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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 |
- Noosa staff 'act up' for a good cause during Orientation
Published on 23 February, 2011
CQUniversity Noosa staff members have once again 'acted up' during Orientation Week, but only for a good cause.
The Success In Study Group members have appeared through the week as various alter egos, representing various types of students prone to particular issues, but solving things in the end.
- Nation building discussion postponed
Published on 23 February, 2011
A discussion on 'Nation Building and Social Responsibility in the 21st Century' which was to be held during a Rockhampton Sunrise Rotary Q&A Luncheon in early March has been postponed, with a new date yet to be scheduled.
This event was to include Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman as moderator.
- Official opening scheduled as student residences near completion
Published on 22 February, 2011
An official opening has been scheduled for the new student residences at CQUniversity Mackay.
The opening will take place from Noon on Friday, February 25, with Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Minister and Member for Mackay Tim Mulherin officiating.
- Nepalese expedition turns up many rewards
Published on 21 February, 2011
Food security has a much different meaning in a country like Australia, compared with other societies around the globe.
While for Australians it is hard to comprehend not having enough food to feed our families, food security issues are quite important for many small rural farmers in developing countries. - Wide Bay research students invited to meet peers for networking and support
Published on 21 February, 2011
Doctoral and Masters by research students from the Wide Bay region are welcome to network and gain peer support by attending a monthly gathering at CQUniversity Bundaberg Campus.
These late afternoon (4pm-6pm) social events will start on March 11 and continue on the second Friday of each month.
- Alumnus Jenna gains work on Spielberg's Terra Nova TV series
Published on 18 February, 2011
Performing Arts graduate Jenna Saini is a 'core extra' and stand-in for one of the lead characters in Steven Spielberg's next big TV mini-series, Terra Nova.
She's been working on the pilot episode on the Gold Coast and is heartened by news that Fox Network has signed up for 13 more episodes, with filming starting in May.
- Japanese turning to Rocky for language and lifestyle
Published on 18 February, 2011
Rockhampton is on the radar for Japanese university students keen to study English while enjoying a starkly different lifestyle and environment.
In coming months, around 100 language-tourism students are heading to Rockhampton from Japanese universities including Toyo, Asahi, Meikai and Miyagi.
- From walkie-talkie to doctoral studies, Monica tunes into English
Published on 17 February, 2011
Meng Yi (Monica) Huang has worked as a teacher of English in Taipei in Taiwan for 10 years. She teaches primary children in language school as well as adults at university.
- Biostatistician to raise Institute profile
Published on 17 February, 2011
With the take-up of new health-related undergraduate programs this year - and with more to follow - there is sure to be growth in research in this diverse field.
CQUniversity's Institute for Health and Social Science Research (IHSSR) is ensuring it will be well equipped to further its health-related research with the recent appointment of Research Fellow (Biostatistics), Dr Jahar Choudhury.
- Sustaining Jenny Simpson's crusade for the transformative power of education
Published on 17 February, 2011
Jenny Simpson was a larger-than-life figure before she lost her battle with cancer in 2008. Now her crusade for the transformative power of education is living on, thanks to generous donors who have made the first Jenny Simpson Memorial Scholarship a reality.