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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 |
- CQ's first sports conference begins Friday
Published on 09 July, 2003
The first Central Queensland Sports Medicine and Sports Science Conference to be staged is being launched today (Friday) with an advanced sports trainer program in Rockhampton.
Central Queensland sports trainers will have the rare opportunity to undertake the Level II Sports Trainer course as part of the first conference in Rockhampton.
- CQU puts students on road to success
Published on 09 July, 2003
The CQU Connections Uni Experience gave students from low income backgrounds the confidence and skills to tackle tertiary education.
Last week’s Uni Experience enabled about 40 Year 11 and 12 students from target schools throughout the region to experience university life for three days and four nights, staying at the Capricornia College, the University’s residential college in Rockhampton.
- Top Aussie student chooses CQU Bundaberg
Published on 09 July, 2003
Being one of Australia’s top 500 students Belinda Smith (pictured jumping for joy) could have chosen any university. But Bundaberg’s local university was her first choice.
- Fire Ants virtually attack a Bundaberg school
Published on 09 July, 2003
Year 2 students at a Bundaberg primary school had the chance to see up close what exactly a fire ant looks like when Queensland’s most dreaded creature hit their school premises recently.
Ground staff however breathed a sigh of release.
- Mid-year enrolment begins with umbrellas opened
Published on 09 July, 2003
Light rained has signalled the beginning of mid-year enrolment orientation activities at Central Queensland University Mackay. Eighteen internal mode and nine external mode students were invited to attend a variety of academic-related workshops on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Emerald students awarded
Published on 09 July, 2003
CQU Emerald Academic Awards are hosted annually to acknowledge the outstanding academic achievements of CQU students as well as thanking the local businesses who generosity sponsor these awards.
Local students receiving Golden Key were also acknowledged at the event.
- Rockhampton hub for Disability Action Week activities
Published on 08 July, 2003
Rockhampton people have the chance to get involved in Disability Action Week, from July 14-18, with free workshops, a business breakfast and a launch function on the agenda.
The week will be launched by Brian Parker, chair of the Disability Council of Queensland, at 5.
- Scientists invited to attend Parliamentary event
Published on 08 July, 2003
Some of the "greats" of Queensland science have accepted an invitation to communicate their ideas directly to Members of Parliament during Science in Parliament next month.
Premier Peter Beattie said Queensland's second Science in Parliament would include some of the most brilliant minds working in, or originating from, Queensland.
- 'SET' ready to go at CQU
Published on 08 July, 2003
CQU's 'Your Future is SET' project will excite secondary school students about careers in science, engineering and technology during National Science Week (August 16-24).
Led by Shuron Billman at Informatics & Communication, the project also includes input from Engineering & Physical Systems; Arts, Health & Sciences; and Business & Law .
- Emerald campus offers a head start
Published on 04 July, 2003
Year 11 and 12 students gained a head start to their university studies when they recently participated in the 2003 CQU Uni-Link Program in Emerald.
Uni-Link tutor Kim Cheal said, “Uni-Link is designed to introduce secondary school students to university life and study”.