Conferences on July 31, 2013

2nd International Conference on Nephrology & Therapeutics

Date: 29-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
The conference will bring together professors and research scientists in the field of Nephrology to discuss and deliberate on the progress made in the field during the first decade of the new millennium. A galaxy of International experts will be there to share their knowledge and wisdom with the participants. The Editors of OMICS Group's Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics and Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology are jointly organizing this event. The scientific program will focus on current advances in the research and serves as a catalyst for the advancement of nephrology. The program is currently evolving through collaboration between local and International experts and is expected to be very innovative.

Financial & Resources Planning in Universities

Date: 30-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
Location: Melbourne / Australia
Summary: As students numbers increase and the budget is stretched, streamlining university operations and generating alternate income is imperative for Australian universities. Description: Ensure the sustainability of your university operations. As the higher education environment becomes more competitive, universities must develop strategies to do more with fewer resources. As students numbers increase and the budget is stretched, streamlining university operations and generating alternate income is imperative for Australian universities. What you will take away by attending: +Understand the future implications of growth in the demand driven funding system +Practical strategies to increase non-government revenue +Boosting university efficiency to teach more ...

Australian Healthcare Workforce Solutions Forum

Date: 30-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
Location: Sydney / Australia
From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Summary Hear from organisations that have seen change as an opportunity rather than a hindrance and have built a successful organisation through effective organisational and workforce development. Description The Australian Healthcare Workforce Solutions Forum 30-31 July 2013, Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney Hear from: Genea Murdoch Childrens Research Institute UnitingCare Community ACT Government–Health Directorate Change Factory Medibank Private The University of Sydney Northern Sydney Local Health District Despite some successes, many organisations in the health sector are still grappling with the dynamic and demanding nature of today’s healthcare environment. An ageing workforce and shortage in staff in the sector makes it vital ...

Waste Management in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Date: 30-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
Location: Melbourne / Australia
Summary: More and more, waste, environmental and procurement managers in healthcare facilities are being asked to develop strategies to ensure greater sustainability at a reduced cost. Description: Attend Waste Management in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities to discuss: - Effective strategies for managing waste streams within the hospital and true methods of diversion. - Techniques to effectively engage and educate staff across the hospital. - Governance of waste across the hospital including developing strategies for sustainable procurement. - Strategies for effective measurement and benchmarking. On Tuesday July 30, 2013 from 8:30 am to Wednesday July 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm URLs: Twitter: http://atnd.it/15IT3c5 Booking: http://atnd.it/174cWKg Price: ...

Applying Clinical Governance to the National Standards

Date: 30-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
Location: Sydney / Australia
On Tuesday July 30, 2013 at 9:00 am (ends Wednesday July 31, 2013 at 5:00 pm) Summary: This conference will examine how to drive improvement through clinical governance. It will showcase best practice models from around the country Description: Making clinical governance work on the ground As of 1st January 2013 hospitals and day procedure services across Australia are required to transition to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. This conference will examine how to drive improvement through clinical governance. It will showcase best practice models from around the country demonstrating excellence on overarching NSQHS standards 1 and 2; safety, quality and consumer partnerships. > Download the brochure http://confreg....

Call For Papers - GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology (JET- ISSN: 2251-3701) Vol 2 No 2

Date: 12-Jun-13 to 31-Jul-13
Location: Singapore / Singapore
Global Science and Technology Forum (GSTF), a leading provider of global research platforms for International conferences and Journals, is pleased to invite you to submit your research papers for review and publication in the Journal of Engineering Technology (JET) - (Print ISSN: 2251-3701, E-periodical: 2251-371X). If your paper has been published in any other platform, a new version of your paper for JET must reflect at least 20% difference in content from the one published in the Conference Proceedings or any other journal. The JET editor–in-chief, Dr. Prasad K.D.V. Yarlagadda of Queensland University of Technology, Australia will head a distinguished team of associate editors to referee your paper for publication. JET is indexed by Ulrichsweb, EBSCO, CrossRef, and Proquest. It ...

Call For Papers - Best Practices in Social Media at Non-profit, Public, Education, and Healthcare Organizations

Date: 30-Jul-13 to 31-Jul-13
Dear Researches, if you are interested in Best Practices in Social Media at Non-profit, Public, Education, and Healthcare Organizations, we would like to invite you to submit your articles to a special issue of Social Science Computer Review (SSCR) Journal. Details can be found at the website address (PDF). Social Science Computer Review (SSCR) Journal - short description Impact Factor: 1.075 Ranked: 58 out of 99 in Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications, 26 out of 89 in Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary and 28 out of 83 in Information Science & Library Science. Source: 2011 Journal Citation Reports® (Thomson Reuters, 2012)

Heavy Haul Rail Conference

Date: 31-Jul-13 to 01-Aug-13
Location: Australia
The 2nd Annual Heavy Haul Rail Conference saw 220 representatives from across the rail and resource sectors converge on Newcastle to discuss exciting plans for rail infrastructure to support the mining industry in the years to come. Once again, the event was a huge success. With representation from the likes of Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group, Oakajee Port and Rail, QR National, Asciano and ARTC - to name a few - delegates certainly made the most of the outstanding networking opportunities on offer. In the 2012 conference, Aurecon's Ken Devencorn discussed why mineral development has less to do with mining than it does with Heavy Haul Rail. Rio Tinto's General Manager of Railways Heath Harnden, provided delegates with some invaluable insights into Rio Tinto's integrated ...

Heavy Haul Rail Conference

Date: 31-Jul-13 to 01-Aug-13
Location: Australia
On Wednesday July 31, 2013 at 9:00 am (ends Thursday August 01, 2013 at 5:00 pm) Summary: 31st July - 1st August 2013 Newcastle City Hall Description: "Demand for commodities from Asia is forecast to grow strongly in 2013. This means mining infrastructure investment in Australia is poised to resurge this year, after a challenging end to 2012. And, with the efficiency of pit-to-port infrastructure and operations the backbone of the mining sector’s success, Heavy Haul Rail 2013 will give the rail industry the opportunity to hear the most up-to-date plans for rail projects direct from mining company representatives and the latest developments in all areas of heavy haul rail including: - Infrastructure & Rolling Stock Advances - Automation in Heavy Haul - Remote ...

Transforming Assessment in a Digital Era

Date: 31-Jul-13 to 01-Aug-13
Location: Melbourne / Australia
Summary: Revolutionising assessment approaches across Australian universities. Description: In today’s increasingly digitised world there is a growing need for your institution to revolutionise their assessment techniques to meet the uptake of e-Learning, continue to engage students and remain competitive. Transforming Assessment in a Digital Era will provide you with key insights into how you can facilitate the move away from traditional methods of assessment towards multi-platform digital strategies. What you will take away by attending: - Methods for utilising new technologies to improve assessment processes - Tools to integrate digital assessment into course design for blended learning - Techniques to ensure quality assurance and security in e-assessments - Insight ...