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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 |
- Mackay residents welcome to experience 'Guitarmania'
Published on 04 May, 2011
Internationally-recognised classical guitarist Matthew Marshall will be performing a solo concert at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Theatre, on CQUniversity Mackay Campus, from 7.30pm on Friday, May 20.
- Vote for your million dollar memo
Published on 03 May, 2011
CQUniversity has put together an entry into Tourism Queensland's Million Dollar Memo Video Competition.
Staff members Sean Thomas, Jan Davis and Sean Peckover appear in the 60 second video.
- Dolly's Coffee Club on a mission for Relay
Published on 03 May, 2011
The Relay for Life scheduled for our Rockhampton Campus on May 21-22 has galvanised many community members, including a group of Capricorn Coast neighbours who meet for Sunday morning coffee.
Known as Dolly's Coffee Club, after host Dolly Taylor, the Howes Road neighbours include Marny Keith, who is on the Cancer Council Relay for Life committee.
- Dealing with the threats of new technology
Published on 29 April, 2011
The Safety Institute of Australia has awarded CQUniversity researcher Elise Crawford as the winner of the three-minute thesis competition, in the student researcher category.
Grabbing the attention of judges was Elise's research focus on how human factors can influence the way safety-focused organisations cope with the adoption of new technology in control rooms.
- Let's talk about health, say Uni and Council
Published on 29 April, 2011
CQUniversity has teamed up with Rockhampton Regional Council to encourage stakeholders to talk about health, to identify issues and to create proactive health strategies for the 10-year community plan*.
An invitation featuring Mayor Brad Carter and Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman is promoting a regional health conference, from 9.
- Conservatorium graduate to feature in Lloyd-Webber production
Published on 29 April, 2011
Years of perseverance have paid off for Paul Tabone, who has been cast in the principal role of Squelch* for the upcoming production of Love Never Dies, which opens in Melbourne's Regent Theatre in May..
- Guest speaker suggests 'engaging, capturing and entertaining students'
Published on 28 April, 2011
CQUniversity Sydney Campus recently hosted the Annual Dr Martand Joshi Memorial Lecture, titled ‘Engaging the Student of the Future'.
The function recognised the outstanding contribution made by Dr Joshi in promoting international education, intercultural learning and understanding in Australia.
- Sips of coffee on campus add up for flood appeal
Published on 28 April, 2011
CQUniversity has approved a donation of $470 for the St Vincent de Paul Society flood recovery appeal, based on a month of revenue from the Bundaberg Campus Library coffee vending machine.
Library staff were keen for these funds to benefit local flood victims as they are supportive of the work of St Vinnie's in their community.
- Aussie native plants 'ready for use' as biodiesel feed stock
Published on 28 April, 2011
Up to 10 native plant species can be readily used as biodiesel feed stocks, growing in monoculture or mixed cropping systems, and could also help farmers reverse land degradation problems..