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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 |
- All welcome at Engineering info evening
Published on 06 August, 2009
All are welcome at an Engineering information evening, due from 6pm-9pm on Tuesday, August 18, at CQUniversity campuses in Rockhampton, Mackay, Bundaberg and Gladstone.
People interested in Engineering study and career pathways can register with Shaylee Cowan via 07 4923 2163.
- VC Bowman outlines short and long-term plans
Published on 06 August, 2009
CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor & President Scott Bowman, in a conversation with CQUniversity Rockhampton staff this week, presented 2-year, 5-year and 10-year goals for the University..
- Bundy challenge leads to 'robotics learning community'
Published on 06 August, 2009
The Trek* Robotics Challenge held recently at CQUniversity Bundaberg Campus was a huge success, with participants finding it a valuable tool for learning - not just a fun event..
- Highest CQUniversity award conferred on Dr Mervyn Gold
Published on 04 August, 2009
Retired Central Queensland dermatologist Dr Mervyn Gold OAM was conferred with a prestigious Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University by CQUniversity Australia last week in a rare, private ceremony in Dr Gold's Rockhampton home.
Deputy Chancellor Charles Ware conferred the University's highest award in recognition of Dr Gold's outstanding contribution to the community and to CQUniversity.
- Staff and students 'in step' with Gladstone festival
Published on 04 August, 2009
CQUniversity Gladstone staff and students showed they were in step with the flavour of their city's Multicultural Festival recently.
A PhD student from Iran, Reza Chini took part in an Indian Bollywood dance with Shilpi Chattopadhyay (daughter of staff members Kakoli Chattopadhyay and Gopi Chattopadhyay) and Gagan and Mani from the Gladstone community.
- Regional universities 'vital' to health of national economy
Published on 03 August, 2009
Any short-term cost savings in concentrating university education into capital cities would be more than offset by negative impacts on regional areas argues John Rolfe ..
- Kerry's novel teaching skills 'unmasked' in Italy
Published on 03 August, 2009
Congratulations to CQUniversity Nursing senior lecturer Dr Kerry Reid-Searl who has received more international recognition for her use of latex masks to teach clinical skills.
Kerry has researched the improvement in the learning environment when students can interact with realistic characters, representing different patient types.
- VC departs with nod to preparatory programs
Published on 30 July, 2009
Vice-Chancellor Professor John Rickard farewelled staff at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus this afternoon (Thursday July 30) and ended his remarks with a nod to our preparatory programs.
He commented that he had attended 92 graduation ceremonies, missing only 3 or 4 over a 5-year period.
- Talk held on the behaviour of our 'internal clock'
Published on 30 July, 2009
A free talk was presented about ‘preliminary analysis of the Time Awareness Survey', related to our internal clock (or Circadian rhythms).
The talk was presented recently by Associate Professor Lee Di Milia.
- Uni support for Song Trails workshops
Published on 30 July, 2009
CQUniversity is once again a co-presenter for the Queensland Music Festival Song Trails program, from July 27 to August 2.
Song Trails is a series of FREE songwriting workshops in which participants (secondary students as well as adults) can tap into the wealth of skill and experience of specially selected workshop leaders, Peter Farnan, Rebecca Barnard, Scott Edgar and Robert Forster.