Queensland Senator Barnaby Joyce and Nationals candidate for Flynn Glenn Churchill visited CQU Gladstone on Monday as part of Senator Joyce’s visit to the Gladstone region.

Mr Churchill, a former CQU Council member and graduate, invited Senator Joyce to visit the campus to get an understanding of the education and research facilities available in the region.

The recently-approved new Rail CRC has kicked off its new life with core participants (including CQU) meeting to shape the future of 7 years of cutting-edge research.

At the meeting, held in Canberra earlier this month, the core participants appointed current Rail CRC CEO Professor Dudley Roach as interim CEO, who has appointed an interim management team.

Australia’s first university program specifically for power generation professionals was launched this week in Brisbane by Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson.

The Power Generation Skills Development program was forged between the 3 Government-owned generators and 3 leading Queensland universities.

CQU performing arts graduates Maia Keerie (below) and Julia Thornton (above) are featured in a new youth stories exhibition at Rockhampton Art Gallery.

'Launch Pad: Central Queensland Youth Stories' is described as an exciting exhibition of film, photographic portraits and memorabilia.

Students have started gathering at Central Queensland University (CQU) Mackay this week before the official Orientation program commences to get ahead and brush up on maths and science knowledge through a variety of bridging programs on offer.

After working in a role as a Safety Officer at Cardwell Shire Council, Lisa Roelofs got her Occupational Health and Safety Officers ticket and wanted to expand on that, leading her to apply for tertiary study.

A group of CQU postgraduate nursing students has gained scholarships to support their academic endeavours.

Bronwyn Pearse was awarded $10,000 via the Australian Government Nurse Scholarship Program: Continuing Professional Education Scheme for Rural and Remote Nurses.

CQU Brisbane International Campus recently held a Chinese New Year celebration to mark the beginning of the year of the pig.

This was a great opportunity for current students to bring a family member or friend along to see our campus facilities, our multicultural approach and the care we show for our students.

CQU is embarking on a series of TV, radio and web promotions featuring emotional stories from students who have used preparatory programs to turn their lives around.

The featured students are enthusiastic supporters of the preparatory programs, known as STEPS, WIST and TEP, which have enabled them to succeed despite challenging circumstances.

With the old year at its completion, CQU Melbourne International Campus welcomed the Chinese New Year with elaborate and colourful celebrations.

The Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.

CQU doctoral candidate Molly Yang discussed with delegates at an international conference why Chinese students turn to Australia for higher education.

Ms Yang presented her first paper at the First Global Conference: The value of knowledge in Sydney last week.