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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 |
- Language and I.T. skills help CQU graduate snare IBM job
Published on 24 October, 2003
Recent CQU graduate Junko Higa is now a specialist IT consultant with IBM Global Services Australia, based in Sydney.
Her Japanese language skills and fluent English - coupled with her information technology skills - were major contributors to her success in obtaining this position.
- Workshop to reveal resource and time saving methods
Published on 23 October, 2003
A two-day workshop designed to show organisations how to the use the least amount of resources and time will be offered at Central Queensland University Mackay from November 17.
Facilitator Kati Jacobs said current workplace conditions meant it was vital managers understood methods for reducing costs.
- STEPS students seek university options for 2004
Published on 23 October, 2003
Nearly 90 per cent of the students completing Skills for Tertiary Entrance Preparatory Studies (STEPS) are seeking placements at universities in 2004.
Central Queensland University Mackay STEPS co-ordinator Lyn Forbes-Smith was thrilled by the number of students who have chosen to continue studying.
- Second International Film Festival set to hit CQU Mackay screen
Published on 23 October, 2003
Local belly dancers will entertain movie buffs attending this year’s Central Queensland University Library Society International Film Festival.
Tansca’s belly dancers form part of the introduction for the North African film 'Satin Rouge', winner of the Best African Film 2002 at the Montreal World Film Festival.
- Overwhelming gratitude shown at CQCM Director's farewell concert
Published on 23 October, 2003
Nationally renowned performers and arts industry identities, including Simone de Haan, Raelene Isbester and Graeme Connors, took to the stage alongside Conservatorium staff and students.
Event co-ordinator Bern Howlett said each performer acknowledged the impact Associate Professor Whateley had on their career.
- Oestrogen increases risk of sports injury in females
Published on 23 October, 2003
Women are being warned that they may be at greater risk of incurring an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury – one of Australia’s most costly and common sports injuries – during their ovulation phase of their menstrual cycle.
Preliminary results of a Central Queensland University study on the relationship between hormone fluctuations and ACL injuries in teenage netball players has shown that women are more at risk of injury when their oestrogen levels are at their highest.
- Bundy STEPS to greater things
Published on 22 October, 2003
Life for the 58 STEPS students who graduated at last Friday’s ceremony at CQU Bundaberg will never be the same again. From improved writing skills to public speaking confidence, the graduates share one thing in common.
- Nursing study prompted by family tragedy
Published on 21 October, 2003
Rockhampton's Rebecca Lapthorne attributes her decision to pursue a career in nursing to her recent experiences when her 'baby brother' was dying of cancer.
Now enrolled in a nursing degree program at Central Queensland University, Rebecca keeps photos of her brother Adam close to hand as a reminder of why she is striving to succeed.
- STEPS students graduate at Gladstone Ceremony
Published on 20 October, 2003
The sacrifices and hard work of 40 CQU STEPS students was formally recognised at a graduation ceremony held at the Gladstone campus recently.
Friends, family and staff attended the ceremony to see the students receive their completion certificates, the formal end to a program that earns adults the qualifications needed to gain tertiary entry.
- Ministers extend 10,000 Steps funding
Published on 17 October, 2003
Queensland Health Minister Wendy Edmond (pictured) and Public Works and Housing Minister Robert Schwarten (the Member for Rockhampton) today announced an extra $150,000 for 10,000 Steps.
Meanwhile, the successful CQU-based physical activity project has also been mentioned at federal level.