Committees and Groups at QAAFI

QAAFI Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The QAAFI Diversity and Inclusion Committee's mission is to promote equitable access to both resources and support for all QAAFI students and staff. We aim to help staff and students to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and fairness, resulting in a positive workplace experience for all.

We recognise that under-represented groups in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) fields face particular challenges to progress to senior levels. Our aim is to identify and remove barriers to career progression for women and other disadvantaged groups. This will ensure equitable career progression for all staff.

We will strive to increase the proportion of under-represented groups in senior leadership positions.  by ensuring equitable approaches that recognise the principles of diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.

Both the science and the innovation that can be achieved at QAAFI are enhanced by our diverse and multi-faceted workforce. QAAFI welcomes, and values, staff and students from many parts of the world and from all walks of society.

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QAAFI Health, Safety and Wellness Committee

The primary functions of the QAAFI HSW Committee are to:

• promote and facilitate consultation and cooperation between staff, students, and management in instigating, developing, and carrying out measures designed to ensure health and safety at work for all; and
• assist in developing and implementing HSW policy, procedures, guidelines, and programs at UQ.

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^{Terms of Reference are current as of 28/07/2022.}

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QAAFI Science Seminar Committee

The purpose of the QAAFI Science Seminars is to provide a badged seminar series for the promotion of QAAFI's current and future science activities and positive impact on internal and external communities. The responsibilities of the QAAFI Science Seminar Committee (QSSC) are to:

• Oversee and coordinate the QAAFI Science Seminar Series
• Identify speakers and MC facilitators and confirm dates for presentation
• Review, select and schedule speakers to ensure balance diversity

QSSC members

QAAFI SSC Coordinator: Craig Hardner

Centre for Animal Science 
Harry Lamb

Centre for Crop Science
Joe Eyre
Samir Alahmad
Ulduz Vafadarshamasbi

Centre for Horticultural Science
Narelle Manzie 

Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences
Shahram Niknafs

QAAFI Digital Marketing Officer
Megan Pope 

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QAAFI Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Association

The QAAFI EMCR Association will elect an Executive Committee to oversee the Association and provide advice to the QAAFI Management Committee. The EMCR committee is dedicated to assisting in EMCR career development. EMCRs face different issues throughout their career and our committee may be able to help in finding a permanent/temporary solution to any such issues experienced at QAAFI. All QAAFI EMCRs are welcome to join us! 

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QAAFI Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Committee

The overarching objective of the QAAFI HDR Committee is to assist the community of QAAFI HDR students and advisors in achieving positive outcomes during each HDR program. 

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The QAAFI Student Association (QSA)

The QSA is a student organization that collectively aims to enrich the academic and social skills of graduate and undergraduate students enrolled through the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at The University of Queensland.

Become a member of the QSA at QAAFI Student Association memberships (getqpay.com) to enjoy all our future BBQs, student development and networking events.

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Mental Health Champions Network

Mental Health Champions are trained UQ students and staff members who can provide support and referral information about mental health and wellbeing. 

Students and staff can ask a Mental Health Champion about support services and events, or volunteer to become a Mental Health Champion.
 

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UQ Mental Health Strategy

We are taking steps to ensure that mental health is included as a key priority in decision making at UQ – learn more about our mental health initiatives