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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 |
- Engineering farewells Co-Op stalwart
Published on 15 September, 2005
Last Thursday, members of the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems attended a farewell for Rod Edwards, former Director of the Bachelor of Engineering Co-op program.
Mr Edwards is currently enjoying his retirement with plans to spend time with his wife travelling to different parts of Australia, playing golf and following their other interests.
- Students get buzz from electricity bursaries
Published on 15 September, 2005
Three of our students from the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems have been awarded a bursary by the Queensland Electricity Transmission and Distribution group.
The bursaries recognise their scholastic achievements and their commitment to complete their studies concentrating on the energy sector.
- Essay prize for Bundaberg nursing student
Published on 14 September, 2005
A Bundaberg nursing student has won second prize in the 2005 Queensland Cancer Fund Alf Kretschmar Awards.
Stephen Pitt has won the prize with his written contribution on the topic 'Doug'.
- Students receive Sydney Campus Director awards
Published on 14 September, 2005
Sydney Campus Director Award recipients Marie Slavikova, Lik Shan Chun and Faycal Ben Abdellaziz have been congratulated by Campus Director Barbara Abou-Lehaf.
Marie Slavikova began her studies in the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management at CQU in 2003, articulating into the Master of Information Systems.
- Student overcomes struggle and helps others
Published on 13 September, 2005
CQU Bundaberg information technology student Dion Thomas is overcoming his struggle with Asperger's syndrome (a form of autism characterised by impaired social functioning, repetitive behaviour and obsession).
Learning for Mr Thomas had been difficult throughout his life.
- Rail research CEO wins management excellence category
Published on 13 September, 2005
Professor Dudley Roach, CEO of the CQU-based Rail CRC, has won the Professional Manager category of the Management Excellence Awards, staged by the Rockhampton Region of the Australian Institute of Management.
The presentations were held at the Rockhampton Heritage Village on Friday, September 9.
- CQU graduate already flushed with success
Published on 13 September, 2005
Ben Kele hasn't wasted his studies but he\'s studied waste. He counts among his successes "not falling in the septic tanks once".
- Rocky welcomes back theatre restaurant with cheeky spin on Robin Hood
Published on 13 September, 2005
Theatre restaurant is back in Rockhampton - this time in the shape of a cheeky, adult-themed show called 'Rob In The Hood - A Twisted Tale'.
The licenced event, including show and 3-course meal, will be held from 7pm on Friday and Saturday, October 7 and 8, at the CQU Rockhampton Drama Studio.
- Graduate wins State engineering award
Published on 12 September, 2005
A CQU Engineering Technology graduate has been named Queensland’s Young Engineering Technologist of the Year.
After his 12-month traineeship with Fitzroy Shire Council as a civil engineering technician, Nathan Grob took up a cadetship with the Department of Main Roads.
- Lecturer invited to leave wound management audience in stitches
Published on 12 September, 2005
CQU nursing academic Kerry Reid-Searl recently received a prestigious invitation from one of Australia's leading experts in wound management.
Dr Keryln Carville invited Ms Reid-Searl to the Inagural Australian 'Silver' Symposium in Perth this week.