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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 |
- Triple J wants a chat
Published on 19 June, 2003
Do you know a CQU graduate who is now overseas? Then Triple J wants your help.
Triple J’s Morning Show wants to contact some CQU graduates who are either working in interesting jobs overseas or are living in interesting parts of the world.
- Health plans shared with community
Published on 19 June, 2003
A group of CQU Foundation donors recently toured the University-owned Heritage Post Office and gave feedback on the University's plans for the building.
Among the visitors were Andrew Palmer (Rees R & Sydney Jones), Gary Stevenson (CEO Rockhampton City Council) and local businessman Gerald Victor.
- CQU hosts influential Norwegians
Published on 19 June, 2003
Central Queensland University this week hosted three Norwegians who have major influence on students selecting study abroad destinations.
The visitors from the Association of Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA) toured CQU Rockhampton Campus during a familiarisation visit to Queensland.
- CQU puts students on road to success
Published on 19 June, 2003
The CQU Connections Uni Experience is giving students from low income backgrounds the confidence and skills to tackle tertiary education.
The Uni Experience, from June 30 to July 4, will enable up to 40 Year 11 and 12 students from target schools throughout the region to experience university life for three days and four nights, staying at the Capricornia College, the University’s residential college.
- Federal minister visits Rocky
Published on 18 June, 2003
Federal Minister for Science and Member for Gippsland, the Honourable Peter McGauran, and his Chief of Staff Greg Evans, met with the Vice-Chancellor Glenice Hancock and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) Ron Davies this week.
Mr McGauran and Mr Evans later toured areas of scientific interest at CQU Rockhampton including the near infrared spectroscopy fruit sorting division, Centre for Railway Engineering and the Plant Sciences facilities.
- Record graduate numbers at CQU Mackay Graduation Ceremony
Published on 18 June, 2003
Central Queensland University Mackay hosted its largest Graduation Ceremony on Saturday. A capacity crowd watched as 140 graduates were presented with their testamurs at the Mackay Entertainment Centre.
- CQU students tackle Brits in Rockhampton
Published on 18 June, 2003
Great Britain University rugby league teams will visit Rockhampton next month in the lead up to the Academic Test Series against Australia. The touring party of 59 will include two sides; the Great Britain Academic Lions, and the Academic Lions Cubs (under 19).
- Vice Chancellor at Parliament event
Published on 17 June, 2003
CQU Vice-Chancellor Professor Glenice Hancock this week joined Australia's other university heads at National Parliament for the inaugural Universities Meet Parliament event.
The VCs took a key message - investing in Australia's universities is an investment in securing the nation's future.
- CQU Press Book of the Week
Published on 12 June, 2003
Women Who Win.
AnneMarie White.
- Biologist shares knowledge with high schoolers
Published on 12 June, 2003
CQU’s entomologist (a specialist in insects) Dr Bob Newby and Senior Technical Officer in the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences Paul Graham shared their knowledge and expertise with a group of grade 11 students from Glenmore High School recently.
The students studied a range of invertebrate animals that could be found in the backyard including scorpions, spiders, centipedes, millipedes, insects, as well as plants.