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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 |
- Multicultural radio gets Uni boost
Published on 16 January, 2006
Story and photos CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHEN LIN.
Rocky Chinese Radio Show has been on air in Rockhampton for the last two and half years, with assistance from CQU staff and students.
- Warm Rocky reception for Egyptian student
Published on 16 January, 2006
Story and photos CONTRIBUTED BY Stepen Lin.
Asmaa Abdel Maged from Cairo, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate from Ain Shimas University, is studying at the Language Centre, CQU Rockhampton.
- Different campus, same smile
Published on 16 January, 2006
Story and photo CONTRIBUTED BY STEPHEN LIN.
For Ashita Sami, attending CQU courses is the same at Rockhampton campus or Fiji campus.
- Emerald 'dividing' to conquer space
Published on 16 January, 2006
CQU Emerald Campus relocated to the Australian Agricultural Colleges Corporation, Emerald Campus (formerly known as the Emerald Ag College) in June 2004.
CQU Facilities Management has demonstrated its commitment to the campus with the recent completion of a dividing wall in the Emerald Academic Building known as Robertson House.
- Coral observers tip mass bleaching of Keppel region
Published on 16 January, 2006
Central Queensland University's coral observers are tipping a possible mass bleaching of the Keppel region for the first time since 2002.
The Keppel region has some of the best fringing inshore coral reef in the central Great Barrier Reef, with over 80% hard coral cover.
- National ID card will solve some problems and create others
Published on 16 January, 2006
The Introduction of a national ID card would give the Federal Government a useful plug for a 'sticky loop-hole'.
That is according to Central Queensland University specialist on public policy and ethics, Dr Robert Kelso, who said it was debatable if the additional benefits would outweigh the added costs.
- Carrick Institute leader to discuss 'disciplinary difference'
Published on 13 January, 2006
Professor Richard Johnstone will deliver a special 'Capstone Address' during CQU's Learning and Teaching Showcase in February (8-10).
Professor Johnstone, the foundation Executive Director of the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, will speak on 'Enhancing Learning: The Role of the Disciplines'.
- Academic consults on air quality
Published on 12 January, 2006
Facilities Management has consulted CQU academic Dr Keith Harrower to monitor air quality in CQU buildings.
The School of Biological & Environmental Sciences microbiology specialist has worked with the Division throughout 2005, conducting ongoing tests to assess air quality in selected CQU buildings.
- Korean's visit a milestone in enduring relationship
Published on 12 January, 2006
This week's visit to CQU Rockhampton by Miss Seo Minkyoung, Program Officer and Coordinator, Myongji University, Korea, is a milestone in an enduring relationship.
That is according to Director, International Development and Services, Professor Debbie Clayton who helped host the visit.
- Air-con upgrade a city centre traffic-stopper
Published on 12 January, 2006
CQU staff and tenants of the former Commonwealth Building (number 351) on the corner of East and Fitzroy streets are warming to the benefits of a new roof-top chiller, after sweltering conditions and break-downs of the old unit.
The University recently installed the new chiller as part of a total air-conditioning system upgrade for the building.