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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.