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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 |
- Kate swaps island life for school in rainforest
Published on 17 February, 2009
CQUniversity graduate Kate Brennan has swapped her early career as an island-hopping hospitality worker for a more family-friendly job at a school set in the far northern rainforests.
She has managed the transition - gaining her teaching qualifications - without having to move to a city with a university campus, thanks to making the most of online studies.
- Returning nurse finds big changes in technology and treatment
Published on 16 February, 2009
According to a Rockhampton coronary care nurse, medical technology, knowledge and treatment have advanced tremendously in the past 30 years.
"The biggest change for me in nursing has been the advancement of medical science," said Patricia Croucher.
- Soccer ref reflects on busy year
Published on 16 February, 2009
A CQUniversity nursing student is keen to focus on her love of nursing after a busy and exciting year relishing in her other love - soccer.
After refereeing soccer for 11 years including games at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and the Women's World Cup in 2003, Rockhampton's Jacqueline Leleu was again granted one of the most prestigious opportunities in the game - to referee at the Beijing Olympics.
- Mask crusaders keen on authentic learning
Published on 16 February, 2009
Researchers from Rockhampton and Newcastle are collaborating to show that clinical educators using realistic masks can provide excellent simulated experiences for students of nursing, medicine and pharmacology.
Even though mannikins can now include feedback signals, a clinical educator wearing a variety of masks can provide realistic feedback across a range of patient types.
- Steve sings praises, finding wife and job tip on campus
Published on 16 February, 2009
Now an established member of the Ten Tenors, Steve Sowden attributes his marriage and his current job to contacts made at CQUniversity's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (based at Mackay Campus).
The former Brisbane student moved to the Conservatorium in Mackay and was able to perform in the brand new theatre complex.
- Adding HOPs for good campus brew
Published on 16 February, 2009
CQUniversity is hoping that a new Heads of Programs Network* (HOPNET) will enhance communication flows and teaching and learning outcomes.
The network was launched recently with the help of visiting University of Western Sydney Professor Stuart Campbell, who is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching.
- Smart cash for our doctoral students
Published on 16 February, 2009
Two CQUniversity Rockhampton postgraduate students and a recent graduate are among 27 top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships this year.
The Queensland Government has announced that the Queensland Government scholarships award each postgraduate $22,500 over 3 years for full-time research in varied disciplines.
- Gold Coast celebrates 'international day'
Published on 13 February, 2009
CQUniversity Gold Coast celebrated an 'international day' recently.
Apart from the Aussie-style barbecue, there was some home-cooked United Arab Emirates food being washed down with Saudi Arabian coffee.