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Research Week 2018

Research Week is just around the corner (10–14 September) and includes a variety of events, publications and activities across the week to celebrate research at UQ.

Research Week is an annual UQ-wide initiative that recognises and raises awareness of the depth, breadth and impact of quality research that UQ’s research community produces.

To promote and celebrate the great research that’s occurring right across the University, OMC has prepared a suite of digital screens, which are arranged by discipline. A Comnet email will be sent on Friday with a CloudStor link for these assets. Please display these on digital screens in your area during and after Research Week to celebrate UQ’s research community.

During Research Week, the Research Impact website will feature a daily round-up showcasing how UQ researchers are creating change in five research areas of global importance: tackling substance abuse; protecting our future food supply; working to save the Great Barrier Reef; aerospace technology for tomorrow; and transforming society through education. Promotional assets to share on social media channels will be sent via Comnet during Research Week.

A full-colour, six-page Research Impact brochure will be available from 12 September for events and other marketing purposes. Contact the OMC Publications team for copies.

The 2018 UQ Research Awards are a highlight of the week, held as a networking gala event at Customs House on Tuesday 11 September. The Awards incorporate the UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards (UQFREAs), Partners in Industry Research Excellence Awards (PIREAs), and Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision Awards.

To keep up to date with activities and news throughout the week, please visit UQ events, UQ News or follow @UQ_News on Twitter. Contact OMC for any questions about Research Week events, communications or publications.

Visit the Research Week website for more information.

Carving a history – a great gift item

In 2016, the Office of Marketing and Communications produced the full-colour souvenir book Carving a history: a guide to the Great Court.

Designed as a ‘Lonely Planet’ style guidebook, with extras such as expert introductions and a fully to-scale fold-out map of the Great Court, Carving a history helps readers navigate effortlessly through the Great Court’s iconic carvings, with every carving catalogued in full glorious colour, along with photos, essays and entries documenting UQ's history.

As one of the only available retail books dedicated to UQ’s history, Carving a history is a high-quality gift option that teams can purchase for visitors, guest speakers, and event attendees. UQ units can purchase copies for less than $6 per book with no minimum quantity, making it an extremely affordable choice as well.

Email the OMC Publications team for more information.

On Thursday 20 September from 4–8pm, Student Services are hosting a Little Asia Laneway event in the Duhig Library laneway.

The purpose of this event is to activate a new and unusual space on campus, while celebrating and showcasing Asian culture. In collaboration with P&F and UQU, the event will feature some of Brisbane's best Asian food trucks while hosting cultural workshops, performances and information for students.

The Duhig Library laneway will come to life with lights, entertainment and an Asian street food market featuring Japanese pancakes, steamed buns, Vietnamese spring rolls, Pho, an assortment of curries, Korean barbecue and more. UQU and the Confucius Institute will be hosting a number of workshops and free cultural activities, so come and get involved and learn something new! This event is free and open to all UQ students, staff, friends, family and the local community.

Student Services would appreciate assistance in spreading the word, and have social media assets available. Contact Sarah Jeffrey on 336 61493 for more information.

New UQ marketing and communications leaders starting this month

You may be aware that OMC’s previous Deputy Director position has been redistributed – three new leadership roles have been established, with a whole-of-UQ remit to expand best practice capability and align our communication and marketing activities across the University to the Strategic Plan priorities.

UQ's new Deputy Director, Communication is Sandra McMullan.

Sandra's role at UQ will focus on enhancing UQ’s reputation and relationship with its many stakeholders (students, alumni, media, community, partners, government etc).

Sandra brings more than 20 years experience working in the communications industry, across media and analyst relations, executive communications, internal communications, social media, content development, government relations and issues management. For the majority of her career she has held senior leadership positions – as a Director at London corporate affairs consultancy, Ketchum and most recently as Head of Communications at IBM for Australia and NZ. In both roles, Sandra managed multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams within large and complex organisations. Sandra has specialised in the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies that drive positive share of voice and brand reputation. During her time at IBM she was a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and his executive leadership team and represented IBM to external stakeholders including government, clients, media, analysts and influencers. Sandra will commence at UQ on Monday 10 September with a two week previously scheduled break from 24 September to 5 October.

UQ's new Head of Brand and Creative Services is Pip McConnel-Oats.

In this newly created position, Pip will oversee UQ’s move to one masterbrand and to provide a concerted focus on the consistency and quality of our creative outputs (digital and print assets, edms, collateral, merchandise, videography, photography etc) right across the University.

With a background in graphic design, Pip has more than 20 years experience specialising in brand strategy, design and implementation for national and multi-national organisations across a diverse range of industry sectors. She is currently Executive General Manager and Creative Director at Rowland, a Brisbane-based communication, digital and creative agency, managing a team of brand strategists, designers, digital producers and writers, videographers and photographers. Prior to Rowland, Pip ran her own brand consultancy, Lumino, for a decade before merging it with Rowland to bolster their brand development capabilities. She has extensive experience across the spectrum of corporate identity management from brand strategy and development through to tactical marketing communications across multiple channels. Pip will commence on Monday 24 September.

The Deputy Director, Marketing will have a strong digital focus with responsibility for all campaign efforts. Recruitment for this position has temporarily halted until further decisions about UQ’s digital marketing strategy are finalised.

Please welcome Sandra and Pip to the team when they begin. If you have any questions, contact Chief Marketing and Communication Officer Kelly Robinson.

Marketing and communications staff update

Jen Clayton has joined UQ International as the International Social Media Coordinator, a new position within the International Marketing and Recruitment Team. Jen is new to the higher education sector but has a varied background in marketing, communication and developing brand presence in the social media environment. Contact Jen at jen.clayton@uq.edu.au or on 334 60669.

Melissa Grundy has joined the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as the Marketing and Engagement Officer (Recruitment). Melissa is new to UQ after having worked in the Community Mental Health sector for the last six years. Contact Melissa at m.grundy@uq.edu.au or on 334 60384.

Gillian Ievers has joined the Sustainable Minerals Institute as Marketing and Communications Manager. Gillian has worked in a number of marketing and engagement roles at the University, most recently at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Contact Gillian at g.ievers@uq.edu.au or on 334 64233.

James Mackechnie has joined the BEL Faculty Marketing, Communications and Events team as a Website and Digital Content Coordinator. James will assist with all BEL related websites but mostly focus on the School of Economics. Contact James at j.mackechnie@uq.edu.au.

Bec Molina has joined the School of Languages and Cultures as Events and Engagement Officer. Bec has a Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management), and a background in events and conference management, marketing, communications and project based roles. Contact Bec at events@languages-cultures.uq.edu.au or on 336 56247.

Emma Pryor has been appointed Communications Manager with the UQ Business School. Emma has an extensive background with digital media, communications and public relations spanning over a decade. Contact Emma at e.pryor@business.uq.edu.au or on 334 64506.

Genelle Richardson has joined the International Marketing and Recruitment Team as the International Marketing and Brand Coordinator. Genelle has a generalist marketing background, covering strategy and campaign design and execution, project and event management and sponsorships and partnerships. Contact Genelle at genelle.richardson@uq.edu.au.

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