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UNSW Medicine Newsletter - 2 April 2009
General News
Research News
Student News
IT News
Library News
Current Events & News Stories
General News |
2009 National Day of Action to Close the Gap (2 April) and new DVD learning resource (2 April)
As part of the 2009 National Day of Action to Close the Gap (2 April), the School of Public Health and Community Medicine are proud to announce a collaboration by Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver and Sally Fitzpatrick from Muru Marri with Lois Meyer from the postgraduate team to produce a short documentary 'Ending Indigenous health inequalities within our lifetime', now available online.
News story | Video: Ending Indigenous health inequalities within our lifetime [Streamed and Podcast]
The expanding Office of Development & External Relations Team
Dr Matthew Miles’ development and external relations team is now moving forward with the arrival of Brooke Thornberry, Erica Ford and Maria Backlund. Situated on the 2nd Floor AGSM building, the team are assisting Matthew with raising funds, external relations, alumni engagement, faculty events and raising the general profile of the Faculty of Medicine at UNSW.
Brooke Thornberry is our Administration Officer and provides administrative support to Matthew and the team. She also takes care of general office administrative tasks, ensuring that the day-to-day running of the newly established team is a smooth one.
Erica Ford has joined as the Alumni and Events Officer. She will be responsible for developing stronger relationships with the Faculty of Medicine's Alumni, by reconnecting with them, updating their details on file and organising a variety of events for them to attend. The longer term objective is to have an Alumni program that members are proud to be associated with. She will also be responsible for organising a guest speaker for graduation ceremonies and organising the Dean's lecture series.
Maria Backlund is Team Leader in Communications and Marketing and will be managing the faculty’s critical marketing and communication activities. Maria will be instrumental in communicating our key strengths and our successes to all our major stakeholders through our written, verbal and E-based channels.
The team is looking forward to working with you.
Print Post Plus (P3) online ordering solution
Print Post Plus (P3) has launched an online print ordering solution so you can now use it to convert a Microsoft Office file into PDF, submit a job, upload the PDF you prepared or find out an online estimate. This will eliminate the need to fill out a paper based form each time you have a print request.
The job can also be delivered to you or your nominated destination through the internal delivery service, post or courier.
Below is your user name and temporary password. When you login using this password you will be requested to change it to a password that has a minimum of 6 digits/letters.
To access Compass, click here.
To learn how to use Compass, click here to download the step by step instructions. Simply type your staff number followed by @unsw.edu.au (for example, s1234567@unsw.edu.au) to log in. Password: Your temporary password is 'welcome' (without the quotes). For help using Compass, please contact extension 53222
P3 staff can provide you guidance to use the online solution either by phone (extension 53222) or a demonstration of the solution at the P3 service centre in the Mathews Building.
You can also find the above links under Print Centre at www.p3.unsw.edu.au.
Facilites Management - Furniture Reuse Program
Facilities Management have launched a new online Furniture Reuse Program which will help provide staff with good quality office furniture at no cost. Rather than disposing of unwanted furniture the aim of the program is to recycle good quality furniture and provide benefits that:
The Furniture Reuse Program is operated by the Cleaning and General Services Unit and can be accessed by clicking on the following link,
http://www.anstorage.com.au/unsw/unswlogin.asp
Once you have created your own user account you can search for suitable furniture and place an order with the Cleaning and General Services team. If you have any furniture that you no longer require we can also organise for that to be removed.
For any queries, comments and/or suggestions, please contact Bob Wilcox the General Services Supervisor on r.wilcox@unsw.edu.au, 9385 6642 or 0416 107 220.
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Research News |
Biological Resources Update
Renovations/Refurbishment Wallace Wurth
Lower Ground : Still partially operational due to associated noise from surrounding construction.
Roof (formerly BABS facility): Further delayed to building works, do not expect BABS to be fully operational until the end of April.
For further information contact our Office: 9385 8456 Fax: 9385 8457 or email
Commercialisation Workshop 23 April 2009 - Commercialisation of Medical Research, Part Two: Models and Challenges
This workshop is being organised by NewSouth Innovations Pty Ltd (NSi) and is intended to expand on last year’s general information workshop on “Commercialisation of Research at UNSW” and the role of NSi.
The idea of this workshop is to provide the FOM staff and researchers with specific real life examples of how to identify potentially valuable IP arising out of your research activities, the various modes of protection for this IP, and to discuss the challenges and commercialisation models/strategy around Diagnostics, Medical Devices & Software, and Therapeutics. We have invited a distinguished panel of experts from industry and academia to share their experiences in these areas and provide feedback and intelligence on how to maximise your interactions with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with the view of establishing long-term collaborations which will allow you to better identify commercial opportunities, potentially be a source of funding and expert opinion, and ultimately improve the quality and focus of your research.
Look forward to seeing you there,
Dr Alfredo Martinez-Coll | Senior Business Development Manager, NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited
A detailed agenda is available on http://www.nsinnovations.com.au/events on the Events page.
If you have any questions please contact: Laura Issa, Business Development Manager | Faculty of Medicine
NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited
Rupert Myers Building | UNSW Sydney | NSW 2052 Australia | ABN 25 000 263 025 |
T +61 2 9385 5592 | F +61 2 9385 6600 | M +61 410 607 458 l.issa@nsinnovations.com.au | University of New South Wales www.nsinnovations.com.au
Registrations are now open for Module 1 of the 2009 Go8 Future Research Leaders Program (FRLP)
Date: Monday 6 April 2009 | Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Law Building, Room 101 (map reference F8)
Module 1: Research Strategy and Planning
Introduction
Successful researchers develop their body of work taking into account the strategic priorities of their university, the funding bodies and the critical mass of expertise around them. They also adopt an effective approach to planning that strategically places them in the best position to be adequately funded over a long period of time in research projects about which they feel passionate.
Aims
This module aims to provide you with some guidance on how to create a research project concept and proposal, and an introduction to the process of planning and managing the research project to its successful completion.
- Learning outcomes
- After completing this module you should be able to:
- identify the strategic pressures affecting research in your university and how to take advantage of them;
- identify key steps in scoping your project proposal, including building an effective grant funding approach;
- implement a basic research project management process;
- develop a work breakdown structure; and
- prepare a research project plan.
To register for this workshop, please complete the Online Registration
For further information, including dates and key content for other modules in the program, please refer to the Research Strategy Office website.
International Science Linkages
The ISL Guidelines for the Australia-China Special Fund are now available. The round opened on March 2, 2009 and will close on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 17:00 AEST.
Research Showcase Series
In 2009, the office of the DVC (Research) will be hosting a series of Research Showcases aimed primarily at identifying opportunities for collaboration across the university.
Each Showcase will provide researchers with the opportunity to present their work to colleagues from other Schools, Faculties and Research Centres.
UNSW Research Showcases are intended to provide a unique opportunity to reach out to people in the University with similar interests and build research strength by collaboration. It is an opportunity to:
- ‘Pitch’ a new idea or line of research and seek both feedback and alternative ways of viewing the issues.
- To find out what is happening in the field and test your understanding against the realities.
- To build new networks and strengthen old ones.
- Above all, it is an opportunity to be bold and try new ideas in a supportive and relaxed environment.
Upcoming Showcases:
- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Showcase - 18 & 19 May 2009 (Faculties - Science/Law/FBE/Engineering/Business/FASS/ADFA)
- Welling Being - 20 August 2009 (Faculties - FASS/Medicine/COFA/Law/FBE)
- Robotics - Date TBA (Faculties - Medicine/FBE/ADFA/Engineering)
- Population Change - 4 December 2009 (Faculties - FBE/Law/Business/FASS/Medicine)
Prizes will be offered for the best presentation in each session and for the best poster. Each prize will be $1,000. The money will be placed in a nominated university account to further research collaboration. Students may use it for conference attendance and travel.
Further information: see Research Showcases or contact Briony Stocker by emailing research-showcase@explode.unsw.edu.au or telephoning 9385 2784.
Clinical Trial - Free Tai Chi for People with Low Back Pain
A 2nd year PhD student within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney is recruiting for a Clinical Research trial which is looking at the effects of a 10-week Tai Chi Program for People with Long-term Low Back Pain.
The study is open to anyone in the community who has had low back pain for more than 3 months.
Location: The tai chi classes are generally located in the city. However, when there is enough interest at a particular site, they will try to arrange a space at that site to make it easier for people to attend.
Cost: The classes are entirely FREE!
For further information, please contact Amanda Hall at The George Institute (9657 0391, amandahall@george.org.au).
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Student News |
Volunteers Needed - Phase 1 Exams
Volunteers of ALL ages are sought to participate in the UNSW Clinical & Communication Examinations to be held at our metropolitan Clinical Schools.
These exams will involve the medical students taking a focused history and/or performing a brief non-invasive examination on volunteers ACTING as patients. Volunteers will be briefed in role-playing a specific medical history (you do not need to have a condition).
Transport and parking costs will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided. You would only be required for a half day (8:30am-1:00pm or 1:00-5:15pm (to 6.20pm at St George Hospital))
When: 11 & 12 May (Mon-Tue) | Where: St Vincent's Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Liverpool Hospital
and
When: 12 & 13 May (Tue-Wed) | Where: St George Hospital
If you are interested or would like any further information, please contact:
- St Vincent's Clinical School (St Vincent's Hospital): Julee or Naomi on 8382 2023 or 8382 2024, or
- Prince of Wales Clinical School (Prince of Wales Hospital): Jenny Ryall on 9382 2645, or
- South Western Sydney Clinical School (Liverpool Hospital): Lorinda Masri, 02 9828 3847, or
- St George Clinical School (St George Hospital): Heather Shepherd on 9113 2022, or
Your assistance is greatly apprecaited.
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IT News |
MCSU is moving
After many comfortable years in Ground Floor Wallace Wurth – in the lovely M wing (quiet and impossible for couriers and the uninitiated to find), we are following the Faculty Finance/HR/OHS with a move into level 2 of the AGSM building. Thank you to SOMS for sharing kitchen and hallway with the IT group, we leave you our fridge as a token of our time together. We have moved to a land of narrow dark hallways and a courtyard with coffee. We hope that the move will not impact our responsiveness to calls. It will make it slightly harder for people to just drop in.. but as we usually say.. log a call ;) That number has not changed.. 938 51333
Thefts and Backups
There have been a number of thefts of IT equipment across campus over the last few weeks. Desktops and even backup devices have been stolen from Goodsell. This is a pertinent time to remind you to back up to the faculty server. Where data exceeds the capacities we have currently allocated then please contact me. In terms of securing your PC or other devices I would suggest you talk first within your school/unit. Our advice is that backup drives and other more portable devices should be in locked cabinets/drawers and not left out on desks overnight.
IT Desktop Support Manager
Ross Beck will be taking over from Houssein Hallani as the IT Desktop Support Manager in the Medicine Computing Support Unit while Jodi Sweeney is on maternity leave. Ross has been working with MCSU for as long as we have had a desktop team and should be a familiar face.
Speaking of faces, as I said when Jodi left, a close approximation of all of our faces can be found on our website along with some other more relevant information. You can trust these faces to look after your computing requirements.
Any wonderful compliments on our excellent service should be passed on directly to the relevant team members. Any problems should however, be addressed either to Ross or myself.
http://mcsu.med.unsw.edu.au/MCSUWeb.nsf/page/Contacts
Cheers,
Luc Betbeder
IT Manager
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Library News |
Two New Services
The University Library is offering two new services to support UNSW researchers.
The Grant Application Statement aims to provide you with evidence to highlight your impact in grant applications. A summary of metrics about your publishing performance will be provided, such as total citations, cites/paper, mean impact factor and other relevant metrics. Brief analysis will also be conducted to identify a few key points that distinguish your performance, such as achievement at a higher level than discipline benchmarks.
The Journal Trends Report aims to provide Schools or research groups with up-to-date information on publication outlets within their discipline. These reports will include information such as the current top journals by impact factor and ERA ranking; citation trend analysis of key journals in the discipline and new journals on the market
Please contact your Outreach Librarian for further information:
- Toni Gifford -
- Richard Gray (Research Centres) -
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