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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 |
- Back from the UK dreaming of new career
Published on 20 January, 2010
Earl Robinson has embarked on a career and life change thanks to CQUniversity's STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) program.
He has recently completed his first term of study in the University's Bachelor of Psychology program after his introduction to university through STEPS.
- Cheryl takes STEPS into teaching degree
Published on 19 January, 2010
Taking part in CQUniversity's STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) program was a life-changing experience for a Bundaberg mum.
Cheryl Bland, a mother to 3 teens, had worked in office jobs all her life and thought university was out of her reach until she discovered the University's preparatory program STEPS.
- CQUniversity scholarship to set Ryan up for life
Published on 14 January, 2010
Toolooa State High School OP1 recipient Ryan Muller believes CQUniversity is "setting him up for life", after being given an OP1 scholarship.
The University has approved scholarships to relieve the HECS-HELP burden for OP1 students who choose to study full-time on campus in the Central Queensland region.
- Teens to experience 'real' science
Published on 13 January, 2010
Up to 40 Year 10 students from Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Tannum Sands, Yeppoon, Blackwater and Mt Morgan will converge on CQUniversity Rockhampton next week for a program titled the Science Experience.
The 3-day program (January 19 to 21) will enable students to experience the ‘real world' of science with opportunities to take part in many hands-on workshops across a range of fields.
- 'Toads' of media interest
Published on 13 January, 2010
CQUniversity Research Fellow Dr Scott Wilson has been gaining plenty of media attention this month, with newspaper and radio reporters highlighting his study of toad abnormalities in the Gladstone region..
- Hail Creek Mine and Uni partner for Mackay scholarships
Published on 13 January, 2010
Seven first-year students seeking to enrol at CQUniversity Mackay in 2010 will once again benefit from the partnership between Hail Creek Mine and CQUniversity.
The Hail Creek Mine CQUniversity Scholarship Program was established in 2007 to help counter the skills shortage in the Mackay area, encouraging local people to undertake study in Mackay to increase and retain the number of skilled people in the region.
- Childhood around American lake instills love of nature
Published on 13 January, 2010
Jessica Scannell developed her appreciation of nature as she grew up in Smithfield, Maine, the most north-easterly of the American states, with a family home situated on a pristine freshwater lake..
- Melissa takes great steps towards bright future
Published on 13 January, 2010
After losing her husband 3 years ago, Melissa Novak knew she had a responsibility to her 2 children to be the best mum possible.
"I knew I had to be a really good role model for them and be able to support them financially," the Gladstone resident explains.
- First STEPS on ladder to success are free of charge
Published on 12 January, 2010
CQUniversity's free STEPS* program is renowned for helping adults prepare for tertiary education and the more lucrative career opportunities beyond.
The University has scheduled information sessions for people interested in STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) programs at various campuses.