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Adult learning peak body visits, calls for 'reassessment'The president of Australia's peak adult learning body, Professor Barry Golding has visited Rockhampton for a forum calling for a reassessment of adult education in Australia. CQUniversity hosted the forum at its Ron Smyth Building in Quay Street. Full Details…2013-07-08 09:52:31.0 |
- Solid effort on embrittlement of aluminium
Published on 12 July, 2007
Indian engineering student Ashutosh Srivastava said the chance to work on a research project at Central Queensland University's Process Engineering and Light Metals (PELM) Centre was a dream come true.
Ashutosh arrived in Gladstone in May to undertake a research project under the supervision of Professor Richard Clegg.
- The cheesy side of CQU Sydney
Published on 11 July, 2007
With term classes finished, CQU Sydney Graduate Campus took time out to celebrate the end of term recently. The now famous pizza party hosted by the Client Services Team was on again!
Students had a chance to unwind and enjoy some pizza, drinks and entertainment after a long period of studying.
- Emerald firms learn to gain 'star employees'
Published on 11 July, 2007
Emerald firms can learn how to gain 'star employees' by participating in a free workshop and a business breakfast in late July.
CQU lecturer Karen Becker, from the School of Learning and Innovation, will lead the events.
- Sydney theatre students learn at 'Con in the cane fields'
Published on 11 July, 2007
A 'Con in the cane fields' might seem an unlikely place for 4 Sydney Nirimba TAFE graduates but the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) in the Queensland regional town of Mackay is providing opportunities as unique as its boxy, modern buildings for students undertaking the Bachelor of Music Theatre - the only program of its kind in Australia.
Hearing about the Con through their TAFE lecturer and graduate of the Con, Sarah Matthews-Libke; provided that much-needed next step according to Zoe Harvey, Liam Cameron, Brett O'Neill and Casey Eidintas as they near the completion of their first semester of study.
- CQU alumnus in running for Hibiscus King crown
Published on 11 July, 2007
Fiji-based CQU alumnus Avnit Narayan is Midcity Plaza's contestant for the 2007 Hibiscus King crown and wants to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS, which he believes is the biggest threat to Fiji.
That is according to an article in The Fiji Times this week (July 11) which says the 25-year-old believes his participation in the 2007 Vodafone Hibiscus contest is a great opportunity to highlight the issues.
- Trainee teachers can boost language proficiency
Published on 11 July, 2007
The Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowships (ELTF) are an Australian Government initiative which offer practising and trainee (pre-service) language teachers an opportunity to improve their language proficiency and cultural knowledge through an intensive, short-term study program.
In 2008, programs will be offered for trainee teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Bahasa Indonesia in Jordan, China, Japan, and Darwin respectively. - Prize chance for students who support careers survey
Published on 10 July, 2007
Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) is a not-for-profit organisation that tracks the activities of new university graduates, reporting annually on their employment destinations and starting salaries via the Australian Graduate Survey.
In order to better inform students and the higher education sector, GCA is undertaking an innovative new survey of university students, titled 'University and Beyond'.
- CQU professor works on United Nations Global Forum
Published on 10 July, 2007
CQU Professor Bob Miles has just completed a consultancy role for the United Nations 7th Global Forum on Reinventing Government, which took place at United Nations Headquarters in Vienna from June 26 to 29.
"The Forum recognized the contributions made by CQU repeatedly and at the General Assembly very publicly promoted CQU.
- Sydney staff at ISANA Conference
Published on 10 July, 2007
Staff from Client Services, CQU Sydney recently attended the annual ISANA conference hosted by the University of Wollongong.
ISANA is the representative body for international education professionals in Australia and New Zealand who work in student services, advocacy, teaching, and policy development in Australia and New Zealand.
- Melbourne Campus hosts Endicott College Oratory Tour
Published on 10 July, 2007
Following from the hospitality of the Brisbane campus, Melbourne International Campus (MIC) had the privilege of hosting the final leg of the tour from Endicott College, Massachusetts.
This gave the professors and students an opportunity to further enhance their educational and cultural tour with the rich Melbourne and Victorian experience.