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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 |
- Brendan Nelson visits CQU Bundaberg
Published on 05 February, 2004
The rain did not dampen the spirit of Hon Dr Brendan Nelson, Federal Minister for Education, Science & Training and Paul Neville, Federal Member for Hinkler when they visited CQU Bundaberg last Monday.
The visitors were at the campus for just over an hour and were joined by Professor Hancock and Professor Jack Wood.
- Lecturer says movieoke likely to hit Australia as technologies converge
Published on 04 February, 2004
The new overseas craze for movieoke, allowing pub goers to act out their favourite film scenes, is likely to develop in Australia.
And according to a multimedia academic, the fad will eventually converge with computer games which allow players to construct alternative identities (or avatars).
- CQU nurses fill bulk of hospital places
Published on 03 February, 2004
Fourteen of the 20 new registered nurses to start duty at Rockhampton Hospital this week were educated at CQU, according to a report in The Morning Bulletin.
The newspaper quotes district director of nursing Lex Oliver as saying the new nurses are a welcome addition to the district's health service.
- Academic Gowns Reach New 'Heights'
Published on 03 February, 2004
Central Queensland University Corporate Events Manager Gina Yarrow presented Heights College Headmaster’s Assistant Andrew Johnson and students with 100 blue graduation gowns this week.
The gowns are former CIAE (Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education) academic dress, which are superseded by the current university standard black gowns.
- CQU to showcase best teaching practices
Published on 03 February, 2004
Central Queensland University is inviting educators and trainers in the region to its 2004 Teaching and Learning Showcase to be held on February 16 to 20.
Although staged on-campus at CQU Rockhampton, the Showcase will be videoconferenced to the Bundaberg, Gladstone, Emerald and Mackay campuses.
- Rockhampton hosts meditation master
Published on 02 February, 2004
CQU Rockhampton will host a free talk and guided meditation session by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Lama Choedak.
Lama Choedak will deliver the session from 6pm-8pm on Sunday, February 22, at Building 5 (G.
- Training days for Uni Relations, OHS
Published on 02 February, 2004
CQU workplace health and safety officers donned their hard hats for a site tour of Stanwell Power Station recently.
Meanwhile, staff from a range of University units involved in the recruitment, retention and referral of students are attending a series of University Relations training days.
- CQU appoints Rickard as new VC
Published on 02 February, 2004
Professor John Rickard, Vice Chancellor and President of Southern Cross University, has been appointed to succeed Professor Glenice Hancock who retires later this year as Vice Chancellor and President of Central Queensland University (CQU).
Professor Hancock has been with CQU since 1997 as Deputy Vice Chancellor and 2001 as Vice Chancellor and President.
- CQU Press Book of the Week
Published on 30 January, 2004
Horsemen of the Outback. Their Spurs and Their Spurmakers.
- Teacher education starts in Emerald
Published on 30 January, 2004
Article compliments of The Morning Bulletin.
After training more than 1000 teachers in the past 17 1/2 years, CQU lecturer Pat Moran is heading west.