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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 |
- Bundy firm takes 'account' of locally grown talent
Published on 29 July, 2010
Ulton Bundaberg is certainly taking account of locally-grown talent, with a fair swag of employees drawn from the ranks of CQUniversity's students and graduates..
- Michael's microphone well travelled
Published on 29 July, 2010
CQUniversity Music student Michael Scriha keeps his microphone close to hand in his satchel, ready for every opportunity to develop his performance experience and prepared to travel if necessary.
The keen vocalist started his studies in Mackay but followed his course when it became based in Rockhampton last year.
- Jazz pianist heads bill for Rocky's 'Big Night In 2'
Published on 29 July, 2010
Brisbane-based Jazz pianist Viv Middleton heads the bill for Rockhampton's ‘Big Night In 2', scheduled for 7.30pm on Friday August 6 at CQUniversity.
- Project embeds simple ways to 'nurse the nurses'
Published on 29 July, 2010
Rockhampton researchers will introduce simple techniques to support the physical, mental and social well-being of hospital nurses..
- 'Get SET' program sets out to keep young people in region
Published on 29 July, 2010
CQUniversity has created an initiative to keep high school leavers in the Wide Bay region, encouraging them to ignore the lure of the capital city.
The 'Get SET' program aims to prepare high school students for the world of work and tertiary study, in partnership with local businesses.
- CQUni still ahead of national salary trends
Published on 29 July, 2010
CQUniversity remains ahead of national salary trends, according to the latest figures from Graduate Careers Australia.
GCA says the median annual starting salary for bachelor degree graduates increased by $3000 between 2008 and 2009, growing from $45,000 to $48,000.
- Uni continues polo shirt diplomacy for Crean visit
Published on 28 July, 2010
CQUniversity has extended its polo shirt diplomacy to mark Federal Minister Simon Crean's visit to Mackay Campus this week (July 28).
Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman presented Mr Crean with a special 'Simon Says' version of the University's Be What You Want To Be polo shirt.
- UK journal prints Aussie analysis of Climategate Mark II
Published on 28 July, 2010
A British law journal has published an Australian analysis of what could be called ‘Climategate Mark II'.
CQUniversity scientist and lawyer Dr John Abbot and Yeppoon-based biologist Dr Jennifer Marohasy have been tracing continuing efforts to hide calculations behind the infamous ‘hockey stick' illustration of ‘unprecedented' climate change.
- Most desirable graduate attributes identified
Published on 27 July, 2010
The term 'Graduate Attributes' refers to the set of qualities and skills that a university defines as core outcomes for its students.
These provide a foundation for students' employability as well as underlying the development of their human capabilities.