CQUniversity's campus renewal plans for Rockhampton, Mackay and Bundaberg have won industry acclaim as examples of 'regional planning achievement'..

Rockhampton writers had the chance to meet a Miles Franklin Literary Award winner this week (Thursday, Nov 13), when acclaimed author Alexis Wright visited CQUniversity.

Wright, whose latest novel Carpentaria won the Miles Franklin and a range of other major awards, was a guest for the Occasional Conversation Series at CQUniversity's Nulloo Yumbah (Indigenous, Learning, Spirituality & Research) Centre.

For student Kanida Potrayanont, living and studying in Sydney Australia is just like being back home in Bangkok.

The Thai student has completed 2 degrees through CQUniversity and University of Sydney in that time, and has embarked on a third - a PhD through CQUniversity.

Former US Air Force aviator Ron Bishop has achieved some amazing things in his career, but none more satisfying than imparting his passion for aviation to his students at CQUniversity.

Ron said he has been in love with aviation since he was a boy.

While many parents encourage their sons and daughters to explore the challenge of university, it's not very often that they also join in that challenge.

John Viall and daughter Nicole were both among the 82 students who participated in CQUniversity Bundaberg's Skills for Tertiary Entrance Preparatory Studies (STEPS) program completion ceremony recently (October).

Two civil engineering students will benefit from a partnership arrangement between Gladstone Regional Council and CQUniversity Australia.

The Gladstone Regional Council scholarships are aimed at addressing a civil engineering shortage across the region and are open to first-year engineering students preparing to enter their second year with CQUniversity.