- Working at UWS
- Staff OnLine
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Engagement
- Additional Work/Paid Outside Work
- Apply for leave
- Casual Employment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Forms and Templates
- General Staff Flexible Hours of Work Scheme
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Office of People and Culture Updates
- Probation
- Staff Giving
- UWS Enterprise Agreements
- Work Plan Policy Repository
- Staff Development
- Academic Development Program
- Academic Promotion
- Career Development Opportunities
- Compass Program
- Internal Job Exchange
- Learning and Teaching
- Performance Management and Planning
- Postgraduate Study Scholarships
- Professional Staff Conference
- Staff Training and Courses
- Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Awards
- Vice-Chancellor's Professional Development Scholarships
- Salary and Benefits
- Manager/Supervisor Toolkit
- New Staff
- Future Staff
- Teaching
- Research
- Staff Services
- Capital Works and Facilities
- Casual Room Bookings
- Catering at UWS
- Disability Service
- Financials Monthly Reporting
- IT Service Desk
- Library
- Mental Health Support
- Parking
- Print Services
- Project Management Methodology
- Records and Archives Management Services
- Safety and Security
- Survey Support
- Video Production
- Web Services Unit
In Brief
Australian Health Informatics Summer School
Health Informatics, also known as e-Health, is bringing many changes to the medical workforce – everyone from doctors and nurses to administrators and researchers are affected.
From 4 to 8 February, UWS will be holding the Australian Health Informatics Summer School. During this week, short one-day courses will be run to address the needs of these professionals.
If you’d like to find out more information, including the courses and their structure, visit the Australian Health Informatics Summer School webpage (opens in a new window).
Affordable apartment accommodation
Looking for accommodation for family or friends in Parramatta this holiday season? UWS Village is offering staff members a 15 per cent discount on contemporary apartments when booking this summer.
UWS Village offers modern, fully furnished and affordable apartments on the Parramatta campus. A range of options is available, from single and double rooms to whole apartments accommodating up to eight people.
There are many facilities you, your family members and/or friends can enjoy, including a swimming pool, internet access, table tennis, pool table and Foxtel.
For more information about the short stay accommodation, download the flyer (opens in a new window), visit the UWS Village website (opens in a new window) or phone (02) 9630 6050.
Connect Fitness Hawkesbury wins local business award
Are you looking for a new gym to join to get in shape this summer? According to the judges of the 2012 Hawkesbury Local Business Awards, staff and students at UWS have the best local fitness centre right on their doorstep, at Hawkesbury campus’ Connect Fitness.
Connect Fitness Hawkesbury was awarded Most Outstanding Specialised Business in October, beating finalists Vitamin King, Kurrajong Natural Medicine Centre and Contours. Nominations are received from the community and the judging is conducted by mystery shoppers who evaluate the finalists.
Visit the Connect Fitness webpage (opens in a new window) to find out more about the services and classes on offer.
Work Health and Safety legislation
This year, new Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation came into effect in New South Wales.
UWS has collaborated with the unions (NTEU & CPSU) to develop a UWS WHS structure that involves consultation at both University-wide and campus levels.
You can now nominate to be a part of your campus-based WHS Committee, either as a general committee member or a Health and Safety Representative (HSR).
Nominations are open until Friday 25 January 2013.
To find out more about the changes, the committees and the role of an HSR visit the WHS Changes webpage (opens in a new window).
In Brief
Be in it to win it!
Did you use technology to hold a meeting or eliminate travel on IT Services Green Day, Thursday 8 November? Perhaps you were part of a phone conference or took part in a videoconference. Or maybe you used a program such as Skype or Collaborate so you didn’t need to travel to another campus. If so, don’t forget to enter the IT Services Green Day competition by letting IT Services know about your experience. One lucky group will win a catered morning tea with videoconference links provided.
To find out more information or to enter, visit the IT Services Green Day competition webpage (opens in a new window).
For more information about IT Services Green Day and the technologies you can use to minimise your carbon footprint, visit the IT Services Green Day webpage (opens in a new window).
Designated smoking areas
With the health of the UWS community in mind, the UWS Environmental Tobacco Smoke Policy will come into effect on 1 January 2013. After this date, smoking will be allowed only in designated smoking areas, which will be located away from main pathways and eating areas to minimise staff, student and visitor exposure to tobacco smoke.
More information is available via the UWS Environmental Tobacco Smoke Policy (opens in a new window) and Towards Smoke-Free webpage (opens in a new window).
Barista brilliance
Uwsconnect barista Crystal Dempsey recently won the coveted National TAG/Grinders 2012 award for Best Coffee, cementing herself as a top-notch brewer for the second year in a row.
As part of the competition, Crystal was required to brew eight coffees in less than 10 minutes and then present them to an expert panel for judging.
Crystal trains all the uwsconnect baristas, teaching them the best coffee-making tips and tricks. So if you’re yearning for a caffeine fix, head to your campus coffee outlet to enjoy coffee at its best.
To celebrate the win, uwsconnect is pleased to announce Coffee Happy Hour! From 12 noon to 1pm, from Monday 19 November to Friday 23 November, simply tell counter staff the name of the barista who won the National TAG/Grinders 2012 award for Best Coffee and you’ll receive a free regular coffee*.
For details on participating outlets, visit the News section the uwsconnect website (opens in a new window).
* Terms and conditions apply.
Call for presenters – UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Awards
Want to help out at an award ceremony? The Scholarships and Student Advancement Unit is looking for staff to represent the University at upcoming high school presentation ceremonies and to present the UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award.
Participating staff will present the Most Outstanding Year 11 Award – which includes a conditional scholarship, guaranteed course offer, certificate of recognition and a study grant – have their photo taken with the recipient and may give a brief speech about UWS if requested by the high school.
For more information visit the Most Outstanding Year 11 Award webpage (opens in a new window) or contact Elizabeth Sanchez (opens in a new window).
To register your interest, please complete and submit the online form (opens in a new window).
Planning a Christmas function?
If you’re looking for somewhere special to have a Christmas party, contact the Boilerhouse Restaurant on the Parramatta campus.
With seasonal, mouth-watering gourmet menus starting from just $20 per head, Boilerhouse Restaurant can work to budget, ensuring a stress-free party.
To make things even easier and to ensure your party arrives and departs safely, shuttle bus transport can also be arranged for a small additional fee.
To secure your booking, phone 9685 9667 or visit the Boilerhouse Restaurant webpage (opens in a new window).
In Brief
Chancellor’s speech
The Chancellor recently spoke at the Signing Ceremony and Forum for China-Australia Chinese Medicine International Cooperation and Promotion in Beijing, China. Each of the agreements signed at the forum formalise partnerships between the University and Chinese entities to further develop and expand collaborative research, clinical training and educational activities.
To read the speech in full, visit the Chancellor’s Speeches webpage (opens in a new window).
Got a staff news story?
Are you involved in ground-breaking research or know someone who is? Perhaps you have your finger on the pulse of a strategic project or have been recognised with an award for your hard work. Let AroundUWS know about it!
We’re seeking fresh story ideas and people to profile. Suggest a story idea (opens in a new window) or email the editor to let us know about the exciting events, research projects and initiatives you and your team are currently working on.
Clearing the air
With the health and wellbeing of staff, students and visitors in mind, the University is taking steps towards smoke-free campuses. The UWS Environmental Tobacco Smoke Policy (opens in a new window) is now in effect, which means smoking is now prohibited on all campuses except in designated smoking areas.
For more information or to find out where the designated smoking areas are on your campus, visit the Towards Smoke-Free Campuses webpage (opens in a new window).
Family Astronomy Night
UWS Penrith Observatory will be celebrating Australia Day with a special family astronomy night on Saturday 26 January from 8pm to 10pm.
Find out how astronomy is a vital part of the story that brought Captain Cook to Australia – in particular, the twice-in-a-lifetime phenomenon of the Transit of Venus. The speaker for the night will be Dr Nick Tothill from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics.
The night will also include viewing of the wonders of the night sky through the Observatory’s big telescope and other telescopes, and a 3D astronomy movie.
The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children/concessions or $40 for a family.
Bookings are essential. To book online, visit the UWS Observatory’s What’s On webpage (opens in a new window).
If you have any questions, please phone (02) 4736 0135 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9.00am and 2.00pm, email Roslyn McCourt or visit the Observatory webpage (opens in a new window).
In Brief
Love footy?
Through a partnership with the University, the GWS GIANTS are offering UWS staff and students the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the upcoming Sydney Derby III, when the GIANTS take on the Sydney Swans on Saturday March 30, at ANZ stadium.
Purchase tickets to the game. (opens in a new window)
For more information, please visit the UWS GWS webpage (opens in a new window)
Do you have a student-focused project idea?
UWS staff and students have the opportunity to be involved in how SSAF is spent by bidding for a portion of the funding via an online funding proposal. Proposals are open until Sunday 31 March. For more information, or to submit a SSAF funding proposal, visit the SSAF Funding Proposal FAQ webpage (opens in a new window).
Call for acupuncture trial participants
Breast cancer survivors who experience debilitating chronic swelling of the arm are needed for a new clinical trial testing the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments. Participants will need to be aged 18 to 75 years old and have experienced lymphoedma symptoms following breast cancer treatment.
If you are able to help, please contact Caroline Smith (opens in a new window). For more information about the trial, read the News Centre article (opens in a new window).
IT staff graduate
At the end of 2012, more than 20 staff members from the IT Services team graduated from various IT courses run by TAFE NSW.
“The program of courses was proposed to us by TAFE Richmond as part of an initiative to offer both training and recognition of prior learning (RPL) for many of our IT support teams,” says Sarah Chaloner, Associate Director of IT Services.
The certificates awarded include Certificate III in IT Support, Certificate IV in IT Support, Diploma of IT (Project Management), Diploma of IT (Systems Administration), Diploma of IT (Networking) and Diploma of IT (General).
“Over the past two to three years, we have been establishing a more structured approach to professional development and performance management, which the teams have really responded to,” says Sarah. “It has been great to see the study and prior experience of our Support Teams formally acknowledged.”
Congratulations to all staff involved.
Reaching for the stars
If you have or know a child who is intrigued by all things astronomy, you may be interested to know that Dr Ragbir Bhathal, a lecturer from the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics who is also an award-winning author and astrophysicist, has recently published a book titled Rocket into Space!
The pull-the-flap and fold-out-style book follows the adventure of two children, Maddy and Jack, who travel through space in a red rocket, in a story laced with facts about the sun, Earth, asteroids and more. There are even projects for the children to complete.
Published by National Library of Australia Publishing, the book is part of Ragbir’s contribution to the University’s Community Engagement program. For more information or to purchase the book, visit the National Library of Australia’s webpage (opens in a new window).
Helping students reach their full potential
Recently, businessman and philanthropist Graeme Tuckwell pledged $50 million to Canberra’s Australian National University to create 125 scholarships over the next five years.
While not everyone has a fortune to give, we can change lives through small, regular gifts as evidenced by our five current Community Scholars (opens in a new window) whose lives have been changed through the scholarships provided by the University’s staff, students and alumni.
More than 50 students have applied for this year’s UWS Community Scholarships, which are awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to triumph over hardship. With your support, we hope to award as many as possible by April this year.
You can find out more about a regular pre-tax salary deduction to support UWS Community Scholarships on the Staff Giving webpage (opens in a new window). To make a donation, you can also use the Online Donation Form (opens in a new window). To find out more about giving at UWS, contact UWS Development (opens in a new window).
By making a small donation, you are making a big difference. Thank you to everyone who continues to support these scholarships.
Sydney Royal Easter Show discount
Showbag pavilions, fairy floss, farm animals and rides… yes, we’re getting closer to Easter and the much-anticipated Sydney Royal Easter Show!
As the University is a sponsor of the Show, UWS staff can receive 25 per cent off the price of adult, children and concession ShowLink tickets. Be quick, though – this discount is only available for tickets bought before Wednesday 6 March.
To find out how you can buy tickets at the discounted rate, read the E-update (opens in a new window) (staff log-in required).
In Brief
OPC – Coming to your campus
Do you want to know about the services provided by Office of People and Culture (OPC)? Want to know who you need to contact about what? This May, the OPC will be hosting a series of roadshows aimed at providing staff with updates and information on the services that the OPC provides. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have your say about your human resources needs.
To find out more and register your attendance, visit the OPC Roadshows webpage (opens in a new window).
Connect Fitness – no-contract memberships
Want to join a gym but don’t like the idea of committing to a contract?
Connect Fitness is now pleased to offer no-contract memberships. Connect Fitness memberships start at $5.95 a week* with salary sacrifice available.
Connect Fitness Centres are located at Bankstown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Penrith Campuses.
If you would like to find out more about your local Connect Fitness gym, visit the Connect Fitness website (opens in a new window).
*Some conditions apply.
Do you work at home?
Working at home is great if you have access to all the software you use in your daily role at the office. If you work at home, you may be pleased to hear that full-time UWS staff members are able to access Microsoft and Adobe software at significantly reduced prices. To find out more information and see what’s on offer, visit the IT Services Software webpage (opens in a new window).
Travel update
UWS has recently secured the services of CustomerCare™, an Australian-based company which will provide worldwide assistance to staff and students when they travel internationally as part of their official University-related business or study.
The service includes 24-hour travel information and medical assistance and a travel tracker will send SMS alerts to people travelling to a country with an elevated medical, travel and security alert. You will also have access to an extensive global network of medical professionals and services.
You can find out more on the Overseas Travel Insurance webpage (opens in a new window) or Travel Risk Management page (opens in a new window) (staff login required).
Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate
The Professional Staff Conference is a great opportunity for professional staff to share some of their achievements and experiences with colleagues. This year, the conference’s theme is Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate, focusing on what is valued most about being a UWS staff member: coming together with the colleagues, students and communities we work within; collaborating to meet shared objectives; and taking the time to celebrate achievements.
To attend this year’s conference, simply complete the online form (opens in a new window) to register your attendance. Be quick – registrations are open until Monday 13 May.
Visit the Professional Staff Conference webpage (opens in a new window) for more information.
Get a room
If you’re planning a short stay in Parramatta and are looking for accommodation, UWS Village has rooms available from $70 per room per night. You can choose to book a whole apartment or just the room you need.
To find out more, visit the UWS Village webpage (opens in a new window), call 9630 6050 or email info@uwsvillage.com.au.
In Brief
Open Access – Greater Reach for Research
Open Access is a growing international movement that encourages unrestricted sharing of research results. It is gaining momentum around the world as research funders put their weight behind it.
Want to find out more? The Library conducted a half-hour webinar on Wednesday 24 October that introduced Open Access. Open Access models were discussed along with the implications of each for UWS researchers (both staff and students), including the recent NHMRC mandate and deposit of theses in the UWS repository.
A recording of the webinar was made and is available on the Library's webpage (opens in a new window).
Silly season special
Christmas is fast approaching, which means it’s time to start looking at booking your team’s Christmas function.
Boilerhouse Restaurant, located on Parramatta campus, can cater for parties as small as two to as large as 100. Menus start from $20 per head and are put together by internationally renowned and award-winning chef, Ripu Randhawa, formerly the head chef at Wagamama in Sydney.
For more information, including menus, a photo gallery and trading hours, visit the Boilerhouse website (opens in a new window). To make a booking or ask a question, contact Angie Cruz on 0416 257 873 or email Boilerhouse Restaurant.
Knowledge Brokering and Translation workshop
Have you been involved in research partnerships, interdisciplinary projects or community engagement activities? Would you like to meet with other researchers from across UWS to critically reflect on these experiences, looking at the difficulties, pitfalls and triumphs?
The Institute for Culture and Society has already received registrations from across UWS from researchers planning to attend a free workshop on knowledge brokering and translation at the Parramatta campus on Wednesday 28 November.
To express your interest in attending the workshop, complete the online registration form (opens in a new window). Be quick – registrations close 31 October and spaces are limited.
For more information about the workshop, visit the Knowledge Ecologies Workshop webpage.
Live music @ The Hub, Campbelltown
Take a break and head to The Hub at the School of Medicine Campbelltown on Thursdays at lunchtime to listen to some live music. Drop by from 1pm to 2pm during semester to listen to some tunes – there will be a different band every week.
On 1 November, Piers Towmey will be performing at the last session for 2012. To keep up to date on the performances next year, visit the Live@theHUB blog.
In Brief
Frogmore House Spring Art Show
When you’re next at Werrington North or doing a course or workshop with the Office of Organisational Development (OD) at Frogmore House, check out the new Spring Art Show collection. The UWS staff and community art show is open from September to February with many paintings and photographs for sale.
The Frogmore House Art Show began in July 2005 and is organised by the OD team to showcase the creative talents of UWS staff and local artists. You may recognise some of the names of the artists as one of your colleagues! Each year there are two exhibitions and over the past seven years more than 52 artists have had their work on display with more than 400 paintings, photographs and pieces of artwork.
You can view the Art Show any time between 8.30am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday. As Frogmore House is often used for meetings and training, some rooms may not always be open, so it’s a good idea to call Kathy Adam-Cross on extension 7493 and book in a time before you head over.
Childcare for 2013
Are you looking for childcare for 2013 or know someone who is? UWS Early Learning centres are taking enrolments for 2013— be quick as places are filling fast.
The centres provide quality education and care to both the UWS and local communities for children from six weeks old to six years old.
The UWS UNIque Kids Early Learning Centre at Campbelltown and UWS Early Learning Hawkesbury have some places available for care this semester.
UWS staff and students receive a $3 per day discount on childcare fees.
For more information and contact details for all UWS childcare centres, head to the Childcare webpage.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Month
This October is Mental Health & Wellbeing Month at UWS and is a great time to build relationships and learn more about mental health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
Activities will be held on all campuses and include information stalls, giveaways, lunch, entertainment, airbrush tattoos and the 10,000 Steps staff challenge.
For more information about what’s happening on your campus, visit the Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage (opens in a new window).
Remembering Robert
A memorial service for the late Robert Hayes of the School of Law will be held on Thursday 4 October from 10am to 11am at the Campbelltown campus. The service will incorporate a tree-planting ceremony and will be held on the grass area outside Building 22.
Morning tea will be held afterwards in Building 22, Room 5. Please RSVP your attendance to Kerrie Manning.
In Brief
UWS website launch
By now you may have noticed the new UWS website taking shape. The new design aims to provide easier access to the information you need with options that can direct you straight to popular UWS systems and webpages.
The structure of the UWS website will remain the same (ie the information you need will be in the same place) within a new colour template.
While the UWS homepage and main landing pages have already changed to the new design, the remaining webpages will change over the course of the next two or three weeks, so there will be a cross-over period where you will see some UWS pages in the current design and some in the new design.
For more information about the new design, please visit the New UWS Home page webpage.
Apply now for B-HERT Awards
The B-HERT Awards, organised by The Business/Higher Education Round Table, are now open for applications. The Awards recognise outstanding achievement in collaboration between business and higher education in the fields of research and development, and education and training. This year, the Awards include the new $10,000 B-HERT Award for Outstanding Excellence in Collaboration.
Winners will be announced at the 2012 B-HERT Awards dinner on Thursday 8 November at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
To lodge a submission or for more information, go to The Business/Higher Education Round Table website.
UWS Community Cookbook
Twelve months in the making, the much-anticipated UWS Community Cookbook will be launched on 28 August from 12.30pm at the Parramatta campus as part of Sustainability Month. Head down to meet Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia.
The cookbook has been designed to help UWS students and staff to eat and live healthily and sustainably. Recipes range from light snacks to desserts and include honey bread, peanut butter rice and traditional lasagne.
The UWS Community Cookbook can be purchased at uwsconnect bookshops after the launch. For a sneak peek, download a free sample.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Forums
Mental Health and Wellbeing Forums will be held for staff during September and October. Staff are invited to attend and receive all the latest updates on the UWS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Registrations are now open for the UWS Mental Health and Wellbeing Forums. At the forums you will not only find out about the project and events that are taking place as part of the strategy, but you’ll also be able to pick up a Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources For Staff kit, view the Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage and discuss what mental health and wellbeing initiatives you would like to see happen at UWS.
Head to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Forums webpage to register your attendance or for more information.
In Brief July 2012.1
surf applications open
Applications for 2012 surf funding are still open!
surf is a green rolling fund which provides up-front finance to staff and students to fund sustainability projects which reduce environmental impacts and have quantifiable returns.
The objectives of the surf program are to foster and facilitate sustainable design and best environmental practices and behaviour at the University.
For the 2012 round the maximum funding for each project is $15,000.
For more information or to apply please visit the surf website (opens in a new window)or contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@uws.edu.au
Staff Giving
It’s tax time! You have probably now received your 2012 Payment Summary.Did you know that there is an easy way to reduce your taxable income for the 2012–2013 financial year?
Through UWS Staff Giving you can make automated, regular donations from your pre-tax salary, which means you can receive immediate tax benefits and there’s no need to keep receipts. Even better, you have an active role in supporting UWS students or one of our other charity partners.
Visit the Staff Giving website(opens in a new window)to find out more.
Don’t forget that all 2012 Payment Summaries can be downloaded from Staff Online(opens in a new window)
In Brief July 2012.2
Sustainability month
August is Sustainability Month at UWS.
Come and take part in the activities and competitions on your campus including clothing swap and sell stalls, a recycled art competition and sustainability based trivia.
UWS will also be launching a range of sustainability initiatives, including a public space recycling program, the UWS community cookbook and a 'Greening UWS' stationery product range which will be available at all uwsconnect stores.
To find out what's happening on your campus during Sustainability Month visit the uwsconnect webpage(opens in a new window)
For more information about sustainability initiatives at UWS visit the Office of Sustainability website(opens in a new window)
ARC research grants
The second round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project grants were announced recently, with UWS researchers winning two grants worth $460,000 over 4 years.
The funding enables new research exploring very different areas across projects, from Sydney's Chinatown to the wireless courtroom.
UWS researchers are also involved in two additional grants administered by Deakin University and the University of Technology Sydney.
To find out more about the funded projects visit the External Research Funding Outcomes webpage(opens in a new window)
Ramadan Iftar
Staff and students are invited to celebrate Ramadan Iftar, the Breaking of the Fast.
Please join us for a meal, served by leading Halal caterers Khouzames, and an enjoyable evening in great company.
Date: Saturday 4 August
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Sir Ian and Nancy Turbott Auditorium (Building EE), Parramatta campus
RSVP by Tuesday 31 July.
Places are limited so please register your attendance online(opens in a new window)
The event is kindly sponsored by the UWS Muslim Harmony Project.
Prayer facilities will be available
Dress code smart casual
Parking available
If you have any enquiries, please contact the UWS Office of Marketing and Communication on 02 9678 7512.
In Brief June 2012.2
Towards smoke-free campuses
After hearing what you have to say in the recent Smoking at UWS survey, the University is taking steps to provide a healthier environment for everyone on campus.
More than 6,000 staff and students responded to the Smoking at UWS Survey in November 2011. Anoverwhelming majority (70%) agreed or strongly agreed that UWS should be predominantly smoke-free with designated smoking areas on each campus. 78% of respondents said they prefer to work or study in a smoke-free environment.
Based on your feedback, from 1 January 2013, smoking will be prohibited on all UWS campuses with the exception of a number of clearly marked designated smoking areas.
This decision aims to provide a healthier, clean air environment as well as reduce the environmental impact of smoking litter.
In line with this decision, tobacco products will no longer be available via uwsconnect outlets on campus from 1 July 2012.
For more information on the decision, or to access resources to quit smoking, visit the Towards Smoke-Free Campuses website(opens in a new window).
Need help quitting? Staff who want to reduce or quit smoking can access free, confidential counselling via the Employee Assistance Program – call 1800 81 87 28 to make an appointment.
Open Forum
Staying Sane – Wellbeing, Work and Success
Come and take part in this important discussion which has been organised by the UWS Equity and Diversity Unit.
Guest speaker for the evening will be Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Executive Director, Orygen Youth Health, and Australian of the Year 2010.
Date: Wednesday 4 July
Time: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
Location: Building EA, Room EA.G.19, Parramatta South campus
Visit the UWS Equity and Diversity website to register online(opens in a new window).
ARTEXPRESS Exhibition
ARTEXPRESS is a suite of exhibitions of exemplary artworks created by students for the Higher School Certificate Examination in Visual Arts, and will be on display later this month at Parramatta.
The works represent a broad range of subject matter, approaches, styles and media including painting, photomedia, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, documented forms, textiles and fibre, ceramics, time-based forms and collection of works.
When: 29 June–28 July
Where: Historic Female Orphan School Gallery, Building EZ, Parramatta campus
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 10.00am–4.00pm
To take a virtual tour (opens in a new window) of the artwork on display, or to find out more about the exhibition and official opening, visit the UWS Art Collection website.
In Brief Mar11
In Brief
1. Student Careers Expos
The annual UWS Engineering & IT Careers Expo will be held on Tuesday 12 April 2011 from 1.30 to 4.00 pm in Building Z on Kingswood campus and the annual UWS Business Careers Expo will be held on Thursday 14 April 2011 from 1.00 to 4.00 pm in Building EB on Parramatta campus.
More than 50 external organisations will exhibit at these expos and full programs of interactive workshops and seminars will be on offer.
Final year students from disciplines other than engineering and IT are also encouraged to attend to Engineering & IT Careers Expo. Rio Tinto will present at this expo on ‘career opportunities in the mining industry’, CargoWise on ‘writing resumes for IT jobs’, and RailCorp on ‘effective graduate applications’.
CPA Australia will present at the Business Careers Expo on ‘Becoming a CPA’, Michael Page International on ‘Interview skills’, and Jackie Simpson of UWS on ‘Working in Australia: opportunities for international students’.
For more information about the expos visit the Careers and Cooperative Education website.
2. IT Scheduled Restricted Maintenance Weekend
ITS will be undertaking a scheduled IT restricted maintenance weekend between 7pm Friday 8 April and 4pm Sunday 10 April 2011.
Details of the systems that will be affected are as follows:
Friday 8 April – Saturday 9 April
---------------------
From 10pm Friday 8 April to 6am Saturday 9 April incoming telephones services to Parramatta and Westmead campuses will be unavailable – internal calls and outgoing calls will still be available.
Sunday 10 April
---------------------
10am – 4pm: patching to the email servers – no disruption to email services expected.
10am – 4pm: there will be short disruptions (approx. 10 minutes) to Cognos, Citrix (VPN - remote access to servers), Labstats, Roomview, ID Card Creation Systems and Sharepoint.
ITS apologises for any inconvenience this necessary maintenance may cause.
