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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 |
- Uni backs bid for CQ 'Cleantech' zone as legacy of mining boom
Published on 04 June, 2010
CQUniversity is helping to coordinate a bid by regional stakeholders for Central Queensland to become a pilot zone for the State Government's 'Cleantech' vision*.
University researcher Dr Susan Kinnear laid out the region's credentials for the role during this week's visit to Rockhampton by Michael Choi, the Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Trade.
- Researcher eyes better treatment for coal seam methane gas water
Published on 04 June, 2010
CQUniversity researcher Ben Kele believes he can find a better filter mixture for the treatment of water used in the coal seam methane gas process, crucial for the LNG industry.
Mr Kele, who also runs a water consultancy firm, is testing a range of filter mixtures to produce a water suitable for sustainable agricultural use.
- Language Centre students visit Multicultural Fair
Published on 04 June, 2010
Students from CQUniversity's English Language Centre had a chance to celebrate multiculturalism during Rockhampton's annual fair at the Heritage Village recently.
The students ran their own stall selling caps and also visited the Language Centre stall run by Peter Morcom and Tracy Daffey.
- Big business background a boon for Dr Frimpong's students
Published on 04 June, 2010
There were congratulations all round when Dr Daniel Frimpong, a member of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, was recently promoted to become a senior lecturer at CQUniversity Sydney..
- Beijing's Jingping speaks at shindig for departing students
Published on 03 June, 2010
Master of HRM student Jingping Zhang reflected on her life in Rockhampton during an address for participants in this week's Going Home Celebration.
Jingping was among international students returning to eight different countries.
- Alex loves Aussie culture
Published on 03 June, 2010
German study abroad student Alex Linnemann was one of 17 students who said goodbye to CQUniversity during a Going Home Ceremony this week.
Alex has been at CQUniversity since February and has enjoyed every moment.
- Mackay hosts Skilling Your Workforce conference
Published on 03 June, 2010
CQUniversity Mackay hosted a ‘Skilling Your Workforce' conference this week.
The event aimed to improve the manufacturing and engineering industries' understanding of education and training opportunities.
- Theatre graduate behind push for 'Globetrotters of Australian Rules Football'
Published on 03 June, 2010
CQUniversity Theatre graduate Jordan Edmeades is developing his innovative SportsComedy Australia business, with plans to present a StuntFooty League Roadshow..
- First Melbourne IT students to complete professional year
Published on 03 June, 2010
CQUniversity Melbourne has congratulated its first cohort of students to complete the Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program..
- Education students enable artful tribute to child-friendly community
Published on 03 June, 2010
CQUniversity Gladstone's advanced learning management students have organised and created a Exhibition of Children's Art, helping kids to illustrate their vision for a child-friendly community.
The project was an assignment for their course on Advocacy,Leadership and Change in Early Childhood and also complemented the annual Communities for Children (C4C) Professional Forum being hosted at Gladstone Campus from May 27-29.