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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 |
- Conservatorium to welcome 'thoroughly modern' Chloe Dallimore
Published on 01 May, 2008
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music has welcomed news one of Australian music theatre's leading ladies - Chloe Dallimore - will direct and choreograph Mackay's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Aug 14-16).
CQU's Professor and Director of Music and Performing Arts Kevin Purcell said Dallimore was perfect for the industry mentor role as she was the lead in the Australian professional production of Thoroughly Modern Millie as recently as 2006.
- Rio Tinto and CQU sign on for learning partnership
Published on 30 April, 2008
A new learning partnership is being forged in Gladstone with the signing of an historic memorandum of understanding between Rio Tinto and Central Queensland University (CQU) this week (Monday, April 28).
The 2 organisations aim to support and enhance the availability of educational pathways through the innovative partnership, signed by Bill Wheatley (General Manager People & Organisation Support (Australasia) Rio Tinto) and Professor John Rickard (Vice-Chancellor & President, CQU).
- Graduate turns new page in life thanks to degree
Published on 30 April, 2008
"Unreal" is the word CQU graduate Heather Morrison used to describe her feelings when opening the box at the post office to find her first ever published book.
"I started crying before I even opened the box because I knew what was inside," Heather says.
- Companion of Uni for former Bundaberg Mayor
Published on 30 April, 2008
CQU will confer the Honorary Award of Companion of the University on former Bundaberg Mayor Kay McDuff* during this week's Bundaberg graduation ceremony, from 6pm on Thursday, May 1 at the Moncrieff Theatre.
Ms McDuff is also the guest speaker for the ceremony, to be attended by 94 graduates, including a developing author.
- Robyn leaves Women into Science in good shape
Published on 29 April, 2008
Robyn Donovan is leaving after a little over 2 years at the helm of CQU's Women into Science and Technology (WIST) program, with the bridging/preparatory initiative going from strength to strength.
Robyn is mother to 3 girls and has had a diverse career background* - teacher, farmer, communicator - so she has been able to relate to the aspirations of WIST students and to build on previous successes.
- Property professionals ensure relevance of degree
Published on 29 April, 2008
Professionals from the property sector and allied industries have joined a liaison committee to ensure the continuing relevance of CQU's Bachelor of Property degree.
The committee members include valuers, an engineer, a surveyor, a bank representative, a lawyer and real estate agents.
- Nursing degree leads to war zone and wedding ceremony
Published on 28 April, 2008
Nursing graduate Lydia Mainey is proof that higher education can broaden horizons. In her case it has led her into a war zone and, more recently, towards a wedding ceremony.