A street procession this week continued a tradition for the CQUniversity Gladstone graduation ceremony, held at the local Entertainment Centre.

A total of 36 graduates attended to hear a guest address from Paul Walmsley, the Queensland Government's Executive Regional Director for Gladstone.

Public policy think tank the Eidos Institute has announced its 2012 National Conference Series cycle will be opened by an event hosted by CQUniversity and the University of Newcastle, on June 27-28.

The Sustainable Development in Resource Intensive Regions conference will feature prominent presenters, including CQUniversity academics Prof Jennelle Kyd, Prof John Rolfe and Dr Susan Kinnear.

CQUniversity Mackay student Angela Newman is on a good luck streak after having several exciting things happen to her this week.

The third year psychology student was the winner of an Amazon Kindle electronic reader, after taking part in the CQUniversity Library Client Survey.

Nursing student Tiffany Brasher has had to schedule travel from Victoria to Noosa Campus for two residential schools this year, so every bit of financial support is welcome, including $500 she has received from the CQUni Cares fund.

"Even though I've had to pay for transport and accommodation and took a week off work, the $500 has gone a surprisingly long way to help," she says.

A school that has backed the BMA ScienceSpark Science Days since 2010 was recognised recently during the Education Queensland CQ Principals' Conference Dinner, at Capricorn Resort near Yeppoon.

CQUniversity Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Jennelle Kyd presented a special ScienceSpark sign to the principal of the science-loving Glenmore State School.

One of Rockhampton's foremost citizens and a Companion of CQUniversity, Emily Duthie was farewelled by hundreds attending a funeral service this week.

University staff were among those who attended in tribute to her many decades of charity fundraising, philanthropy and support for community organisations, including the University.

Budding young film makers at Sarina State High School have made their acting and directing debut at CQUniversity Mackay, as part of the recent Engage Education Program. 

The year 8 students produced films which depicted the story of how they might overcome challenges faced during the transition to University.

The recent CQ Fair Day celebrated the diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, with a family atmosphere on Rockhampton Campus.

CQUniversity was the community partner for the event organised by Healthy Communities, with Rockhampton Regional Council as event partner.

Seven Indigenous CQUniversity students worked alongside Queensland's current and former State of Origin heroes this week when they participated in the FOGS (former Origin Greats) Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC)..

Internationally acclaimed New Zealand and Australian musicians Sarah Court and Matthew Marshall will present a rare performance of sultry Spanish songs and English folk music in a series of shows for Central Queensland audiences.

Kicking off in Mackay on June 1, the duo will also tour in Rockhampton and Bundaberg.