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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 |
- Meares awarded the 'Oppy' Medal
Published on 26 November, 2008
Olympian and CQUniversity ambassador Anna Meares was awarded the Sir Hubert Opperman medal as the 2008 Australian Cyclist of the Year at a ceremony this week.
The 25-year-old also took out honours as the 2008 Toshiba Elite Female Track Cyclist of the Year and, in a public acclamation of her inspirational efforts in 2008, was also voted the Scody People's Choice Cyclist for the Year.
- Charity starts with a mo'
Published on 26 November, 2008
Uninews asked Occupational Health and Safety Lecturer Dale Trott why growing a moustache for Movember was something he needed to do.
Dale says love and respect for others were the reasons behind his need to be involved in charitable fundraising.
- Campus advisory committee celebrates first year
Published on 26 November, 2008
The Rockhampton Campus Community Advisory Committee met this week to celebrate the success of its first year of operation.
Community members and CQUniversity staff who form the Advisory Committee meet quarterly to discuss and inform community members about University issues and to receive advice from the community's perspective.
- Non-aligned unis call for holistic policy debate
Published on 25 November, 2008
Statement by 14 Vice-Chancellors of Australia's non-aligned Universities* before the Bradley Report.
As the Vice-Chancellors of 14 non-aligned Australian universities, we keenly anticipate both the upcoming report of the Bradley Review of Higher Education and the Government's response.
- Workshop tailored for 'stay at home' parents
Published on 25 November, 2008
CQUniversity Rockhampton recently hosted a workshop tailored for 'stay at home' parents, who may be keen to explore study and career options when their children are older.
An enthusiastic group of participants attended the event, organised by the Faculty of Business & Informatics.
- Psychologists gather for gambling update
Published on 24 November, 2008
The Australian College of Clinical Psychologists committee and members gathered at CQUniversity Bundaberg recently to hear about Dr Matthew Rockloff's latest research, which examines the psychological factors influencing gambling behavior on poker machines.
Dr Rockloff*, a senior lecturer with the Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences, explained his research has a focus on the ‘Escape' and ‘Excitement' motivations associated with poker machine gambling.
- New $7.85M campus centre 'a heart for Mackay Knowledge Village'
Published on 20 November, 2008
A new $7.85 million Technology and Information Resources building due to begin construction is designed to be the vibrant and beating heart of CQUniversity Mackay's innovative Knowledge Village.