Andrew Rank has been pivotal to the global acceptance of steviol glycosides as natural intense sweeteners which provide considerable health benefits including reduced obesity and a diabetic-acceptable sweetener.

The leading agricultural consultant was recognised through conferral of the degree of Honorary Doctor of Applied Science at CQUniversity's recent Rockhampton Campus graduation ceremony.

CQUniversity Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research) Professor Hilary Winchester has been appointed as a 'specialist' by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.

Professor Winchester recently travelled to Hong Kong to join a panel considering accreditation for a new degree-granting institution.

CQUniversity's Learning and Teaching Education Research Centre (LTERC) has been providing short courses at the Noosa Campus, for senior officials of the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam, and for senior staff in Vietnamese universities..

CQUniversity has been helping to take the pulse of the regional health system by hosting three 'liveWELL CQ' feedback sessions on behalf of the Central Queensland Primary Care Partnership (CQPCP).

The Q&A sessions have been designed to stimulate ideas, encourage dialogue and cultivate actions.

Katrina Smith says a long-term involvement in sport and an interest in treating sporting injuries have led her to pursuing a career in Medical Imaging at CQUniversity Mackay.

"I chose Medical Imaging because it's something I've always found interesting.

CQUniversity recognised the vital need for innovation before most others. It reaches out to students who otherwise were beyond practical access to university degrees.

Six allied health students from Nebo, Moranbah, Marian, Cannonvale, Clermont and Mackay have been provided with a great start to their university experience thanks to BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) and CQUniversity.

The BMC ‘Building My Career' Scholarships provide students with free accommodation and meals at the new student residence at the Mackay Campus.

Holly Dalton's decision to study a health-related program is already paying off, as she relishes her new experiences at University.

The former Proserpine State High School student is studying a Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography thanks to a BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC) Scholarship through CQUniversity Mackay.

CQUniversity this week welcomed Professor Saran Kaur Gill, Engagement Australia's Visiting Scholar from The National University of Malaysia.

In a visit organised by the Office of Community and Engagement, Prof Gill led presentations in Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Mackay on 'Leading Community Engagement at an Institutional Level' and 'ASEAN Perspectives on Engagement: Highlighting Models and Best-Practice'.

Two new adjunct professors are helping to ensure CQUniversity's tourism students gain a global perspective.

Adjunct Professor Thomas Bauer is a world-renowed expert on tourism policy and planning in the sensitive Antarctic environment.