Central Queensland University (CQU) student Maria Loth is about to get hands-on work experience to sharpen her prospects in the highly competitive graduate employment market. She is among eight CQU students to begin work placements with CQU Careers Services this week.

Central Queesland University Gladstone campus students will graduate at a prestigious ceremony on Saturday 25 May.

The graduands, from all faculties, will walk from the Gladstone City Council Chambers in full academic dress to the Gladstone Entertainment Centre for the official ceremony.

Gladstone seniors have joined the younger generations and are attending university through the CQU Foundation Golden Years Program.

Golden Years Coordinator, Faye Owens said the program was put in place 4 years ago to provide seniors with opportunities for learning and fun.

Flavio Coelho, a Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems postgraduate student at CQU Gladstone Campus, recently received recognition for a paper he presented at an international conference.

Flavio represented Central Queesland University at the 7th International Conference on ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9000 and TQM (Total Quality Management) where he delivered a paper that considered a new methodology for performance evaluation of management systems.

All athletes train to improve performance. Smart athletes train hard and recover harder.

After four months of rest and recuperation at the Cluden Wildlife Management Unit, a young, male koala was recently released back into his natural habitat. The Koala was rescued by a Boyne Valley resident who found it on the side of the road, blinded by a severe case of conjunctivitis.

CQU's Community Relations website has just been updated and has a lot of relevant information on corporate identity, public relations, events, advertising, recruitment and much more.

Why not have a look and let us know what you think? We're keen to keep improving the site and to provide advice and assistance to CQU Faculties and Divisions.

Wednesday night saw 30 students compete at Central Queensland University’s Business Challenge with their Year 12 peers from area high schools, in a bid to be the champions.

Brendan Hill, Shinasa Wasimi and Tenille Ashton each won a web cam donated by Ipex Information Technology Group and First Year Study Kit of books and university costs, with CD Burner and software presented to their school.

Nulloo Yumbah Cultural Day, a feast of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander food, dance and music is underway today, Friday 3 May, at Central Queensland University's Rockhampton Campus.

Nulloo Yumbah director William Oates invites the community to join the celebration with many activities, including an official welcome at 10am.

Central Queensland University received a US$7,500 donation this week from the Bechtel Corporation, one of the world's leading engineering, construction, and project management companies. Ian Maers, General Manager of Mining and Metals/Asia Pacific Region, said the scholarship reflected his commitment to higher education in the region and that the funding was intended for engineering and materials management students.