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Alumni and QUT News
Alumni Award Nominations sought Mentoring Alumni and QUT Events
Research Requests QUT Podcasts Alumni Services and Benefits Update your Details Alumni Queries QUT based CRCs net almost one third in funds round QUT'S reputation as a research powerhouse has been re-affirmed with the university receiving almost a third of the $130million awarded in the latest round of Commonwealth Government funding. The Wound Management Innovation CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) has been allocated $28 million for the next eight years, while the CRC for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM), has received $12 million for an extension over the next three years. The Wound Management Innovation CRC is led by Professor Zee Upton of QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) and Professor Helen Edwards of QUT's School of Nursing. Professor Edwards said funding would enable researchers to improve the healing of chronic wounds which cost the Australian economy $2.6 billion a year and affected about 400,000 Australians No Happy New Year for Brisbane property market A consistent decline in home sales listings and sales plus rising interest rates will keep the Brisbane property market in the doldrums for the first half of 2010 and bring mortgage stress for those who bought houses in 2006 and 2007. This is the forecast of QUT's professor of property economics, Chris Eves, who said that it was only high-value sales (homes worth more than $550,000) that had driven up the Brisbane median house price. "In fact, the middle-value (between $400,000 and $550,000) and lower-value housing prices are stagnating," Professor Eves, from QUT's School of Urban Development, said. First producers’ program – now that’s entertainment All facets of Brisbane's entertainment industry - from movies to television and music to performing arts - are excited about QUT's new undergraduate program for entertainment producers being offered in 2010. Course coordinator Professor Alan McKee said the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Entertainment Industries) was the first Australian university course to produce graduates for careers that combine creativity and business specifically for the entertainment industry. "Our graduates will learn from the industries' best how to produce successful shows, concerts, programs, festivals, theme park attractions - you name it, they will have the business and creative grounding to create memorable entertainment events," Professor McKee said. "As with all QUT programs, members of the industry are providing a strong real-world focus." Help for business in a twitter Few businesses are using Web 2.0 technology to their advantage to reap the benefits of a successful social media strategy, a Queensland University of Technology communications researcher said. QUT's Associate Professor Axel Bruns has released two reports on his social media research for the federally funded Smart Services Cooperative Research Centre to help guide businesses in making the most of social media websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. "Businesses often have a limited understanding of social media and few businesses do it right," Professor Bruns said. "Having a social media presence is crucial in business today, but managing it poorly can be more detrimental to your brand image than having none at all." More - TopDemand for QUT raises OP cut-offs; business defies trend High demand for places at Queensland University of Technology has prompted the lifting of the OP cut-offs for more than half of the university's courses for the coming academic year. QUT's management and commerce courses have attracted a 10.8 per cent increase in first preferences over 2009 figures, defying a 2 per cent state wide decrease in applications for business courses. After receiving the highest number of first preferences from all applicants of any university in Queensland, QUT has made more than 10,000 offers during December and January. QUT registrar Dr Carol Dickenson said total preferences for QUT courses were up by 14 per cent with the courses most in demand being in the health sector, creative industries, law and architecture. More - TopSearch for what’s real: new sea changers crowd out the old Post-summer holiday blues and the desire to up and move to the sea or bush are symptomatic of a deep longing for authenticity and belonging to a community, says QUT PhD seachange researcher Nick Osbaldiston. But it is so common a reaction now that the original seachange towns such as Byron Bay and Noosa have been "loved to death" and are no longer havens for those wishing to live away from it all. "Some places have lost their aura of being a regional town and have become mini metropolises which for some 'original' seachangers becomes a problem," Mr Osbaldiston said. More - TopRegister for QUT Alumni Theatre Interest Group As a QUT alumnus you are entitled to belong to the QUT Alumni Theatre Interest group and receive special offers and discounts of events at QUT Theatres and from time to time other productions.
Download flyer for our complete 2010 season. QUT Alumni also get discounted rates to productions at QUT Gardens Theatre. Click here to view the 2010 program. To ensure you are invited to upcoming events, register your interest with QUT Alumni to be part of the Alumni Theatre Interest Group. More - TopAlumni Award Nominations sought Do you know any outstanding QUT graduates? Each year the Outstanding Alumni Awards recognise alumni of QUT and its predecessor institutions for exceptional professional, academic or research achievement and contribution to the community at the local, state, national or international levels. If you know an outstanding QUT graduate who has made a significant contribution to their profession and to the community, please submit a nomination now for QUT’s 2010 Outstanding Alumni Awards. For more information and a nomination form visit www.alumni.qut.edu.au or email alumni@qut.edu.au. Nominations close on Monday 29 March 2010. More - TopDo you know any excellent Student Leaders? The Student Leadership Awards, an initiative of QUT Alumni, aims to recognise students of QUT who display leadership through their contributions to the University and the wider community. All winners will be presented at the SLA Reception. Guidelines outlining the selection process, eligibility and key selection criteria are available on the web to assist nominators. Nominations for the 2010 awards close Monday, 12 April. Please download the Nomination form (.docx) or contact the Alumni Office on 07 3138 1833 or email alumni@qut.edu.au. More - TopMentoring Singapore Mentor Scheme 2010 QUT Careers and Employment and QUT Alumni are currently inviting alumni to become involved in the Singaporean Career Mentor Scheme. This scheme is for current QUT students who are Singaporean nationals to be mentored by a QUT Alumni in Singapore. If you are interested in becoming a Career Mentor, please complete the registration form. For more information on the scheme, visit www.careers.qut.edu.au. Fostering Executive Women Mentoring Program Keen to fast track your career? FEW are now calling for expressions of interest to be a mentee in the 2010 FEW Mentoring Program. If you have completed your postgraduate business studies at QUT and are willing to:
then you are welcome to apply. Applications close 15 February. For further details and an application form visit: http://www.bgsb.qut.edu.au/community/few/mentoring.jsp More - TopCultural Events at QUT Art Museum, QUT Gardens Theatre, QUT Art Museum, Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane QUT Staff and Student Exhibitions – throughout 2010 Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan – Lyndell Brown and Charles Green- 12 January to 28 February 2010 UnAustalian: Reimaging National Identity- 9 February to 4 July 2010 QUT Gardens Theatre, Gardens Point Campus, 2 George Street, Brisbane QUT Alumni can purchase tickets to Gardens Theatre shows at concession rates. Simply mention that you are a QUT Alumnus at the time of booking. For more information on what’s playing at QUT Gardens Theatre in 2010 please have a look at the following link http://www.gardenstheatre.qut.com/professional/ More - Top ACBC Chinese New Year Dinner 2010 Australia China Business Council, Queensland Branch is delighted to invite you to our Chinese New Year Dinner 2010 to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger. We hope you can join us at our networking event along with your business colleagues, partners and Chinese visitors to Queensland to welcome a prosperous year for Queensland-China business. Our invited guests include The Governor, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO and Mr Ren Gongping, PRC Consul-General in Brisbane. Please refer to the attached invitation and complete and return the registration form to secure your seats for this great event. Details are:
Qantas has generously offered a return ticket for two to Shanghai which will be raffled during the evening along with an Omega Constellation Quartz Gent’s Watch sponsored by JR Duty Free. More - TopAfter the Recession-What then? Presented by Robert Haveman – Professor Emeritius of Economics and Public Affairs and Research Associate at the Institute for Research on Poverty at University of Wisconsin – Madison. Professor Haveman will discuss some common concerns between Australia and the United States relating specifically to inequality, poverty and social mobility. What should happen after the recession with these basic structural economic problems? Professor Haveman will present some solutions to these complex issues.
CoFSQUT Ocean View Winery Tour Please join us for the first Community of Former Staff event of 2010, a visit to the Ocean View Estate Winery & Restaurant on 4th March, 2010. The winery is owned by current QUT staff members Rosemary and Calvin Irons, from the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at Kelvin Grove. Ocean View Estate Winery and Restaurant: 2557 Mt Mee Road, Ocean View 4521. Map 45, Ref L19, Brisbane UBD. The Ocean View Estate is located about 10km beyond Dayboro, between Dayboro and Mt Mee. There are several wineries in this area. Be wary of the right hand turn into the estate, at the brow of a hill.
BEE Postgraduate Masters Information Evening Final information evening before applications close Registration Essential - REGISTER NOW Registration is now being accepted for this final information evening before applications close semester one, 2010. Attendance is free but seats are limited to ensure correct staff to student ratios and appropriate catering as refreshments will be served. The Postgraduate Information Evening, 5.30-7.00pm Thursday 4 February, is designed for future postgraduate students to discover how a postgraduate masters degree with the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering can keep you at the forefront of your industry. Talk one-on-one with course coordinators and student administration staff for more details on semester one entry for masters in:
Our masters programs, designed in close consultation with industry, enable graduates to be part of the sustainability solution, master digital technologies and gain inspiration through creative thinking from industry managers and leaders. Please note research and PhD degrees will not be covered - please contact the research office directly. More - TopMalaysia Alumni Reception and Graduation Ceremony QUT Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Coaldrake and the QUT Malaysia Alumni Group Alumni Reception
Encourage your alumni friends to attend this networking event where you can meet new Guest Presenters: Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Coaldrake: Queensland University of Technology and Special Guests If you know of any QUT Alumni who have not received this invitation, please pass theinvitation on to them and ask them to update their details with QUT Alumni at
Singapore Alumni Reception and Graduation Ceremony Major General (Retd), Peter Arnison, AC CVO, Chancellor of QUT and the Singapore Alumni Chapter are pleased to invite you to attend the QUT Alumni Reception
A very special presentation of an Alumni Service Award will be made to Mr Wei Ann (Andy) Tan former president of the QUT Alumni Chapter Singapore in recognition of his significant contribution of many years. Encourage your alumni friends to attend this networking event where you can meet new friends, reconnect with old friends and develop professional contacts.
Singapore Graduation Ceremony
Singapore Ceremony Special – the first 150 graduands who purchase a guest ticket will receive their graduand ticket FREE! Graduation ceremonies will also be held in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our mailing list for these ceremonies More - TopANZSANA Banquet Dinner in Washington DC Australian university alumni are invited to attend a banquet dinner as part of the Australia New Zealand Studies Association of North America annual conference. The event will kick off with cocktails, followed by dinner and feature a keynote speaker. Australian university alumni in North America include US and Canadian citizens who have studied on a full degree or study abroad/exchange program in Australia; Australian graduates now resident in North America; and graduates from Australian universities who are citizens of other countries but are now resident in North America
If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to contact sarah.wolf@aei.gov.au. More - TopAustralian Alumni Short Film Festival in Indonesia
Australia Alumni Awards in Indonesia: Call for nominations Nominations are now open for the 2010 Australian Alumni Awards in Indonesia. ACAA Shanghai Members Exclusive Tour Australian alumni are invited for a special preview and tour of the Australian pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010, with Pavilion Director, Peter Sams. Places are strictly limited, and the tour is open to ACAA members and their guests only. ACAA members are welcome to bring either ONE guest OR their families, including children. All attendees must wear flat, covered shoes.
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Chinese New Year Party and dumpling making- Beijing
Volunteers needed for diabetes study A QUT research group hoping to find the link between eye nerve damage and nerve changes in the feet of diabetic patients needs to find volunteers to help them with their study. Those who are interested can contact research team member Katie Edwards katie.edwards@qut.edu.au or 3138 6154. More - TopCall for research participants 65 years and over We are after participants who are:
Participation involves one session only, during which you will complete a questionnaire and take part in a fun computer based driving simulation. The session will be conducted on Kelvin Grove campus. All up it should take no more than one and a half hours to complete and you will receive $20 for you trouble, and the satisfaction of helping out some QUT colleagues. If you would be interested in participating please contact Dr Janine Beck via email on jk.beck@qut.edu.au . Alternatively if you know of someone else who fits the criteria we would greatly appreciate if it if you could pass this information on to them. In essence, a podcast transmits audio content – a discussion, speech or lecture - over the Internet so anyone, anywhere can share material. Its real benefit is the ease with which it can be used. Downloading is a simple matter because podcasts are usually MP3 audio files so they are suitable for transferring onto a computer, an iPod or any portable digital-media device that can play MP3 files.
For more information on the below benefits please see our website http://www.alumni.qut.edu.au/alumnibenefits/benefits.jsp Special Offers Offers from QUT The QUT Alumni card provides access to alumni benefits and services. For information on the QUT Alumni Card, click here. General Alumni Queries - email: alumni@qut.edu.au, phone: +61 7 3138 1843, fax: +61 7 3138 1514 Do you know Alumni who do not receive this email? Please forward it to them and encourage them to register with the Alumni Office by updating their details. Unsubscribe Info - To unsubscribe from the QUT Alumni Email Newsletter please send your request to: alumni@qut.edu.au CRICOS No. 00213J | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
