News & Events

e:CONNECT October 2005


This issue includes:

UTS News and Initiatives
A fair go for some: the climate of fear in post 9/11 Australia
Research tackles the physical demands of Rugby League
R&D investment and unity needed to beat drug-proof super bugs
New short courses in play ground safety
Biggest UTS team gets big results at Uni games
IT Teaching Research Project Survey

UTS Events and Activities
UTS Emerging Marketers Society launch event
9th UTS Golden Eye Awards 2005
Graduate School of Business postgraduate information evening
Harbour sailing for $30
UTS Union fitness centre
Branding and the new university battlefront

Alumni news
SBS Food Lover's Guide co-presented by UTS alumni
UTS alumni's Collected Wisdom

Alumni Events
Alumni end of year function
Rooftop Reunion
Networking evening in Beijing

Lifelong Learning
UTS short courses

Alumni Services
Business facility in the Alumni Office
Career news

A fair go for some: the climate of fear in post 9/11 Australia

Racially motivated violence and verbal abuse in NSW rose significantly in the months following the US 2001 September 11 attacks according to a report based on the records of a telephone hotline set up at the time for victims.

Released on the anniversary of the attacks, a monograph from the report has been prepared by the University of Technology, Sydney Shopfront program for the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW (CRC). It offers vital insight into the likely impact of more recent events such as the Bali and London bombings on acts of racial vilification within the community.

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Research tackles the physical demands of Rugby League

Despite Rugby League's high profile few scientific studies have been conducted on the movement patterns and workload of professional players - and no recent studies have been conducted to reflect changes in game rules - until now.

UTS PhD student and long time Rugby League fan Anita Sirotic is completing a series of studies aimed at designing position-specific training programs and more effective testing procedures for players.

Using the Parramatta Eels as a case study, she has been comparing the movement patterns and physical demands required of specific positions in first and second grade Rugby League.

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R&D investment and unity needed to beat drug-proof super bugs

Professor Michael Wallach, Director of the UTS Institute for the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases has warned that antibiotic resistant microbes will thrive in Australia unless the public, academic and private sectors cooperate in the discovery of new methods of disease control.

Professor Wallach said inappropriate use of drugs in rearing livestock and treating people was contributing to the rise of 'super-bugs'.

Speaking at a recent UTSpeaks public lecture to fellow scientists and representatives of government and industry, he said a critical point had been reached in the use of traditional antibiotics and that new disease controls in livestock, such as vaccination, had to be properly researched and implemented.

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New short courses in play ground safety

The Faculty of Engineering is offering new short courses in play ground safety in conjunction with the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Australian Playground Safety Institute (APSI).

UTS:Engineering also offer regular short courses on playground safety, design, maintenance and inspection both on campus and at client venues around Australia and New Zealand. Courses can be tailored to clients' individual needs.

Fore more information on short courses please contact:
Dr David Eager
Tel: 02 9514 2687
Fax: 02 9514 2665
Email: David.Eager@uts.edu.au

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Biggest UTS team gets big results at Uni games

The UTS sports team placed in the top ten at the Australian University Games (AUG) held in Brisbane from 25 to 30 September, coming 8th in the tally of best performing teams across all sports.

UTS placed 6th on the Doug Ellis Trophy tally which is based on results adjusted according to university populations. Fifteen UTS students also made the AUG ‘Green and Gold’ team that rewards outstanding performances at the Games.

UTS students carried off the Gold in Athletics, Silver in the Mens’ Soccer, a Silver and Bronze in the Swimming, and a Bronze in Womens’ Tennis.

The University of Melbourne took out the number one spot overall with the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland placing second and third respectively.

For the full results listing please visit the the Australian University Games website www.unigames.com.au

Read more about UTS Union sporting events

IT Teaching Research Project Survey

The UTS Faculty of Information Technology is surveying UTS graduates, current UTS students with work experience, job agents and employers in Internet Technology/e-Commerce related fields to investigate the knowledge, skills and attributes they value in the job market.

The purpose of the survey is to improve the teaching and learning activities in the IT Faculty of UTS.

It is a very short survey and should take just 2-3 MINUTES to complete.

Please go to the link below and complete the survey on-line. If you could also forward this link to any relevant parties, it would be greatly appreciated.

UTS Graduates please click here

UTS Emerging Marketers Society Launch Event

Where is your marketing career headed?
Want to know what’s out there?

Come and hear talks by industry experts and discover the opportunities of membership in the new UTS Marketing Society.

Date:Wednesday 19 October
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: UTS Tower - Level 6 in the Galleries Function Centre
Free Admission

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9th UTS Golden Eye Awards 2005

This year's Golden Eye Awards will take place on Thursday 20th of October. The Awards showcase and support the work of students and recent graduates of the highly regarded UTS Media Arts and Production Program.

The event is open to the public, so why not come along and enjoy the short screenings and presentation of awards. Fancy yourself as a film critic? Cast your vote for the 2005 People’s Choice Award and who knows, you may just pick the next Cannes Film Festival invitee, like the winner of the 2001 Golden Eye Best Film Award, Unit 52, directed by Tony Kravitz.

Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: UTS University Hall, Building 4, UTS City Campus (entrance via Harris St opposite the ABC)
Cost: gold coin donation entry


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Graduate School of Business postgraduate information evening


The Graduate School of Business is hosting another postgraduate information evening to allow prospective students to meet with faculty staff and discuss postgraduate options in the school.

Date: Friday 18 November
Time: 6 to 8pm
Venue: Building 5, Block B, Level 5, GSB Lounge
UTS:Graduate School of Business, 1-59 Quay Street, Haymarket, Haymarket Campus

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Harbour sailing for $30

Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of sailing on Sydney Harbour with up to 5 friends and a skipper provided. Impulse is UTS Union’s yacht and it’s there to be used by alumni, students and staff alike.

When: Friday and Sunday afternoons (all year round except for public holidays)
Time:1 to 4pm
Venue: Double Bay Sailing Club
Cost: $30 students, staff & alumni, $40 others (includes 3 hour sail & skipper)

For bookings or more details: please contact the Recreation Officer on 9514 1889 or email: unionsports@uts.edu.au

UTS Union fitness centre

Did you know that UTS alumni get student rates at the UTS gym? Check out the great new facilities in the newly renovated fitness centre.

Timetabled fitness classes include aerobics, yoga, circuit training and kick boxing.

For further information, ph: +612 9514 2444

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Branding and the new university battlefront

Join Justin Papps (Business Director, Singleton, Ogilvy & Mather) as he discusses the branding issues faced by universities in a world of commercialism, competition, up-front fees and the battle for the education dollar.

Justin will take forum attendees through an active exploration of branding for universities, the issues that need to be managed, and the ways in which a university brand can be shaped for the future.

Date: Thursday 20 October
Time: 1 to 2 pm
Venue: Large Seminar Room, Blake Library (City Campus), Cnr Quay St and Ultimo Rd, Haymarket

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SBS Food Lover's Guide co-presented by UTS Alumni

UTS alumni and journalist Joanna Savill (Postgraduate Diploma in Communication 1986) co-presents the fifth series of The Food Lover's Guide to Australia currently showing on SBS.

Joanna developed the first SBS Eating Guides in 1992 along with Maeve O’Meara which led to them creating and co-presenting The Food Lover's Guide to Australia, a program dedicated to celebrating Australian people, their cooking and their produce.

Joanna is a well-respected journalist and communicator on Australia’s cultural and culinary diversity. Her freelance contributions have appeared in a number of publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Gourmet Traveller and Australian Good Taste and in 2004 she was awarded the Food Media Club of Australia's prize for the "Best Overall Contribution to the Communication of Food".

Read more about The Food Lover's Guide to Australia

UTS alumni's Collected Wisdom

UTS Alumni and author Brett Kelly (Bachelor of Business 1996) publishes his second book this month - 'Universal Wisdom - finding answers to life's ultimate questions.'

Brett’s first book, 'Collective Wisdom - what prominent Australians really think about getting ahead, Australia today and the future', became a National #1 Bestseller following its publication in August 1998.


Visit Brett Kelly's web site

Alumni end of year function

The 2005 annual alumni end of year function is set to be the biggest and best yet. Come along to experience a little taste of Bollywood right here on the UTS Campus on the evening of November 24, 2005. All alumni are invited to share in the celebrations with the current UTS executive, staff and fellow alum.

Click here to purchase tickets

Rooftop Reunion

Graduates from 1993, 1994 and 1995 in the following courses:
-BA Leisure Studies
-BA Human Movement (and Dip Ed)
-BA Tourism Management
are invited to a Rooftop Reunion on Friday 25 November

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Networking Evening in Beijing

Paul Vorbach, President of the UTS Business Network, is hosting a Networking function in Beijing. Local Alumni are welcome to come along to interact with other alum and speak with Paul over a few complimentary drinks.

Date: Thursday October 20
Time: 6.30 pm - 8pm
Venue: Swissotel Beijing
No. 2 North Chao Yang Men Avenue
Dong Cheng District
Beijing


Click here to RSVP

UTS short courses

UTS has a strong and ongoing commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning. A comprehensive range of short courses has been developed, with new courses being continually added to the portfolio.

The short courses are 'stand-alone' rather than units within a formal degree, so they are ideally suited for:
- Individuals wanting to acquire new skills
- Busy executives needing to keep pace with employer expectations and industry changes
- Corporations that recognise the value of on-going staff education and development

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Business facility in the Alumni Office

Registered members are invited to use the business centre in the Alumni Office. If you would like to make a booking please contact us on +612 9514 8036.

Career news

Do you have a story to tell? Have you experienced success or overcome challenges since graduating from UTS? We will soon be putting together the next edition of our alumni magazine STAY CONNECTED and would love to hear your story.

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