Working from a control centre in Rockhampton, Jason Bell is the leader of quality assurance for the burgeoning network of access grid facilities throughout the world.

Mr Bell's leadership role has been recognised with one of only 3 'best presentation' awards announced during the global access grid conference in Chicago in May this year.

CQU student Sally Everson is excited about the early findings of her Masters of Applied Science degree.

Sally conducts her studies in the Tweed Catchment on the Queensland/NSW border, where she has been sampling several lakes and reservoirs for almost a year.

CQU Rockhampton's Language Centre is providing special sponsored class arrangements to enable Brazilian meatworkers and their families to boost their English skills.

There has been a surge in Rockhampton's Brazilian community in recent years and the Language Centre is doing its best to ensure they are able to settle into the local community.

A Central Queensland woman is hoping to change the perception of environmental health by training up professionals for the industry.

From investigating the biodegradation of pesticides in mangrove sediments to researching the management of fungal toxins in Australian maize crops, Central Queensland University's Lisa Bricknell has a wealth of experience in the buzz area of environmental health.

CQU Business/Marketing student Jason Gibson is making his mark on the local creative arts scene, with his gangster and heist-themed short films.

Last year, he got a certificate of commendation for a gangster-style flick 'The Takers' and this year he won the $1000 first prize at the 2007 Rocky Fringe Short Film Competition and Festival for a film about a theft from a hotel, entitled 'False Reflections'.

CQU's Brisbane graduation features 151 students from more than 30 countries, ranging from China and India to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bahrain.

The event will be held from 2pm on Wednesday September 5 at the Sebel and Citigate Presidential Ballroom.

A total of 368 graduates from 23 nations will attend the CQU Melbourne International Campus graduation from 2pm on Tuesday, September 4 at the Crown Palladium Ballroom.

The guest speaker will be CQU Adjunct Professor Paul Rodan*, who is the Director, Academic Policy and Research for the Australian International Campuses of Central Queensland University.

All interested people are welcome at a nursing career info night, from 7pm-9pm on Monday, September 10 at CQU Rockhampton's Building 18.

The free event will include a presentation and tour of the nursing labs as well as refreshments.

Distinguished surgeon Dr Mohamed Khadra* is the guest speaker for the CQU Sydney International Campus graduation ceremonies due on Monday, September 3.

A total of 596 graduates from around 30 nations are due to attend 2 ceremonies - at 10.