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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 |
- Visiting students make most of US Consul General's Rockhampton lecture
Published on 06 May, 2010
American students visiting through the AustraLearn program were among the audience for this week's public lecture by the United States Consul General*, Judith Fergin. The event was held at at CQUniversity Rockhampton.
- Baseball enthusiasts hope for return of sport in Rockhampton
Published on 06 May, 2010
There's a rumbling among the ranks of Rockhampton's baseball enthusiasts that could see the sport hit back in the future.
Several Australian professional baseball players are leading the push for the local baseball league to be revitalised and an exhibition match by the Queensland league has been planned for the Queen's Birthday weekend at the CQUniversity diamond.
- Visitor from UK to discuss legacy from mega sports events
Published on 06 May, 2010
All are welcome at a free presentation about the potential legacy from mega sports events.
The presentation on A sustainable sports development legacy: Olympic promise or Olympic dream? will be from 12.
- Karl Neuenfeldt wins inaugural 'Sound Heritage Award'
Published on 06 May, 2010
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) has awarded CQUniversity researcher Dr Karl Neuenfeldt with the inaugural National Film and Sound Archive Award for Sound Heritage.
The award recognises those who have enriched Australian culture through a substantial contribution to the preservation, survival and recognition of sound heritage. - Enterprising students learn how to sing for their supper
Published on 05 May, 2010
Students and a lecturer from CQUniversity's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music have mixed the goals of entrepreneurism and performing arts.
They've joined the Students in Free Enterprise network with the aim of changing the world by making a difference in their community.
- All ages keen on Mackay's 'Avatar' event
Published on 05 May, 2010
Around 200 people aged between 11 and 78 recently visited CQUniversity Mackay to hear from one of the key production team members from the world's highest-grossing movie - Avatar.
Dana Peters, the Head of the Creatures Department at visual effects and animation studio Weta Digital*, delivered a free seminar about 'The Making of Avatar'.
- Jim Tolhurst BIO
Published on 05 May, 2010
Jim Tolhurst, BComm, MBA Qld, FCPA, FCIS is currently Chairman of Queensland Airports Ltd (QAL), a regional airport specialist with an emphasis on creating significant regional airport development in Queensland.
QAL is a 100% Australian owned, Queensland based company and owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa Airports.
- Students part of 'Kokoda' challenge
Published on 05 May, 2010
A CQUniversity student and a recent graduate - both mums - are embracing the spirit of Kokoda.
Recent Bachelor of Property graduate Alyson Huntley and current Property student Kylie McKiernan, together with Natalie Blackwell and Jody Nicholls from Southbank TAFE, are tackling the Kokoda Challenge for the second year in a row.
- Kylie aims for property valuer role, thanks to supportive employer
Published on 05 May, 2010
CQUniversity student Kylie McKiernan has been able to progress within the property industry thanks to support from her long-time employer Herron Todd White, a national property valuation firm.
Ms McKiernan started as a secretary and has since been an accounts manager, office manager and operations manager, on her way to becoming an assistant property valuer with HTW in Brisbane.