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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 |
- 'Tequila' plants fuel interest in Rocky region
Published on 28 May, 2009
The first field trials of 'tequila plants' are due to start in the Rockhampton region in coming weeks, following a visit from an AUSAGAVE Australia representative, hosted by CQUniversity.
The plants used to create tequila in Mexico are being considered for ethanol production in Australia and Queensland has the ideal climate, plus the existing infrastructure of sugar mills and processing facilities.
- Rocky dance fans welcome at premiere performance
Published on 28 May, 2009
Rockhampton audiences will be treated to a premiere dance work, Bag ‘O' Sweets, presented by Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) students and choreographed by visiting industry professional, Royal Academy of Dance tutor Ruth Lane.
This premiere work takes the audience on a journey into the world of Act II of Marius Petipa's Nutcracker but with a modern twist.
- Magnificent seven put bite into 'arts taste'
Published on 28 May, 2009
Gladstone Campus lecturer Lyn Hughes has expressed pride at the success of 7 Early Childhood education students who have made the harbour city's recent (May 24) 'Taste an Arts Sensation' event so successful.
This event, part of Under Eights Week, was designed to allow children to experience the 5 strands of the arts - Dance, Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Media - and to be involved in a visual arts competition.
- Contribution of regional unis discussed at Melbourne Campus
Published on 27 May, 2009
CQUniversity Melbourne International Campus recently hosted a successful public lecture by Centre for Environmental Management (CEM) Director, Professor John Rolfe, on 'The Contribution of Regional Universities to their Region and to International Education in Australia'..
- Researcher and graduate finalists for 'Queenslanders of the Year'
Published on 27 May, 2009
Domestic and family violence researcher and campaigner Heather Nancarrow and MA in History graduate Vanessa Seekee OAM, who runs a museum on Horn Island, have been announced as finalists for the 2009 Suncorp Queenslanders of the Year awards..
- ROCKon delighted to screen 'Samson and Delilah'
Published on 27 May, 2009
The ROCKon Music Summit - proudly supported by CQUniversity - is delighted to be able to screen the 2009 Cannes Award-winning film Samson and Delilah.
The critically acclaimed film will screen at 11am on Sunday, July 12, during the Summit at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Rockhampton.
- Bundaberg students in SUN shine
Published on 27 May, 2009
CQUniversity Bundaberg, in partnership with St Luke's Anglican School, is paving the way for successful university students of the future.
As part of the Start Uni Now (SUN) initiative, Queensland-based students in years 10-12 have the chance to experience university subjects whilst still in high school.