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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 |
- Wealth of tips for Melbourne accounting students
Published on 02 June, 2008
Fourteen CQU Melbourne students gained an insight into the areas of accounting and financial services during a recent Professional Investment Services (PIS) seminar, conducted out of the St Kilda Road offices.
Students were addressed by 7 experienced industry professionals, ranging from financial planners to accountants.
- CQU Travel bursaries help students explore different worlds
Published on 02 June, 2008
Alex Nesevski, along with 4 CQU Mackay students, has recently returned home from the US after a CQU-funded study abroad experience in various US universities.
Alex's journey to the University of Louisville (UoL) Jazz school was a rich learning experience which saw him mentored by Jazz great such as Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin (don't worry, be happy!).
- Milestone soon for Process Engineering and Light Metals Centre
Published on 29 May, 2008
The Process Engineering and Light Metals (PELM) Centre at Central Queensland University Gladstone is a research centre set up with the support of the Queensland State Government and local industries and in October will have been operating for 5 years.
"The emphasis of the Centre has changed over the years as we have discovered what the real drivers are for industry in the region," said Professor Richard Clegg, the current Director.
- Help Ben, get the shirts and win
Published on 29 May, 2008
CQU PhD student Ben Kele is inviting ideas to name a new wastewater technology featuring sustainable treatment, volcanic rock filtration (zeolite and scoria), sonic disinfection, decentralised (off-the-grid) locations and water recycling.
Ben is offering a $300 prize for the best name; a 2nd prize of a 'Sewerside' t-shirt.
- Jehan hopes for fresh break after wave of change
Published on 29 May, 2008
Sri Lankan student Jehan Jegachelvam hopes the Master of Business Administration degree he is completing at CQU Rockhampton will provide fresh career directions, after a wave of change in his home country.
Jehan was employed as an accountant in the tourism/travel industry but this sector has been devastated in recent years, since the Boxing Day tsunami and conflicts with rebel forces.
- Nancarrow's key role in reducing violence against women and children
Published on 29 May, 2008
Congratulations to Heather Nancarrow, the Director of the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research based at CQU Mackay, who has been appointed as deputy-chair of the National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children.
Minister for the Status of Women Tanya Plibersek this week announced the members of its National Council, to be chaired by one of the founders of the Australian White Ribbon Day campaign and international human rights advocate, Libby Lloyd AM.