The Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM), of which CQU is a member, has organised its research program around four technical thematic areas and a fifth to address the human resources area.

One of its key focus areas is the sustainability of major infrastructure assets such as defence systems, power generation/distribution, water and transportation systems.

Mechanical engineering student David Herron is enjoying the chance to apply his learning in a real work situation before even completing his degree with Central Queensland University.

Mr Herron, whose home town is Rockhampton, is undertaking a paid work placement with Incitec Pivot\'s Gibson Island Worksin Brisbane.

The broad Australian accent of the early 20th century has caused tongues to tie during rehearsals of Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music’s latest production Sentimental Bloke.

CQCM sub-dean Judith Brown said performers had lots of challenges getting to know the old ‘Aussie’ slang that almost died out a few decades ago.

World-renowned gendered violence researcher and clinical psychologist Mary Koss is discussing her work at Central Queensland University Mackay this afternoon.

University of Arizona Professor Koss’s major areas of research include substance abuse, violence among American Indians, sexual assault surveillance and violence prevention program evaluation.

Yandaran State School was alive with experimental madness for four hours yesterday when some of the district’s smallest schools took part in Science Circus.

CQU Bundaberg Science Coordinator Desirae Kirby and staff member Helen Afflick visited Yandaran School to promote science in an educational and fun way.

New 10 000 Steps Project Officer (Implementation Manager) Anetta Hinchliffe spent 12 months working as a personal trainer before joining the community-based program.

She has taken over the role from Glenn Austin, who is now working for Queensland Health in the position of Senior Health Promotion Officer Physical Activity.

About 20 Thai high school students will spend late April and early May in Rockhampton, learning English while encouraging cultural exchange opportunities.

The Universal Cultural Exchange (UCE) Foundation of Thailand group will be hosted by Central Queensland University Language Centre, local Homestay families, the Cathedral College and St Anthony\'s Primary School.

The Salvation Army is calling for volunteers for the National Red Shield Appeal doorknock on the weekend of May 22-23.

CQU has agreed to help spread the word about the appeal.

New CQU international students from the USA, Fiji, India, Hungary, Germany and Norway were given a warm welcome reception by the Rotary Club of North Rockhampton at an international dinner held recently.

The dinner at CQU Rockhampton's Capricorn Lounge gave the students a chance to mingle with the Rotary members.

CQU Library has won the Institutional Recycling category at the inaugural Central Queensland Local Government Association's (CQLGA) Community Waste Savers Awards.

These awards, announced last weekend, were sponsored by Stanwell Corporation, Publishers National Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Authority, and were supported by ABC Capricornia.