Scottvale Park Squash Ladies have arranged a major fundraiser leading up to the Relay for Life weekend at CQU Rockhampton (May 20-21).

The Squash Ladies are encouraging 3-person teams to enter a fun charity golf day at Rockhampton Golf Club, on Sunday March 26.

Central Queensland University is hosting a summer school for 31 teenage girls from throughout Central Queensland who have an interest and ability in maths, science and technology.

The Girls in Maths, Science and Technology Summer School is being held at the Rockhampton campus from Sunday February 5 to Friday February 10.

Five of the 6 new nurses recruited for Bundaberg Hospital were recent CQU Bundaberg graduates, according to Health Minister Stephen Robertson.

Mr Robertson said the nurse graduates were the first stage of a large nursing recruitment program for the district.

Central Queensland University encourages Australian South Sea Islander tertiary students to apply for a scholarship to help further their education.

The Queensland Government, in conjunction with Central Queensland University, is offering a tertiary education scholarship through the Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation.

A New Zealand expert in international business believes universities are increasingly becoming international entities and therefore should be providing their students with skills that are internationally recognised.

Director of the International Business Program at the University of Otago, New Zealand, Dr David Duval said this new era for universities should be reflected in the composition of our students, our pedagogical approaches to teaching, and of course the subject matter.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Mark Vaile included CQU Rockhampton on his itinerary during a visit to the region arranged by the Central Queensland Area Consultative Committee.

After lunch and a briefing with senior University staff, he was given a short guided tour of rail research facilities, including the Centre for Railway Engineering Hi-Lab which was hosting tests using a new $360,000 thermal camera that CQU shares with Monash and VUT.

Central Queensland University is inviting all educators in the region to its 2007 Learning and Teaching Showcase, 'The Scholarship of Learning and Teaching at CQU – Informing Practice – Sharing Wisdom', on February 22-23, 2007.

The Showcase will be held at CQU Rockhampton, with video links to other regional and Australian International Campuses.

Professor Alexandra (Alex) Radloff declared herself "delighted to be here" as she met staff at the Chancellery over morning tea this week.

The new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services) most recently held the position of Dean Academic Development, Science, Engineering and Technology portfolio at RMIT University.

Kim Kirkman, a Mackay-based lecturer from CQU's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, will travel south to offer expert advice to Emmaus College vocal students attending an annual music camp in Yeppoon.

A former music director/co-owner and singer with The Ten Tenors, Kim has worked extensively with young voices in Australia and the UK.

CQU senior executives will be on tap this Friday to greet visitors from the International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM), trading as WaterEd Australia.

WaterEd CEO Richard Hopkins and Education Services Manager Angela Murray will meet the CQU leaders to develop CQU's role as an equal partner in the ICE WaRM consortium.