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Staff News

Number 06/06

13 April 2006

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF

As part of the University's commitment to the professional development of its staff, Macquarie University staff are eligible for a waiver of tuition fees for the three core units of the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education offered by the Institute of Higher Education Research and Development (IHERD).

 

The Institute, part of ACES, offers a Postgraduate Program in Higher Education. Programs are offered at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level.

Programs focus on the following specialisations:

  • higher education Learning and Teaching (including postgraduate research supervision)
  • E-learning in higher education
  • Leadership, Management and Administration in higher education.

Each program is relevant to participants' work and provides tools for analysing and enhancing practice. Assessment tasks are applicable to the immediate work situation.

The Learning and Teaching and E-Learning specialisations encourage participants to demonstrate a scholarly approach to teaching and scholarship within the discipline of teaching. The program is designed to meet the needs of university staff at all levels of appointment and experience.

The Leadership, Management and Administration specialisation has been designed to support academic or general staff holding, or seeking appointment to, positions of leadership and management responsibility (eg as team or project leaders, Deans, Heads of Department/ Centres/ Offices). The program allows participants to develop their understanding of the nature of academic and administrative leadership and management and of the organisational contexts in which they lead and manage.

Applications are open for study in Semester 2, 2006. Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2006. The fee waiver is contingent upon not already having been granted a fee waiver towards any other course of study while a member of staff at Macquarie University.

For further information about these Postgraduate Programs, contact Alison Cameron, x7598, or email iherd@mq.edu.au

Alison Cameron
CPD

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2006 AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM EUREKA PRIZES

Entries are now open in the 2006 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Australia's premier science awards. The 2006 Eureka Prizes consist of 20 awards worth over $200,000 and include the largest line-up of prizes for research into environmental and sustainability issues facing Australia.

The 2006 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes offers awards in four categories:

  • Research
  • Leadership and Innovation
  • Education
  • Science Communication.

Most prizes carry a cash reward of $10,000. The Macquarie University Eureka Schools Prize for Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science and the University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Schools Prize also include computer software and book vouchers as prizes. The British Council Eureka Prize for Innovation and Leadership in Environmental Science involves travel, accommodation and program assistance for a study tour to the UK to the value of $10,000.

Be part of the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes by entering yourself or nominating someone for one of these prestigious prizes. Entries in all prizes close on Friday 5 May 2006. Winners will be announced at a gala award dinner at Sydney's celebrated Royal Hall of Industries on 22 August 2006.

For further information:

Website: www.amonline.net.au/eureka/
Email: eureka@austmus.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9320 6483

Ruth Carr
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

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CONFERENCE CENTRE

Need overnight accommodation in Sydney over Easter?

MGSM operates its own executive style hotel within the Graduate School of Management which provides an alternative to other hotels located in the area. If you have family or friends who require overnight accommodation in Sydney over Easter why not recommend the MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre.

MGSM Executive Hotel and Conference Centre is open 365 days per year and offers great rates for Macquarie University faculty and staff, guests of the University, families and local businesses. The 40 room 4-star hotel is set amongst landscaped gardens, overlooking views of the University Lake and surrounding bushland. Features include:

  • Lachlan's Restaurant—contemporary a la carte dining
  • Mortarboard Café for a quick eat in or takeaway meal
  • Licensed bar, room service and mini bar
  • 24-hour reception and security
  • Full business services with direct dial and modem access in guestrooms
  • Reading Room and on-site gymnasium.

If guests are here for the Royal Easter Show, they can avoid traffic and parking hassles as buses will be departing from Macquarie University on a regular basis for Sydney Olympic Park.

For more information please contact MGSM on x9300 or email hotel@mgsm.com.au

Nigel Logue
Hotel Manager

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PHARMACY NEWS

Are you at risk for influenza? If you have breathing problems or severe asthma, diabetes, heart problems, other chronic conditions, your immunity is suppressed through illness or medication, you are over 65 years of age or you are of Torres Strait Island or Aboriginal origin, now is the time to talk to your GP about a flu vaccination.

For more info visit www.fightflu.com.au

Customers should also be aware that cold and flu medications are still available but, due to misuse of such medications, there is greater regulation of sales to limit their purchase.

The cold and flu medications that contain pseudoephedrine and are used to relieve the pain of headache and sinus congestion are no longer available on the shelves at the front of shop.

These medicines are, however, in the dispensary and the pharmacist will consult with the purchaser. The other option is to see your GP for a prescription for larger quantities if required.

There should not be any difficulty purchasing these as long as you have your ID with you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 9850 7617 in case you need further information on this issue.

Happy Easterbreak.

Elizabeth Yeghykian
University Pharmacy

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CPD NEWS

http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Making Work Work for Me and Others

This innovative program consists of five modules, presented over 10 sessions and is designed to support General Staff HEW levels 2–5 in being successful, confident and inspired at work. The participants of past programs were very excited about the value this program added to their working life.

The program will focus on the following topics:

  • Communication: All we do at work is driven by our skill in effectively communicating what we think, observe, feel and want. We will work on enhancing those skills through very practical exercises and feedback.
  • Customer Service: Who 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.
  • Myself and Others: Why do people do what they do? How can we use insights into our own behaviour to work more efficiently and feel more satisfied with what we do? This module will teach you how to manage yourself effectively and how to influence your supervisor, manager and colleagues in a positive way.
  • Working in a Team: Some teams work really well, others don't. Why is that? We will look at and experience the influence individuals and their styles have on the team, and how you can best capitalise on those.
  • Making It Real: This session provides support in achieving goals and in putting the learnings of the program into action.

It is possible to enrol into individual modules, but preference is given to staff who choose to attend the full program. A certificate of completion will be given to those who attend at least eight out of the 10 sessions.

Module 1: Wednesday 3 and Wednesday 10 May
Module 2: Wednesday 17 and Wednesday 24 May
Module 3: Wednesday 31 May and Wednesday 7 June
Module 4: Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 21 June
Module 5: Wednesday 28 June and Wednesday 5 July

All sessions are from 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116

Facilitator: Linda Williamson
Enquiries and Registration Forms: CPD, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Special Interest Group for Research Leaders and Mentors

This Special Interest Group (SIG) is intended to support collaboration between senior researchers and support their role as research leaders and mentors. The SIG will meet casually over lunch and discuss issues such as:

  • Departmental support structures for higher degree research candidates;
  • Using Performance Management Systems to encourage research activity;
  • Developing research ‘communities of practice’ within departments;
  • Fostering collegial and collaborative research programs and activities;
  • Mentoring early career researchers and colleagues who are increasing their research activity, after a time of focusing on teaching development; and
  • Developing strategies for grant support and applications.

The second SIG in our series will examine how internal funding can be used to tap into external funding opportunities. Sequencing research opportunities to include deliberate plans to progress from internal programs to external programs, and developing an ability to collaborate with industry and community partners, can make the difference between productive research projects spanning a number of years—or a small low impact research project. Specialist presenters from the Research Office will focus this discussion on strategic grant-getting processes and practices.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday 27 April, 12.00 noon–1.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au

 

Foundations in e-Learning

Foundations in e-Learning is a practical and interactive program with opportunities to explore current teaching and learning technologies and emerging treads. It is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to use technology to enhance teaching and learning.

You will:

  • explore the theory underpinning curriculum development, e-teaching and e-learning
  • examine scholarly practice as a basis for e-learning decisions
  • evaluate the applicability of e-learning solutions and tools for your specific teaching context
  • apply strategies to better manage your online space
  • develop your skills as a reflective practitioner
  • become a member of the e-learning community at Macquarie.

Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided

Date: Tuesday 2 May, Thursday 4 May, Tuesday 9 May Thursday 11 May, 9.30am–1.00pm, E6A 116
Facilitators: Margot McNeill and Maree Gosper, CPD with contributions from staff from the Centre for Flexible Learning and the wider University.
Enquiries: Margot McNeill, x9722, margot.mcneill@vc.mq.com.au

 

WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

Effectively Negotiating and Managing Staff Concerns and Grievances

One 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:

  • Practical, hands-on advice and skills training in:
  • effective communication
  • conflict management
  • negotiation
  • mediation
  • Relevant legislation, policies and practices in regard to the management of grievances, as defined in the MU Enterprise Agreement 2003–2006.

This module is highly recommended for staff in senior management and supervisory roles.

This one-day workshop will be co-facilitated by Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager Equal Employment Opportunity, and Amanda Phillips, external consultant.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: Monday 1 May, 9.30am–5.00pm, Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B
Facilitators: Amanda Phillips and Mary-Jane Gleeson

 

To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

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IT TRAINING

www.library.mq.edu.au/training/

Online training can be undertaken any time at your leisure via LearningFast. Find out more at: www.library.mq.edu.au/training/online.html

Enquiries to IT Training Unit (ITTU)
Phone: 9850 7399
Email: training@library.mq.edu.au

Cecily Lenton
Online / IT Training Coordinator
Information Technology Training Unit
Macquarie University Library

 

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WHAT’S ON IN PR & MARKETING

Media information sessions

Do you have early career researchers or staff who are interested in talking about their research with a wider audience, or getting coverage for their discoveries in the mainstream press? The Public Relations and Marketing Unit can provide short, tailored, in-house media information sessions for your Department or Division. Issues covered include the University’s media policy, how to identify a newsworthy topic, and how the PR and Marketing Unit can help you get maximum exposure for your research.

Contact Media Manager, Kathy Vozella on x7456 or kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au To view the University’s media policy go to: http://www.mq.edu.au/dvc-academic/MediaPolicy1907.pdf

Launch of Bright Futures

Bright Futures, Macquarie University’s society for high-achieving science, engineering and technology students was launched on 3 April 2006.

Of the 50 talented undergraduate students from the College of Science and Technology nominated to become members of Bright Futures, 25 attended the launch.

Parents and partners of the students, science high school teachers, academics and general staff also attended to acknowledge the students’ academic achievements. Representatives from Rotary, Young Scientists of Australia, CSIRO and Golden Key provided students with information on getting the most out of their university experience.

The Bright Futures program will include monthly meetings during which members will:

  • learn about scholarships, personal development activities, and vacation and volunteer work
  • get tips and receive help in writing scholarship applications
  • meet prospective employers.

More information is available at: www.science.mq.edu.au/brightfutures.

Please contact Rachel Jackson, x6045 if you have any questions about Bright Futures.

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

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ALUMNI

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/index.htm

Alumni Lecture Series 2006

Date: Wednesday 3 May
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Macquarie University, L3 SAM Building
Topic: Archaeological Evidence for the Cultural Background of the New Testament
Speaker: Dr Rosalinde Kearsley

Dr Rosalind Kearsley, Senior Lecturer, Department of Ancient History, will take us on a journey to the ancient cities of Perge and Antioch-by-Pisidia closely linked to Paul’s first missionary. Despite these two cities being geographically close to one another there was a fundamental difference between the two, as one was Greek and the other Roman.

Dr Kearsley will inform us how their physical remains allow us to reconstruct much more about their nature and their populations than is revealed in the Acts of the Apostles.

Lecture bookings:

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni/html/FormBooking.html

 

Indigenous Art Exhibition

Date: Thursday 29 June
Venue: Macquarie University Art Gallery, Building E11A Macquarie Campus
Time: 6.00pm
Curator: Professor Di Yerbury
Music: Indigenous band “Nature Nature”
RSVP: Friday 23 June 2006, Alumni Office, No charge, Bookings essential

Light refreshments will be served.

Observe the development and artistic achievement of Indigenous artists through art works from the private collection of Di Yerbury and the University’s collection. The evening will include a commentary and tour of the art works by our former Vice-Chancellor and Gallery curator, Professor Di Yerbury.

 

Advance Notice

First Grade Rugby at Macquarie—Tooheys New Cup, Eastwood v Parramatta
Date: Saturday 22 July
Time: 2.00pm–5.00pm
Venue: Macquarie University Sporting Fields, Culloden Rd, Marsfield.
RSVP: Friday 14 July
Cost: $20 per person

Price includes: entry, parking, food and drink, guest speaker and lucky door prizes.

All Enquiries:

Alumni Office
Telephone: (02) 9850 7310
Fax: (02) 9850 9478
Email: alumni@reg.mq.edu.au

Mark Herndon
Director
Alumni Office

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CDO NEWS

CDO Graduate Recruitment Information

Students may not be aware that a number of Fortune 500 organisations would have completed their graduate recruitment processes by early May. A particularly early bird this year was a management consulting organisation that closed their applications for graduate recruitment on 15 March.

Please direct all students to the full list of companies participating in Graduate Recruitment for 2007 available on Career Hub at: www.careers.mq.edu.au/careers/Grad_06.doc

Closing dates, application processes and degree types are all included on this list as a reference point for students.

 

Employer Presentations

Employer Presentations are held from 1.00pm–2.00pm and employer names and locations are advertised on CareerHub. Please encourage students to Log In and access this information under “News and Events”.

Upcoming Employer Presentations include:

Macquarie Outsource

This employer will be recruiting accounting students for graduate employment in 2007.
Date: Monday 8 May
Time: 1.00pm–2.00pm
Location: E6A 102

 

Career Workshops

The following workshops are coming up for students interested in improving their job application and interview skills:

Online Applications and Resumes and Cover Letters

Date: Wednesday 19 April
Time: 10.00pm–2.00pm
Location: Senate Room, Level 3,Lincoln Building C8A

Interview Skills

Date: Wednesday 26th April
Time: 1.00pm–3.00pm
Location: Senate Room, Level 3,
Lincoln Building C8A

Telephone Interviews- Skills and Practice

Date: Monday 1 May
Time: 2.00pm–4.00 pm
Location: Senate Room, Level 3, Lincoln Building C8A

The full workshop schedule for Semester One is now available on our main website at: www.careers.mq.edu.au/students.htm under “Workshops and Seminars”. Please encourage students to download a copy of this schedule and to register for workshops at the Career Development Office.

 

Review of Career Insight Workshops

The Career Insight Workshop series ran throughout March and early April and was useful in providing students with first hand tips from employers on a range of job preparation and careers topics. Highlights included a PwC tailored workshop on Assessment Centres, a focus for students on business etiquette by the Graduate HR Manager at Ernst and Young; and key skills for navigating the complexities of Public Service selection criteria by the RTA.

As this is a key time in graduate recruitment, the CDO values the input and contribution these organisations make by visiting our students and providing up-to-date careers information. For students who missed these workshops, please refer them to CareerHub where these seminar presentations are available under the “Employer Presentation” section of the “Articles” link or contact Suzy Hughes, CDO Training Officer x7370 .

 

CareerHub Statistics

Over the previous fortnight, 65 vacancies have been added to CareerHub for part-time, casual and graduate employment opportunities. Students have accessed CareerHub over 4,600 times during this period, particularly for graduate employment vacancies for 2007.

For enquiries regarding posting casual job opportunities for students in your Division or Department please contact Sue Cross in CDO on x7372. Sue will be happy to assist with listing Division and Department vacancies relevant to students.

 

CDO Office—Reminder of New Location

A reminder to all staff that the Career Development Office’s new permanent location is now on Level 2 of the Lincoln Building (next to the Medical Centre). We are open during semester from 10.00am until 5.00pm and ask staff to encourage students to drop into our Career Resource Centre to develop their career planning, use our careers resources and register for workshops and events.

For general CareerHub news, please refer to www.careers.mq.edu.au

 

Caroline Spurway
Career Development Office

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SAM NEWS

The Daily Telegraph University Offer 2006

Sign up to The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph today and you'll enjoy the convenience of collecting the daily paper Monday through to Friday from your university campus and we'll deliver Sunday's paper to your supplied address. This offer commences on 20 March 2006 and expires on Sunday 2 July 2006—a total of 15 weeks. But be quick as numbers are limited! This is a complimentary offer brought to you by SAM. Application forms can be collected from the SAM Shop.

 

SAM CampusCatering

SAM is delighted to announce the launch of SAM CampusCatering, the dedicated catering division at SAM focused on bringing a high level of catering options to Macquarie University.

With the appointment of a new chef and the launch of the 2006 menu, SAM CampusCatering is on hand to provide a wide range of drop off catering options, from morning breakfasts, to lunch platters to cocktail food.

To view our current menus please visit the SAM website at www.sam.org.au/catering

For further information please contact:

Vu Hua
Events & Catering Manager
SAM CampusCatering
Tel: x6586
Email: catering@sam.mq.edu.au

 

Marion Malouf
Marketing Assistant
Students At Macquarie (SAM)

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CONFERENCES

FROM STARS TO BRAINS—PATHWAYS TO CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE NATURAL WORLD
Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, Acton, ACT
Tuesday June 20 and Wednesday June 21

Organised by Manning Clark House in honour of Professor Paul Davies, this conference is convened to pay tribute to the work of Paul Davies, following the occasion of his 60th birthday on 22 April 2006.

Professor Davies’ publications explore pathways starting from the Big Bang, subatomic particles, atoms and molecules, through to the origin of life and intelligence, realms of human consciousness and spiritual dimensions—leading to the motto ‘We were meant to be here.’ (Davies, 1998).

This multidisciplinary conference will examine links between astronomy, planetary science, physical principles and information theory relevant to the evolution of biogenic molecules, and the emergence of living systems—culminating in creative artistic and spiritual expressions of human consciousness.

Cost:

  • Conference (including am/pm teas and lunches): $300
  • MCH members/ Concessions (including am/pm teas and lunches): $200
  • Limited full-time student rush (on day/s of conference): $50
  • Conference dinner (drinks extra, cash bar): $60

Registration and further enquiries:

Manning Clark House
PO Box 3096
Manuka ACT 2603

Phone: 02 6295 9433
Fax: 02 6295 6029
Email: manningclark@ozemail.com.au
Website: http://www.manningclark.org.au


MACQUARIE IN THE MEDIA

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

 

Media mentions

Professor Tony Adams (Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)): said the decision [to allow travel concessions to international students] was a long time coming, Campus Review, 5 April; said Australian universities had to provide international study experiences to thrive, particularly in the context of generation Y students looking to value-add to their degrees, Australian Financial Review, 7 April

Dr Malcolm Choat (Ancient History): said the text bears witness that to some people Judas was a misunderstood character, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 April; said he wasn't surprised by the news because scholars have known about it for a while, ABC 702 Sydney, 7 April; said they knew the Judas document existed because it had been condemned but had never had a copy before now, Radio 2UE, 7 April; discussed the authenticity of the manuscript and its contents, Radio 6PR Perth, 7 April; said [the recently unearthed Coptic manuscript that is said to contain the only known surviving copy of the Gospel of Judas] is one more piece of evidence for the complexity of Christian thought in the second century and for how long that view persisted, Sydney Morning Herald, 7 April; interviewed about the discovery saying it was significant in terms of how second century Christianity was understood, ABC TV News, 7 April; said there is no doubt at all the Gospel of Judas is an authentic manuscript of the third or fourth century but the question is how accurately it depicts the events it purports to describe, Radio 3AW Melbourne, 7 April

Mr Matt Connors (Library): said students caught handing in fraudulent work faced heavy penalties, including subject failure, Sun Herald, 2 April

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): was interviewed about the significance of the numbers 6, 66 and 666 and their history, ABC 666 Canberra, 31 March; his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as 'average reported deaths in Australia each year caused by horses: 20; bees: 10; snakes: 1.6', Sydney Morning Herald, 1 April; The Age, 1 April; his weekly column included statistics such as 'people aged in their 20s in Australia who still live with their parents: 30 per cent; in 1976: 21 per cent', Sydney Morning Herald, 8 April; The Age, 8 April

Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): said there is a greater risk of getting diseases such as the bubonic plague, Ross River fever, SARS and HIV than at any other time in history, ABC North and West SA, 3 April; said that people don't even know the full range of animal diseases that are out there and that bird flu should be the least of our worries, ABC Central Australia, 4 April; said bird flu remains primarily an infection of birds and that the two pandemics going on are that of the bird flu and extreme hysteria, ABC Northern Tasmania, 5 April; said the global threat from bird flu is vastly overrated, ABC North West WA, 5 April

Professor Paul Davies (Australian Centre for Astrobiology): and visiting Anglican Bishop of Durham, the Reverend Tom Wright, took part in a discussion that ranged from the source of good versus evil to whether future scientists could re-create the big bang in a test tube, Northern District Times, 29 March

Dr Mark Eldridge (Biological Sciences): will be analysing collected genetic material of the Proserpine rock wallaby to ensure the diversity of the animals introduced to Hayman Island is as broad as possible, Daily Mercury, 29 March

Ms Jenny Fergusson (Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre): said textbooks are the one-way transmission of a uniform version of knowledge, but digital learning is the construction of knowledge from multiple sources, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April

Associate Professor Andrew Fraser (Public Law): said he won't apologise for his comments because he is an academic and he was speaking the truth, making an observation about racial differences, Radio 2UE, 4 April; will defy the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission by not apologising to the Sudanese community for his study linking African refugees to high crime rates, The Australian, 4 April; has been allowed to use his academic time at taxpayers' expense to write a book that calls for the forced repatriation of foreign-born Muslims and the restoration of the White Australia policy, The Australian, 5 April; has been told by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission that he acted unlawfully in making the claims that African refugees were linked to high crime rates, Daily Telegraph, 5 April; said he will not apologise for his comments, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April; there was nothing subtle about his warning last July that crime would increase as a result of African migration, Bulletin with Newsweek, 11 April

Professor Roy Green (MGSM): said the MGSM did not have a position on the FTA but was committed to stimulating discussion, Australian Financial Review, 7 April

Professor John Hedberg (ACES): said textbooks have about five more years to run, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 April

Associate Professor Yee Fen Lim (Law): an article about a seminar she presented at the Intellectual Property Academy, Singapore, appeared in GameAxis, 1 February

Professor John Loxton (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)): is chair of the academic sub-group of the Innovative Research Universities Australia, Campus Review, 29 March

Professor Stephen Marshall (CPD): said the growth in coursework has been particularly strong in professional areas because employers are looking for people with depth of knowledge in their field, Australian Financial Review, 10 April; said the growth in coursework has been particularly strong in professional areas because employers are looking for people with depth of knowledge in their field, Australian Financial Review, 10 April

Dr Catherine McMahon (Psychology): interviewed about a new study that shows children of older mothers tend to do better at school, ABC 666 Canberra, 4 April

Professor Craig Mudge (Institute for Innovation): wrote that the successful executive needs to concentrate on making meaning rather than money, Australian Financial Review, 8 April

Ms Melanie O'Connor (MGSM): said that diversity—including ageing, gender and different belief systems] is starting to become a separate focus now and that around 15 per cent of executives ask for diversity management to be tailored into their program, Australian Financial Review, 10 April; said that diversity—including ageing, gender and different belief systems is starting to become a separate focus now and that around 15 per cent of executives ask for diversity management to be tailored into their program, Australian Financial Review, 10 April

Ms Juliette Overland (Law): interviewed about the ASIC insider trading charges against Citibank, Sky Business Report, 31 March

Professor Pam Peters (Linguistics): wrote that the classical oxymoron creates tension between opposites, as in the 'bittersweet (moment)' or the 'thundering silence' of crafted narrative, Campus Review, 29 March; said most of the language teenage girls use to separate themselves from everyone else will die when they grow up, Sun Herald, 2 April; Sunday Age, 9 April

Professor Jim Piper (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)): was a panel member on the 'Winners and losers from the RQF' topic at the recent Higher Education Summit, Campus Review, 29 March

Professor Steven Schwartz (Vice-Chancellor): his weekly column was about the many concerts, movies and seminars that are open to the public, Weekly Times, 29 March; said that poaching of staff became rife in Britain and this caused high staff turnover in places such as London and pushed salaries up because the high-fliers could command it, The Australian, 29 March

Mr Rob Stokes (Business Law): interviewed about local planning and said that public participation is a fundamental element of good planning, Radio 2GB, 30 March

Dr Louie Suthers (Institute of Early Childhood): said while there is no evidence of the long-term benefits of music on development, research showed artistic adults often referred to experiences in early childhood, Sydney Weekly, 29 March

Professor John Veevers (Earth and Planetary Sciences): interviewed about the safe disposal of nuclear waste and suggested individual countries should look after their own waste, Radio National Breakfast, 8 April

Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): wrote that rather than turning students into robots, the teaching method of teaching phonics is powerfully liberating, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 April

Professor Di Yerbury (Former Vice-Chancellor): chaired the Higher Education Summit session on the future of the AVCC, Campus Review, 29 March; has been appointed as a non-executive director of IBT, The Australian, 29 March; the Balmain Sinfonia paid tribute to her in a concert featuring a very moving account of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 1, North Shore Times, 7 April

 

Issues and Events

ECU will join Murdoch University, which offers a similar undergraduate degree [in security and counter-terrorism], adding to masters programs at Monash, ANU and Macquarie, The Australian, 29 March

Macquarie University last year set up its Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism, The Australian, 29 March

Some 1200 fans reportedly turned out to see Robert Fisk speak at Macquarie University, Bulletin with Newsweek, 4 April

Planning Minister Frank Sartor recently called in for assessment development plans for Macquarie University , the Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney and the CRI site at West Ryde (all formerly under Ryde Council's jurisdiction), Northern District Times, 29 March

The Parents Cottage childcare centre at Macquarie University wound up on Friday after 30 years of care with the help of parent volunteers, Northern District Times, 29 March

Macquarie University honours student Heather Skeen has undertaken a project at the Brisbane Valley Cemetery using geophysics, which involved testing five separate instruments to determine the best technique for grave detection, Oberon Review, 23 March

An illustrated 12 metre-long time line of the history of the Glen Innes district by fourth-year Macquarie University history student Larissa Townsend will be unveiled by Glen Innes High School teacher Jenny Sloman, Glen Innes Examiner, 23 March

Sydney lawyer and occasional lecturer at the School of Politics at Macquarie University Irfan Yusuf wrote that death for changing religion offends Islam, Courier Mail, 28 March

It was a program of substantial musical rewards that the Macquarie Trio presented on Monday night for the opening performance of its 2006 Canberra concert series, Canberra Times, 28 March

In a speech to Macquarie University's Labour Management Studies Program Bryan Noakes said that it is widely believed that the Industrial Relations Commission has directed employers to negotiate with a view to reaching agreement on the union superannuation claims, but the Commission has done no such thing, Investment and Technology, 1 April

Former policeman Dick Adams has joined Macquarie University as an associate, Daily Telegraph, 1 April

The Sustainable Investment Research Institute will provide research on ethical investments and Macquarie University's Christian Studies Institute will work with Christian Super Fund's asset consultant to develop ethical criteria for investing, Investment and Technology, 1 April

Sydney's North 2030 met for a two-day symposium at Macquarie University last month to consider key issues raised by future growth and sustainability of the region, Northern District Times, 5 April

A Macquarie University student was forced to hand over his laptop on the campus at 11.00pm on Sunday, Northern District Times, 5 April

A letter writer wrote that the second stage of university housing at Macquarie University continues—ugly townhouses which have been built over the only greenery left for those who live in the medium-density suburb of Marsfield, Northern District Times, 5 April

Author Dr Helen Caldicott said better conservation of electricity would save us the need for nuclear power, and gave the Hewlett Packard building near Macquarie University as an example of a building she had seen all lit up the night before, ABC Central Coast NSW, 4 April

Occasional lecturer in Politics at Macquarie University Irfan Yusuf wrote that the cartoon wars have nothing to do with Islam, Courier Mail, 4 April

The Macquarie University Research Park has links to facilities and resources at Macquarie University, Dynamic Business, 1 April

Channel Seven's David Leckie attended a function last Friday night held by his alma mater, Macquarie University, Sydney Morning Herald, 31 March

Students from Macquarie University acted as translators for residents from China, Japan, Korea, Spain and France at the Harmony Day celebrations at Crows Nest, Mosman Daily, 6 April

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has written to the Macquarie Graduate School of Management to 'correct' the views of one of its professors who opposes the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, Australian Financial Review, 7 April

Macquarie University is one of the institutions participating in mid-year admissions via UAC, Coffs Coast Advocate, 6 April

Macquarie University is a partner in Open Universities Australia, MX Melbourne, 4 April; MX Sydney, 4 April

The Welcome Shops Open Day at Ashfield was organised by Macquarie University's Centre for Research on Social Inclusion, Inner Western Suburbs Courier, 4 April

The Sydney Harbour Institute of Maritime Sciences is a collaboration between UNSW, UTS and Macquarie University, The Australian, 5 April

This year a bilingual French program has been established at Killarney Heights High School for which links have been forged with the Department of European Languages at Macquarie University, Manly Daily, 8 April

Kathy Vozella
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POSITIONS VACANT

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY
Research Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Ref. 20362
(Full-time (fixed-term))

The Division of Linguistics and Psychology invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with Professor Sue Spence on a project relating to internet-based treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents. The study is being conducted in association with colleagues at the University of Queensland, funded by NHMRC. The successful applicant will contribute to the conduct of internet and clinic based-CBT for adolescent anxiety, clinical diagnosis interviews, data management, data analysis, liaison with parents and families, and preparation of scientific publications resulting from the project.

Essential Selection Criteria: PhD in area of clinical psychology with knowledge and expertise in the conduct of cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety disorders; experience in working with children and families; strong skills in data analysis and computer-based data management; excellent written and oral communication skills, with capacity to prepare papers for publication and make oral presentation or results at scientific meetings; strong word-processing skills; strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work in a team environment.

Enquiries: Ms Yvonne Roberts on (02) 9850 8030 or email yvonne.roberts@mq.edu.au Information about the Division can be found at www.lp.mq.edu.au and the Psychology Department’s website is at www.psy.mq.edu.au

The position is available from May 2006 on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two years with the possibility of a further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application. Probationary conditions may apply.

Package: From $53,053 pa, including (Level A) base salary $44,830 to $60,634 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employers’ superannuation.

These appointments are 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.

To apply online please go to www.jobs.mq.edu.au Closing date: 21 April 2006.

 

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE
Building Project Officer
(Full-time (fixed term))
Ref: 9848

Applications are invited for the Building Project Officer position in the Capital Planning & Development unit within the Buildings and Grounds Office of Macquarie University. The successful applicant will be part of a team of professional and technical staff, servicing an active program of minor, medium sized refurbishment, small to medium sized capital projects, as well as ongoing repairs of the University’s physical facilities by external contract.

The appointee will fulfil some of the functions of a ‘Clerk of Works’ on small to medium sized capital and refurbishment projects, assisting the superintendent appointed by the University. The duties would include the inspection of works, noting and recording the execution of work, weather, personnel and progress on site. On smaller projects, such as minor/alteration and maintenance works, the duties include preparation of brief, tender documentation including drawings and specifications, cost estimates; obtaining quotations and preparing contracts.

Essential Selection Criteria: Building Supervisor’s Advanced Certificate, Clerk of Works Certificate or equivalent, as recognised by the Australian Institute of Construction; at least three years’ local experience in the costing, coordination of documentation and management of small to medium sized refurbishment and capital work projects; experience in the supervision of new, refurbishment, repair and maintenance of commercial/institutional multi-storey buildings; demonstrated ability to operate within organisational policies; current NSW Class 1C driver’s licence; OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Computer skills in project management software, such as Microsoft Project 2000.

Enquiries: All enquiries concerning the position or your application should be referred to Robyn Burke, Office Manager, on 9850 7160 or email: rburke@bgo.mq.edu.au

Package: From $63,927 pa, including (Level 7) base salary $57,936 to $64,406 pa, annual leave loading and 9% employers superannuation.

The position is available on a full-time fixed term basis for 12 months with a starting date in May. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 21 April 2006.

 

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Department of Mathematics
Research Fellow in Mathematics (Level A or B)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19543

The appointee will conduct research with Associate Professor Xuan Thinh Duong on the ARC funded Discovery project, “A new approach in Harmonic Analysis: Function spaces associated to operators and their applications’’. The appointee will be expected to contribute to research activities in the Mathematics Department including seminar presentations.

Essential Selection Criteria at Level A: PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field of mathematics with a focus on harmonic analysis and partial differential equations; ability to present research results at scientific meetings and to publish in the scientific literature; good written and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Level B: At least three years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent; strong publication record.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Xuan Thinh Duong, on email duong@ics.mq.edu.au or (02) 9850 8948 or fax (02) 9850 8114.

The position is available immediately on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of two years and six months, with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and satisfactory performance. Probationary conditions may apply.

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package (Level A): From $53,053 pa, including base salary $44,830 to $60,634 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation.

Package (Level B): From $75,498 pa, including base salary $63,797 to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 17% employer's superannuation.

Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying or whether they wish to be considered at both levels.

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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 28 April 2006.

 

DIVISION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Postgraduate Professional Development Program (PPDP)
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Information Technology
(Full-time (fixed Term))
Ref 20079

The Postgraduate Professional Development Program invites applications for a position in the area of flexible and online learning. The appointee will be expected to develop postgraduate coursework units for a new online Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. Working within a small team, under the guidance of the Academic Director, the appointee will play a significant role in the development, delivery and ongoing teaching within the postgraduate online learning programs of study hosted by the Division of ICS.

Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer: PhD, or near completion, in information technology, computer science, online learning or a related field or equivalent combination of training and professional experience; ability to teach information technology in an online learning environment as demonstrated by experience in tutoring, lecturing or workshop presentation; interest and ability to develop undergraduate and postgraduate courses particularly in relation to online learning; demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the development of online teaching methodologies and materials.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience in systems design and development or a related field; University-level teaching experience including preparation and delivery of postgraduate and/or undergraduate courses in information technology; evidence of quality contributions to the development and administration of university programs of study.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: PhD in information technology, computer science, online learning or a related field; significant successful university teaching experience, including preparation and delivery of online units; an international research reputation (as demonstrated by research publications, competitive grants or other relative indicators) or relevant industry and professional experience; demonstrated experience in industry-collaborative research or industry based R&D.

Enquiries: Dr Paul Watters, Academic Director of Postgraduate Professional Development Programs, on (02) 9850 9518 or email pwatters@ics.mq.edu.au

The position is available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis for a period of fourteen months and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Package (Lecturer (Level B)): From $70,395 pa, including base salary $63,797 to $75,650 pa, annual leave loading and 9% employer’s superannuation.

Package (Senior Lecturer (Level C)): From $86,091 pa, including base salary $78,022 to $89,877 pa, annual leave loading and 9% employer’s superannuation.

Applicants should indicate the level for which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered for both levels.

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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date 28 April 2006.

 

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STUDIES
Divisional Human Resources Administrator
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19968

The appointee will assist and provide administrative support for the Human Resources Manager; act as the key point of contact for all staff regarding HR related policies and procedures; administer the Division’s HR programs and functions and maintain accurate and up to date records.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management and/or relevant work experience; strong administrative and organisation skills; proven ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision; well developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with a broad range of staff in an effective and confidential manner; ability to identify and analyse problems and develop solutions to achieve successful outcomes; strong attention to detail; demonstrated experience with computer software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline; previous experience in a Human Resources environment; experience with Concept Human Resource Software.

Enquiries: Ms Joanna Pettorino on (02) 9850 8507 or joanna.pettorino@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 $52,868 pa, including (Level 5) base salary $44,674 to $50,381pa, 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.

Please visit www.jobs.mq.edu.au to apply online. Closing date: 28 April 2006.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity is a University Policy.

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CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE GMC 16 inch scroll saw still under warranty, used for one job only, $80 ono. SDTV digital set top box, used for only two weeks, $80 ono. Turramurra High School sports shirt, size S, $20, sports shorts size S, $25—all worn only once. Senior student kilt/skirt, size 14, $65 (cost $85). Contact: Sue 0401 861 620.

FOR SALE IKEA dining table $40 (was $129) IKEA chair x 4, $10 each (were $30 each) IKEA table and work lamp $15 (was $40) IKEA coffee table $15, queen size mattress $60. Photos can be emailed. Pick up from Marsfield. Contact: Aries on
0410 083 330.

FOR SALE 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7L high output V8. 51,000 kms. Features: five speed auto, 17 inch alloys, driver/passenger and curtain airbags, cruise control, woodgrain, 10 CD stacker, full leather seats with heated front seats, electric front seat with drivers memory, electric mirrors (heated), electric sunroof, and more! Full Jeep dealership service history, never been offroad. Asking price $35,000 ono. Contact: Alf 0414 319 292 or email alf@cheerful.com

FOR SALE 2003 VW Golf Generation, 47,000km, 50,000km warranty and
11 months rego, five speed manual, Pearl (metallic) black, grey interior, alloy wheels, all power—ABS, anti-theft. Eight speaker CD/radio, full service history. Change of work location and car is no longer required. Test drive available after 6.00pm weekdays or any time weekends. $21, 500 negotiable. Contact: Peter 0401 720 544 or Liam
0422 022 788

FOR SALE sofa lounge/bed, ivory in mint condition, hardly used, purchased new from Simply Sofas in Crows Nest, six years old. A very comfortable lounge and double bed. Asking $390. Also selling three burner barbeque with gas bottle $50. Pick up from Pymble. Contact: Debbie x8506 or email djeffery@efs.mq.edu.au

SHARE ACCOMMODATION Large unfurnished bedroom and your own huge bathroom in newly renovated townhouse in Rozelle/Lilyfield, sharing with one female (two bedroom, two and half bathrooms). Well furnished plus washing machine, dryer, BBQ and airconditioning. There are two balconies with city and water views. A fabulous and quiet area to live in. Close to Rozelle/Balmain shops and transport. Lots of parking. Available 15 April. $200 per week plus bills. Contact: Angela on 0412 654 125.

WANTED SHARE ACCOMMODATION New PhD student looking to share unit or townhouse. within riding distance of campus from around April/May. Contact: Ryan rportner@els.mq.edu.au

FREE HP Colour LaserJet 8550N Printer (2003 model) - free to good home. We also have 4 HP toner cartridges, valued at $300.00, but reduced to $150.00 each. Colours available are: Cyan, Yellow, Magenta and Black. Contact, Liesl Tierney, Office Manager, Public Relations and Marketing Unit, Ph: 9850 7309, email: liesl.tierney@mq.edu.au


 

 

 

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DIARY

April

 

Wednesday 19 April

WOMEN’S NETWORK INFORMAL LUNCH 12.30pm–1.30pm at the Staff Club, W5A 320. Bookings are essential. Please contact Rebecca Taylor on x9734 or email rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au if you are attending. Note: Participants are responsible their own lunch.

 

Friday 21 April

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 40 TH BIRTHDAY AND GRAND REUNION Current and former staff and postgrads all very welcome. Frank Mercer Biology Garden from 5.00pm–7.00pm. Further details available from roldfield@els.mq.edu.au.

 

Thursday 27 April

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP FOR RESEARCH LEADERS AND MENTORS Facilitator and Enquiries: Anna Reid, x9780, anna.reid@mq.edu.au 12.00 noon–1.00pm in E6A 116. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Friday 28 April

MGSM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR GENERAL STAFF Copies of the guidelines for the Scheme and application forms are available from CPD. For further information, contact Rebecca Taylor, x9734, rebecca.taylor@mq.edu.au or visit: http://www.cpd.mq.edu.au/leadership/award_mgsm.htm Applications must be returned to CPD by Friday 28 April 2006.

 

May

 

Monday 1 May

EFFECTIVELY NEGOTIATING AND MANAGING STAFF CONCERNS AND GRIEVANCES Facilitators: Amanda Phillips and Mary-Jane Gleeson. 9.30am–5.00pm in the Human Resources Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B. Lunch will be provided. To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Tuesday 2, Thursday 4, Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May

FOUNDATIONS IN E-LEARNING (FIEL) Facilitators: Margot McNeill and Maree Gosper. 9.00am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided. Enquiries: Margot McNeill, x9722, margot.mcneill@vc.mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Wednesday 3 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Shopping Centre Development in Sydney since the 1950s: Impact on Local Retailers and Communities. Matt Bailey (History, Macquarie). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY SEMINAR Paul as Pioneer of the Emotional Life. Professor Larry Welborn. 7.00pm in W6A 308. Charge: $5/$7

 

Wednesday 3 May and Wednesday 10 May

MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS MODULE 1 Facilitator: Linda Williamson. All sessions are from 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and Registration Forms: CPD, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Thursday 4 May

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Seminars on Post-Socialism 1. Melanie Beresford (Economics, Macquarie) 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6th floor C3A.

LAW SEMINAR SERIES PROGRAM The Implications for Pacific Indigenous Peoples of the Proposed International Regime on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. Ms Aroha Te Pareake Mead (Victoria Management School, Victoria University of Wellington and Visiting Research Fellow, Macquarie University). Trevor Martin Moot Court, Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. For information contact the convenor Dr Natalie Klein x9931; natalie.klein@law.mq.edu.au

CENTRE FOR HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND EXPERIENCE C.S. Lewis. Christopher Mitchell (Wheaton College). 6.00pm W6A 308. No charge.

 

Saturday 6 May

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY CONFERENCE Pioneers and Pilgrims. (15 speakers) 9.00am–6.00pm W5C 220. Charge: $120/$110 including lunch. Bookings essential. Please call: 9850 7512

 

Tuesday 9 May

MACQUARIE ASIA NETWORK—GLOBAL CHANGES, ASIA RESPONSES SEMINAR SERIES Vernacular Cosmopolitical Convergences: Gandhi and Ambedka. Debjani Ganguly (Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, ANU). All welcome. Light refreshments served. E3A 247. Time: 4.00pm–5.30pm. For further details contact. Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au or Pal Nyiri on x8121 or pal.nyiri@scmp.mq.edu.au

 

Wednesday 10 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Putting History on Film: Making ‘Pioneers of Love. Julie Nimmo (‘Message Stick’, ABC-TV). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. Contact: Michelle Arrow x8840 email: michelle.arrow@humn.mq.edu.au

 

Thursday 11 May

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Shadows of the Invisible World: Swedenborg, Mesmer and the Spiritualist Sciences. Joan Kirkby, (Critical and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University). 3.00pm–5.00pm in C3B 501A. All welcome. Drinks and nibbles follow. Further enquiries: Shaun Wilson x8074, Sean Scalmer x8069.

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Multi-Faceted Resistance: An Anthropology of Joke-telling in Enver Hoxha's Albania. Shannon Woodcock (History, Sydney). Seminars on Post-Socialism 2. 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6th floor C3A.

 

Saturday 13 May

MAHA EGYPT STUDY DAY Focus on Egypt. 9.00am–1.30pm Price Theatre. Charge: $25.00. Enquiries: 9850 8833.

 

Tuesday 16 May

MGSM EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SERIES Measuring the Value of Intangible Assets . Dr Richard Petty. The Breakfast Series offers ten breakfast briefings that aim to provide managers with insights into current management practice and theory. 7.15am–9.00am, MGSM North Ryde Campus. Bookings and enquiries: Alison Tusler, Event Coordinator, Tel: 9850 6084, Fax: 9850 9022, Email: alison.tusler@mgsm.edu.au For further information: www.mgsm.edu.au/ebs

 

Wednesday 17 May

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY SEMINAR Literacy and Illiteracy in Early Christianity. Dr Chris Stanley. 1.00pm W6A 308. No charge.

 

Wednesday 17 and Wednesday 24 May

MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS MODULE 2 Facilitator: Linda Williamson. All sessions are from 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and Registration Forms: CPD, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au

 

Thursday 18 May

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Adulthood and Social Recognition. Harry Blatterer, (Sociology, UNSW/Macquarie) 3.00pm–5.00pm in C3B 501A. All welcome. Drinks and nibbles follow. Further enquiries: Shaun Wilson x8074, Sean Scalmer x8069.

LAW SEMINAR SERIES PROGRAM Globalisation, Clinical Trials and Developing World Subjects: The (Ir)relevance of International Law. Mr George F. Tomossy (Department of Law, Division of Law). Trevor Martin Moot Court, Building W3A Room 328 from 1.00pm–2.00pm with a light lunch preceding the presentations. For information contact the convenor Dr Natalie Klein x9931; natalie.klein@law.mq.edu.au

 

Wednesday 24 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Putting History on Film: ‘Who’s Talking?’. Tom Murray (Independent Film Maker). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. Contact: Michelle Arrow x8840 email: michelle.arrow@humn.mq.edu.au

 

Thursday 25 May

SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIUM TechnoFeminism: Gender Relations in a Wireless World. Judy Wajcman, (Sociology, RSSS, ANU) 3.00–5.00pm in C3B 501A. All welcome. Drinks and nibbles follow. Further enquiries: Shaun Wilson x8074, Sean Scalmer x8069.

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM Purity and Immortality: White Racism in Russia. Sebastian Job (Sydney). Seminars on Post-Socialism 3. 10.30am Anthropology Seminar Room, 6 th floor C3A

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Wednesday 31 May

HISTORIES ON WEDNESDAY Do They Miss Me At Home? Nostalgia and the Disputed Role of Emotions in the American Civil War. Frances Clarke (History, Sydney). W6A Room 127 at 12.00 noon–1.15pm. All welcome. For further information contact: Adrian Carton on x7041 or adrian.carton@humn.mq.edu.au

 

Wednesday 31 May and Wednesday 7 June

MAKING WORK WORK FOR ME AND OTHERS MODULE 3 Facilitator: Linda Williamson. All sessions are from 9.30am–1.00pm in E6A 116. Enquiries and Registration Forms: CPD, x9721, cpd@mq.edu.au

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CONTACT STAFF NEWS

The next issue of Staff News will be published on Friday 5 May 2006.

All items to be submitted in writing or by emailing by 12 noon, Monday 1 May 2006.

Michelle Coventry, LNC 323, x7381, fax x7391

 

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