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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 |
- AMA Attack on Nurse Practitioners 'lacks evidence'
Published on 30 June, 2008
Curiously as the medical profession calls for health care to be increasingly based on evidence rather routine, nurse practitioner roles are attacked without substance or justification.
That is according to CQUniversity's Professor of Contemporary Nursing Brenda Happell who said "indeed the evidence suggests otherwise".
- Citation for Lew Brennan - Companion of the University
Published on 30 June, 2008
Cr Brennan is currently a Councillor on the newly established Sunshine Coast Regional Council and has a reputation for championing education and knowledge industries for the Noosa Shire.
The establishment of CQU Noosa and its ground-breaking Bachelor of Learning Management program came to fruition through the foresight of Cr Brennan, who considered education the cornerstone of its community's ongoing development.
- New diver code to protect corals and other marine organisms
Published on 27 June, 2008
Researchers from CQUniversity's Centre for Environmental Management have developed a Diver Code of Practice in conjunction with dive and ecotourism operators, to help protect fragile marine organisms.
Although diving on coral reefs is fun and enables us to visit beautiful and mystical places, we are potentially disturbing and/or damaging wildlife and therefore need to take care and follow the simple Code of Practice.
- CQ's university adopts a fresh look for the future
Published on 26 June, 2008
Central Queensland University is introducing a fresh, new face.
From today (June 26) the University will be known as CQUniversity Australia, retaining its strong connection to Central Queensland whilst acknowledging the University's national presence and leading position in the international higher education sector.
- Scholarship can put you smiles ahead in your studies
Published on 26 June, 2008
CQUniversity Biomedical Science students Amy Hayhurst and Jodie Giese agree that access to the Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship (CAS) has helped them reduce stress and focus on their studies.
The Commonwealth Scholarships for 2008 are now open and applications need to be in by July 14.
- A new magazine for Central Queenslanders
Published on 26 June, 2008
Be, a new quarterly 36-page colour magazine for Central Queenslanders, debuts at the end of June.
The Winter edition of features CQUniversity marine and coral ecologists' work off the Capricorn Coast to save the Great Barrier Reef.
- Survey says CQUniversity building and engineering graduates get the best pay
Published on 26 June, 2008
Graduates from CQUniversity's undergraduate programs in Building and Engineering are the best paid in the country, according to the latest Australian Graduate Survey which compares new graduates from all Australian universities in various fields of study.
CQUniversity's median graduate salary was $22,500 more than the national median in the field of Building and $10,000 more than the national median in the field of Other Engineering.
- Visiting scholar inspires staff to enjoy life
Published on 26 June, 2008
Visiting Scholar from the University of South Africa (UNISA), George Payne made a lasting impression on CQUniversity staff this week after he made the closing address at the Lifelong Learning Conference and a special presentation on Creating Winners for Life.
Grateful for the opportunity to network and learn from the staff in Rockhampton, George believed his university had much to learn from CQUniversity particularly in regards to online learning systems and bridging programs.
- Campus dates for introduction of CQUniversity Australia
Published on 25 June, 2008
Each campus will introduce CQUniversity in their community on the following dates.
- Rockhampton: 26 June (4pm)
- Noosa: 1 July (12.
- Mackay hosts more contemporary arts students
Published on 25 June, 2008
On Sunday July 6, CQUniversity Mackay and the University of Tasmania will welcome another 5 new students into the UTAS Master of Contemporary Arts degree, during an orientation to be held at CQUniversity Mackay.
The orientation for commencing mid-year students marks the ongoing continuation of a community arts collaboration between CQUniversity and UTAS to offer regional arts practitioners the opportunity to study a studio and practice-based Masters in their discipline without having to relocate to southern or interstate campuses.