CQUniversity's Centre for Physical Activity Studies PhD student Stephanie Bland has been awarded a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship.  

The scholarship, worth more than $58,000 over three years, will commence in 2013.

As the festive season comes to an end spare a thought for the humble chook which took pride of place on thousands of dinner tables around the country during the Christmas period.

The poultry industry in Australia is maintaining steady growth.

CQUniversity graduates are once again ahead of the pack for getting jobs, according to the latest data released from Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)**.

The University's Australian resident bachelor degree graduates had an overall full-time employment rate of 87.

Staff and students at CQUniversity's English Language Centre have gotten into the spirit of Christmas by giving to the less fortunate through the 'Adopt a Family' program.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Administration Officer Tracey Daffey organised a ‘giving back' charity event where teachers and students at the Language Centre and International Department contributed gifts to local Rockhampton families who cannot afford a proper Christmas.

A stunning Grazia cover featuring a patriotic Miranda Kerr as Australia's Wonder Woman has been hailed as overall winner of The Maggies: Magazine Cover of the Year 2012.

Another finalist was a dingo cover photo for Australian Geographic, taken by CQUniversity dingo researcher Dr Bradley Smith.

If you’ve seen The Sapphires you will know exactly what I mean when I say that I’m so proud to be an Australian and a Central Queenslander. This film is an amazing credit to not only the four Aboriginal women who star in the film, but also to its hugely talented director and former Rockhampton lad Wayne Blair.

Even though she could not attend in person, Amy Woodhouse had two reasons to celebrate during the recent 2012 Central Queensland TAFE graduation ceremony.

Amy marked completion of her Diploma of Business and earned the CQUniversity Vocational Student of the Year Award, valued at $2000, as well as the Institute Council Overall Student of the Year award.

Earlier this year, CQUniversity partnered with the Innovative Regions Centre to encourage innovative thinking amongst some of our local schools.

The challenge was for the students to consider what a 'Museum of Central Queensland' might look like and incorporate.

Australians generally hold negative attitudes towards gambling while supporting legislative changes. Even among those with the least negative attitudes towards gambling, attitudes are still generally negative.

CQUniversity graduates heard from leaders in ICT, finance and careers guidance during ceremonies at the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne this week.

In a significant 'dual sector' milestone, the Melbourne ceremony included 13 graduates from the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing provided by HealthTrain, which is now part of CQUniversity.