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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 |
- Best of the CQUni Art Collection on display for one more week
Published on 17 May, 2012
The best of the CQUniversity Art Collection is being displayed until May 23 at Rockhampton Art Gallery.
This exhibition, which has already attracted 3400 visitors, is part of the 'Collection in Focus' series which explores the unique and diverse art collections of Central Queensland.
- Multimedia student finds right pitch for 'serious games challenge'
Published on 17 May, 2012
Congratulations to CQUniversity Multimedia student Jason Craddock who has reached the finals of the 'Serious Games Challenge', in conjunction with simulation training conference SimTecT'2012, scheduled for mid-June.
Jason has developed a prototype mobile device application which enables people to test and improve their musical pitch recognition.
- Writers gather for annual workshop on North Keppel Island
Published on 17 May, 2012
Writers gathered over the weekend for the popular Idiom 23 Magazine Writers' Workshop on North Keppel Island.
The theme of this year's workshop was Stories of the Sea.
- Gladstone hosts teens keen to STEM into academic writing
Published on 16 May, 2012
CQUniversity Gladstone has developed a course in Academic Writing for Year 10 STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) extension students, in partnership with Toolooa High School.
The primary focus is to support the development of academic writing skills and analytical skills suitable for senior studies and of course university. - With Dudgeon Point project, Mackay not dragging chain on tourism
Published on 16 May, 2012
Tourism in the Mackay region is in a wide-ranging transition period, claims a leading CQUniversity tourism expert.
Steve Noakes, Senior Lecturer in Tourism says that the Mackay region is "well down the road of transiting from traditional old world holiday based tourism to a new era of business and special events tourism".
- Cedric crosses the Indian Ocean to find a pacific campus
Published on 16 May, 2012
Jean Cedric Laverdure travelled all the way from the island nation of Mauritius, off the southeast coast of Africa, to study at CQUniversity Australia. So he was glad to find a friendly and welcoming environment on Rockhampton Campus.
- CQUni staff bring passion for science to the classroom
Published on 15 May, 2012
In support of National Volunteer Week (May 14 - 20), CQUniversity staff have been thanked for their valuable contribution to science in local schools.
Staff members from campuses in Rockhampton, Mackay and Adelaide have contributed to the Scientists in Schools program, where they had the opportunity to visit schools across the region and provide valuable ideas and inspiration for students and teachers alike.
- Health and education high on agenda for new councillor Gai
Published on 15 May, 2012
Cementing Emerald as a hub for education and health will be the big ticket issue for CQUniversity's Gai Sypher who has newly been elected as councillor on the Central Highlands Regional Council.
From humble beginnings at the Emerald Campus 12 years ago, Ms Sypher has moved through the ranks as administration officer to her current position as Operations and Project Manager.
- Dave's journey through CQUni's first four decades
Published on 15 May, 2012
While many of CQUniversity's founding fathers and pioneers are commemorated by names on buildings, Dave Cardnell still strides confidently through the campus on his way to his office, more than 40 years after first reporting for duty.
It will be the end of an era when he finally retires as an employee on Thursday, May 17.
- Crowd-sourcing embraced by aspiring film maker
Published on 14 May, 2012
CQUniversity graduate and aspiring film maker Anoop Lokkur is keen to lead his audience on a tantalising dance, starting with the short teaser of his latest film featuring a ballet student. In the proposed film, Into the Light, the relationship between a terminally ill father and his daughter takes us into a magical world of animation and dance.