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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 |
- Water holes a 'whole in one' project for golf club
Published on 15 June, 2008
The simple act of creating water holes has turned into a ‘whole in one' project for Rockhampton Golf Club, in terms of linking organizations and people from all walks of life.
The networking involved has turned an initial Commonwealth Water Grant of $46,000 into a finished product valued at well over $500,000 if done at full commercial rates.
- Lillian ready to live and breathe new Gladstone role
Published on 13 June, 2008
Lillian de Torres, a chemical engineer originally from the Philippines, has just enrolled in a postgraduate research course at CQU Gladstone.
Back in the Philippines, Lillian initially worked as a sales engineer, then created her own business to respond to her country's industrial needs.
- Griffin counsels Central Queensland University
Published on 13 June, 2008
Rockhampton's Tim Griffin OAM has been appointed as a member of the Council of Central Queensland University (CQU) through to May 2010 by Her Excellency the Governor.
The CQU Engineering and MBA graduate, who received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in 2007, will play a vital role in the governance of CQU.
- Banana residents encouraged to have say on council services
Published on 12 June, 2008
Residents of the Banana Shire Council area will be asked to share their opinions on issues affecting their community into the future when Central Queensland University conducts a telephone survey targeting randomly selected households in the area this month (June).
The Mayor, Cr John Hooper explains the importance of such a survey, saying, "The findings of the survey will provide the Council with knowledge that can be used to facilitate genuine positive outcomes for a changing community and residents should not shy away from the chance to have their say during this period of transition".
- Uni staff help support school science teachers
Published on 12 June, 2008
CQU staff are supporting Rockhampton's school science teachers and senior secondary students via a 'Cutting Edge Lecture Series'.
The series is conducted by CSIRO Education in collaboration with the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts.
- Lecturer 'rocks' according to students
Published on 12 June, 2008
Physics lecturer Bill Downey was recently presented with a trophy surrounded by rock samples and mounted on tiles.
The presentation was arranged by 22 students in appreciation of his lecturing of their Geological Science course.