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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 |
- Rollerblading mum now flies to work
Published on 09 September, 2009
As a young mother, Sherrin Farmer remembers rollerblading to McDonald's with 2 kids in tow and laptop over her shoulder, to get some time to focus her university studies.
Thanks to icecreams and playground time for the kids - and an all-year-round study program - she was able to graduate with a double degree (Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Education) after only 3 years.
- Khurshida's long winding toad study has sharp focus
Published on 09 September, 2009
Khurshida Siddiqua has come a long way since she studied for her Masters degree in Bangladesh.
She's had 2 children, moved to New Zealand and then Melbourne and now Gladstone, and has enrolled for doctoral research involving frogs and toads.
- Mackay gets a taste of opera
Published on 09 September, 2009
CQUniversity Mackay's Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music is presenting England's first ever opera, Dido and Aeneas, from 1pm and 8pm on Friday, September 18.
Written 320 years ago by Henry Purcell, the work will be presented in concert by the Bachelor of Music and some Bachelor of Theatre students.
- Psychology info night open to all
Published on 08 September, 2009
All people interested in careers in psychology are welcome to attend an information night, from 6pm to 9pm on Tuesday September 15 at CQUniversity Rockhampton.
Those intending to come can call Shaylee Cowan for details via All urged to complete recycling survey
Published on 08 September, 2009
CQUniversity's Advanced Public Relations students are conducting a survey in conjunction with the CQ Local Government Association (CQLGA).
Our PR students are surveying Rockhampton and Gladstone residents to investigate their recycling knowledge and habits.
- Uni pathways lead to coal face and 'behind the seams'
Published on 07 September, 2009
CQUniversity has plenty of programs leading to careers in rural and remote areas, including the flexibility of distance education and the benefits of integration with industry experience.
Some of the employers hiring local graduates and actively pursuing CQUniversity students include Anglo Coal, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, Microsoft Australia.
- Burlesque comedy troupe a 'formidable' follow-up
Published on 07 September, 2009
CQUniversity Theatre lecturer Kim Kirkman has guided the formation of operatic boy bands, the dinner-suited Ten Tenors and Formidable, but his latest project is sure to ruffle a few feathers (or feather boas).
Kim is producer of Burlesque comedy troupe The Velveteens, working with Theatre student performers Casey Eidintas, Stephanie McKenna and Jessica Peters (performer and manager), from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Mackay.