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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 |
- Researchers find drug-based mental health system is a barrier to recovery
Published on 20 August, 2008
A study of successfully-recovered mental health consumers conducted by the International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) at CQUniversity has found that although psychiatric medication is important for managing acute and psychotic episodes, it is often prescribed without counselling, and drug side effects can prevent patients being able to deal with the trauma underlying their condition.
"The current system pushes people to embrace a drug-based response to their illness, but there are many significant factors other than drugs that contribute to the recovery process," said NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and IPP-SHR Director, Dr Pam McGrath.
- Uni proud Anna's found a silver lining
Published on 20 August, 2008
Staff and students who have been following the amazing journey of learning design student Anna Meares are proud of her Olympic silver medal achievement this week, in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds.
After suffering from a fractured neck at the world championships back in January, enduring a long recovery process, Anna bounced back and now has the full range of medals - gold, silver and bronze - across 2 Olympics.
- Christina's yearning for learning easy as ABC
Published on 19 August, 2008
For CQUniversity PhD candidate Christina Hunt, following her yearning for learning has been as easy as ABC ..
- Uni strives for excellence in theatre and jazz
Published on 19 August, 2008
CQUniversity Australia is determined to build national centres of excellence in 2 niche areas of cultural endeavour - theatre and jazz/contemporary music.
The University has announced the first stage of the 'cultural shift' by designating Mackay as the new hub of music theatre, dance and drama and Rockhampton as a centre for jazz and contemporary music, consolidating and extending previous offerings.
- Teens keen to get chemistry right at campuses
Published on 18 August, 2008
Teenage chemistry students gathered at CQUniversity Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg campuses recently (August 14) to compete in the regional round of the annual Australian National Chemical Analysis Competition.
Meanwhile, Tannum Sands State High competed in its own school chemistry laboratory.
- Student stories showcased
Published on 18 August, 2008
UniNews now has a new section for the showcasing of our journalism students' stories..
- Great Big Science Gig rocks Mackay Campus
Published on 18 August, 2008
After sell-out shows and 4 national tours, the gang from Great Big Science Gig are back at CQUniversity Mackay campus on Wednesday, August 27, with a brand new show as part of National Science Week 2008 celebrations.
Great music, great demonstrations and great science have been the hallmarks of Great Big Science Gig for 5 years and will keep you laughing, thinking and tapping your toes.