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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 |
- Ramesh banks on his own diversified portfolio, secures Alumni Excellence award
Published on 22 March, 2012
CQUniversity MBA graduate Ramesh Anthony maintains diversified portfolios for his clients, in his role as an investment advisor in capital markets for a stock broking firm based in Sri Lanka..
- Creative Industries student a finalist for statewide photo awards
Published on 22 March, 2012
CQUniversity Creative Industries* student Lyn Taylor has been selected among 20 photo award finalists to be part of an exhibition at the Queensland Centre for Photography (QCP) Window Gallery in South Brisbane from April 1-29.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Lyn is entered in the Queensland Festival of Photography Portrait Prize.
- Mackay community fosters connection with University
Published on 22 March, 2012
Around 40 members of the Mackay community attended a recent 'Thank you for Your Support' event to acknowledge the support given to CQUniversity by alumni, donors and members of CQCircle, showing there is a strong interest in engaging with the University.
The purpose of the event is to continue to build relationships with alumni in the Mackay area, and to acknowledge the continued support from donors and members of CQCircle.
- Brenda chuffed by recognition from mental health nursing peak body
Published on 22 March, 2012
A bumper period of success continues for CQUniversity's Professor Brenda Happell with the news that she is having an award named after her.
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) has created 'The Brenda Happell Award' for the best presentation at its annual Consultation-Liaison Special Interest Group Conference at Melbourne in June.
- Uni keen to help Bowen/Whitsunday region prepare for industrial growth
Published on 22 March, 2012
CQUniversity has pledged to partner with industry and community networks to help the Bowen/Whitsunday region prepare for growth sustained by industrial development and port expansions.
The University intends to create a strategic partnership with the Whitsunday Industrial Workforce Development (WIWD) Steering Committee*, and will also work with the wider community.
- Engineering students return from all points of the compass
Published on 22 March, 2012
Sixty-five engineering students converged on Rockhampton Campus this week to report on their 'placements' at work sites throughout Queensland. Many were still wearing their hi-vis safety shirts and work boots.
- Brian's paramedic career epiphany triggered by traffic accident
Published on 22 March, 2012
Brian Maguire was 16 years old when he witnessed an accident, which got him thinking about becoming a paramedic.
"I saw a kid get hit by a bus and I felt like I should have known more about how to help," he said.
- Careers Fair a magnet for employers and students
Published on 22 March, 2012
Dozens of employers and more than 500 students attended CQUniversity's latest Student Careers Fair on Rockhampton Campus this week..
- Performing Arts calendar worthy of a song and dance
Published on 21 March, 2012
CQUniversity's School of Creative and Performing Arts has released its Calendar of Events for 2012, proving it's set to be a cracker year for musical, theatre and art shows across regional Queensland.
Major productions include the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels production in Mackay, Radar of the Lost Art in Rockhampton, Sarah Court and Matthew Marshall in Bundaberg and the Retrovert Concert Series in Noosa, plus many more performances, concert series and school productions along the way.