Staff from Rockhampton and all Australian International Campuses gathered to workshop Quality Assurance and Compliance at the CQU Sydney International Campus.

The workshop kicked off with gusto when Professor Ken Hawkins addressed the group.

Although English is the official language of Fiji, a recent survey at the CQU Fiji International Campus revealed that over 90% of the students and staff speak a language other than English at home – predominantly Fijian, Hindi, Chinese and Gujarati.

Despite this diverse range of languages and cultures, a special relationship exists between the students and staff at this unique campus – a model for others in the wider community to follow.

Kim Schirmer, the CQU Gold Coast International Campus’ Bookshop Manager, is described by colleagues as "a bright, positive person ..

The number of CQU Mackay Education graduates is expected to grow by 30 per cent by the end of 2003, despite a qualified teacher shortage in other states. Graduate numbers will jump from 60 in 2002 to an estimated 87 students finishing studies in 2003.

Friday October 4th is National Walk to Work Day. As part of CQU’s 10,000 Steps research project, Rockhampton residents are encouraged to walk-to-work today.

Social workers and other community and human service practitioners will focus on confidence building at a seminar to be held at Central Queensland University on Friday 18 October.

The seminar titled “Practice is Confidence Building” will be presented by two Mackay-based social workers, Irene Davison and Anne Butcher.

One month into his appointment, Ron Davies, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Research, offers UniNews his views on CQU’s research achievements and upcoming plans.

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Three new members were inducted as Friends of the CQU Foundation this week during a meeting of the Foundation Board of Directors.

“Their generous support through the Foundation has made a significant difference to the quality of services the university delivers,” proclaimed Sir Frank Moore, Chairman of the board of directors.

Central Queensland University student Annalisa Ingram has returned from a leadership forum inspired to make a difference.

The Bachelor of Business (Management) third year student is back from the National Student Leadership Forum in Canberra.

An exhibition of works by Rockhampton artists is on display at CQU until 16 October.

The Rockhampton branch of the Royal Queensland Art Society, in conjunction with the University, is staging the exhibition in the Appleton Gallery in building 5 at the Rockhampton campus.