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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 |
- Flood of writing talent sought
Published on 17 August, 2011
CQUniversity is enabling regional residents to share personal stories of the recent floods through life writing, creative non-fiction and songs.
In association with Rockhampton Regional Council, the University's Resurfacing Stronger project features Creative Writing Workshops from 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 10.
- Hayley helps fly flag for CQUni at Village Festival
Published on 17 August, 2011
CQUniversity music lecturer Hayley Cox is a champion for substance as well as style.
She will be among the 'guest artists' when our Bachelor of Music staff and students provide eight hours of performances at the forthcoming Village Festival in Yeppoon from August 19-20.
- A pat for pet pals, thanks to CQUni students
Published on 16 August, 2011
CQUniversity Communication students Luke Brownlow and Michelle Dann are arranging an 'appreciation event' to highlight the dedication of volunteers and foster carers from the RSPCA shops in Rockhampton and Gladstone.
The students are arranging this event on Rockhampton Campus on September 3, as part of their work placement with the RSPCA Rockhampton Pet Shop, which counts towards their degree.
- Sarah gets taste for health promotion by persuading people to use parks
Published on 16 August, 2011
CQUniversity student Sarah Glendon is keen to change tack and swap her nursing career for a role in health promotion, following a key role in Townsville's Actively Connect To Your Parks promotion..
- Uni gets emotional about 'learning' research
Published on 15 August, 2011
Cutting-edge technologies that measure brain waves and conductivity of the skin will help CQUniversity researchers discover what excites, annoys or bores people to death about learning..
- Japanese turning to Rocky for language and lifestyle
Published on 15 August, 2011
Rockhampton is on the radar for Japanese university students keen to study English while enjoying a starkly different lifestyle and environment.
In coming weeks, about 50 language-tourism students are heading to Rockhampton from Japanese universities including Kanazawa Seiryo University (Aug 18-Sept 23); Meikai University Department of Language and Culture (Aug 21-Aug 28), Meikai University (Aug 21-Sept 9) and Kwassui Woman's University (Aug 28-Sept 17).
- Study hub in Cairns for Paramedic Science students
Published on 15 August, 2011
CQUniversity has begun a collaborative partnership with Queensland Ambulance Service to establish a ‘study/educational hub' within QAS facilities at Cairns Ambulance Station..
- Trading places - international students try life in regional Australia
Published on 15 August, 2011
Remember the Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd film Trading Places where two business tycoons have a wager over what would happen if they swapped the lives of a young entrepreneur and a homeless street hustler? ..
- Schools happy to 'byte' into Uni's stock of surplus computers
Published on 15 August, 2011
CQUniversity has gained positive feedback from nine Rockhampton region schools, after donating more than 300 surplus computers in the past few years..
- Opal Awards nominations open for 2011
Published on 12 August, 2011
CQUniversity's Excellence in Engagement Awards nominations, also referred to as the Opal Awards, have opened again for 2011. The nomination period will be open from August 15 to September 30, 2011.