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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 |
- Dwyer involved as guide to ethical approval presented
Published on 22 November, 2012
The recent Rockhampton Hospital Academic Day included a presentation helping potential researchers decide when to seek ethical approval, including guidance on what is a 'research activity' and what is a 'quality activity'.
CQUniversity Associate Professor Trudy Dwyer was involved with the presentation titled But we do it all of the time.
- Investment in clean technology gets green light
Published on 22 November, 2012
CQUniversity was a key representative at the recent ‘How Clean is my Business' discussion which aimed to bring researchers, businesses and industry together to work towards a more sustainable environment.
Hosted by AusIndustry, Enterprise Connect and the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC), the event attracted representatives from all over the region to CQUniversity.
- Nursing students recognised for nurturing communities
Published on 22 November, 2012
Nursing students Patricia Callow and Sherrie Lee are the first students at CQUniversity to be awarded a community engagement honour at the Vice-Chancellor's Staff Awards recently..
- Judge launches app to help domestic violence victims
Published on 22 November, 2012
Domestic and family violence support workers will soon be using a mobile app to assist clients with information about Queensland’s new domestic violence laws.
It will be launched on Friday November 23 by the Chief Magistrate of Queensland, His Honour Judge Brendan Butler AM SC at CQUniversity’s Brisbane Campus.
- CQUni health students can draw on a world of experience
Published on 22 November, 2012
Having developed his skills in Greece, Sweden, Cyprus and Botswana, Dr Anestis Divanoglou has arrived in Rockhampton to help establish a new Physiotherapy degree at CQUniversity.
A convoluted journey is typical for many Allied Health academics who have joined the institution, giving students the chance to learn from educators with experiences in different cultures and countries.
- Emerald campus digs deep to win Engaged Service Award
Published on 21 November, 2012
The success of Earth Day in May has earned CQUniversity Emerald staff a 2012 Opal Award for Engaged Service at the Vice-Chancellor's Staff Awards event recently.
The project was run by CQUniversity Emerald Operations and Project Manager Cr Gai Sypher and Administration Officer Jessie Phelan.
- Project grows in leaps and bounds, wins Opal Award
Published on 21 November, 2012
CQUniversity researchers and staff from the Institute for Health and Social Science Research have been awarded a 2012 Opal Award for their project 10,000 Steps.
10,000 Steps is a freely accessible physical activity promotion project that has helped many Australians increase their physical day-to-day activity.
- Conference coup for Noosa Biosphere, Uni to co-host
Published on 21 November, 2012
A major international conference for 2013 will be hosted by CQUniversity Noosa and Noosa Biosphere.
The ‘Balance-Unbalance 2013' conference will be held in conjunction with 'Floating Land' from May 31-June 2 next year and will focus on how the arts and technology can be used to explore environmental and sustainability issues.
- Ron reminisces about campus life as beanbags come full cycle
Published on 21 November, 2012
When Ron Wallis arrived on campus in 1977, he was given a manual typewriter for routine 'office work' and a bottle of ink with nibbed pens to ensure a personal feeling for letters.
There was only one computer for the whole institution and staff and students had to make bookings to share the only photocopier.
- Kathy finds joy in student progress 'from raw to roaring'
Published on 21 November, 2012
As she retires after 35 years with CQUniversity. Kathy Ramm has reflected on her fondest memories.