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Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 2012 - Call for nominations


Nominations are accepted from all fields of science and technology and are made in all states and territories.

Nominations close at midnight AEST 13 May 2012.

Visit: http://www.aips.net.au/tall-poppies/nominations-2012/ for the nomination form,eligibility and selection details.

More information: T 02 9351 0818 E tallpoppies@aips.net.au


Finance News


Changes to Travel in Medicine


UNSW’s new Travel Management System will be available from May 21.

To find out more click here or email



Improving Purchasing Update


Finance is currently working on a project which aims to improve purchasing, making it faster, simpler and more efficient. As part of the process the project has engaged a working party and a customer advisory group to identify concerns and benefits of potential new purchasing and expenses management systems.

The Faculty of Medicine has provided a representative for both groups who will provide valuable insight into the experience within the faculty.

As the project progresses there will be more updates as we move to adopting more standardised approaches to purchasing and expenses management.

If you have any queries on the project please contact the Project Manager, Ruth Sligo on x57624 or email


IT News



ITIP Funding for Projects in 2012 - Now Open for submissions



Dear All,

The Faculty ITIP Funding for Projects in 2012 Round 2 is now open for submissions.

Submissions are due by Friday 18th May 2012.

This is a great opportunity to put forward a new IT project or improvements to an existing IT project within the Faculty or in collaboration with other Faculties within UNSW. These projects can be research or teaching related. An emphasis on mobile applications (ie for iphones, ipads) and shared applications with other Faculties will have a better chance of being funded. Listed below are the main criteria the selection committee is looking for.

A further $650K (for projects up to $100K) can be allocated to projects which meet the acceptance criteria:
  • Alignment with UNSW strategic priorities.
  • Delivery of project outcomes across multiple Faculties.
  • Level of innovation in the use of IT to solve a problem or in the implementation of new IT capabilities at UNSW.
  • Value for money.
  • Value as a pilot for a future system run across all/multiple Faculties.
  • Ability to complete the project within the year requested.

Complete information, including dates, the criteria and the submission template can be found on the Faculty ITIP site: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/about/projects/itip/index.html

Details about Faculty IT Investment Plan can be located at the following link: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/about/projects/itip/index.html

Previous funded projects can be located at the following link:
https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/about/projects/itip/previous.html
https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/about/projects/itip/outcomes.html

If you would like further information on the Faculty ITIP process or have any questions please contact me. I would be very happy to meet to discuss this in person or over the phone.

Kind Regards

Sami Korell
Email:
Contact: 93851180


Library News



New Outreach Librarians


The Faculty of Medicine has two new Outreach Librarians:
  • Jonathon Valentine, responsible for the Medical Research Centres and Institutes, 9385 1039,
  • Emma McLean, responsible for the Clinical Schools and Conjoint staff, 9385 3674,

More Information: http://library.unsw.edu.au/about/corporate/outreach.html


Current Events & News Stories



Engaging with the Media


Presentation by the Australian Science Media Centre – Engaging with the Media

When: Thursday 10 May 2012 | 1pm-2pm
Where: Council Chamber, Chancellery
More Information: https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/event/engaging-media-10th-may-2012

Register: please email . A light lunch will be provided.

UNSW has recently become an affiliate of the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC), a not-for-profit organization that works with the scientific community and journalists to promote informed coverage of science related stories. A team from AusSMC will conduct an information session on campus on how the Centre can help promote your work. This is particularly relevant to early-mid career researchers from the Faculties of Science, Medicine and Engineering.



Brains in the 'Place' lunchtime series


When: 7-10 May | 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Lunchtime series in Martin Place
More Information: Robust Press Release or visit http://www.cureforlife.org.au/Brain_Cancer_Action_Week/

Brains in the 'Place' is a lunchtime series of rigorous minds and robust discussions in Sydney’s Martin Place. From May 7 to 10, Sydney's best legal, sporting, science, media, arts, technology and education minds will battle their brains in public. The ROBUST discussion series is an initiative from Dr Charlie Teo’s Cure For Life Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.



Field Epidemiology In a Changing World


When: Friday, 18 May 2012 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch from 1:00 pm)
Where: John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington campus

Special Guest Speakers:
  • Dr Douglas Hamilton
    Director of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), CDC
  • Professor Tony Adams, AM
    Chair, WHO Global Commission for the Certification of Eradication of Poliomyelitis
Other guest speakers will include a selection of Australian stakeholders

Registration Essential. Further details and registration see here



8th Annual National Disease Management Conference 2012


Topic: "Working Towards Integrated Chronic Disease Management"
Where: Melbourne Convention Centre, Australia
When: 13-14 September 2012
More Information: http://www.adma.org.au/



Sydney Cancer Conference 2012


Topic: "From Discovery to Implementation"
When: 27-28 September 2012
Where: Sydney University
More Information: Flyer or visit http://sydney.edu.au/cancer-research/SCC2012/

Abstract submissions close 15 May
Earlybird closes 26 July



ATEND Pathways11 Conference


Topic: Sharpening Ideas: Refining & Redefining
When: 28-30 November 2012
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
More Information: http://www.plevin.com.au/pathways11/program.html

Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability




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