, has significant funding and is also linked to Australia's Special Research Centre for Quantum Computing Technology. The QUIP project features leading research in quantum information theory, quantum optics, cryptography, coding theory and complexity. We seek to build on this expertise by appointing a Research Fellow to lead research into quantum algorithms, to collaborate with other researchers in the Centre and to supervise students and postdoctoral researchers. Essential Criteria: PhD and postdoctoral experience or equivalent
in an area of physics, computing or mathematics related to quantum information
theory; excellent communication skills; capacity for independent research;
expertise in quantum information theory.
Enquiries: Professor Barry Sanders on email: barry.sanders@mq.edu.au.
Details of research activities and members of the group may be accessed
via the web page: http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/acac/
Salary range: Level B (Lecturer) - $62,744 to $74,508 pa, including base salary $53,019 to $62,960 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, 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 30 August 2002.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Women
are particularly encouraged to apply.
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 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND VICE-PRINCIPAL Personal Assistant to Deputy Registrar (Full-time (continuing) Ref. 5242 The appointee will act as Personal Assistant to the Deputy Registrar and assist in the management of the unit. This involves extensive liaison with staff and students; the arrangement of meetings and the management of the diary; and the preparation and monitoring of relevant budgets. Essential Criteria: Relevant experience; high level word processing skills; communication skills; ability to organise work schedules and meet deadlines. Desirable Criteria: Capacity to understand the University's committee structure and its academic governance requirements; relevant tertiary qualifications. Enquiries:Challice Moldrich on ext 7304 or email: challice.moldrich@mq.edu.au Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions. Salary Range:Level 6 - $50,500 to $55,397 pa, including base salary $42,673 to $46,811 pa, 17% employer's 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 31 May 2002.
Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.
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| HOME WANTED Good, settled friendly home wanted for two lovely, mature and house-trained cats (6 years and 8 years), "Apricot" and "Mandela". Microchipped and de-sexed. Friendly and loving. Please help me find a good home for them - call Rachael x7854 (w) or out of hours (h) 9939 4989. | HOUSESITTING OR FLATSHARE required for one female, preferably city or close to city location. From 1 July. Contact: Tracey x7310. |
| HOUSESITTERS Reliable couple available from mid July 2002 for housesits in the Sydney area. Pets loved, houses and grounds cared for. For peace of mind while you're away. Contact Linda x 9275 or email: housesitters@ziplip.com | ACCOMODATION SOUGHT 3 to 5 bedroom furnished house close to Macquarie University (pref. walking distance) wanted to rent 7 to 20 July by visiting academics. References available. Contact: Susan Poetsch x9737, 9922 4264 (h), email: spoetsch@hmn.mq.edu.au or Jane Simpson 9351 3655 |
| ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE Quiet and trustworthy person to rent my studio flat while I am overseas, Friday 9 August to Saturday 21 September 2002. In a charming 1880s terrace house, located in Kirribilli, close to trains, buses and ferries. Views to Neutral Bay. $170 per week (neg). Contact: Susan Poetsch x9737, 9922 4264 (h), email: spoetsch@hmn.mq.edu.au | ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE Room available for a single person in a smart, furnished, two-bedroom apartment in Dee Why. Walking distance to bus into city every 10-20 minutes. Five minutes walk to shops and 10 minutes walk to Dee Why Beach. $130 per week. References required. Contact: Neil Holbrook x8429, email: neil.holbrook@mq.edu.au |
| TO LET Two rooms for rent in friendly, vegetarian Putney household (alongside the Parramatta River). Two minutes walk to the bus to Macquarie Uni, 10 minutes walk to Meadowbank ferry and station. One room is available for permanent rent from 3 June, the other temporarily between 12 June and 30 July. Each are $95 per week – bargain! Contact: Anne x8134 or 9877 5795. | TO LET Epping modern two bedroom unit, close to station and public transport. Open plan, two large balconies. References required, $270 pw. Contact: Sue 9871 1916 or 0404 831 916. |
| ROOM TO LET Person to share large four bedroom house in Eastwood/Marsfield with 1 female and 2 males. Close to uni. Room can be furnished if desired. Short-term or long-term stay ok. Available 1 June. $125 p.w. plus bond. Contact: Marija x8047. | SKI ACCOMMODATION Jindabyne kalkite 4 large bedrooms. SleepS up to 16. W/M Dryer, 2 Fridges, D/W, M/W, TV/VD, Double tape recorder, fully equipped kitchen, 2 showers, 3 bathrooms, central heating, fire place, fan heater. Contact: Anna 9802 6299, or John 9402 0222. |
| MOVING OUT SALE Must be sold. Bedroom suite, queen size mattress, base and bedhead, 2 bedside tables dressing table good condition $1,000 or negotiable. Timber dining suite, oval extendable table 6 chairs, matching wall unit with glass display, books & TV/entertainment unit, $2,000 or negotiable. Contact: Anna x7213 or 9801 9666. | Advertisements may only be placed by and for Macquarie University staff members. |
DIARY 2002 |
May
SWORDS AND SANDALS Film Festival of the Macquarie Ancient History Association – Great Lovers of the Bible: Samson and Delilah. Drinks and nibbles from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Film screened at 7.30pm. X5B, level 3, Museum of Ancient Cultures. WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 2. Using WebCT Discussions and Mail. Hands-on introduction to WebCT communication tools for new or inexperienced users. 10.00am to 12noon, TR2, Library. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Trace toxic
emissions from coal combustion. Speaker is Professor Peter Nelson, Graduate
School of the Environment. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.
WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 3. Adding Content to WebCT Units. Hands-on introduction to WebCT content delivery for new or inexperienced users. 10.00am to 12noon, TR2, Library. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au. SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Special Treatment: Information Technology
and the Constitution and Government of Fragmented Populations.Speaker Paul
Henman, Department of Sociology. 11.00am to 1.00pm, Room 707 W6A.
EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA. Macquarie Politics Seminar Program 11.00am to 12.30pm, W6A 107. All welcome. Philomena Murray, Political Science, University of Melbourne. MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR Just for the record: How Jimmie Barker
(1900-72) made history with a tape recorder. Martin Thomas Humanities,
UTS 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127.
ARROW AGAINST THE WIND The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110. WebCT ESSENTIALS: Part 4. Basic WebCT Quizzes. Hands-on introduction to WebCT quizzes for new or inexperienced users. 11.00am to 1:00, TR2, Library.Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au. ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM "On the meaning of form in Pitjantjatjara
women's art" Ute Eickelkamp from the University of Heidelberg C3A 630 10.30am
to 12.30pm.
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Cancelled for this session only. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR Speaker: Dr Tom Daniels, Professor of Planning, State University of New York and Visiting Professor, Department of Urban Planning, University of New South Wales Topic: Managing Metropolitan Growth in the United States: Lessons for Greater Sydney? Seminars are open to all and start promptly at 1.00pm in Building E7B Lecture Theatre T3 (Level 3). June
POLITICS SEMINAR ‘Explaining Washington’s Cuba Policy’, Morris Morley, Politics, Macquarie University. Held from 11.00am to 12.30pm, in W6A 107. All welcome. MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Online Claudia Orange and Ross Somerville, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. 12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127. MOBILE BLOOD BANK Macquarie Atrium, SAM Building. Wednesday 5
to Friday 7 June. 10.00am to 3.00pm.
SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRITISIANITY Research Series. Mommsen and Early Chrisitianity. Professor Brian Croke, 7.30pm in W3A 501. Charge $5/$7. SECRET OF THE WILD CHILD The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110. ADAPTING CONTENT TO THE WEB. Investigating Teaching and Learning Issues session, Centre for Flexible Learning. Make your content work online. Find out about the changes to structure, language and presentation that need to be considered when adapting content for the web. 10.00am to 12noon, Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5. Bookings: Phoebe Dangerfield, x7570, cfl-booking@mq.edu.au. ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM "Pakistan, Kemalism and the Acculuturation
to Modernity" Ian Bedford from Macquarie University. C3A 630 10.30am
to 12.30pm.
DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR. Yilgarn cration:
Components of the Crust and Structure from Geophysical Data. Sre Alan Whitaker
Geoscience Australia, Canberra. E7B in Room 100 commencing at 1.05pm.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm in E7B T2. Lunch will be provided. Facilitators: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, EEO Officer and Personnel Office Staff. Enquiries: Mariejosee Shurey-Boesten, x9619. To book call CPD on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Caregiving and In(ter)dependence: research and policy perspectives on care, dependency and autonomy. Michael Fine Sociology Department, Macquarie University. 11am to 1pm Room 707 W6A. MUPRA LITERARY HOUR Speaker Chris Masters 1.00pm to 2.00pm in
W5A T2.
POLITICS SEMINAR ‘What’s Wrong with Social Policy’, Rob Watts, Social Science and Planning, RMIT. Held from 11.00am to 12.30pm, in W6A 107. All welcome. Morris Morley, Politics, Macquarie University. MODERN HISTORY SEMINAR ‘Jurors are anxious to dispose of the
case for themselves: Law, culture and the treatment of women who charged
rape in NYC courts 1880-1960’ Stephen Robertson, University of Sydney.
12.20pm to 2.00pm W6A 127.
MACQUARIE LAW SEMINARS 'An indestructible Union ... of indestructible States': Is Texas v White 74 US 700 (1868) Good Law?’ Dr Peter Radan, Law, Macquarie University. 1.00pm to 2.00pm in the staff library, 6th floor, W3A. All welcome. JUN ISHI, THE LAST YAHI The Biological Sciences Museum hosts lunchtime entertainment/documentary programs each Thursday 1.00pm to 2.00pm E8B 110. ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE Dunmore Lang College, speaker Dr Brendan
Nelson MP, Minister for Education, Science and Training. 7.30pm. All welcome.
WHICH ONE OF US IS DIFFERENT? The benefits of working in a diverse
workplace. Half day workshop held by EEO Office.12noon to 4.00pm,
SAM Building Level 3.
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR Speaker:
Mr Phillip Isaacs, Flack + Kurtz Australia, Consulting Engineers Topic:
The New Energy Culture & Associated Technologies for Buildings. Seminars
are open to all and start promptly at 1.00pm in Building E7B Lecture Theatre
T3 (Level 3).
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS Public lecture by Susannah Fullerton, President of the Jane Austen Society : Jane Austen – Antipodean views. Venue: Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm. Enquiries: Mrs Cissy Wong X7499.
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The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday
7 June 2002.
All items for inclusion to be submitted
in writingor by email (contribs@remus.reg.mq.edu.au)
by noon, Monday 3 June 2002.
Michelle Coventry, C9B, x7379, Fax
x7391.