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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 |
- CQU supports launch of Disability Action Week
Published on 22 July, 2004
An official launch for Disability Action Week was held in the Community Sports Centre at CQU Rockhampton on Monday, thanks to University sponsorship.
CQU, through the Equity and Diversity Office and the Regional Disability Liaison Officer initiative, has been active in the planning and conduct of Action Week activities for several years.
- Rockhampton hosts visit by children from Sister City Ibusuki
Published on 22 July, 2004
School students from Japanese Sister City Ibusuki, will visit Rockhampton this month.
Rockhampton City Council Acting Mayor Cr Jim Webber said the students, who would be based at Central Queensland University’s Language Centre for English Classes, would spend 12 days touring Rockhampton and Central Queensland.
- Event organisers invited to funding workshop
Published on 22 July, 2004
Event organisers interested in funding under the State Government's revamped Queensland Events Regional Development Program are invited to attend a free two-hour workshop due in Rockhampton on Friday (July 30).
The Rockhampton QERDP meeting will be held from 9.
- Litster on the road again as tourism judge
Published on 22 July, 2004
Despite being on secondment to the Division of Teaching and Learning Services, Jillian Litster has arranged to continue her commitment to the Queensland Tourism Awards on behalf of the Faculty of Business & Law.
In addition to tourism industry workshops in the Whitsundays and Rockhampton conducted during May, Jillian will also undertake site inspections and two weeks of panel judging as part of the awards process.
- Researcher advocates for refugees
Published on 22 July, 2004
CQU Research Fellow Dr Susan Rees has issued a statement on behalf of the Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) network, reacting cautiously to changes to visa arrangements.
Dr Rees said the visa changes would allow more than 9000 Temporary Protection Visa holders to apply for permanent residency in Australia.
- All welcome at women in management evening
Published on 22 July, 2004
All are welcome to attend a Women in Management evening, featuring an inspirational presentation by Susie Rixon from Tropical Wanderer Resort.
Ms Rixon has been instrumental in restructuring/renovating and implementing new HR practices at the resort, with the business named Most Improved Accommodation Property in Queensland this year.
- People want stars to seem both ordinary and extraordinary, says academic
Published on 21 July, 2004
Recent news that actress Keira Knightley’s bust has been digitally enhanced in several movie posters is further evidence that people want stars to seem ordinary and approachable yet also extraordinary.
That is according to CQU academic Dr Jeannette Delamoir whose research interests include Australians in early Hollywood and the ‘freak show’ discourse about stars in today’s magazines.
- Japanese-speaking students compete in Rockhampton
Published on 21 July, 2004
About 30 Japanese-speaking students will compete in Rockhampton this weekend as part of the Meikai ~ Asahi ~ Central Queensland University Fifth Annual Japanese Speaking Festival.
The competition, open to all Australian resident Year 10, 11 and 12 students and immersion students of Japanese, has attracted entries from Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay, Biloela and Rockhampton.
- Career support boosted at international campuses
Published on 19 July, 2004
CQU's Australian international campuses have re-named and reinvigorated their career support services.
The new Training, Employment and Career Coaching (TECC) program replaces the pioneering STEP service, developed in 2000.
- CQU in top 5 of universities teaching overseas students in Australia
Published on 19 July, 2004
Central Queensland University ranks 5th among universities teaching full-time overseas students in Australia and is first in Queensland for the same measure.
That is according to the latest statistics from IDP Education Australia Ltd.