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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 |
- There's now an 'ally' on campus for any student who needs one
Published on 24 May, 2012
CQUniversity is developing an 'Ally Program' to promote acceptance and understanding for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) students.
Select student mentors and campus staff have been trained to be 'Allies' and their contacts will soon be available via internal web links, as part of the University's zero tolerance approach to bullying and discrimination.
- Be mag out now
Published on 24 May, 2012
The latest edition of Be magazine is now available at your local CQUniversity campus and online.. - New world ranking for Australia, a confidence boost for international students
Published on 24 May, 2012
Australia's status in a new world-ranking system should be a confidence boost for CQUniversity international students who are about to complete their courses.
Around 30 international students who have been studying at Rockhampton Campus will attend CQUniversity's 'Going Home' ceremony on May 28.
- Tapping web apps for better health: New study underway
Published on 24 May, 2012
A new clinical trial is set to assess how effective web apps are at getting Australians to increase their physical activity and improve their health.
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- 'Back on Track' looks forward with campus visit
Published on 24 May, 2012
Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) recently invited Barry ‘Rainman' Boland and Jeff McIlroy from Back on Track Education, Employment and Training Services to visit the Rockhampton Campus of CQUniversity.
Back on Track offers education, employment and training services to employees and organisations.
- Jess among students with mother of all juggling tasks
Published on 24 May, 2012
Jess Morton is one of several young mums who are juggling family life and work, as well as being enrolled to study Paramedic Science by distance education.
"Talking to people on the student forums, I've found I'm not alone in finding it difficult to cope, especially when it comes time to attend residential schools," says the mother of two boys aged under 3 years.
- Students hone vocal and performance skills with theatre star
Published on 24 May, 2012
Workshopping with industry professional Peter Cousens gave Mackay's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) students a real insight into the professional world of performing arts.
Peter has recently been appointed Artistic Ambassador for the Bachelor of Theatre program, which allows him to enhance the profile of CQCM as a reputable player within the performing arts industry and the wider community.
- Guitar-playing Dean features on Radio NZ tonight
Published on 24 May, 2012
CQUniversity's School of Creative and Performing Arts is led by a concert guitarist, Professor Matthew Marshall.
Prof Marshall's music will feature on Radio New Zealand tonight (May 24) from 6pm Australian eastern time, or 8pm NZ time.
- Charity starts with home-cooked treats, thanks to Travel Crew
Published on 24 May, 2012
Around 160 staff, students and community members turned out recently as Travel Crew hosted an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event on CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus.
It was the largest attendance since Travel Crew started hosting the event three years ago.
- All welcome at Jazzmania concert in Rockhampton
Published on 23 May, 2012
All are welcome at a Jazzmania concert at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus featuring special guest musicians, from 7.30pm on Friday May 25.