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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 |
- Climate change in Bangladesh 'unprecedented' says awarded researcher
Published on 24 January, 2013
Climate change taking place in Bangladesh is so rapid that it is unprecedented in the history of the earth and can only be attributed to anthropogenic (human) activities..
- The 'A team' ready for river research
Published on 24 January, 2013
CQUniversity has strengthened a team of 'aquatic' researchers dedicated to monitoring the ecological health of the mighty Fitzroy River..
- CQUni engages with Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Published on 23 January, 2013
For the first time, CQUniversity is cooperating as a mentor for QTIC-Y - the Young professionals' mentoring program offered by the State's peak tourism industry organisation, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC).
The program was developed by QTIC in response to the need for professional development opportunities and skilling for younger members of the workforce in the tourism industry.
- UN recognises ecotourism for sustainable development
Published on 18 January, 2013
A recent resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations has recognised ecotourism's role in sustainable development, including protecting the environment in all countries as well as contributing to the fight against poverty in many developing economies.
That's according to Steve Noakes, Senior Lecturer in Tourism at CQUniversity.
- Market Days connect campus with community
Published on 18 January, 2013
The CQUniversity Student Association has scheduled Market Days at campuses in Mackay, Rockhampton and Bundaberg to connect students with community organisations.
Businesses, clubs and organisations are encouraged to establish stalls and provide product samples, student discounts, membership forms and information.
- Young IT student is first international to head Association
Published on 17 January, 2013
Komalpreet Kaur, who goes by the name Kim, is well equipped as the first international student to become President of the CQUniversity Student Association.
She's young, she's tech-savvy and she's proud to be a 'people person'.
- Those with appetite for a 'quick hit' likely to be gamblers too
Published on 17 January, 2013
Could an appetite for immediate, sensation-oriented rewards like alcohol, caffeine, smoking, illicit drugs and energy-rich foods (including salt) mean that people are more likely to be gamblers?
That's what a team based at CQUniversity's Experimental Gambling Laboratory have been trying to find out through phone surveys across the Central Queensland region.
Health professionals to be better prepared for engaging with Indigenous clients
Published on 17 January, 2013
A new project aims to ensure future generations of health professionals are better prepared for engaging with Indigenous clients, particularly in the crucial stage of gathering family case history information that would assist in their care..
- Rotary dollars make sense in hunt for cancer treatments
Published on 17 January, 2013
CQUniversity Honours student Gwenda Chapman will spend the next few months on the frontline of the battle against cancer, thanks to a very targeted scholarship provided by Rockhampton East Rotary Club..
- Bundy Council provides kick-start for Engineering students
Published on 17 January, 2013
Bundaberg Regional Council received 10 high quality submissions from students applying for its 1st Year Engineering Scholarships at CQUniversity Bundaberg in 2013..