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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 |
- Chloe back to offer Mackay students 'Sweet Charity'
Published on 28 July, 2011
One of Australian music theatre's leading ladies - Chloe Dallimore - is back in Mackay to direct and choreograph the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) production of Sweet Charity..
- VC helps ensure education focus for Mackay development
Published on 28 July, 2011
The Regional Economic Development Corporation which serves the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region has announced the 'education sector' will now have official representation on the REDC board, with the recent appointment of CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman..
- Visiting teens parachuted into campus life
Published on 28 July, 2011
More than 80 Year 10 students from schools in Rockhampton and Miriam Vale were involved in an intensive 'campus experience' at CQUniversity Rockhampton this week.
The visitors had the chance to design, construct and test their own parachutes.
- Students debate 'Energy for the Future'
Published on 28 July, 2011
More than 100 students from eight schools across Central Queensland recently converged on Gladstone to debate complex low-emissions technology challenges, at the fourth annual ‘Energy for the Future' forum..
- Uni donates $6000 worth of science equipment to school
Published on 28 July, 2011
Theodore State School's science laboratory is getting back on its feet after the recent floods thanks to $6000 worth of new equipment donated by CQUniversity.
The support is part of Operation Achimedes, an initiative sparked by Queensland universities to assist schools affected by the devastating floods earlier in the year.
- At 75, Thea still too young to just put feet up and watch TV
Published on 28 July, 2011
CQUniversity Bachelor of Arts graduate Thea Innes may be 75 but she's still drawing value from her studies and is active in her community in south-east Queensland.
Thea volunteers at a nursing home for the frail aged, helps out at Lifeline and is involved in choral singing.
- Management and leadership skills 'can be learnt from the Antarctic experience'
Published on 27 July, 2011
CQUniversity is offering a short course on Managing and Leading that uses the story of an Antarctic explorer to demonstrate important elements of team success.
CQUniversity is excited to introduce Richard Egelstaff, Senior Lecturer, as presenter of the Short Course Program in Gladstone through the University's Queensland Centre for Professional Development.
- A spring of wellbeing bubbles through Bundy Campus
Published on 27 July, 2011
A spring of wellbeing has been bubbling through CQUniversity Bundaberg, thanks to some enthusiastic staff members who have been encouraging others to relax and stay healthy.
STEPS Lecturer Dr Wendy Davis was inspired to start a workplace singing group called MusiCQUe, after attending a Happiness and its Causes conference in Brisbane.
- From Mackay to New York, Nathaniel's 'bass' always on the move
Published on 26 July, 2011
CQUniversity jazz studies graduate Nathaniel Andrew was born and raised in Mackay but now earns his living in America as a freelance electric bass player who can be heard on up to 40 different CD album recordings.
Now performing regularly around the Cincinnati region, Nathaniel is working with singer/songwriter/pianist Dan Orlando, who has a record label deal and will release an album later this year.