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Phone: +61 7 3443 1404

Address: Level 2 Bookshop Building, Staff House Rd, The University of Queensland 4072 St Lucia, QLD, Australia

Website: https://atsis.uq.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Hearing Australia Masters of Audiology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates of UQ considering a health-related Masters are encouraged to consider a career pathway into Audiology. Students accepted into the Masters of Audiology may then apply for the scholarship (valued at $15,000 over the two-year period of study). This includes a remote Hearing Australia Outreach trip, valued at $3000. Closing date for enrolment for 2021 is 30 November. Details via: https://bit.ly/2HsOdKj

24.01.2022 She may be ensconced in Brisbane and scoring top marks in The University of Queensland #Dentistry program but Savannah Kanters has not forgotten her family links with the #Woorabinda Aboriginal Community or her proud Kybal and Goongarrie heritage. Savannah is determined to show the potential for other Woorabinda residents to succeed at university, particularly in health courses. https://bit.ly/2EwNYg4

24.01.2022 Keep an eye on https://about.uq.edu.au/coronavirus for the latest on COVID-19 measures. Theres no change for UQ, so we will see you on Monday!

24.01.2022 NEW edition of The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education (AJIE) is online with guest editors A/Prof Chelsea Bond & Helena Kajlich from UQ’s School of Social Science HASS on Higher Education as an enabler to building an Indigenous health workforce https://www.cambridge.org//91E4D5A83CF7092868D1D2933DED66A6 AJIE Managing Editor Dr Katelyn Barney ATSISU.

23.01.2022 Indigenous Higher Education & Research Strategic Centres (IHERSC) Survey - UQ students and graduates, community members, current staff and past staff are encouraged to fill out a survey by visiting https://bit.ly/2KnhhnK

23.01.2022 Fulbright scholar, lawyer & UQ student Sasha Purcell (Whaleboat) will travel abroad next year on her journey to become a human rights expert at the United Nations! Read about Sashas journey at https://hass.uq.edu.au///leading-way-towards-better-future

22.01.2022 UQP is recruiting for its 2021 Indigenous Placement program recipient. This is a 12-month placement (from January 2021) for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidate. The role works across sales, marketing and publicity and can work around study commitments. Details are via https://bit.ly/2Ks0q2Z . Applications close: 26 Nov 2020 (11:00 PM) E. Australia Standard Time.

22.01.2022 Congratulations Prof Anita Heiss! Last night some of the ATSISU staff & a small number of other folks attended the 1st public reading of Prof Anita Heiss’s play TIDDAS at Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre. The play is based on Anita’s book TIDDAS. The reading was brilliant & we now look forward to seeing the show when it goes live! Once again, congratulations Anita!

21.01.2022 The presence, knowledges and voices of Indigenous students are now getting the respect they deserve, thanks to landmark changes within the UQ Medical Society @UQMS https://bit.ly/2ZG4eT8

21.01.2022 All those interested are welcome next Wednesday as part of the Community Wednesday: Founders Lunch series: https://ventures.uq.edu.au/event/session/1920 . Bianca Barling-Seden, Creative Director and Founder at Saltwater People will join from 12-1pm. Bianca is the founding partner of Saltwater People, an Indigenous-owned creative agency providing cross-cultural communications and engagement with agencies working across Northern Australia.

21.01.2022 FINAL ROUND - COVID-19 STUDENT EMERGENCY GRANTS for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UQ are STILL OPEN for Semester 2. Now with Student Laptop Initiative support for those that are struggling to stay connected. Please check your student emails for details. You can receive this grant once a semester. Grants of up to $2000 available for eligible students, as well as assistance in obtaining appropriate technology to help you study online.... The Student Support Team strongly encourages you to apply if youve been financially impacted by COVID-19. There is more than enough funds to help everyone who needs assistance. Reach out to us at [email protected] if youd like to discuss your situation or have any questions/concerns. Many thanks to our partners for helping make this happen!

20.01.2022 All our UQ Indigenous HDR students are encouraged to submit an abstract for the Melbourne Poche Centres International Indigenous Health 3MT. Abstract closing date - Monday 5 October 2020. Those selected to present (notified by Friday 9 October 2020) will need to pre-record their 3MT video and upload to a link that will be provided. Videos will be due on Monday 19 October 2020. The streaming of the 3MT will run on Friday 30 October at 10am (AEDT). Details via: https://bit.ly/2FFSVTZ or [email protected]

20.01.2022 Check out the new video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQmLpYZQjU about the re-energised UQ Major in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies! Were thankful for all the contributions to its development & to the leadership of Prof Tracey Bunda, Dr Stephanie Gilbert & Dr r e a Saunders. #UQLife

20.01.2022 #UQ researcher Dr r e a Saunders is proud to have artworks included in a milestone #Canberra exhibition titled 'Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now' @NatGalleryAus https://bit.ly/3llIfJh

19.01.2022 Aunty Lilla Watson was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from UQ yesterday in a ceremony at Customs House, Brisbane. Big Congratulations Dr Lilla Watson! A story from UQ will follow in the coming week. We acknowledge that due to the current restrictions UQ was not able to invite everyone who Aunty Lilla & we would have liked to invite. We are just grateful that a small ceremony could be held to celebrate this form of recognition. Once again, congratulations Dr Lilla Watson! Photo: VC Prof Debbie Terry, Dr Lilla Watson & Chancellor Mr Peter Varghese.

19.01.2022 As a hungry teen, Kayla-Lee Curry visited the Red Cross for hot meals. Now shes striving to make youth work her profession. While completing her #UQ Behavioural Science degree, Kayla-Lee has been volunteering and making the most of three summer internship placements with #QFES . https://bit.ly/2CTj7t0

19.01.2022 OPEN NOW! The 2020 UQ Summer Research Program! Dont miss your opportunity to do paid work with ATSISU researchers to develop & apply your knowledge, research & professional capabilities. 10 ATSISU projects available! Others available across UQ See https://employability.uq.edu.au/summer-winter-research Closes 27 Sept. APPLY NOW!

18.01.2022 NOW OPEN - COVID-19 STUDENT HARDSHIP / EMERGENCY GRANTS for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UQ are NOW OPEN for Semester 2. Now with Student Laptop Initiative support for those that are struggling to stay connected. Please check your student emails for details. Grants of up to $2000 available for eligible students, as well as assistance in obtaining appropriate technology to help you study online.... The Student Support Team strongly encourages you to apply if youve been financially impacted by COVID-19. There is more than enough funds to help everyone who needs assistance. Reach out to us at [email protected] if youd like to discuss your situation or have any questions/concerns. Many thanks to our partner for helping make this happen!

17.01.2022 Appointments are now available to be booked with Felicity Berends, the Liaison Librarian for areas including the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit. Details via https://web.library.uq.edu.au/profile/2846/felicity-berends or [email protected] .

17.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the UQ NAIDOC Festival at St Lucia, Gatton & Herston & virtually over the past week & helped to make it a SUCCESS! #UQNAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC #UQRAP #UQLife

17.01.2022 Great seeing #UQs Prof Anita Heiss, Jessica Mauboy, Uncle Archie Roach, Andy Books, Shelley Ware & others on Indigenous Literacy Day!! For info & to donate see https://indigenousliteracyfoundation.secure.force.com/Don/ #UQLife

17.01.2022 COVID-19 Student Emergency Grants for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at UQ are OPEN for Semester 2. Now with Student Laptop Initiative support for those that are struggling to stay connected. Please check your student emails for details. Grants of up to $2000 available for eligible students, as well as assistance in obtaining appropriate technology to help you study online.... The Student Support Team strongly encourages you to apply if youve been financially impacted by COVID-19. Reach out to us at [email protected] if youd like to discuss your situation or have any questions/concerns. Many thanks to our partner for helping make this happen!

17.01.2022 Join Livestream Artists including #UQ #Indigenous researcher r e a + Barbara Campbell and Narelle Jubelin In Conversation with Sarina Noordhuis-Fairfax 6pm today Thursday 26 Nov Duration: 45-60 mins (30-45 min conversation, 15 min live questions) https://bit.ly/3q3Q3mz #arts

15.01.2022 As a prolific author and proud Wiradjuri woman, UQs Professor Anita Heiss has taken on many roles to promote Indigenous language and literacy; the latest is particularly novel. As a lead-up to this years virtual Indigenous Literacy Day (2 September), Professor Heiss has been helping create three new lanyard designs, based on the cover of her acclaimed novel Tiddas. https://bit.ly/3aS1ZAq

15.01.2022 @uqmedicine’s Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement) Maree Toombs launched UQ Yarns during NAIDOC Week. It's an inspiration podcast that highlights the amazing work of individuals who are dedicated to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this first episode, Associate Professor Toombs yarns with UQ’s Francis Nona, a proud Badulaig man who is harnessing the power of education to give back to his community. Listen now: https://medicine.uq.edu.au/uq-yarns

13.01.2022 The ATSIS Unit will be offering a series of online Q&A sessions for Future Indigenous Students to come yarn with staff to learn more about studying at UQ! Visit our website for more information and how to register. https://atsis.uq.edu.au/events

13.01.2022 University of Queensland staff will have greater access to training on a detailed exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and contemporary issues, thanks to an innovative online education foundation course. Around 17,000 staff at all levels will complete units of Core Cultural Learning to strengthen the University’s cultural capability. https://bit.ly/3lxPoad

12.01.2022 The team enjoyed the visit to Corina State High School were they yarned with students about their future, options and University.

12.01.2022 Are you about to finish high school? Are you interested in studying Medicine and becoming a doctor? The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit is now accepting applications through its Admissions Pathway Program. Click on the link to find out more: https://atsis.uq.edu.au/future-students/admission-pathways If youd like to ask any questions, please get in touch via the Student Support Team, Phone: (07) 3443 1404 or email: [email protected] #UQRAP

11.01.2022 The ATSIS Unit recently farewelled a valued member of the Student Support team with the departure of Mark Gillard. We are continuing to recruit, with the first of the new positions now filled by Rennae Hopkins.https://bit.ly/2EE0fPy

10.01.2022 STARTS TODAY!!! The 2020 UQ NAIDOC Festival is on from 11-15 August! Join us online or on-campus as we celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander music, culture & art + workshops, talks, films & food https://life.uq.edu.au/naidoc #UQNAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #UQLife

10.01.2022 Indigenous RHD students can have registration paid for #online attendance: 2020 International Indigenous Research Conference, scheduled Aotearoa, NZ from 18-20 Nov. They can refer to [email protected] for help arranging Earlybird payment before 12 Oct https://bit.ly/3kjeiJA

09.01.2022 Reminder - Semester 2 census date is August 31st (Monday)! Census date is the last day to withdraw from courses without fees or academic penalty. Not sure what to do or want to chat about your options? Contact us at [email protected] or reach out to your academic advisor directly.

09.01.2022 A tiny weed with huge potential has prompted The University of Queensland PhD candidate and 2020 Charlie Perkins Scholarship winner Audrey McInnerney to head to Cambridge University. Audrey is so convinced about her research project that shes been negotiating her travel amidst the current global pandemic. https://bit.ly/3jgL39Q

09.01.2022 Valis one of UQ ATSISUs Learning Advisors & is more than happy to assist anyone wanting to check on their enrolment for Semester 2, 2020. You can contact Vali via email, phone or drop in & see her or one of the other deadly ATSISU staff! GO on, even just to say hello!

09.01.2022 NEW Article by deadly Indigenous researcher Susan Beetson who works in UQ’s Faculty of Engineering & IT with Sojen Pradhan, Grace Gordon, Jason Ford in the International Indigenous Policy Journal at https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/iipj/article/view/10211

09.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to deadly UQ PhD candidate Amy McQuire on being shortlisted in the 2020 Qld Clarion Awards for Indigenous Issues Reporting for her article White justice, black suffering in Griffith Review 65: Crimes and Punishments. See https://www.meaa.org//state-med/queensland-clarion-awards/ #journalism

07.01.2022 We are underway for the 2020 UQ NAIDOC Festival! Join us online or on-campus from 11-15 August as we celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander music, culture & art + workshops, talks, films & food: https://life.uq.edu.au/naidoc + https://bit.ly/31IWgJ0 #UQNAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #UQLife

06.01.2022 Join UQ VC Prof Deborah Terry, PVC (Indigenous Engagement) Prof Bronwyn Fredericks & AIATSIS CEO Mr Craig Ritchie in conversation about experiences with organisational cultural learning Friday 27 Nov 12.30-1.15pm Register for Zoom webinar http://ems.gs/3lQm0smcIak

06.01.2022 As a lead-up to Indigenous Literacy Day (2 Sept) Prof Anita Heiss @AnitaHeiss @atsisuq @HASSUQ helped create 3 new lanyard designs, based on the cover of her acclaimed novel Tiddas. For each lanyard sale, @rubyoliveonline will donate $10 to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation @IndigenousLF https://bit.ly/2ENm7YC

06.01.2022 You might have noticed there was more purple around campus & on UQs social media sites today. UQ encouraged all alumni, staff, students & community members to show support for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ The message is simple: you have the right to be proud of who you are and who you love - your LGBTQIA+ identity does not change that! #WearItPurple #WearItPurpleDay #WearItPurpleUQ

05.01.2022 Its back! The UQ NAIDOC Festival returns for 2020 from the 11-15 August! Join us either online or on-campus as we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture! With entertainment, workshops, talks, films and food across all three campuses and a supporting online program, there is so much to explore this year. Check out the UQ NAIDOC Festival website for the full program: life.uq.edu.au/naidoc #UQNAIDOC #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

04.01.2022 How does a young Indigenous student from a tiny school 13 hours drive from a capital city see the big picture of study and career possibilities in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics its all about connections. https://bit.ly/3g1jm2L

04.01.2022 Applications for the 2020 Summer Research Program are now open. Dont miss your opportunity to team up with leading researchers to apply your degree-specific knowledge and develop valuable research and professional capabilities. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3gIakrT

03.01.2022 Congrats to Dr r e a Saunders, renowned artist and UQ ATSIS Unit lecturer, who is among three diverse talents chosen to speak about the trajectory of their careers, during a booked-out Shifting Terrain forum for emerging artists. Presented by Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA), on Saturday 12 Sept, the online forum will also feature Melbourne-based Eugenia Lim and London-based Dr Kate McMillan. The speakers will share their experiences and how they developed their studio practice in a challenging and constantly shifting contemporary art environment. Details: https://pica.org.au/show/shifting-terrain/

03.01.2022 Christmas Great Book Swap! Come to the Great Book Swap at UQ Christmas Market, 4-8pm Friday 27 November on Forgan Smith Lawns, University Drive, St Lucia. Choose a great Book and Swap for $5 donation to Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF)! The ILF is striving for children in remote communities to have the same opportunities as those in urban Australia. Lots of titles to choose from including children’s, fiction, non-fiction, poetry and young adult. Can’t make it? Feel free to make a make a donation via https://bit.ly/35ReI5E .

01.01.2022 TODAYs R U OK Day. RUOK Day is a reminder that a conversation could change a life. This years message is Theres more to say after #RUOK. Learn how to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ #theresmoretosay #RUOKDAY2020 #RUOK

01.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to a webinar, from Noon on 30 Sept: What is a research higher degree and how can it help your career? Confirmed speakers: Prof James Ward (Director Poche Centre) - What is a PhD and why do one? (10 min) A/Prof Maree Toombs (Associate Dean, Indigenous Engagement) - what I did during my PhD and where it has taken me (10 min)... Three current students share their PhD experiences The session will end with a Q&A session. Register via http://ems.gs/3nwF0fscBJc

01.01.2022 Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are now OPEN! For those that did not apply in Semester 1, please put in an application for Semester 2. Between $1500 to $2500 available, depending on your circumstances. Need a hand or have questions? Contact your Student Support Team at [email protected].