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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 |
- Amanda takes off while Perry changes course, thanks to distance ed
Published on 10 August, 2010
The flexibility of distance education gives many people the chance to start their careers and others the opportunity to change course.
Amanda Wakelin has not let the lack of flying schools at her Ayers Rock home base prevent her progressing towards her goal of becoming a pilot.
- Jet pilot lands job as 'rocket science' teacher
Published on 10 August, 2010
CQUniversity has produced Australia's first ‘rocket science' teacher.
Qantas pilot Captain Perry McNeil may be the nation's first dedicated Aerospace Studies Secondary Teacher to graduate from a major tertiary institution after completing CQUni's Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (Secondary).
- Amanda between Ayers Rock and a higher place
Published on 10 August, 2010
Amanda Wakelin has not let the lack of flying schools at her Ayers Rock home base prevent her progressing towards her goal of becoming a pilot.
She has begun her studies with CQUniversity's Bachelor of Aviation Technology as a full-time flex (external) student, while she lives and works at Ayers Rock Resort, about 450km from Alice Springs.
- Now's a great time for economics, says Dr Keane
Published on 09 August, 2010
Dr Chris Keane, an economics graduate of Sydney University, has been teaching and researching in the higher education sector for more than 12 years.
He has taught widely in the field of social sciences, including Australian political economy, economic history, human resource management and industrial relations.
- Teens 'excited' to chat with counterparts in Japan
Published on 05 August, 2010
Forty language students from Rockhampton High and The Cathedral College have chatted live with Japanese teens, using a Skype-equipped computer laboratory on Rockhampton Campus.
According to TCC teacher and CQUniversity graduate Rachele Belz, her Japanese class was buzzing with excitement about the opportunity.
- Dr Killion looks forward to Canonisation in Rome
Published on 05 August, 2010
CQUniversity's Dr Emma Killion will be watching with an academic perspective when she visits Rome for the Canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop in October.
Dr Killion, who is also a CQUni Alumnus, was motivated to attend the historic event as it relates to her doctoral research into pilgrimage tourism.
- Aussie education a springboard for Nepal's version of Conrad Hilton
Published on 05 August, 2010
Only a decade after studying in Sydney, Roshan Thapa has showcased his entrepreneurial skills by starting a hospitality empire back in his home country of Nepal..
- Campus folk support animal aid fundraiser
Published on 05 August, 2010
CQUniversity staff member Dr Jim Douglas is planning his fourth annual charity fundraiser show in Rockhampton to support Capricorn Animal Aid.
Performers will include academic Steve Butler (with the Bad Apple Band) and several of our students, all of whom are donating their time for free.