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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 |
- Wallace at helm of harbour campus
Published on 26 April, 2006
Long-serving CQU academic Dr Andrew Wallace has been appointed as Head of Campus (Acting) for CQU Gladstone.
He fills the vacancy left with the departure of Associate Professor Rob Prater last week.
- Survey reveals gap in CPR confidence
Published on 26 April, 2006
A new survey reveals there are still a large number of people who have not learnt to undertake cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The survey by health science researcher Dr Trudy Dwyer revealed the CPR experiences and attitudes towards family witness resuscitation of 1208 Central Queenslanders.
- Singing Cinderella introduces youngsters to the magical world of music
Published on 26 April, 2006
On Thursday and Friday last week, over 1000 Mackay pre-school children came face-to-face with the captivating world of music in a modified version of the age-old fairy tale, Cinderella.
The sell-out performances consisted of six shows that were held in the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) foyer and performed by CQCM Bachelor of Music students.
- From Moldova to Rockhampton an unusual journey for Uni student
Published on 24 April, 2006
CQU Rockhampton attracts students from across the world but rarely from a place as little known as Moldova - a small country tucked away between Romania and the Ukraine in Eastern Europe.
While now independent - it was part of the USSR - it has in recent times been troubled by rebel republic movements, particularly from the province of Transnistria.
- Educational leadership workshop in Rockhampton
Published on 24 April, 2006
Renowned educator Professor Brian Caldwell will visit Rockhampton on July 21 to deliver a full-day workshop based on his latest book entitled ‘Re-imagining Educational Leadership’.
The workshop will be held at Rockhampton Leagues Club.
- Emerald Campus participates in Sunflower Parade
Published on 24 April, 2006
CQU Emerald staff and students spent Easter Saturday participating in the Emerald Easter Sunflower Parade.
This year marked 30 years of the Festival and the street parade remains the main focus of the weekend activities.
- First aid training provided
Published on 24 April, 2006
CQU’s School of Health and Human Performance in conjunction with Queensland Ambulance Service are conducting Senior First Aid and CPR courses over the next few weeks.
The courses will be held on April 29 and 30 and May 13 and 14 from 9am to 5pm.
- CQU helps launch regional level of Management Excellence Awards
Published on 21 April, 2006
CQU has become a regional-level sponsor of the Management Excellence Awards, conducted by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).
Commonwealth Bank General Manager (Queensland and NT) John Hoey, who is also the AIM Vice-Chairman, launched the awards at an AIM function in Rockhampton last month (March 30).
- Industry needs to adjust to warmer and drier weather
Published on 21 April, 2006
By Professor Bob Miles, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Regional Development, Central Queensland University.
Records have shown that the 20th Century was the warmest in over 1,800 years.
- CQU sponsors mental health conference
Published on 21 April, 2006
CQU's School of Nursing and Health Studies is a major sponsor of an upcoming mental health conference in Rockhampton.
The Conference to be held from June 23 to 25 will attract mental health nurses from across the country under the auspices of The Australian & New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses (ANZCMHN) North Queensland branch.