After seeing South Korea’s win against Spain on the weekend, Central Queesland University’s Korean students geared up for another magic match.

Twenty-nine Korean students, on a study tour visit to Central Queensland University, arrived in Rockhampton just in time to see South Korea fight it out on the field against Spain in the World Cup on Saturday.

Two regional arts funding bodies and CQU's Conservatorium have thrown their support behind Rockhampton Concert Orchestra's ambitious projects for 2002.

Funding from Rockhampton City Council and Arts Queensland has been allocated to the orchestra via the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) committee.

CQU students picnic with the Minister of Education Four CQU students from the Brisbane International campus recently attended an Aussie Picnic Lunch with the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Minister of Education, on the Speaker’s Green of Parliament House in Brisbane.

The event was organised by the Office of Higher Education as an opportunity for the Minister to meet with and welcome international students to Queensland.

The Good Universities Guide 2003 is out and Central Queensland University (CQU) gets first-class ratings in four areas that help potential students across Australia determine the right University, the right campus and the right course.

Editors, noting that CQU "rates well in the eyes of graduates", gave CQU five stars -- the highest rating -- for its Education Experience, up one star from last year.

Central Queesland University is recognising three top academic performers.

The CQU chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, which presents scholarships to outstanding students, awarded $800 each to Penelope-Jane Fry, Leanne Martin and Jodie Grange based on their academic achievement, active involvement in community service and extensive work experience.

Indigenous alcohol and drug-related problems will be the focus of a seminar hosted by Central Queensland University on Friday 21 June.

CQU’s School of Social Work and Welfare Studies organises a series of seminars each year titled Practice and Research in Regional and Rural Communities.

Townsville dancer Holly Headrick has moved to Rockhampton to embark on a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree with Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music.

One of her first outlets was the inaugural production of Horrors in Rocky, the interactive version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

128 members of the Stanwell Corporation have joined the CQU-based 10,000 steps program. Spokeswoman Jo Dickson says Stanwell is the first corporation to come on board with the “get-fit” program and that the workers would provide motivation for each other.

CQU has been successful placing articles and stories for print and broadcast media about our research/researchers who make known interesting news and developments. Algae, Sports Medicine, koalas, sleep deprivation, health at the workplace, artificial intelligence, domestic violence, the sugar cane industry, and horticulture are just some of the research areas covered the last few months.

Shift workers have to prioritise sleep with the rest of their schedule if they are to effectively perform on the job and fulfil responsibilities outside of work, according to a recently completed study by Central Queensland University. The report by researcher Gemma Clissold is published in this month's Contemporary Nurse.