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Central Queensland University (CQU) is among 32 recipients of the inaugural Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education handed out Thursday at the Old Queensland Government House.

Dr Col Greensill, from the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems, accepted $2500 on behalf of his Faculty for the work it has done to advance science education.

Discriminatory behaviour towards older workers could replace sexual discrimination as one of the most critical workplace issues of the current generation, according research conducted by CQU Professional Doctorate candidate Brad Jorgensen.

The research, released this week and widely reported by national news organisations, focuses on the key implications of Australia's rapidly ageing population.

Central Queensland University (CQU) Master of Applied Science graduate Ivor Stuart has won, with weir keeper Alan Williams, an Australian Museum Eureka Prize for a trap that collects 90% of carp without harming native fish.

“I spent the last five years chasing carp.

An information evening was held at Central Queensland University Gladstone campus on Wednesday night for people interested in studying in 2005.

Around 60 people attended the night to learn more about CQU, what programs are offered, how much it costs and how to apply.

More than 200 local primary school children attended the CQU Bundaberg Brainwaves festival to celebrate National Science Week.

This years Brainwaves Festival provided a range of activities centred around the National Science Week themes of Sport, Space & the Environment according to CQU Bundaberg Faculty of Arts Health & Sciences Sub-Dean , Desirae Kirby.

CQU\'s Associate Prof Manicka Dhanasekar and Dr Koon Wong are the chosen recipients the R W Chapman Medal for year 2003, which have recently been announced.

This award, from the Institution of Engineers Australia, is presented to \"author of a recently published learned paper judged to have made an important contribution to the science and/or practice of structural engineering\".

The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) has commissioned the Centre for Environmental Management, Central Queensland University, to develop a strategic plan and prioritised actions for community based monitoring and management of freshwater, estuarine and coastal water environments in the Burnett Basin.

The project, already underway, will consider the capacity of the Burnett regional community and, in consultation with community members, develop an appropriate strategy and prioritised projects to be pursued over the next few years.

The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music is this week presenting a series of concerts called \'Meet the Orchestra\' designed especially for pre-school and early childhood students.

CQU lecturer Robert Keane has written the programme for an ensemble of Bachelor of Music students.

The annual science film festival, SCINEMA, extends well beyond its Canberra base this year, with screenings of the world’s best science films at more than 20 locations across Australia, including Mackay.

“SCINEMA helps to make the world of science more accessible to everyone,” says festival director Cris Kennedy.