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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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PhotoID:15001, Forum participants L-R Professor Barry Golding, Jan Crowley, Assoc Prof Bobby Harreveld, Shelley Truscott and Sally Thompson

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.

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  • CQU Alumni Workshop
    Published on 28 June, 2002

    Central Queensland University graduates will have their chance to comment on the future development of the Gladstone campus at an Alumni workshop and social function on Saturday 13 July.

    The workshop will be the first in a series of consultations with the local community to begin scoping a Strategic Plan (2003 – 2008) for the next stage in the development of the campus.

  • Chemistry Building Named
    Published on 27 June, 2002

    Central Queesland University's chemistry laboratory at the Rockhampton Campus will officially be named after the late Peter Lawson on Friday, 28 June.

    Our Friend --- Peter Lawson --- 1944 - 2001.

  • 10,000 Steps press on; audit to be distributed to key stakeholders
    Published on 27 June, 2002

    A review of the physical activity resources that exist in the community is underway by coordinators of the Central Queensland University-based 10,000 Steps Rockhampton Project.

    “We’ll be able to see more clearly the strong and weak spots in physical activity within the area,” explains project officer, Emily Clarke, who will canvass commercial providers, government agencies, sport and recreational facilities, and regional organizations.

  • Winter Complex
    Published on 27 June, 2002

    The CQ Sports Centre Pool and Gymnasium (in Rockhampton) is offering Yoga and Tai Chi this winter, which is especially helpful for those of us experiencing low energy levels or an increased desire to sleep during these cooler winter days.

    To take advantage of these terrific options, and the full compliment of activities at the gym, you should register your membership details with the gymnasium now.

  • Scientists need clear skies for research
    Published on 27 June, 2002

    While most Gladstone residents are praying for rain, marine scientists from the Coastal CRC are hoping for clear skies to undertake their research this week. Remote sensing scientists from CSIRO Land and Water, Vittorio Brando and Paul Daniel, are currently in Gladstone to study Port Curtis from above.

  • Business Listens
    Published on 27 June, 2002

    Members of the Institute of Business Leaders of Brisbane recently attended the CQU Brisbane International Campus for an Executive Briefing on the topic of “International Students – A Valuable Asset to Queensland Firms”.

    The briefing was organised and presented by Mr Ray Scarlett, STEP Manager for CQU’s Brisbane and Gold Coast International Campuses, in cooperation with Mr Luca Casali, an MBA student at the Brisbane Campus.

  • Jazz Concerts at CQU
    Published on 26 June, 2002

    Performers representing the history and future of jazz entertained a crowd of about a thousand people during the Tribute to Don Burrows concert at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Wednesday night.

    Leading jazz pros Don Burrows, Don Rader and Kevin Hunt, together with more than 120 years' experience, were joined on stage by a range of younger talents from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music jazz orchestra, including 16-year-old saxophonist Kerry Armstrong.

  • Students look to building a career
    Published on 26 June, 2002

    Central Queesland University and the Stanwell Corporation have joined forces to show high school students the world of engineering at a three-day camp this week.

    More than 50 Year 11 students who are considering engineering as a career, or who are undecided about their futures, are participating in The Engineering Link Group Project from Tuesday to Thursday.

  • Public liability crisis averted for CQ Multicultural Fair
    Published on 25 June, 2002

    Organisers of the Central Queensland Multicultural Fair have secured public liability insurance for the annual event that is expected draw thirty-thousand people to the Central Queensland University (CQU) Rockhampton Campus Sunday 11 August.

    “We’re absolutely covered – no question about it,” said CQU’s Gina Yarrow, who is coordinating production of the Fair in association with ABC Capricornia and support from The Morning Bulletin.

  • "Breaking the mould" in teaching
    Published on 25 June, 2002

    Central Queensland University’s Vice-Chancellor Glenice Hancock told representatives from universities around the world on the weekend that CQU was “breaking the mould” in university teaching.

    Professor Hancock was a keynote speaker at a New Generation Universities’ conference at Katoomba, New South Wales last Friday and Saturday.