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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 |
- Teachers accelerate Physics knowledge
Published on 14 July, 2004
Nineteen science teachers from nine secondary schools in the Rockhampton/Yeppoon area have completed a professional development course in Physics at CQU Rockhampton.
A presentation ceremony was held this week (Monday, July 12) to mark the teachers' successful completion of this course.
- CQU graduate to join team linking to overseas synchrotron light source facilities
Published on 14 July, 2004
Central Queensland University PhD graduate Dr Naveen Bhatia will soon join the team that assists Australian researchers to access synchrotron light source facilities in the United States and Japan.
Dr Bhatia is so excited about his posting that he is considering turning down the offer of another prestigious postdoctoral fellowship in Japan.
- New CQU Emerald Campus hosts first events
Published on 09 July, 2004
The new CQU Emerald Campus located at Emerald Agricultural College is hosting two significant events in a week.
The first student and staff orientation at the new location was held this morning (Friday, July 9).
- French language back on menu
Published on 09 July, 2004
French language courses for community members are back on the menu at CQU Language Centre, thanks to CQ Alliance Francaise.
The Wednesday evening classes are due to start again on July 21.
- Many speeches at farewell for pioneering University leader
Published on 09 July, 2004
Original CQU staff member Kevin Fagg, OAM, was farewelled from the University this week after 37 years' service.
Colleagues gathered at a retirement function were keen to relate stories about his distinctive manner and work record.
- IERA conference attracts media interest
Published on 09 July, 2004
The Courier Mail, Campus Review and ABC Radio were among media organisations which covered the IERA conference, hosted by CQU at Yeppoon this week.
About 60 delegates from overseas and throughout Australia attended the 12th annual International Employment Relations Association conference.
- You're invited to enter Bauhinia Literary Awards
Published on 09 July, 2004
Entries for the Bauhinia Literary Awards close July 30.
There is $1800 prize money over all, in open, regional and student short story and poetry sections.
- Large contingent of Koreans in Rockhampton
Published on 09 July, 2004
About 60 students from two South Korean tertiary institutions are in Rockhampton on a winter visit.
The groups from Ulsan College and Jinju University are staying with local Homestay families while undertaking English language classes at CQU Language Centre.
- Former CQU Mackay graduates open IT business
Published on 08 July, 2004
After becoming best friends during three years of tertiary studies, three recent Central Queensland University graduates have opened their own information technology consulting business.
What began as a hobby two years ago for David Elms has become a fledging business since joining forces with former study companions Linda McKenna and Luke Venables four months ago.
- Budding entrepreneurs get ready to trump opposition
Published on 07 July, 2004
CQU’s Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) students will showcase their talents and accomplishments in the 2004 National Competition to students and business people from all around the world in Melbourne this weekend.
CQU SIFE students Paul Dutney, Robert Sims, Michael Ginsburg and Amanda Murphy will compete against teams from more than 40 universities.