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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 |
- Past rugby players to recall footy fever
Published on 29 March, 2005
CQU’s long association with the code of rugby union will be celebrated with a reunion of the club’s past players in Rockhampton from April 15 to 17.
About 200 former players are being tracked down to attend the events which includes a CQU/Colts match, a “Night to Remember” at the Birdcage Bar on-campus, a tour of the local watering holes and a barbecue lunch and old boys match at Rugby Park.
- Koala Centre renews partnership with Earthwatch
Published on 29 March, 2005
Central Queensland University's (CQU) Koala Research Centre will commit its operations on St Bees Island, near Mackay in Central Queensland, to another four-year research program with Earthwatch Corporation.
The research partnership, set to be renewed in May, has allowed more than 130 trained volunteers from around the world to take part in the University's koala research projects on the Island over the past four years.
- CQU-based 10 000 Steps goes Statewide
Published on 24 March, 2005
The Queensland Government has today announced that the CQU-based 10 000 Steps program will be rolled out throughout the State.
The announcement by Premier Beattie and Health Minister Gordan Nuttall involved a launch in Brisbane and videoconferences to hospitals.
- CQU Mackay's staff charge into Relay for Life
Published on 24 March, 2005
CQU Mackay staff gave up their Saturday night to participate in the Relay for Life last weekend. The team, “Crazy CQU Chargers” marched overnight raising $1800 towards the total of $150,000.
- VSU threatens student services for the greater good
Published on 24 March, 2005
Legislation to ensure Voluntary Student Unionism and individual choice threatens the availability of services to the student community.
That is according to CQU Vice-Chancellor Professor John Rickard, who is concerned for the future of student services at campuses including Rockhampton, Mackay, Gladstone and Bundaberg and Emerald.
- Rocky Campus gears up for Trial AUQA Audit
Published on 24 March, 2005
With the Trial Audit of Melbourne and Sydney international campuses now complete, preparations are being finalised for the audit visit to Rockhampton Campus next week.
Information sessions have been conducted (go to http://streaming.
- CQU part of 'healthier uni students' program
Published on 23 March, 2005
Queensland Health this week announced a new initiative to promote healthier lifestyles among Queensland university students.
The healthier universities coordinator for CQU is Robyn Nissen at Student Services on 4930 9664.
- 100-team milestone makes Rocky a charity leader
Published on 23 March, 2005
More than 1000 local people have signed up to raise money for cancer research, making Rockhampton’s Relay For Life bigger than many larger cities.
This year’s event will be held at CQU Rockhampton on the weekend of May 14 and 15.
- Bundy welcomes all to Focus on Corals
Published on 23 March, 2005
Interested in the marine environment? CQU Bundaberg would be delighted to have your company at its Focus on Corals Conference, April 16-17 2005.
Two world-class authorities will present as keynote speakers at this event.
- CBD central to University's success
Published on 23 March, 2005
CQU will enhance its national network of campuses by more than doubling its teaching and learning space in Sydney’s CBD.
The Rockhampton-based University has acquired 11 floors at 400 Kent Street to meet the rapidly growing demand for its programs, expanding on its nearby operations (across the road at 333 Kent Street) to accommodate up to 6500 students and staff.