Our Professor of Contemporary Nursing, Dr Brenda Happell has the distinction of being featured in the milestone 50th podcast for the International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research series available on the internet.

The podcast features host Michael Bouwman speaking to Professor Happell about her research into the effectiveness of mental health services from the consumer's perspective.

Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, frogs, a giant black-headed python and a beautiful baby sugar glider were among a range of Australian animals on display as Gold Coast International Campus welcomed students to Term 3 recently.

The students had the chance to handle the animals and find out more about them before enjoying a pizza meal arranged by members of the student community on campus.

A long-time supporter of CQUniversity - especially the Gladstone Campus - has been confirmed among the 4 Queensland recipients in the Australian of the Year Awards 2009.

Philanthropic businessman Cyril Golding - whose name adorns the Gladstone Campus Library* - has been announced as the 'Queensland Local Hero of the Year'.

A few dozen graduates who are now staff members gathered for a lunchtime barbecue on Friday (Nov 28), thanks to organisation by the Office of Development and Graduate Relations.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Angela Delves was on hand to welcome and encourage those attending.

There have been plenty of twists and turns in John McGrath's career path. Now he is finding that history is his future.

CQUniversity researcher Nanjappa Ashwath and doctoral student Kartik Venkatraman* are gaining worldwide attention due to their forthcoming scientific article about putting a green cap on garbage dumps.

The article entitled 'Can phytocapping technique reduce methane emission from municipal landfills?' is being published in the next edition of the International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management.