A shortage of in-patient beds and medical and nursing professionals are the challenges that face our mental health services, according to CQU's Professor of Contemporary Nursing, Brenda Happell.

"The change in policy from institutionalised care to community-based care has generally been welcomed by most as a concept.

When Michelle Roberts decided to use internationally renowned art supplies company Matisse Derivan as the subject for an assignment for her communications degree at Central Queensland University, she never thought it would have the impact it did.

Michelle had already worked part-time for Matisse Derivan as a consultant for a couple of years and when the opportunity arose to use a ‘real life' company for assignments Matisse Derivan was the obvious choice.

Two CQU projects are in the running for Engineering Excellence Awards conducted by Engineers Australia (Qld Division) and due to be announced on September 14.

Queensland Rail has nominated the Intelligent Train Monitor - a CQU Centre for Railway Engineering project led by Dr Colin Cole.

CQU student Josh Hillman has had the chance to meet senior politicians and public figures thanks to selection in a 'Today's Skills: Tomorrow's Leaders' program held in Canberra recently.

The event was organised by Group Training Australia and held from August 5-10.

CQU Melbourne International Campus has recognised its high-achieving students in association with the September graduation ceremony, held on Tuesday September 4. 

The State Director's Awards for Leadership not only recognise outstanding academic achievement, but also take into account contributions to the community, the capacity to act as a mentor, the ability to respond to challenges and a commitment to the value of cultural diversity.

Students from CQU's Advanced Public Relations class have been running a PR campaign for Rockhampton Horse Riding for the Disabled Association Inc.

RHRDA is a not-for-profit organisation that is currently seeking to raise awareness and funds locally.

Around 40 staff and students from CQU Rockhampton contributed to the Red Cross Winter Blood challenge, boarding the 'blood bus' and giving local supplies a shot in the arm.

CQU's Office of Development was pleased to connect CQU to this event, enabling the Campus to contribute to its community.

CQU staff and students at regional campuses are encouraged to learn how to save lives as part of a Queensland Ambulance Service Guiness Book of Records attempt involving a simultaneous CPR training session at over 50 venues.

A cornerstone of the free event is that almost 70% of cardiac arrests occur within the home.