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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 |
- Hortense and Eryne focus on water and sunscreen during intern visit
Published on 13 July, 2011
French interns Hortense Bulard and Eryne Tiran have enjoyed the opportunity to visit the unique waterfront setting of CQUniversity Gladstone Campus, where they were supervised by Dr Scott Wilson.
However, their focus on water and sunscreen, respectively, has been based on legitimate research.
- You can help create 'region of innovation'
Published on 12 July, 2011
CQUniversity and the Enterprise Connect Innovative Regions Centre are collaborating to focus on the Central Queensland 'region of innovation'.
The project has a particular focus on the role of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in helping our region to use innovation to achieve more environmental sustainability.
- Researcher bound for Rapid City, shows template for deepening of overseas partnerships
Published on 12 July, 2011
CQUniversity researcher Professor David Hamilton has shown it's possible to develop academic links and international links at the same time, as he plans for a trip to Rapid City in South Dakota in late September and early October.
The Melbourne-based researcher is preparing a presentation on The Measuring of Factors Contributing to International Student Performance at University - New Approaches and New Insights to Inform Quality Teaching and Learning.
- Bike 4 Life is 'wheelie' fun, registrations now open
Published on 12 July, 2011
Riders of all ages and abilities have the chance to take part in the second annual CQUni Bike4Life event, conducted by Rockhampton Cycling Club and Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with CQUniversity..
- Rock Building Society awards inaugural scholarship
Published on 12 July, 2011
The Rock Building Society, in conjunction with CQUniversity, has celebrated the awarding of the inaugural John Maxwell Memorial Scholarship, which was established last year in memory of the late John Maxwell..
- Distance no barrier to obtaining degree
Published on 12 July, 2011
Distance is no barrier to obtaining a degree at CQUniversity; Yulia Danilova is living proof.
Although living and working in Adelaide, where she also volunteers as an ambulance officer, Yulia is enrolled in a Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree with CQUniversity.
- Applications sought for QAL-CQUniversity scholarship
Published on 11 July, 2011
Applications are now open for the annual QAL-CQUniversity scholarship, open to Gladstone-based first-years studying engineering, business, informatics or science degrees.
Tamsen Clifford-Banks from CQUniversity's Office of Development and Graduate Relations recently met Courtney Brown at Queensland Alumina Ltd's (QAL) Gladstone refinery, to discuss the launch of the 2011 QAL Scholarship, offered to an excelling Gladstone student throughout their tertiary education.
- Army, Navy and fair voice on campus
Published on 11 July, 2011
Young singer Shannae Sclippa had the chance to perform alongside some of the world's most tightly drilled professional musicians on Rockhampton Campus and at Mount Morgan's Central State School this week.
The student who comes from Dimbulah on the Tablelands near Cairns, featured in a Bachelor of Music combo on the same program as the visiting 1RAR Band (Townsville) and the 7th Fleet Band (U.
- Despite death threats, lecturer in favour of taking bull by horns
Published on 11 July, 2011
CQUniversity Economics lecturer Patricia Petersen knew what she was getting in for when she agreed to organise the recent 'National Day of Action to End Live Exports' across more than 150 Australian towns and cities..
- Researcher helps shine light on tool-using tuskfish
Published on 11 July, 2011
CQUniversity's Dr Alison Jones has helped shine light on a rare observation in the wild, providing evidence for the use of tools by marine fish..