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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 |
- Personal investment in research 'worth getting out of bed' for
Published on 14 February, 2008
New CQU researcher Dr Karena Burke believes a personal investment in her projects makes it worthwhile "getting out of bed and coming to work each day".
Both of Dr Burke's major research interests intersect with her personal life experiences.
- Gladstone mentors help new students find their feet
Published on 14 February, 2008
Third-year Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childcare) student Jacqui Loudon knows first hand how daunting going to university for the first time can be.
Jacqui began her degree at CQU in Emerald where she remembers finding it hard coping with study and taking care of her 3 children.
- Bundy mentors help new students find their feet
Published on 14 February, 2008
Third-year Social Work student Joanne Payne knows first hand how daunting going to university for the first time can be, especially for a mature-age student.
"Where do I go, who are my lecturers, what are they like, where do I go when I need help?" It is these sorts of questions that first-year university students face every year.
- National report says service makes CQU distinctive among all universities
Published on 14 February, 2008
Central Queensland University's level of service makes it distinctive among Australian universities because of the emphasis it places on student outcomes, graduate success and quality teaching, according to a report released this week (Monday, Feb 11), which was written and produced by Hobsons, the editor and publisher of Australia's only university ratings publication, The Good Universities Guide.
The review points out that CQU has outperformed other Queensland universities including the University of Queensland, James Cook University, USQ, Griffith, and QUT in areas critical to students.
- Lion prowls at Gold Coast
Published on 14 February, 2008
There were no fireworks but plenty of loud noise and excitement with the arrival of the Lion Dancers during Chinese New Year celebrations for CQU Gold Coast International Campus.
The lions, drums and cymbals may have scared away evil spirits from the Gold Coast campus but they only attracted, entertained and impressed the student population.
- Region's emerging writers invited to island masterclass
Published on 14 February, 2008
Central Queensland's emerging writers are encouraged to converge on Pumpkin Island near Yeppoon on June 13-16 for a masterclass designed to provide feedback and to foster an ongoing support network.
Organisers are keen to attract writers who have already made substantial progress on a major project.