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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 |
- Community to unite for Healing Ceremony
Published on 21 May, 2003
Central Queensland University’s Reconciliation Group will hold a Journey of Healing Ceremony to celebrate National Sorry Day at the Kershaw Gardens (Hut near Fraser Street entrance) this Saturday, May 24, from 9am to 10.30am.
- Let your emotions get in the way for a change
Published on 21 May, 2003
Type “emotional intelligence” into Yahoo and 118,000 hits come up. Amazon-dot-com lists 88 self-improvement and business strategy books, two videos, and a magazine.
- 'Education Exporter of Year' conducts graduations for 1600
Published on 21 May, 2003
Australia's IDP Education Exporter of the Year, Central Queensland University this week conducted graduation ceremonies for around 1600 students from more than 30 different countries.
Around 540 students from 23 countries were invited to a CQU ceremony in Melbourne today, Tuesday, May 20.
- CQU gets cleaner and greener
Published on 21 May, 2003
Central Queensland University seeks to promote environmental best practice through its teaching, research and community service.
The University has recently adopted a new environmental policy and funded a “Clean and Green CQU” research program into environmental best practice on the Rockhampton campus.
- Mackay Women in Research beach retreat assists writing skills
Published on 15 May, 2003
About 20 university researchers discussed methods for presenting and writing research material for a variety of audiences on Saturday. CQU Mackay Women in Research co-ordinator Judi Parson said the workshops allowed participants to develop skills for having research results included in a range of publications.
- Leading Choreographer Selects CQCM Students
Published on 15 May, 2003
One of Australia’s leading choreographers selected the cast for Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music’s Chicago performance at the weekend.
Chicago Musical Director Judith Brown said students performed individually and completed dance classes before auditioning for Brisbane-based choreographer Trevor Green.
- Six Minutes of Fame Results in National Award for CQCM Student
Published on 15 May, 2003
It took just six minutes for Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music student Jim McLeod to prove he was Australia’s best student composer.
Mr McLeod received the Australian Guild of Screen Composers award this week, having used sound effects and computer-generated sounds to recreate the music for a movie fight scene.
- Italian Initiatives Encouraged in the Classroom
Published on 15 May, 2003
Australia should consider adopting more than the Italians' taste for spaghetti, a leading gifted and talented educator said yesterday.
Central Queensland University Early Childhood lecturer Avril Rose hoped an exemplary Italian education model would be adapted in Queensland classrooms.
- Cutting-edge Education Issues Detailed in Latest Book
Published on 15 May, 2003
Research findings from ten Central Queensland University doctoral students have been included in Mackay Education & Creative Arts Sub-Dean Bruce Knight’s latest book. .
- Community Invited to Public Lecture Series
Published on 15 May, 2003
A decline in physical activity was blamed for Rockhampton being tagged Australia’s “fattest city” at this week’s public lecture at Central Queensland University.
A small but enthusiastic crowd turned out for the lecture presented by 10,000 Steps’ project leader Associate Professor Kerry Mummery.