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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 |
- New professor makes research leadership his business
Published on 16 January, 2004
Newly promoted to Professor, Paul Hyland is already advancing his role as a research leader within the Faculty of Business & Law.
He is active in encouraging research output, journal and conference publications and submissions for external research funding.
- Additional places offered to prospective university students
Published on 15 January, 2004
Recent higher education reforms have allowed 25 extra places to be offered to mature age people seeking admission into Central Queensland University Mackay’s tertiary preparatory studies program.
CQU Mackay Skills for Tertiary Preparatory Studies (STEPS) co-ordinator Lyn Forbes-Smith welcomed the news and urged prospective students to upgrade their learning skills in preparation for university studies.
- Name change for research centre
Published on 15 January, 2004
The statewide domestic violence research centre based at Central Queensland University Mackay has changed its name.
From January 5 the centre became known as the Queensland Centre for Domestic & Family Violence Research.
- Siemens Science Experience returns to CQU
Published on 15 January, 2004
More than 70 secondary school students are set to discover why science is becoming an increasingly popular choice of study for prospective 2004 Central Queensland University students.
Students from throughout Central Queensland will explore various areas of science and technology when they take part in the Siemens Science Experience from January 20-22 at CQU Mackay and Rockhampton.
- Noel STEPS into Uni
Published on 15 January, 2004
Noel Griffiths had always wondered what he could have done had he stayed at school and studied hard. Almost 30 years later he is about to find out.
- Aerated water promising for protecting crops against salinity
Published on 15 January, 2004
Research has shown that subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) with aerated water does improve plant tolerance to salinity and should be viable for commercial crops.
The controlled experiments by Central Queensland University doctoral fellow Surya Bhattarai used an air injector in tandem with the SDI system to deliver an air/water slurry to the root zone of cotton, vegetable soybean and tomato plants.
- South Sea Islander students offered scholarships
Published on 15 January, 2004
Central Queensland University is encouraging Australian South Sea Islander tertiary students to apply for a scholarship to help further their education.
The Queensland Government, in conjunction with Central Queensland University, is offering tertiary education scholarships through the Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation.
- Sabrina 'shells out' for island visit
Published on 15 January, 2004
Sabrina Hall's idea of an island 'holiday' is inspecting fly larvae infestations of marine turtle nests.
The Rockhampton-based Central Queensland University PhD candidate has just returned from a week on Peak Island, a continental island offshore from Keppel Sands.
- Departing academic dubbed a good sport
Published on 15 January, 2004
Dr Geoff Dickson leaves CQU Rockhampton this week with good wishes from many, including the triathlon and AFL sporting communities.
Dr Dickson is known within CQU as a lecturer for the School of Health and Human Performance.
- New talents take to the track
Published on 14 January, 2004
Fifteen raw talents will be unleashed into the Kenrick Tucker Velodrome in Rockhampton this weekend for the Central Queensland University Rockhampton Cup on Wheels.
The 11-male, four-female squad is currently participating in a regional talent search program conducted by Central Queensland University in conjunction with Australian Sports Commission and the Queensland Academy of Sport.