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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 |
- Multimedia students work on arts centre history
Published on 23 January, 2006
CQU multimedia students Maximillian Fleet and Paula Swift are producing a film about the history, achievements and future of the Bundaberg Arts Centre.
The Bundaberg News-Mail reports that CQU multimedia lecturer Grayson Cooke is helping the pair with their project, commissioned to celebrate 10 years of the Centre.
- Con's Kirkman conducts chorale
Published on 23 January, 2006
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music lecturer Kim Kirkman is the new conductor for Mackay's Young Chorale.
Mackay's MidWeek newspaper reports that Mr Kirkman, who also conducts for the Mackay Choral Society, brings a wealth of experience to the role.
- Construction of Bundy science and research complex begins
Published on 19 January, 2006
Work is well underway on CQU Bundaberg's new $4.7 million science and research complex.
- Capricornia Residential College renovations underway
Published on 19 January, 2006
CQU’s Division of Facilities Management has conducted compliance upgrades to Capricornia College in Rockhampton over the last few months as part of a $6.4 million project encompassing Rockhampton, Gladstone and Mackay campuses.
- Host families needed for international students
Published on 19 January, 2006
The Central Queensland University Language Centre is seeking to expand its list of families in the Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Gracemere communities to host visiting international students.
Both short and long-term homestay accommodation is required.
- Uni keen to hear from STEPS graduates
Published on 18 January, 2006
Central Queensland University is keen to hear from its many STEPS graduates.
The University is seeking input as it prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the STEPS program (Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies) later this year.
- Showcase wine up for grabs
Published on 18 January, 2006
Organisers of the 2006 Learning and Teaching Showcase are offering random-draw door prizes for staff attending presentations during the event.
Staff can attend in person on the Rockhampton campus, or be present in one of the ISL rooms in Gladstone, Bundaberg and Mackay campus (or Emerald by arrangement).
- CQU a leader in international student benchmarking report
Published on 18 January, 2006
IDP benchmarking research for Australian universities in Term 2 2005 shows a continuation of CQU's excellent results from previous reports.
The research is based on CQU's overall Term 2 international student enrolment of 10,541 (of which 59% are postgraduate and 41% undergraduate).
- Science livens up school holidays
Published on 17 January, 2006
Fifty-eight teenagers from around regional Queensland have been taking part in the annual Siemens Science Experience hosted at CQU Rockhampton (January 17-19).
The visitors have been taking part in hands-on workshops to learn about the biology of insect flight (with Dr Bob Newby), physiology and pharmacology (with Dr Andrew Fenning), digital animation (with Dr Qing Huang), heavy breathing and sweaty bodies (with Ben Dascombe), bridge design (with Steve Senini), and construction of a tone generator (with Dave Cardnell and Andrew Kearney).
- 93 kids have active time at CQU Rockhampton
Published on 17 January, 2006
Active Kids Rockhampton is a 5-day sporting and recreation day camp for 9 to 13-year-old boys and girls in the Central Queensland area, from January 16-20, based at the CQ Community Sports Centre on Rockhampton campus.
Organiser Alex Bright said she was overjoyed with the response and that participants were enjoying the experience.