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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 topical talk on World Cancer Day
Published on 31 January, 2013
All interested people are welcome at a very topical research seminar scheduled for World Cancer Day next Monday..
- Excellence program 'cherry on cake' for fledgling teacher
Published on 31 January, 2013
Mandy Medhurst is looking forward to supercharging her classroom skills, while completing her final year of the Bachelor of Learning Management with CQUniversity..
- Researcher offers Top 5 tips for boosting health
Published on 30 January, 2013
CQUniversity Research Fellow Dr Mitch Duncan has offered his Top 5 tips for boosting health as he prepares for a FREE 'Research Unplugged' presentation in Rockhampton during February..
- New push for young workers to get involved with their own health and safety
Published on 29 January, 2013
There's a new push to help young people get involved with their own safety in the workplace through a 'cultural shift' in approaches to the issue.
This is in response to previous research indicating those aged 12-25 are at higher risk of injury yet have little knowledge of workers' rights. - Artists welcome to bid for public art sculpture project in Adelaide
Published on 29 January, 2013
Artists are welcome to bid for a public art sculpture project planned for the entrance foyer of CQUniversity's Appleton Institute in Adelaide.
The theme should be a contemporary depiction of a bull, reflecting the dynamic character of CQUniversity and its origins in Australia's ‘Beef Capital', the regional city of Rockhampton, Queensland.
- 'Unplugged' event aims to spark better health in Rocky
Published on 29 January, 2013
Rockhampton residents are encouraged to attend a FREE 'Research Unplugged' event titled Exercise, sleep and sit your way to better health, scheduled from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday February 21 at the Parkers Function Room of the Criterion Hotel in Quay Street.
Presented by CQUniversity's Institute for Health and Social Science Research (IHSSR), this session features Dr Mitch Duncan, a Research Fellow at the University's Centre for Physical Activity Studies.
- Tech-savvy Aussies tune into health and fitness apps and websites
Published on 24 January, 2013
New smartphone apps and online programs are proving to be popular for Australians in their pursuit for an active and healthy lifestyle.
But what exactly is out there and being taken up by users of the technology?
"As scientists we have a reasonably good idea of what works and what doesn't to make people change their health behaviours and become more active.
- Facebook site for study into animal attachment and natural disaster preparedness
Published on 24 January, 2013
People have been injured and sometimes even killed while trying to save animals during bushfires or floods, however an Australian researcher believes the desire to protect pets could be turned into protective factor..
- Rest assured: Study aims to examine Aussie paramedics fighting fatigue
Published on 24 January, 2013
They are the nation's unsung heroes, the first ones we call when an emergency or disaster strikes and they are considered Australia's most trusted professionals.
However the work of a paramedic can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding and often the biggest challenge facing paramedics is fatigue.
- Indigenous researchers prepare to lead national network
Published on 24 January, 2013
A small group of senior Indigenous researchers gathered in Hobart recently for the first leaders meeting of the newly-funded National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network (NIRAKN)..