THE UQ EXPERIENCE UQ Students Beneﬁ T from World-Class Facilities, Academic and Personal Support and a Great Mix of Sporting, Recreational and Social Activities

7 THE UQ EXPERIENCE UQ students beneﬁ t from world-class facilities, academic and personal support and a great mix of sporting, recreational and social activities.

Students from Union College – one of 10 residential colleges situated on the St Lucia campus 8 THE UQ EXPERIENCE BRISBANE AND QUEENSLAND Brisbane is the second-fastest growing city in the Western world. It is an area known for its relaxed lifestyle and access to world-renowned natural attractions.

Brisbane Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Brisbane – facts and fi gures Australia’s “Smart State”, and is widely known as the country’s most liveable city. Brisbane > Capital city of the State of Queensland, It is Australia’s fastest-growing capital with a Australia. population of more than 1.8 million and offers Population a safe, friendly, multicultural environment. > 1,820,375 (Brisbane city and surrounding Brisbane is considered one of the major areas). business hubs in Australia. Most major > 4,132,015 (Queensland). > Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city Australian and international companies have after Sydney and Melbourne. a contact offi ce in Brisbane. Many electronics companies also take advantage of the Time Zone > GMT/UTC + 10 hours. strategic port and airports by choosing to have distribution hubs in the city. Language The inner city is characterised by the > English. > Australia is a multicultural country so it is Brisbane River, parklands, convention normal to hear people speaking a variety facilities, museums, art galleries, a casino, of languages. malls, shopping districts and a host of Currency cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés. > Australian Dollar (AUD$). The golden beaches and fun parks of the Gold Coast are just an hour’s drive south. Climate > Subtropical. The beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches lie a > Summer – December to February; Autumn – short drive to the north, along with National March to May; Winter – June to August; Parks, rainforests and attractions such as Spring – September to November. Comparative cost of living Australia Zoo. > Summer maximum average temperatures are around 29° celsius (84° Fahrenheit). Brisbane, Australia 76.9 Brisbane’s reputation as a friendly, modern > The average maximum daytime temperature in city makes it a popular tourist destination. winter is around 21° celsius (70° Fahrenheit). Perth, Australia 77.8 > People are advised to wear hats, cool Brisbane City Council clothing that protects from the sun and Melbourne, Australia 82.5 www.brisbane.qld.gov.au maximum UV-protection (30+) sunscreen Sydney, Australia 94.9 Lonely Planet during summer. www.lonelyplanet.com > A long-sleeved jacket and warm clothes will New York City 100 be necessary during the early morning and Our Brisbane evening in winter. Tokyo 122.1 www.ourbrisbane.com Source: Population statistics: Queensland Govt, Things to do in Brisbane Source: Mercer Cost of Living Survey, Offi ce of Economic and Statistical Research, 2007. Worldwide Rankings 2007 www.thingstodo.com/au/queensland

Brisbane city

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Queensland Queensland is widely regarded as an engine room with strong business investment and economic growth, which generates tens of thousands of new jobs every year. During 2006-2007, Queensland’s job growth was more than double the rate of the rest of Australia. Through its “Smart State” initiative, the Queensland Government has invested more than $3 billion in research and development and innovation. The characteristics of Queensland’s “Smart State” economy include a highly educated and skilled population; advancing productivity; a culture of creativity and innovation; and opportunities spread throughout Queensland communities. Queensland’s economy has enjoyed a boom in the tourism and mining industries over the past 20 years. A sizeable inﬂ ux South Bank Parklands, Brisbane of interstate and overseas migrants, large amounts of federal government investment, increased mining of vast mineral deposits and an ever expanding aerospace sector ensure that the State will remain Australia’s fastest growing economy in the foreseeable future. Queensland attracts more than half of all international tourists to Australia. Its tropical coastal strip includes sandy beaches, coral islands and plenty of sunshine. In the far north, the Daintree Rainforest sweeps down to the sea. As the oldest rainforest on Earth, it nurtures spectacular wildlife. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the “Natural Wonders of the World”. As the largest World Heritage Area, it stretches UQ’s Dr Steve Salisbury digging for fossils in outback Queensland. more than 2000 kilometres alongside the Photo: Tourism Queensland coast, and is home to around 1500 species of ﬁ sh and 350 types of coral. West of Queensland’s Great Dividing Photo: Tourism Queensland Range are mine sites and huge cattle and sheep properties. The unique red and brown landscapes of Queensland’s outback span around 800,000 square kilometres. Closer to Brisbane, some of the largest sand dunes in the world attract travellers to Stradbroke, Moreton and Fraser Islands.

Study Queensland www.studyqueensland.qld.edu.au Tourism Queensland www.tq.com.au

UQ’s mine is located near the St Lucia campus Great Barrier Reef, coastal Queensland

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 10 THE UQ EXPERIENCE CAMPUSES UQ has three main campuses – St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton – and teaching and research sites throughout Queensland. While all share UQ’s tradition of excellence, each is an outstanding environment in its own right.

UQ St Lucia The Eleanor Schonell pedestrian and bus UQ’s St Lucia campus is renowned as one bridge links UQ to the southern suburbs. of Australia’s most attractive campuses Parking is in high demand and students and is just seven kilometres from are encouraged to consider other transport Brisbane’s vibrant city heart (see page 8). alternatives. Parking on campus costs from $3.00 per day. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, the 114-hectare site provides a perfect study, UQ PEDESTRIAN www.uq.edu.au & BUS BRIDGE research and living environment. UQ St Lucia unites the vitality of a modern campus with UQ Traffi c and parking the tradition of an established university. www.uq.edu.au/parking Phone +61 7 3365 1016 The gracious sandstone buildings, Public transport parklands and lakes encompass world-class www.transinfo.qld.gov.au teaching and research facilities. These include Phone +61 13 12 30 Queensland’s biggest multimedia library plus state-of-the-art laboratories and lecture theatres. Students fi nd everything they need on Distance and travelling time Distance from Minutes campus, including excellent sporting venues, Kilometres shops, banks, a post offi ce, restaurants and UQ St Lucia to drive refectories. UQ Gatton 85 55 UQ Ipswich 43 45 Transport Gold Coast 87 55 UQ St Lucia can be reached by bus, CityCat ferry, bike and car from the surrounding Sunshine Coast 105 75 suburbs and the city. Brisbane CBD 7 10

Business Management student Kirsti Creed in the Great Court, UQ St Lucia UQ’s expansive St Lucia campus

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UQ Ipswich UQ Ipswich offers students a unique learning environment, combining a tradition of quality education with a new and dynamic campus. Only 45 minutes drive from UQ St Lucia, UQ Ipswich is the University’s newest campus having opened for teaching in February 1999. Students benefi t from a purpose- designed teaching space utilising the latest technology in teaching, course delivery and research infrastructure. UQ Ipswich delivers a modern suite of tailored and relevant programs, equipping graduates for lasting careers in a variety of professions. Students outside the award-winning UQ Ipswich Library The campus boasts a wealth of dedicated, state-of-the-art learning facilities. These include Building 8, which merges traditional library and student services with innovative technology to advance learning and research. UQ Ipswich’s student/computer ratio places it at the forefront of Australian tertiary education. At this smaller campus, students enjoy greater access to teaching staff while teaching spaces enhance learning, with seminar and group learning rooms promoting personal interaction with staff and other students. Students enjoy a range of The multimedia computer laboratory at UQ Ipswich The heritage-listed Building 4 support, amenity, and recreational services, including a bookshop, cafés, a multipurpose court for playing tennis, basketball and Ipswich city coordinated. Passengers can buy combined netball, a sporting oval and a cardio- Home to 145,000 residents, Ipswich is rail/bus tickets enabling travel on both gymnasium. known as Australia’s heritage city and is Queensland Rail and the local bus service, Students also have access to a range of part of one of the fastest-growing regions which has a stop at the Ipswich campus. campus-specifi c scholarships and prizes to in Australia. Ipswich offers heritage trails, Parking on campus is available for $1.30 provide fi nancial assistance with their study. four-wheel-driving, bushwalking, canoeing, per day. These scholarships range from $500 to shopping and country markets. UQ Ipswich $5000 on an annual basis (see page 100). In 2007, Ipswich won the international www.uq.edu.au/ipswich A range of accommodation options is award for Liveable Communities for cities Ipswich City Council available for students wanting to live in the with a population of 75,000 to 200,000. www.ipswich.qld.gov.au region (see page 23). City facilities include an inner-city Ipswich Tourism mall, art galleries, parks and gardens, a www.ipswichtourism.com.au cultural centre, restaurants and coffee shops, supermarkets, banks, doctors’ surgeries, hospitals, an IT-based public library, golf Distance and travelling time courses and showgrounds. Distance from Minutes Kilometres UQ Ipswich to drive Transport UQ St Lucia 43 45 A University-operated bus service runs UQ Gatton 45 35 four times each weekday during semester Gold Coast 95 60 from the St Lucia campus to UQ Ipswich, then UQ Gatton and return. Train and bus Sunshine Coast 150 105 timetables for travel to the campus are Brisbane CBD 50 40

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CAMPUSES

UQ Gatton support teaching, research and hands- a civic centre, restaurants, banks, public library, recreational facilities, a showground, UQ Gatton delivers excellence in on training. The programs offered in the agricultural and natural resource sciences. areas of agribusiness and economics, golf course and football club. agriculture and horticulture, animals and UQ Gatton offers a relaxed, friendly equine studies, environment, food, forestry, Transport atmosphere and students enjoy the benefi ts natural resources and veterinary science are During semester, the University-operated of being close to the major centres of internationally recognised as among the best express bus service runs four times each Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba. Just of their types in Australia. weekday, from UQ St Lucia to UQ Ipswich, under an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, UQ Gatton students can take advantage then UQ Gatton and return. the campus offers a unique blend of of a range of medical, welfare, counselling The campus is also serviced by express modern teaching facilities, state-of-the-art and learning support services, and numerous coaches running between Brisbane and laboratories and historic buildings. sporting and recreational activities. Campus Toowoomba, and a bus/rail service linking UQ Gatton students gain a more amenities include a post offi ce, childcare Gatton and Brisbane. personalised education as part of a large centre, bookshops, cafés, banking facilities There is ample, free, on-campus parking university with international standing. and a licensed club. for students all year. The campus is home to the $33 million UQ Gatton Centre for Advanced Animal Science and Gatton Shire www.uq.edu.au/gatton operates commercial production units to Gatton is a thriving town of 6000 people in Gatton Shire the Lockyer Valley. It is just fi ve kilometres www.gatton.qld.gov.au from UQ Gatton and 90 kilometres west of Brisbane. Toowoomba, a city of 90,000 Distance and travelling time people and regional capital of the Darling Distance from Minutes Kilometres Downs, is a 30-minute drive away. UQ Gatton to drive The picturesque landscape includes rich UQ St Lucia 85 55 farming land and tourist attractions. UQ Ipswich 45 35 The town offers many services and Gold Coast 170 90 facilities. These include supermarkets and Toowoomba 40 30 shops, accommodation, visitor’s information centre, a hospital and other medical services, Brisbane CBD 90 60

UQ Gatton students at the grain silos Foundation Building, UQ Gatton

UQ’s comprehensive equine facilities

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Other teaching and research facilities In addition to UQ’s six major research institutes (see pages 94-97), UQ has more than 45 specialised teaching and research facilities throughout Queensland, including: > the School of Medicine and School of Population Health (see section on Herston, below) and various medical departments in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital > the Dental School in Brisbane > the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre and the University Mine, both at Indooroopilly near UQ St Lucia > seismograph stations at Charters Towers and Mt Nebo > Australia’s largest university-run marine research station at Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and other marine facilities at Low Isles and North Stradbroke Island > Customs House, UQ’s cultural, educational and heritage facility in Brisbane’s city centre, and > UQ Business School Downtown, in Brisbane’s Central Business District Customs House, Brisbane city centre (CBD), a state-of-the-art teaching and corporate functions venue.

Herston Herston, close to Brisbane’s CBD, is UQ’s major medical teaching and research location. The University operates within the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Women’s Hospital and Queensland Radium Institute. Herston is also the location of the Mayne Medical School. UQ Business School Downtown, Brisbane city centre

School of Medicine www.som.uq.edu.au/som School of Population Health www.sph.uq.edu.au Herston map www.uq.edu.au/maps/pdf/HerstonMap.pdf Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospitals www.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/default.asp

Near UQ’s marine research station, Heron Island Mayne Medical School, Herston

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 14 THE UQ EXPERIENCE KEY FACILITIES UQ’s state-of-the-art Library, unsurpassed information technology support, superior teaching facilities and Student Centres are key to unlocking your learning potential.

Library > long opening hours (up to 84 hours per The award-winning UQ Library is the week) largest research library in Queensland, > more than 1400 computers in eZones and providing excellent facilities and services throughout the Library for student use both online and in-person. > facilities for laptops, including network ports, and laptops available for loan Library features include: > photocopying and printing facilities > 14 branches covering UQ St Lucia, UQ > generous borrowing privileges (up to 42 Gatton, UQ Ipswich, the major teaching items at a time) hospitals and the Dental School > assistance, tours and free information > millions of books, tens of thousands of skills training classes to help students print and electronic journals, eBooks and access and use Library resources, and multimedia, and hundreds of networked > access to the UQconnect Wireless databases, as well as an extensive online Network. Quick Reference Collection, microﬁ lm, manuscripts and pictorial materials University Library www.library.uq.edu.au > 24-hour-a-day access via the Library Email [email protected] website to the Library’s catalogue and Phone +61 7 3346 4312 online collections Ask a Librarian www.library.uq.edu.au/asklib

Information technology UQ recognises IT is an integral part of study, and provides students with a range of IT and online services. All UQ students are provided with a free UQconnect Internet account, which allows Internet access and email from on-campus or home via dial-up. A range of other online services is available, including: > free national dial-up through UQconnect, UQ’s own ISP. This allows dial-up access to the Internet from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call > free email with all students receiving an ofﬁ cial UQ email address that can be accessed anywhere in the world via my.UQ (for more information on the my.UQ student portal, see below) > on-campus Internet access, available throughout all UQ campuses via one of the fastest information networks in the world. The UQconnect Wireless Network is also available at many common student areas > discounted Internet with students receiving signiﬁ cantly discounted rates for full service Internet accounts through UQconnect Bachelor of Communication student Brooke Cunningham (left) and Bachelor of Contemporary Studies student Vicky Souvanthong studying in the UQ Ipswich Library

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> discounted hardware and software for The new engineering learning space UQ students when purchasing computers through UQconnect Portable Computing > my.UQ, a personalised portal to online student services. This portal can be used to check email and personal student records, study resources and calendars > mySI-net, a valuable resource enabling students to enrol in courses, and providing information such as lecture material, tutorial notes, discussion groups and class timetables > Ask I.T., providing free computing help and training for students > a HelpDesk providing telephone and online IT support seven days a week, and > UQ’s Information Technology Services (ITS) provides the IT infrastructure at UQ, and one of the most advanced networks in Australia, connecting more than 18,000 on-campus computers.

Information Technology Services (ITS) www.its.uq.edu.au Student Centre, UQ St Lucia UQconnect www.uqconnect.net National Dial-up number 0198 307 170 Ask I.T. of a series of spaces that allow for group http://askit.uq.edu.au work, teaching, photocopying, printing and Email [email protected] recreation. Phone +61 7 3365 8811 UQ anticipates and responds to student learning and research needs, producing positive graduate outcomes and providing Teaching facilities the information infrastructure necessary for The University provides teaching space, leading-edge research activities. teaching aids and facilities to suit a wide range of teaching styles. Facilities www.uq.edu.au/facilities The three major campuses include more than 180 teaching rooms. These range from Student Centres collaborative teaching and learning spaces Student Centres on each UQ campus are to seminar rooms and traditional lecture the central locations for assistance with > examinations and assessment theatres. Computer laboratories, rooms and a range of administrative matters. > fees practical training areas cater for specialised > graduation needs. Large lecture theatres are ﬁ tted with All students can visit a Student Centre, > ID cards a range of modern teaching technology the one-stop-shop for all student matters > mySI-net (online enrolment system) tools. Video-conferencing is also available in and enquiries. If further specialist advice > prizes and scholarships selected rooms. is needed, students will be directed to an > public transportation The University’s innovative Collaborative appropriate area. > short-term loans Teaching and Learning Centres (CTLC) add Student Centres provide information on > trafﬁ c and parking, and new dimensions to available teaching spaces international student issues, plus forms and > UQ Abroad. at the St Lucia and Gatton campuses. The service for: Centres are equipped with state-of-the-art > admission procedures Student Centres www.uq.edu.au/student-centre audiovisual teaching equipment and consist > enrolment procedures

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 16 THE UQ EXPERIENCE SUPPORT UQ understands the extra support needed by international students far from home, family and friends. A range of services provides you with support while you settle in and throughout your stay.

Getting Started Diversity and Orientation Cultural and religious diversity is highly- Orientation for international students valued at UQ, which works to create a includes Getting Started sessions and a positive and respectful environment. compulsory Orientation session, both of University policy condemns racism, which take place before classes begin. prejudice or vilifi cation on the bases of race, religion or ethnicity. Getting Started UQ’s policies related to racism, Students attend a Getting Started session discrimination, harassment and bullying, within a few days of arrival. The session and the Student Grievance Procedures are includes information on enrolling and available online via myAdvisor or on request obtaining student ID cards, “O Week” from any Student Centre. activities, banking, making contact with other students, and student concessions myAdvisor when using public transport. www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor Student Centre Compulsory Orientation www.uq.edu.au/student-centre The International Student Welcome is a compulsory session that provides students with an overview of services and support Personal safety systems available to them during their studies, The University maintains high levels of as well as information on UQ’s special personal safety for all students on campus. resources and facilities, and their legislative Brisbane has long been considered a safe obligations in regards to their student visa. city that provides its residents with a laid Following the offi cial welcome, separate back and relaxed lifestyle. To uphold this Orientation sessions are held for full degree, reputation for safety and ensure the comfort and study abroad and exchange students. of our students, UQ has developed the These sessions offer more specifi c information UniSafe program. Initiatives include two and advice on issues such as enrolment, free services operating after dark. These are the Library, learning assistance, and living, the UniSafe Escort service (UQ St Lucia, Enjoying the “O Week” activities working and travelling in Australia. UQ Ipswich, UQ Gatton), whereby students UQ’s Student Services also provide one- “Whether you need advice on fi nancial and staff can ask to be accompanied while on-one Getting Started sessions and Mini- walking to on-campus locations; and a matters, career paths, learning support Orientations for new research higher degree or just someone to talk to, UQ’s trained Safety Bus service (UQ St Lucia) linking students who may arrive after the formal main buildings, colleges, carparks and counsellors and Advisors can listen Orientation periods. to your concerns and help you fi nd public transport stops. “O Week” is a University-wide solutions.” Campuses are well-lit, have security celebration for both international and call-points in strategic locations, and are LARA CAMPBELL, BACHELOR OF domestic students who are beginning their PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES STUDENT patrolled 24-hours-a-day. An emergency studies at UQ. Held in the the week before phone number is effective all hours for an the start of Semesters 1 and 2, it is an immediate security response. excellent opportunity to meet people and make friends soon after arrival in Brisbane. UniSafe There are special sessions for international www.uq.edu.au/unisafe students on fi nding part-time work, safety, families of international students (see page 102) and the Australian health system. UQ Union Other highlights include campus tours, All international students have access advice and information about specifi c programs to all services provided by the UQ Union and courses and entertainment activities. (UQU). Getting Started The UQ Union organises a variety of www.uq.edu.au/student-services activities and events to help students enjoy Orientation campus life (see page 19). www.uq.edu.au/orientation It aims to provide representation on

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University and educational bodies, and social welfare, recreational and commercial services. Students have an opportunity to join any of the Union-affi liated clubs and societies, or can even start their own clubs (see page 19). The Postgraduate Area of the UQ Union is directly concerned with the Fiona Brandis from the Student Centre helps Arts student Ravi Rao with his enquiry representation and support of postgraduate students. It covers coursework and research higher degree students. The Postgraduate Student counselling academic expectations. Students are Organiser provides advocacy and advice for Student counsellors are available to assist offered core and optional sessions on topics postgraduate students, organises activities students with a wide range of issues, including writing, studying, library skills, and helps students with problems they may including dealing with crises, relationship research matters, examinations, note-taking, face at University. problems and cross-cultural communication time management, reading effectively, and adjusting to University life. referencing correctly, science writing and UQ Union problem solving. www.uqu.uq.edu.au Phone +61 7 3377 2200 Disability support Student Services The University is committed to accessibility www.uq.edu.au/student-services in teaching, learning and the physical Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3365 1704 Student Services environment. Students with a disability should contact a Disability Advisor the year The University provides an integrated, before they intend to commence studies at professional service in several key English for Specifi c Purposes: UQ. This allows the nature of the disability support areas. and the proposed program to be considered, Academic Communication A range of free and confi dential facilities is and gives time for materials and other Skills (ESP: ACS) program and available to UQ students at each campus. requirements to be prepared. other English language support In addition to an extensive program of Disability Advisor The English for Specifi c Purposes: Academic group seminars and workshops, and online www.uq.edu.au/student-services (see Disability Communication Skills (ESP: ACS) program resources, Student Services offers the Program) is offered by UQ’s Institute of Continuing opportunity for individual sessions. Phone +61 7 3365 1704 & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) and is Student Services designed to assist new international students www.uq.edu.au/student-services Learning assistance to further develop and practise their English Learning advisors help students understand language communication and academic skills academic expectations and assist them in over an intensive, three week period. The International Student Advisors developing and improving the skills needed program includes an orientation to Australia International Student Advisors provide to achieve to the best of their abilities in session and allows students time to culturally a range of services and cross-culturally their university studies. adjust prior to the commencement of the sensitive assistance for international students semester. This program runs prior to “O from before arrival to departure, including Week” in each semester and is available to spouse and family information (eg. childcare Academic and English students who have been accepted into a UQ and schooling of dependants). Staff can language support program and who already meet the minimum assist with issues of homesickness, culture English language requirements. A registration Each semester, all new international shock and making the transition to a new form is available online. students are encouraged to attend the ICTE-UQ offers a range of other courses country and culture. following programs, which are offered at for students who need extra help with no additional charge. Careers counselling English (see page 29). Careers counsellors prepare students Academic Preparation ICTE-UQ for a successful transition from study to Program (APP) www.icte.uq.edu.au www.icte.uq.edu.au/forms.htm (ESP: ACS employment. Counsellors help students The APP runs across four days prior to registration) make informed decisions on careers and Orientation (in each semester) and is Email [email protected] related program choices, consistent with designed to assist new international students, Phone +61 7 3365 6565 their interests, values, skills, personality and at both the undergraduate and postgraduate Fax +61 7 3365 6599 CRICOS Provider Number 00091C abilities. level, make the adjustment to Australian

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 18 THE UQ EXPERIENCE RECREATION Your UQ experience can be both socially and academically rewarding, with access to the latest sport and ﬁ tness facilities as well as opportunities to enjoy stimulating cultural activities.

Sport and fi tness Sporting facilities at UQ St Lucia include UQ SPORT is responsible for the wide an international-standard athletics centre; 21 range of sporting and recreational activities fl ood-lit tennis courts; an Olympic-standard and fi rst-class sporting facilities at UQ. swimming pool; a beach volleyball court and three netball courts. The Sport and Fitness All international students are automatically Centre houses a three-level gymnasium, cardio members of UQ SPORT. Membership studio, group fi tness classes, squash courts, benefi ts include up to 25 percent off entry to martial arts gymnasium and indoor sports the gym, pool and group fi tness sessions. pavilion. Eight ovals cater for cricket, hockey, UQ SPORT manages the extensive softball, ultimate disc and most football codes. sporting facilities at St Lucia including the UQ Ipswich features a workout room swimming pool, running track, gymnasium, with cardio equipment and free weights, tennis courts and playing fi elds as well as a multi-purpose court and a large playing facilities at Ipswich, Gatton and Herston. All fi eld. Facilities at UQ Gatton include a facilities are open to students, staff and the fully-equipped weights gymnasium, indoor general community. basketball court, squash courts, tennis At the start of each semester, UQ SPORT courts, cricket oval, and a rugby fi eld. The offers a range of short recreational courses Mayne Medical School has a range of cardio in dance, holistic health, martial arts and equipment and free weights. sports-coaching. In addition, social sporting Sporting scholarships are provided by UQ competitions and sporting events on campus SPORT and the University to help athletes such as triathlons and fun runs are also offered. achieve sporting and academic goals. Professional instructors provide opportunities to experience adventure UQ SPORT activities such as horse-riding, sea-kayaking, www.uqsport.uq.edu.au Phone +61 7 3365 6612 surfi ng and island discoveries.

“Whether you are a professional athlete or just want to keep ﬁ t and have a good time, the facilities here at UQ are amazing and cater for all levels. And it’s not just about sport, there’s also live music and cultural activities. With so much to do, you can’t not have fun.”

ANTHONY MARTIN, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDENT AND UQ SPORT SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER Photo: Barry Alsop – Eyes Wide Open Images

Students take a tour of The University of Queensland Art Museum

“O” Week activities

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Entertainment On all three campuses, the UQ Union’s Activities Area organises events to help students enjoy campus life.

Activities include theatre, dances, concerts, Female ﬁ nalists in the Great Court Race movies, debates, barbecues and Market Days. Students can join any of the Union- afﬁ liated clubs and societies, or can even start their own clubs (see below).

UQ Union www.uqu.uq.edu.au Phone +61 7 3377 2200

Cultural activities Students can stimulate their senses by taking part in the varied cultural pursuits available on-campus at UQ. Music The School of Music presents regular performances by students, staff and guest artists. Students can enjoy discounted or free concerts by The University of Queensland’s orchestras, bands and choirs. Popular monthly Sunday morning concerts are held at Customs House, the University’s city- UQ Tennis Centre based cultural and heritage centre. Special performances are also held at the UQ Centre at the St Lucia campus and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) at South Bank, Brisbane.

UQ School of Music Concert Diary www.music.uq.edu.au Concert Ofﬁ cer Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3365 3503

Museums The University is home to many signiﬁ cant museum collections, including the Anatomy Museum, Antiquities Museum, UQ Art Museum (The James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre), Customs House Art Gallery, as well as the Fryer Memorial Library special collections and the Insect Collection. Ruth Collin and Amit Singh attend a lunch for Enjoying “O Week”, Ipswich campus engineering students Things to do www.uq.edu.au/about/things-to-do

Many clubs and societies have been formed Student Association and social interest by people with a wide range of interests, groups such as the Electronic Artists Society. Student clubs hobbies and backgrounds and contribute to Clubs and societies and societies the colour and diversity of UQ campus life. www.uqunion.uq.edu.au Students can try different activities and Clubs range from academic-based groups Email [email protected] participate in social events by joining such as Women and the Law, to groups for Phone +61 7 3377 2211 clubs and societies at UQ. international students such as the African

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 20 THE UQ EXPERIENCE VITAL SERVICES You will ﬁ nd many of the services you need for day-to-day living right on campus.

Healthcare Childcare centres UQ provides a comprehensive health Centre Age Web/email Phone service to help students with medical or UQ St Lucia personal problems. Campus Kindergarten 2.5 - 4 yrs Web www.campuskindergarten.org.au +61 7 3365 3894 The University Health Service offers Email [email protected] conﬁ dential consultations by appointment Margaret Cribb 2 mths - 5 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 3365 1509 to all students. Most medical costs for Childcare Centre international students provided by the Munro Centre 6 wks - 3 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 3365 2840 University Health Service are covered by Playhouse Childcare Centre 0 - 5 yrs Web www.uqu.uq.edu.au/ +61 7 3377 2231 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) businessservices/childcare Email [email protected] (see page 102). More information about healthcare in Australia and OSHC will be UQ Ipswich provided during Orientation. 360 Degrees After-School Grades 8 - 10 Email [email protected] +61 7 3381 1532 A dental clinic is located at UQ St Lucia Care program, UQ Boilerhouse Community and offers a student discount. Engagement Centre University Health Service Ipswich Day Care Centre 15 mths - 5 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 3812 3147 www.uq.edu.au/healthservice Ipswich Early Education 15 mths - 5 yrs +61 7 3282 9300 Centre and Preschool Leichhardt - One Mile 6 wks - 5 yrs +61 7 3812 0824 Childcare Community Child Care Centre Students should contact an International North Ipswich Child Care 6 wks - 5 yrs +61 7 3281 0351 Student Advisor for advice on childcare Centre options. Raceview Community Early 6 wks - 6 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 3288 8772 Childhood Centre Childcare, kindergarten and after-school Sunkids Children’s Centre 6 wks - 5 yrs +61 7 3288 0044 facilities (all independently operated) are - Yamanto available to UQ students on or near all UQ Gatton campuses. All centres have long waiting Gatton Child Care Centre 6 wks - 12 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 5462 2946 lists. Please note that no free childcare options are available. Centres may be Gatton Early Learning and 6 wks - 5 yrs Email [email protected] +61 7 5462 4455 Pre-school Centre contacted directly (refer to the table, right). For students with school-aged children, The above table is not a comprehensive list of all childcare centres available. see pages 103-104 for more information.

Childcare general inquiries www.uq.edu.au/study/childcare Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3365 1704

Munro Centre staff and children Bachelor of Nursing students Erilee Woodings (left) and Mark Hingst at the UQ Ipswich Library café

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Worship and religion Students taking a break at the Red Room Many faiths are practised and respected in Australia. Brisbane has facilities and places of worship for Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and other major faith groups. Chaplains from different faith communities within the UQ Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service are available to assist students with pastoral care matters relating to their spiritual and academic life. More information is provided at the Getting Started session following arrival.

UQ Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service www.uq.edu.au/chaplaincy UQ St Lucia phone +61 7 3365 6439 University Bookshop, St Lucia Pharmacy at UQ St Lucia UQ Ipswich phone +61 7 3381 1463 UQ Gatton phone +61 7 5460 1146

Shopping and banking “The St Lucia campus is almost like a Food, shopping and UQ St Lucia has numerous shops, banks, small town with everything you need commercial services automatic teller or banking machines (ATM), such as shops, banks and cafés. as well as a post offi ce, optometrist, print shop, All campuses provide vital everyday On all UQ campuses, students will fi nd hairdresser, theatre and travel agent. services such as health services and a range of venues in which to eat, drink, UQ Ipswich offers an ATM and a childcare, which make student life so meet friends and shop. document-binding service. much easier.” At UQ Gatton, students have access to an NAUREEN ALAM, ENGINEERING STUDENT Food ATM, bookshop and post offi ce. Because Queensland is a thriving multicultural community, there is a wide Banks variety of food from most parts of the world. UQ St Lucia If students have special cultural or religious ANZ dietary requirements, International Student www.anz.com.au Commonwealth Bank Advisors can help them locate familiar www.commbank.com.au types of food, including kosher and organic Uni Credit Union Ltd produce. In the Getting Started session, www.unicu.com.au Muslim students will receive an information UQ Ipswich The Bendigo Bank has an ATM on campus. booklet outlining the grocery stores, butchers www.bendigobank.com.au/public and restaurants in Southeast Queensland UQ Gatton selling halal food. The Commonwealth Bank has an ATM on campus. There are three refectories (cafeterias) at www.commbank.com.au UQ St Lucia, providing a variety of menus to suit all tastes. UQ St Lucia students also have access to six cafés, a noodle and sushi bar, an Bookshops The Herston Medical Bookshop is a ice-creamery, juice bar, pizza caffe, sweets Many University schools issue lists of specialist bookshop owned by the UQ shop and the Red Room bar and bistro. essential books and equipment. With care, Union catering for health professionals and The wide variety of foods available consist students can minimise costs. For example, students in all medical disciplines. of light snacks, Asian noodles, vegetarian books suggested for reference only can be found in the University libraries. UQ bookshops dishes, pizza, kebabs, burgers, BBQs, sushi, www.bookshop.uq.edu.au sandwiches, cakes and hot lunches. Textbooks and other equipment such as UQ St Lucia phone +61 7 3365 8585 The Main Refectory at UQ St Lucia uses laboratory coats can often be bought second- UQ Ipswich phone +61 7 3381 1240 only halal meat. A student bar, refectory hand through the Secondhand Bookshop at UQ Gatton phone +61 7 5460 1451 and café operate at UQ Ipswich, Club Med UQ St Lucia or the UQ Gatton bookshop. Herston Medical Bookshop Phone +61 7 3365 5275 Café at Herston, and a dining hall and café The bookshops at UQ St Lucia, are also available at UQ Gatton to provide UQ Gatton and UQ Ipswich stock new Secondhand Bookshop Phone +61 7 3377 2243 students with a variety of foods and menus. textbooks, stationery and other materials.

POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2009 22 THE UQ EXPERIENCE ACCOMMODATION UQ can help you ﬁ nd a suitable place to live, and give you ongoing accommodation advice and assistance.

Airport reception and Accommodation options On-campus accommodation is in high demand. Students should apply directly to temporary accommodation UQ St Lucia the appropriate college as soon as possible University representatives will meet all Students attending UQ St Lucia can to avoid disappointment. Application forms newly arrived enrolling international choose from on-campus residential are available directly from colleges or via students at the domestic or international colleges, off-campus student housing the Accommodation Services website. airports. or rental houses and units. Applicants are advised to consider a second This service is only available to students option in the event college accommodation On-campus residential colleges is not available. commencing their fi rst semester, and More than 2350 students live on-campus For details, refer to the table on page 24. bookings must be made fi ve days in advance in 10 residential colleges at UQ St Lucia. via the Accommodation Services website. Colleges generally provide individual Off-campus student housing Temporary accommodation can be arranged bedrooms (usually with shared bathrooms), Independent providers (not part of UQ) if required and Accommodation Services meals, laundry facilities, and common offer a variety of housing custom-built for will help students fi nd more permanent social and recreation spaces. They may students. Some follow a residential, college- accommodation on arrival. also offer academic tutorials, pastoral style arrangement, while self-catering care and religious observance (in those houses and unit complexes are also available. Accommodation Services founded by churches). Cromwell College Applications for this style of housing should www.accommodation.uq.edu.au (Campus Lodge) and International House be submitted online directly to the provider. Brisbane Airport provide self-catered accommodation for Contact Accommodation Services for advice. www.brisbaneairport.com.au postgraduate and mature-aged students. Off-campus rental housing Airtrain All colleges accept applications www.airtrain.com.au Share houses and apartments are the most regardless of students’ religious affi liations common form of student housing, allowing Public transport or views, although some give priority to www.transinfo.qld.gov.au students to save on costs and develop students committed to the college ethos. friendships. Houses are generally shared by three or more students, with weekly rent ranging from about AUD$80 to AUD$150 per Some colleges have their own gym facilities. person. Apartments are usually smaller and are shared by two people. Weekly rent ranges from about AUD$120 to AUD$180 per person. A UQ Rentals Online website lists vacant rental accommodation for UQ students (see page 23). However, it is strongly advised that rental housing only be arranged once students have arrived in Brisbane. Most students interested in rental accommodation will book airport reception and temporary accommodation (see left), then look for long-term rental housing during their fi rst few days in Brisbane. Please note: > houses and units (also called fl ats or apartments) are usually rented (leased) for six to 12-month periods > initial costs can be high – payment of two weeks rent in advance, plus a bond equivalent to four weeks rent > security deposits for gas, electricity and phone connections may be required > houses are generally rented unfurnished > furnished or part-furnished houses and apartments are available, but rent is higher, and > students must budget for food, household items and ongoing utility costs such as gas, electricity and telephone (see page 103).

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“Living on campus at a residential college has been a rewarding personal experience. I’ve made life-long friends from all over the world. If college life isn’t for you, then the University’s Accommodation Services can help you ﬁ nd affordable off-campus All colleges have their own dining facilities. student housing.”

TOM LAWLER, COMMERCE/ECONOMICS STUDENT

The Gatton Halls of Residence St John’s College

UQ Ipswich UQ Gatton On-campus houses Students studying at UQ Ipswich can live in Students at UQ Gatton can live Accommodation Services manages a student accommodation close to campus on-campus, in off-campus student number of houses located at UQ Gatton. or rent houses or units in surrounding accommodation or in rental Students may apply either for a room in a suburbs. On-campus residential college accommodation in townships nearby. fully furnished share house (facilities to be accommodation is not available. shared with up to three other students), a Off-campus student housing On-campus residential colleges furnished house or an unfurnished house, Two independent providers (not part of UQ) Three Halls of Residence accommodate subject to availability. Students should apply offer student accommodation adjacent to up to 350 students at UQ Gatton and are in advance by contacting Accommodation campus. One features a complex of fi ve- non-denominational. The Halls provide a Services. bedroom, fully furnished, self-catering units caring environment with academic support Off-campus rental housing where students rent a single bedroom and plus cultural, social and sporting activities. share facilities with four other fl atmates. The Please refer to the off-campus rental housing Senior students and staff help with study, other has single, study bedrooms with shared section for UQ St Lucia on page 22. dining and recreational facilities. Students can social and personal welfare matters. Students choose from fully catered, partially catered have an excellent chance of obtaining on- or self catered options. A third independent campus accommodation but need to contact Accommodation Services www.accommodation.uq.edu.au provider (not part of UQ) offers students Hall staff to confi rm places before arrival. Email [email protected] self-catering accommodation in an apartment Accommodation is offered on an academic Phone +61 7 3365 3419 complex located in central Ipswich, still year basis (excluding vacation periods) with UQ Rentals Online within easy walking distance of campus. fees due in advance. All meals are included; www.uq.edu.au/rentalsonline Students should apply online in advance. or senior students can elect to stay in one of A UQ Accommodation Guide is available from the Off-campus rental housing the self-catered blocks. Please contact the Student Recruitment Team Please refer to the off-campus rental housing Halls of Residence to apply. Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3346 9649 section for UQ St Lucia on opposite page 22. For details, refer to the table on page 24.

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ACCOMMODATION

Colleges offer catered accommodation during semester

Residential Colleges College Accommodation fees for 2008 (AUD$)* More information on college fees is available online from Accommodation Services or directly from colleges. Men and women Cromwell College Campus St Lucia Standard room Accommodation Services No. of Residents 200 (College), catered; $12,128 (35 weeks, catered) www.accommodation.uq.edu.au 48 (Campus Lodge), self-catered, for Email [email protected] international students, senior undergraduates Self-catered Phone +61 7 3365 3419 and postgraduates; 13 (Visitor Accommodation), $5148-$5876 per semester for temporary, short-term, long-term stay (26 weeks) Afﬁ liation The Uniting Church of Australia Meals 21/week or self-catered Web www.cromwell.uq.edu.au Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3377 1300 College Accommodation fees Fax +61 7 3377 1499 for 2008 (AUD$)* Application closing date September 30 Application for catered accommodation may be Men only lodged online

Kings College Emmanuel College Campus St Lucia $12,950 standard room Campus St Lucia $13,950-$16,500 No. of Residents 270 $14,280 shared ensuite room No. of Residents 340 (private phone and Affi liation Uniting Church of Australia $15,490 ensuite room Affi liation Uniting and Presbyterian Churches Internet connection Meals 21/week (34 weeks) Meals 21/week included) (34 weeks) Web www.kings.uq.edu.au Web www.emmanuel.uq.edu.au Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3871 9600 Phone +61 7 3871 9100 Fax +61 7 3871 9666 Fax +61 7 3870 7183 Application closing date none, however Application closing date not applicable early applicants are advantaged Gatton Halls of Residence St Leo’s College Campus Gatton Standard room Campus St Lucia $12,860 (domestic) No. of Residents 406 $7200 (32-week package) No. of Residents 173 $14,060 (international) Affi liation Independent $7700 (38-week package) Affi liation Roman Catholic Church Meals 21/week or self-catered Meals 21/week Web www.uq.edu.au/halls/ Self-catered Web www.stleos.uq.edu.au Email [email protected] $4972 (32-week package) Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 5460 1215 $5472 (38-week package) Phone +61 7 3878 0600 Fax +61 7 5460 1498 Fax +61 7 3878 0620 Application closing date One week prior to Application closing date October 31 lectures commencing

Women only International House Duchesne College Campus St Lucia Standard room Campus St Lucia $12,580 No. of Residents 238 (38 postgraduate) $12,300 (40 weeks catered) No. of Residents 153 (34 weeks) Affi liation Independent Affi liation Roman Catholic Church Meals 21/week Self-catered Meals 21/week Web www.inthouse.uq.edu.au/ih $10,800 (50 weeks) Web www.uq.edu.au/duchesne Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3721 2480 Phone +61 7 3377 2333 Fax +61 7 3721 2476 Fax +61 7 3377 2314 Application closing date none, however Application closing date September 30 places are offered from November to January Grace College St John’s College Campus St Lucia $9240 standard room Campus St Lucia $11,100 (36 weeks) No. of Residents 180 $10,780 ensuite room No. of Residents 263 (20 graduate fl ats) Affi liation Uniting and Presbyterian Churches (35 weeks including Affi liation Anglican Church Meals 21/week “O” Week) Meals 21/week Web www.uq.edu.au/grace Web www.uq.edu.au/stjohns Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3842 4000 Phone +61 7 3842 6600 Fax +61 7 3842 4180 Fax +61 7 3870 5124 Application closing date October 31 Application closing date October 31 Women’s College Union College Campus St Lucia $11,922 undergraduate room Campus St Lucia $12,350 No. of Residents 189 $13,777 postgraduate room No. of Residents 341 (private phone and Affi liation Independent (shared ensuite) Affi liation Independent Internet connection Meals 21/week or self-catered (34 weeks) Meals 21/week included) (38 weeks) Web www.uq.edu.au/womens Web www.uq.edu.au/union Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Phone +61 7 3377 4500 Phone +61 7 3377 1500 Fax +61 7 3870 9511 Fax +61 7 3371 3826 Application closing date September 26 Application closing date refer to website

*The fees listed are 2008 prices and should only be used as a guide. Fees for 2009 are likely to increase, and will be available towards the end of 2008. Additional mandatory expenses such as security deposits and student club fees have not been included. Please check with individual colleges for a comprehensive list of fees and payment schedule. Payment is required in advance. Fees, including GST, cover the occupancy duration as speciﬁ ed by each college. Fees usually cover only the 33-36-week academic period.

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