Number 13/05
5 August 2005
A Fortnightly Newsletter for University Staff, incorporating The University Diary
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NEW LIBRARY WEBSITEThe Library is pleased to announce the release on, 26 July, of a new Library website. This new website incorporates changes suggested as a result of usability testing and customer feedback and complies with the Macquarie University Visual Identity Guide. It has a new look and feel, new navigation and new web addresses. Feedback about the new website is welcome; please use the feedback form at: http://www.library.mq.edu.au/contact/feedback.html Jenny Bremner |
INVITATION TO UNIVERSITY STAFF TO FREE EdNA WORKSHOPSThe Higher Education EdNA's 2005 workshop program for universities is underway! These free, hands-on workshops will demonstrate the use of EdNA's free tools and services in teaching, learning and research. Sessions:
Venue: Centre for Flexible Learning, Macquarie University Library, Training Room 2 See full
workshops details and register at
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/page2739.html Nelly Ivanova |
SHORT COURSE—INTRODUCTORY APPLIED STATISTICSThis introductory applied statistics short course to be held on 1–2 September is aimed at staff and postgraduate research students. Lunches and morning/afternoon teas provided. Time: 9.00am–5.00pm
For registration and further information please visit: http://www.stat.mq.edu.au/AppStatGroup/ index_05.htm Contact: Dr Kehui Lo |
THE LINDY CHAMBERLAIN CASE: 25 YEARS ONTwenty-five years ago this month, Azaria Chamberlain was taken by a dingo, near Uluru. Her mother Lindy was later convicted of the baby’s murder in perhaps the most famous legal case in Australian history. Nation, Law, Memory: A Chamberlain Case Symposium, to be held at Macquarie University on Sunday 14 August, aims to bring together researchers of the case and those who participated in the events, in a dialogue with the public audience. The symposium will examine the legacy of the Chamberlain case: lawyers will explain the problems of evidence and media prejudice; artists will explore how the Chamberlain case inspired them; curators will describe the valuable Chamberlain collections at the National Library of Australia and the National Museum of Australia; academics will consider the impact of the case in contemporary culture. Highlights of the symposium include: Mrs Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton will speak about her experiences at the centre of this divisive and traumatic event in Australian history, on the issues of grief, privacy and media prejudice that dominated her life during the trial, her commitment to seeking to overturn miscarriages of justice, and her time in prison. (Mrs Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton appears by arrangement with the Harry M. Miller Group). Mr John Bryson will discuss his book Evil Angels, which explored the drama, the evidence and the background to a divisive Australian event. Professor Adrian Howe, University of Central Lancashire, UK, an authority on the Chamberlain case, will deliver a keynote address presenting significant new research on the National Library of Australia’s Chamberlain Papers. Ms Sophie Jensen, Senior Curator, National Museum of Australia, will discuss her role as curator of the Eternity permanent exhibition, which includes the very popular Lindy Chamberlain section, and as manager of the Chamberlain Collection of over 200 artefacts related to the case, including trial evidence and personal items from the Chamberlain family. Mr Les Murray , poet, brings his familiarity with the Australian bush to offer another important perspective on the different beliefs that people held about the case, the dingo, and the indigenous trackers. Mr Chester Porter, QC, one of Australia’s most eminent legal practitioners, who played an important role during the Chamberlain Royal Commission as assistant to Justice Trevor Morling, will share his detailed understanding of the key evidence that resulted in the overturning of Mrs Chamberlain’s conviction. Tickets to the one-day event are $50, and $30 for student and pensioner concession holders. To register or to view the entire symposium program visit www.scmp.mq.edu.au/chamberlain Dr. Deborah Staines, Department of Critical and Cultural Studies |
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SPORT AND RECREATIONTo read about exciting Macquarie University Sport and Recreation StaffMates programs click here. Rachel Blackadder |
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS NOW RECRUITING!Do you love to sing? Would you like to sing but feel a bit nervous about your ability? Here is your opportunity! Macquarie University Singers, the University choir is now recruiting for their next concert at Sydney Town Hall on 4 September (afternoon and evening performances). The choir will be performing Gustav Mahler's Resurrection Symphony (Symphony No 2) and Michael Tippett's Five Spirituals from A Child of Our Time in association with TOPS orchestra. The choir meets on campus on Monday evenings from 7.00pm–9.30pm with a few additional rehearsals before each concert. We have members aged from 18 to 80 and usually put about 100 on stage. There are no auditions for members of the University and no-one will ask you sing on your own unless you want to, so you can lurk in the back row until you feel more confident! You can find out more about us on our website, www.mus.org.au, and by coming to our concert in the Macquarie Theatre on 13 August at 8.00pm—see Diary section in this issue of Staff News. Come along to X5B 292 on Monday 15 August at 6.30pm to register as a singer in the Mahler/Tippett concert. The full-year membership fee is $50 ($10 for students) and includes the hire of all required music. Bring a 2B pencil, an eraser, and 50 cents for a cup of tea or coffee, and immerse yourself in the pleasure of making music. Dates for the Mahler concert don’t suit? The next opportunity will be our concert of Christmas music, to be held on 12 November on campus. Registration night for this concert will on 5 September, place and time as above. For further information contact 9850 7818 leave a message and a choir member will ring you back. Ann Davies |
PSALM ENCHANTED EVENINGWe all know that rugby is the game you play in heaven but if you want to hear the choral music heard in heaven then on 13 August at 8.00pm come and listen to the Macquarie University Singers under the baton of Margot McLaughlin sing Rutter’s Requiem. This is the main work in a diverse program of music for the choir presentation, a Psalm Enchanted Evening. The soprano solo for the Requiem will be sung by Tanith Bryce, winner of the 2004 Opera Awards. The diversity continues with an Australian premiere performance of Greg Bartholomew's Ode14 from the Odes of Solomon and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, a dramatic psalm sung in Hebrew. This includes a solo for countertenor and Russell Harcourt countertenor has just sung the alto lead in Handel’s Israel in Egypt at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Other works for the evening are by Schubert, Durufle and Purcell. Some of these will be sung by a chamber group chosen from the main choir. Marshall McGuire on harp is a special guest artist and an ensemble of professional musicians on flute, oboe, percussion, organ and cello will accompany the choir. This will be an enchanting evening at the Macquarie University Theatre. Tickets are available from MCA on 9645 1611 for $30, $20 and $15 students. Tickets will also be available at the door. Parking is free for the evening and there will be a supper at interval. Ann Davies |
CREATIVE HOLIDAY WORKSHOPSThe next Creative Holiday Workshop is entitled Bush Blitz. This will be held on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 September. We will start this workshop with an interactive group visit to an exhibition at the Macquarie University Art Gallery. The work of renowned Australian artist, Margaret Preston, will be the inspiration for this workshop. We will explore the unique world of the Australian bush with its extraordinary native plants and flowers as well as the wildlife from the dangerous (crocodiles) to the cuddly (koalas). The distinctive smells, light, colours and textures, bird sounds and the legendary myths with characters such as bushrangersNed Kelly and Captain Midnight will inspire our own new imaginative tales in art, drama and music. Children will be divided into working groups according to age and compatibility and they will experience an equal number of sessions in drama, art and music under an umbrella theme culminating in a show and tell presentation on the final day for their families to enjoy. We emphasise the creative process, focusing young energies to tackle problem-solving in their artistic quest, building their self confidence and giving them a great sense of achievement. We promote a team spirit in building creative ideas. This increases awareness of the joys and benefits of creative collaboration and camaraderie in the arts and in general life. These workshops put young people in touch with a broad choice of artistic facets in the performing and visual arts and are lots of fun. Time: 9.30am–4.30pm Neil Hunt |
MGSM EXECUTIVE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTREMGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre is ideal for staff training, department meetings, conferences and seminars. The state-of-the-art teaching facilities include fully equipped amphitheatres, flat-floor meeting rooms and dedicated breakout rooms. These are all available for hire to University departments at very competitive rates. For more information or if you would like to view the facilities please contact MGSM on x7870 or email: conferences@mgsm.com.au Ian Kalms |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAININGhttp://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/ Enrolments for Semester 2, 2005 IT courses are now open and can be made online via: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/course.php The Macquarie University Library Information Technology Training Unit (ITTU) offers a wide selection of IT courses including training in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; Dreamweaver; and Filemaker Pro. Online IT and information skills training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast TeachMe or Information Skills Online. Find out more at: http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/training/online.html Cecily Lenton |
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CPD NEWSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSpecial Interest Research Group in E.learningThe Special Interest Research Group in e.Learning aims to support the development of a critically reflective, evidence-based approach to the development of sustainable, high quality e.learning environments in the higher education sector. Each of the sessions will feature guest speakers who have been researching and working in the area of e.learning. Through ongoing discussion it is hoped that the forum will assist in identifying research issues, developing collaborative partnerships, providing feedback on current projects and identifying the implications of research outcomes for professional practice. All staff interested in developing their scholarship in e.learning, teaching, leadership, management or organisational development are invited to participate. The first session on 10 August will feature two very experienced Macquarie practitioners and researchers: Professor John Hedberg, Chair in ICT and Education, ACES; and Professor Chris Candlin, Professor in Linguistics. Date: Wednesday 10 August, 1.00pm–3.00pm, E6A 116
Teaching as PerformingIn this very practical workshop we will investigate different ways of communicating with people in a teaching context. We will look at elements of vocal production, body language, eye contact and questioning techniques. The workshop will look at the environment of learning, and whether we relate to students during class situations. The use of overhead transparencies and PowerPoint will be considered in the context of the best ways of managing learning groups. The aim of the workshop is to enable participants to gain confidence in the presentation of their course material for students, in a variety of different situations. This practical workshop is underpinned by the theory of engaging students with their learning, and so we expect that all participants at this workshop will actively take part in the session.This workshop is particularly suited to early career teachers and also to all those who simply need to have extra help with the practice of teaching. As this is essentially a practical class, dress comfortably for the occasion! Date: Monday 15 August, 10.00am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Webinar Series: Webinar 3: Faculty Development for the Net GenerationThe Net Generation has grown up with information technology, the aptitudes, attitudes, expectations, and learning styles of Net Gen students reflect the environment in which they were raised—one that is decidedly different from that which existed when faculty and administrators were growing up. To explore the potential challenges we will face in educating the Net Generation, join with Anne and John Moore and Shelli Flower (Virginia Tech, USA) in discussing Faculty Development for the Net Generation. The University of Adelaide is producing the multiple venue presentation with higher education institutions from across Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Pre-reading: It is recommended that you read chapter 11 of Educating the Net Generation before attending the session. The book is available online at: http://www.educause.edu/educatingthenetgen Date: Friday 19 August, 10.15am–12.30pm, Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library Facilitators: Anne and John Moore and Shelli Flower (Virginia Tech, USA) Enquiries: Margot McNeill, x9722 or Trish Edmond, x9677, trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au
Making Work Work for Me and Others: Module 2: Customer ServiceWho are our customers? Serving them with excellence is important to Macquarie and to each of us. Why is that? You will get a chance to practise enhanced customer service skills and attitudes. Date: Friday 19 and Friday 26 August, 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116 Facilitator and Enquiries: Joy Barrett, x9619 joy.barrett@vc.mq.edu.au
WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAININGWomen’s Network—Professional Development Needs Seminar‘Minds are like parachutes—dangerous if not kept open.’ As part of the ongoing networking activities, we will be holding our lunch this semester with guest Robyn Clark, Professional and Organisational Development Consultant from The Centre for Professional Development (CPD). Robyn has been with CPD for nearly two years and her main responsibilities are to facilitate a number of professional development workshops, assist local area work units with staff development and organisational change processes and develop leadership and management skills and abilities in University staff. Prior to this she worked in many organisational development roles in a variety of industries. Robyn has just completed her Masters in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) at Macquarie University and lectures in human resources management. This interactive lunch seminar will allow you to:
Come along with ideas, questions and opinions. Robyn would also like to hear from you about the best ways to provide these professional development activities and how they should be advertised. Lunch will be provided Date: Thursday 11 August, 12.30pm–1.30pm, E6A 116
Performance Management System Training for General and Academic Staff AdvisersThis two-day workshop is designed to train both Academic and General staff PMS Advisers appointed under the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. Participants will be:
Skills practices will be targeted to the specific role of the Adviser—either General or Academic Staff. The workshop is open to those staff who have been nominated as an Adviser within the Performance Management System and who have not previously attended this workshop. Participants must commit themselves to attending both days of the session. Lunch will be provided. Date: Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 August, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Refresher Counselling for Experienced Contact OfficersA half-day workshop on 16 August as a refresher counselling skills course for experienced Contact Officers or other staff who have already undertaken basic counselling skills training. This will be facilitated by Helen Cummins and provide a forum for staff to review their experiences using these skills. Date: Tuesday 16 August, 9.30am–12.30pm, E6A 116
Effectively Managing and Negotiating Staff Concerns and GrievancesOne of the essential and often challenging aspects of any manager’s, supervisor’s or PMS advisor’s role is to appropriately respond to staff members who express a concern and/or grievance regarding others in the workplace. To be able to appropriately support staff in these circumstances requires skilful intervention. The intention of this workshop is to provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively and appropriately deal with challenging interpersonal situations. The following aspects will be addressed:
This module is highly recommended for staff in senior management and supervisory roles. The workshop will be co-facilitated by Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager Equal Employment Opportunity, and Amanda Phillips, external consultant. Lunch will be provided. Date: Wednesday 17 August,9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B |
WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETINGMajor event dates 2005Open Day—Saturday 10 September Open DayThe Open Day website is now live at: www.mq.edu.au/openday Staff who are working on the day and require black Macquarie t-shirts can contact Dina Mura on x6079 or dina.mura@mq.edu.au to organise what you need. T-shirts are to be collected from PR and Marketing (Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building) before Open Day. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL and XXL. Further information for staff about Open Day will be in the next edition of Staff News. Greg Welsh |
ALUMNIhttp://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htmAnnual Parliament House LuncheonWriting Accurate Historical Novels—In a Non-boring WaySpeaker: Dr Colleen McCullough Guest speaker at the Annual Parliament House Luncheon is Dr Colleen McCullough, internationally known Australian author of such novels as Tim, The Thornbirds and her series of Roman novels. Dr McCullough holds an Honorary Doctorate from Macquarie University and has collaborated closely with the Department of Ancient History in the writings of her ancient history novels. A booking can be made on online at: http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/htm/FormBooking.html Email or fax your acceptance to: Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au Annual General Meeting of the Convocation of Macquarie UniversityDate: Thursday 13 October 2005, 6.30pm An election of six members of the Standing Committee of Convocation will be conducted at the AGM. Four positions will be for a period of three years, one position for two years and another position for one year. Please contact the Alumni Office for nomination and election procedures. Mark Herndon |
MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIAWe are 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 Greg Welsh: greg.welsh@mq.edu.au; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park. Ms Tracey Adams (Biological Sciences): is seeking to stop the carnage of possums on north shore roads, North Shore Times, 20 July Mr Ken Baxter (Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism): Wrote an editorial arguing that education must be a key component of any strategy devised to counter terrorism, Canberra Times, 28 July Mr Adrian Brown (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): Was interviewed about a rock from the Pilbara region in Western Australia which travelled to space aboard space shuttle Discovery, ABC 702, 26 July; Golden West News, 27 July Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): her article The Roots of the Water Bamboo was published, Singtao Daily, 16 July Adjunct Professor David Collins (Economics): said the GST formula has always had problems but the volume of revenue raised through GST has made them more accurate, The Australian, 29 July Professor Max Coltheart (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science): discussed the work he is doing into human memory and delusions, ABC Central Queensland, 26 July Professor John Croucher (Macquarie Graduate School of Management): spoke about his weekly newspaper columns and how people are fascinated with unusual statistics, 2GB, 23 July Professor Paul Davies (Earth and Planetary Sciences): discussed Einstein's approach to time and space and the beginning of the universe, ABC 702, 27 July Dr Robyn Dowling (Human Geography): presented a paper at a geographers conference at the University of New England, Armidale Express Extra, 20 July; spoke about whether it is possible to have a beautiful home that is also practical and fun to live in, Radio National, 27 July Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): Comments by Associate Professor Fraser, first published on 6 July, generated more than 100 newspaper, radio and television items, including news stories, talkback discussions, opinion pieces and letters to the editor. Some of these also related to debates on immigration policy, action by University management, freedom of speech, allegations of racism and alleged links to neo-Nazi organisations, and a variety of other issues. Ms Jana Jones (Ancient History): her role in identifying mummy wrappings as having come from the bodies of the first pharaohs of Egypt was highlighted in a documentary—Ancient Clues: Abydos and the Afterlife, Discovery Channel, 16 July Associate Professor Yee Fen Lim (Law): spoke on the impact of the US-Australia FTA on internet file-sharing and on the impact of the recent US Supreme Court case of MGM v Grokster, CBN Media, 14 July Dr Annabelle Lukin (Linguistics): Discussed the rhetoric of former Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock, Radio National, 28 July Dr Chris Lyttleton (Anthropology): Was the subject of a health and science profile in which he discussed his work as an adviser with health programs in South-East Asia, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 July Mr Joseph Macri (Economics): devised a ranking which saw the University of Melbourne emerge as the dominant force in economics. Macquarie was ranked 11th, The Australian, 27 July Ms Jennifer Manefield (Environmental and Life Sciences): wrote a letter about traffic danger to cyclists, North Shore Times, 22 July Ms Ann-Maree Moodie (MGSM): wrote an opinion article on the appointment of Peter Cosgrove as a non-executive director of Qantas, Australian Financial Review, 21 July Mr Maurice Newman (Chancellor): is one of the blue-chip appointments amongst Australian university chancellors, The Australian, 20 July Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): quoted in an article on the transience of popular expressions, Sun Herald, 17 July; says the current attempt to create a global language has a head start because it is based on English which many people speak to some extent, ABC 702, 25 July Mr Simon Rice (Law): spoke about racial vilification laws, ABC North & West SA, 27 July Honorary Associate Jenny Rosen (Linguistics): facilitated a seminar on hearing loss for the Wingecarribee Community Foundation, Southern Highland News, 20 June; Highlands Post, 28 July Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor Designate): discussed the higher education sectors in Australia and England, Radio National, 18 July Professor Hatch Stokes (Biological Sciences): says pandemics have occurred throughout history and scientists believe another is imminent, Tamworth Radio, 21 July Mr Rob Stokes (Business Law): says the definition of a river has been drawn from a Eurocentric perception of rivers which says rivers have to have an intermittent and perennial flow. As most rivers in Australia are not like this he believes the definition should be changed to include ephemeral streams, The Australian, 27 July; says law reform could start with a spring clean of the statute books, ABC 702 Sydney, 21 July Dr Mark Taylor (Physical Geography): says the definition of a river has been drawn from a Eurocentric perception rivers which say rivers have to have an intermittent and perennial flow. As most rivers in Australia are not like this Taylor believes the definition should be changed to include ephemeral streams, ABC 666, 26 July; ABC 702, 26 July; The Australian, 27 July Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): talked about the scope of the foreign insurgency in Iraq, The Wire, Radio Adelaide, 18 July Professor Malcolm Walter (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): says astronaut Andy Thomas will take a stromatolite from the Pilbara into space, ABC 702 Sydney, 19 July; believes evidence that Mars was once wet and warm is compelling, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 July; was interviewed about the launch of space shuttle Discovery as well as a fossil from the Pilbara region in Western Australia that was taken on board the shuttle, Sydney Morning Herald, 26 July; 3AW, 27 July; ABC 612, 27 July; ABC 702, 27 July; HO FM, 27 July; MIX FM, 27 July; Radio National, 27 July; Sunrise Channel 7, 27 July Professor Kevin Wheldall (Macquarie University Special Education Centre): says the School Wise program seeks to help children with their literacy in the old-fashioned way, 7.30 Report ABC TV, 26 JulyProfessor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): her weekly column discussed the University's research into why kids aren't studying science, Weekly Times, 20 July; is reportedly still smarting over a series of articles by the Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, 20 July; is part of an AVCC Committee schmoozing groups in Europe, The Australian, 20 July Issues and EventsMacquarie University was the venue for a conference at which a former Education Department official discussed the future of higher education, Campus Review, 20 July A kit developed by the Kids and Traffic centre at Macquarie University was mentioned in an article on farm safety, Guardian News, 14 July; North Coast Town and Country, 18 July The Macquarie Graduate School of Management Executive Hotel and Conference Centre was profiled, Quorum, 1 July Macquarie University researchers found open-plan offices reduce employees' performance and raise stress levels, ABC 936 (Hobart), 19 July; Sydney Morning Herald, 20 July A Narrabri chiropractor graduated from Macquarie University, Narrabri Courier, 14 July Three Hills District students spent their holidays at the UBS Finance Academy at Macquarie University, Hills Shire Times, 19 July In a new study of Australian universities, Macquarie University placed 11th in total research performance and 12th in research performance per academic staff, Illawarra Mercury, 20 July; Sydney Morning Herald, 20 July; Illawarra Mercury, 21 July Macquarie University was among four Australian universities profiled for their environmental degrees, Weekend Australian, 16 July The former International College of Tourism and Hotel Management, which is backed by Macquarie University has a new name—the International College of Management, Sydney, Weekend Australian, 16 July A recent Macquarie University study on the Ashfield town centre found many residents felt dislocated because of its poor aesthetics, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 19 July When and whether Macquarie University, UTas and ANU join the pack in raising HECS remains to be seen, Weekend Australian, 16 July Macquarie University's Centre of Environmental Law held a conference to discuss environmental biodiversity and conservation, North Shore Times, 20 July Historian David Christian, who has written a new book about 'big history', formerly taught the subject at Macquarie University, ABC 720 Perth, 20 July ANSTO's Professor Ann Henderson-Sellers was founding director of Macquarie University's Climatic Impacts Centre, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 July New appointee at Jones Lang LaSalle, Kathryn Matthews, was formerly a lecturer at Macquarie University, The Australian, 21 July According to the Macquarie Dictionary 'female' is, first, an adjective, so it shouldn't stand alone, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 July Chiropractor Luke Stubbs completed a Masters of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin, 30 July It was suggested that the word 'fringe' would be a good choice for the ABC-Macquarie Dictionary as its meaning varies from city to city, Australian Financial Review, 30 July The Penrith Rams Aussie Rules team defeated Macquarie University 98 to 29, Western Weekender, 29 July Susanna Djordjevic, who completed a four-year early-childhood degree at Macquarie University, believes her vision impairment is hampering her efforts to find full-time employment, Central Coast Express, 29 July After 18 months of digging the tunnel for the Epping to Chatswood rail line with three new stations at Macquarie University, Macquarie Park and Delhi Rd is complete, ABC 702, 22 July; Sun Herald, 24 July; North Shore Times, 27 July After completing a BA degree in communications at Macquarie University Peter Cole made an IMAX film called Africa's Elephant Kingdom, Sunday Herald Sun, 24 July Macquarie University's Applied Finance Centre ran a two-day course in applied credit derivatives, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 July Kids and Traffic, the Early Childhood Road Safety Education at Macquarie University has developed an interactive promotional display kit highlighting the issue of young children being run over on farms, Mid-Coast Observer, 20 July Chiropractic care could favourably influence stress and immunity factors in asthma sufferers according to Macquarie University, 4BC, 22 July A review of 33 Australian business schools for the federal Department of Environment and Heritage by Arup Sustainability and Macquarie University has found very few educate their MBA students about the concept of sustainability, Australian Financial Review, 25 July LAMS, developed at Macquarie University is a learning management system developed with schools in mind, Hobart Mercury, 26 July Rachitic is such a rare word it is not listed in the Fairfax online Macquarie Dictionary, St George & Sutherland Shire Leader, 26 July More than 200 Year 10 students from across Sydney participated in the Science and Engineering Challenge at Macquarie University, Hills Shire Times, 26 July; Northern District Times, 27 July The Bathurst City and RSL Concert Band will play in the NSW Band Championships at Macquarie University, Western Advocate, 28 July Macquarie University's internship program is accepting expressions of interest from organisations looking to become part of an innovative work-based learning experience, Northern District Times, 27 July Perth hip-hop band Downsyde will play at Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 July Greg Welsh |
SCHOLARSHIPShttp://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm2006 FULBRIGHT AWARDSThe Fulbright Scholarship Program seeks to promote and increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Australia through two way cultural and educational exchange. Scholarships are awarded to Australian students and scholars to study, teach, lecture and conduct research in the United States. Fulbright Postgraduate Awards(Value up to A$40,000) are available for Australian citizens wishing to:
There are also a number of sponsored Postgraduate Awards in specific areas including:
These Sponsored Awards are for applicants who wish to engage in research relevant to an Australian higher degree or undertake an approved course of study for a US higher degree or its equivalent within the specified focus area. Fulbright Senior Scholar Awards for Academics(Value up to A$30,000) are available for Australian citizens who wish to:
Applicants are required to give a detailed statement of their purpose in visiting the United States and to indicate how the proposed visit will further their professional development and contribute to fostering improved understanding between the peoples of the two countries. Closing Date: All applications must be lodged by the 31 August 2005 . Further information : Information and application forms can be found at: http://www.fulbright.com.au GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH AWARDS 2006Eight awards are made each year to Australian citizens judged to have outstanding academic achievement, community consciousness and service and leadership potential of their field and the community. The Awards will provide a benefit of up to $150,000 over three years to assist Australian postgraduates abroad in study programs leading to the degree of PhD/DPhil or equivalent, or to a relevant professional Masters Degree. The Awards are open to all fields of studies. Closing Date: 31 August 2005 Further information: Information and application forms available from the Foundation website: www.monashawards.org SIR ROBERT MENZIES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN LAWThe Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Trust in London, with the support of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Menzies Foundation, offers to Australian postgraduate students two scholarships in Law tenable in the United Kingdom commencing October 2006. 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. Academic excellence is of primary importance. The Selection Committee will seek individuals who are likely to attain prominence in Australia as demonstrated by their record of leadership, extra-curricular activities and interest in the service of others. Closing Date: 31 Aug 2005 Further information: For application forms or further information, please refer to http://www.menziesfoundation.org.au or contact The Scholarship Officer at menzies@vicnet.net.au or (03) 9417 7049 |
POSITIONS VACANT DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES The appointee will provide general administrative support and operational support for the Postgraduate Professional Development Program and executive support to the Academic Director. Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant associate diploma or equivalent administrative experience; experience as an administrative assistant in a large complex organisation; proficiency with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, web updating, email and internet software; well-developed administrative and organisational skills, including effective time management skills, ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative; well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with staff, students and the general public; good customer service skills; ability to work independently and work as part of a team; ability to prepare agendas, minutes, reports and general day-to-day office correspondence; understanding of and commitment to safe work practices.Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience using StudentOne; previous experience in working in a University. Enquiries: Ruth Bonser on (02) 9850 9518 or ruth@ics.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Package: From $50,351 pa, including (Level 5) base salary $42,547 to $47,982 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 10 August 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY The appointee will have responsibilities that include reception, telephone bookings, filing, collection of moneys, processing of incoming and outgoing goods via courier services, banking, Medicare processing, drawing up of diary pages, preparation of monthly statements, record keeping and secretarial support. The clinic caters for people of all ages who use a variety of languages and communication modes. Essential Selection Criteria: Year 12 education; excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate well to clinic patients; good face to face and telephone communication skills; good organisational skills, including an ability to manage multi staff appointment books (for audiology and speech pathology clinics) and the flow to patients attending staff and students; working knowledge of email, word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum). Desirable Selection Criteria: Reception skills; experience in communicating with hard of hearing and/or deaf people; previous experience in medical or audiology reception. Enquiries: Louise Reynolds on 9850 8724 or louise.reynolds@ling.mq.edu.au The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis, and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Package: From $46,179 pa, including (Level 4) base salary $39,022 to $41,666 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation. The appointment is currently governed by the terms of the Macquarie University Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006. The successful applicant will subsequently be offered the choice of an Australian Workplace Agreement for this appointment. Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Human Resources, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 12 August 2005. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.
MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (MGSM) MGSM, a leading provider of postgraduate and executive management education in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region, is seeking applications for the above positions on a one-year fixed term basis. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Student Services Centre, you will be responsible for providing a range of services to students applying for or enrolled in postgraduate management award programs. The successful applicant will work with a team of professionals who share responsibility for handling the enquiries “hot desk”, responding to telephone calls, e-mails and walk-ins from students. There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop the knowledge necessary to advance to the wider range of administrative tasks coordinated in this office. Applicants must provide examples against each item of the following selection criteria. Applications which do not provide a demonstrated ability against each of the selection criteria will not be considered.
A role description and guidelines on preparing your application are available at http://www.mgsm.edu.au/jobs/. Enquiries: Pat McDonald on 9850 8994. Applications: should be forwarded to, jobs@mgsm.edu.au or to Anna Kamenos, Human Resources, MGSM, Macquarie University, NSW 2109. Applications submitted will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 12 August 2005. MGSM is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.www.jobs.mq.edu.au |
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DIARYAugustFriday 5 and Friday 12 AugustMAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS—MODULE 1: COMMUNICATION 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator: Joy Barrett, x9619, joy.barrett@mq.edu.au Enquiries: Robyn Clark, x9619, robyn.clark@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Sunday 7 AugustMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—Ku-ring-gai Male Choir. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au Wednesday 10 AugustSPECIAL INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP IN E-LEARNING 1.00pm–3.00pm in E6A 116. Facilitator and Enquiries: Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au. To book call CPD on x 9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Thursday 11 AugustSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR Reading the Bible in Medieval England. Dr Diane Speed. W6A 308 at 7.30pm. Charge: $5/$7. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512. CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Judging Historians, Judging History. Lawrence McNamara, (Law, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 12 AugustCRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES—THEME OF WAR/TERROR Dr Jeff Lewis (RMIT) Title: TBA. W6A 820 1.00pm–2.00pm. Light refreshments served. All welcome. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINARAn Igneous Petrology Perspective of the Surface of Mars from Mars Express Data. Dr Graziella Caprarelli (UTS). Chair: Professor Malcolm Walter 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Friday 12 August–Sunday 14 AugustMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE Home and Away. Merroo Conference Centre, Kurrajong. Enquiries: 9850 8833. Saturday 13 AugustPSALM ENCHANTED EVENING Macquarie University Singers evening of Psalms from Rutter, Purcell, Bernstein and Durufle. A chamber group from the choir will sing the Australian premiere of a work, based on the Odes of Solomon, by US composer Greg Bartholemew. The performance will include solos for soprano and countertenor and an ensemble of professional musicians on harp, organ, flute, oboe, percussion and cello. Macquarie University Theatre. Parking for the evening is free. Ticket prices $30, $20 and students $15. Sunday 14 AugustMUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert—NSW Police Band. Back by popular demand! Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. Admittance is on a first-come first-served basis. For further information please contact Mrs Kerry Klujin on 9850 7460 or email: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au EXTINCTIONS ARE FOREVER An educational National Science Week activity designed for children from four to eight years old by Macquarie museum studies student, Karina Ojong. Hear the story of Corona the trilobite from the Coral Gardens. Take home your own fossil and kids activity book. Parental supervision required. Dates: two sessions Sunday August 14 or Sunday August 21. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am. Venue: Earth Sciences Museum, foyer of Building E5A. Bookings required: (02) 9850 8336. NATION, LAW, MEMORY: A CHAMBERLAIN CASE SYMPOSIUM Aims to bring together researchers of the case and those who participated in the events in a dialogue with the public audience. Hels at Macquarie University, tickets to the one-day event are $50, and $30 for student and pensioner concession holders. To register or to view the entire symposium program visit www.scmp.mq.edu.au/chamberlain Monday 15 AugustTEACHING AS PERFORMING Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 10.00am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or cpd@mq.edu.au Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 AugustPERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING FOR GENERALAND ACADEMIC STAFF ADVISERS Lunches will be provided. Facilitator: Amanda Phillips 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Tuesday 16 AugustREFRESHER COUNSELLING FOR EXPERIENCED CONTACT OFFICERS Facilitator: Helen Cummins. Enquiries: Mary-Jane Gleeson, x7471. 9.30am–12.30pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Wednesday 17 AugustCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES 'Any Resemblance to Persons Living or Dead': Disclaiming History in Historical Films? Dr Marnie Hughes-Warrington, ( Modern History, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. EFFECTIVELY MANAGING AND NEGOTIATING STAFF CONCERNS AND GRIEVANCES Lunch will be provided. Facilitators: Mary-Jane Gleeson and Amanda Phillips. Enquiries: Mary-Jane Gleeson, x7471, mary-jane.gleeson@mq.edu.au. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au 2005 ACANS RESEARCH CONFERENCE Herod the Great, His Coinage and the Augustinian Empire. Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority). Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B. Thursday 18 AugustACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Topic to be announced. Claymore Marshall, honours student. (Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. Friday 19 August DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Fe Isotopes as a Potential New Tool in Igneous Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry. Dr Helen Williams (GEMOC) Chair: Dr Simon Jackson. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. WEBINAR SERIES: WEBINAR 3 Faculty Development for the Net Generation. Facilitators: Anne and John Moore and Shelli Flower (Virginia Tech, USA) Enquiries: Margot McNeill, x9722, or Trish Edmonds, x9677, trish.edmonds@mq.edu.au 10.15am–12.30pm in the Mollie Thomson Room, Level 5, Library. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Friday 19 and Friday 26 AugustMAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND FOR OTHERS: MODULE 2: CUSTOMER SERVICE Facilitator and Enquiries: Joy Barrett, x9619, joy.barrett@vc.mq.edu.au 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au Sunday 21 AugustEXTINCTIONS ARE FOREVER An educational National Science Week activity designed for children from four to eight years old by Macquarie museum studies student, Karina Ojong. Hear the story of Corona the trilobite from the Coral Gardens. Take home your own fossil and kids activity book. Parental supervision required. Dates: two sessions Sunday August 14 or Sunday August 21. Time: 10.00am to 11.30am. Venue: Earth Sciences Museum, foyer of Building E5A. Bookings required: (02) 9850 8336 Wednesday 24 AugustSECOND 2005 GALE LECTURE IN ANCIENT NUMISMATICS Take the Money and Run: Coins from Operation Scroll in the Northern Judean Desert. Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority) Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B at 7.00pm. Thursday 25 AugustCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Derrida and The Law of the Home: Economy, Gift, Hospitality. Associate Professor Nick Mansfield, (Cultural Studies, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 26 AugustMACQUARIE ANCIENT HISTORY ASSOCIATION Swords and Sandals—The Last Days of Pompeii. X5B 321 at 7.30pm. No charge for members, others by donation of coin. CRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES—THEME OF WAR/TERROR Defining Terrorism to Protect Human Rights. Dr Ben Saul (University of NSW). Dr Saul specialises in public international law, and is the co-author of Future Seekers: Refugees and the Law in Australia (Federation Press, Sydney, 2002). He has been a legal expert for the UN Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinians, conducted human rights training of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal for UNHCR, assisted the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, and undertaken field research on internal displacement in Sudan. W6A 820 at 1.00pm–2.00pm. All welcome. Light refreshments served. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Mg Isotopic Composition of the Lithospheric Mantle. Dr Norm Pearson (GEMOC). Chair: Dr Helen Williams. 1.05pm Room 119 of Building E5A. SeptemberThursday 1 SeptemberACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Stochastic population forecasting using functional data analysis. Professor Rob J Hyndman (Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics, Monash University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350 CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Scales of Co-existence: Tackling the Tension Between Legal and Cultural Landscapes in Post-Mabo Australia. Associate Professor Richie Howitt (Human Geography, Macquarie University) Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Thursday 1 September and Friday 2 SeptemberSHORT COURSE—INTRODUCTORY APPLIED STATISTICS Introductory applied statistics short course aimed at staff and postgraduate research students. Lunches and morning/afternoon teas provided. 9.00am–5.00pm, Macquarie University. Cost: $500 (staff), $300 (student), $600 (participant from outside Macquarie University). Contact: Lesley Mooney on 9850 8550 or e mail: lmooney@efs.mq.edu.au For registration and further information please visit: http://www.stat.mq.edu.au/AppStatGroup/ index_05.htm Friday 2 SeptemberCRITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES Horrified: Media Affect and the Corporeality of Vision. Dr Anna Gibbs (University of Western Sydney). Dr Gibbs is a researcher in the new Writing and Society Research Concentration at the University of Western Sydney. Her recent publications include Pauline Hanson and the Epidemiology of Affect, Australian Humanities Review, Nov. 2001, and Disaffected, Continuum, 16:3, 2002. She is currently working on a project about the role of affect in mimesis as a contagious social process. W6A Rm. 820 1.00pm–2.00pm. Light refreshments served. All welcome. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Isotopic Fractionation of Cu and Fe: From Laser Ablation to Ore-forming Processes. Dr Simon Jackson ( DEPS).Chair: Dr Norm Pearson. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Thursday 8 SeptemberCUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIESSocial Science Opinion, Legal Proof and the Question of Expertise: 'Educated Guesswork' and 'Unsupported Speculation' in Native Title Law and Practice. Patricia Lane, barrister. Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Friday 9 SeptemberDEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES SEMINAR Evidence for the Existence of Live Pb-205 in the Early Solar System. Dr Sune Nielsen. Chair: Dr Dick Flood. 1.05pm in Room 119 of Building E5A. Tuesday 13 SeptemberSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH SEMINAR The Mosaics of Ravenna. Dr Alan Dearn. 7.30pm in W6A 308 Charge: $5/$7. JOINT LECTURE—DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY Mr Donald Ariel (Coin Department, Israel Antiquities Authority) The Excavations and Bullae of the Governor’s Palace at Tel Kedesh in Upper Galilee. Seminar Room, Museum of Ancient Cultures, X5B at 11.00am. Thursday 15 SeptemberACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES How to Fiddle the Books at an Insurance Company. Shauna Ferris (Senior Lecturer, Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University). 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. CUSTOMS IN COMMON LAW CULTURE, MEMORY SEMINAR SERIES Photographing Innocents: Judgment in Art, Law and Deviancy. Dr Katherine Biber (Law). Trevor Martin Moot Court, W3A Level 3. 1.00pm–2.00pm. Saturday 17 SeptemberAUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY ANNUAL CONFERENCE Abydos, the City of OsirisAll Day in X5B. Charge: $50, non-members $60, students $30. Enquiries: 9850 8848. Monday 19 SeptemberSOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY PUBLIC LECTURE Arians and Vandals of the 4th–6th Centuries. Professor John Martyn. 1.00pm in W6A 308. No charge. Thursday 29 SeptemberACTUARIAL STUDIES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES TBA David Finnis IAG. 4.00pm–5.00pm in C5C 350. ACA COLLOQUIUM How Much Life is Needed to Make Stromatolites: the Shark Bay Astrobiology Experiment. Professor Brett Neilan (University of New South Wales) 1.00pm–2.00pm in E5A 131. Macquarie University Cyanobacteria and Astrobiology Research Laboratory, Australian Centre for Astrobiology.
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