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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 |
- Public welcome to hear latest on 'vibration training'
Published on 07 October, 2008
All interested people are welcome at a free talk about the benefits of vibration training for health, strength and sports performance, as well as future trends in its use.
The presentation by Dr Brendan Humphries will be hosted by CQUniversity's Health Communities program from 1pm-2pm on Friday October 10 at Rockhampton Campus with video links to campus venues at Mackay, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Noosa.
- Mackay scholarship winner aims for overseas career
Published on 06 October, 2008
Mackay's Shaye Brodie may still be in her teens but aspires to own a company or become a CEO one day, using her business studies as a springboard.
Her early performance in Accounting at CQUniversity is a good indication that she will succeed, as it as already earned an Undergraduate Business & Informatics Scholarship valued at $5000.
- Evening honours Uni mentors
Published on 06 October, 2008
The outstanding work of CQUniversity Mackay 2008 mentors has been recognised during an annual presentation evening held recently at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
The 2008 Mackay Mentor of the Year Award was Wendy Dempster and the Mackay Outstanding Mentor Award was presented to Robert Smith.
- Medicare rebates only a small step in the fight against obesity
Published on 02 October, 2008
A CQUniversity Professor of Physical Activity and Population Health says Australia should be looking at prevention approaches rather than treatment when it comes to obesity.
Professor Kerry Mummery acknowledges the burden that obesity is currently placing on individuals and on the health care system, but calls for more support in prevention, rather than treatment programs.
- Music and theatre auditions planned
Published on 02 October, 2008
CQUniversity is holding auditions for its Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) and Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) degrees in Mackay and Rockhampton.
The Bachelor of Theatre program will debut in Mackay in 2009 in the campus' iconic theatre facilities.
- Quad Stack Controversy
Published on 02 October, 2008
Its not politics, war or even the environment that has been making headlines of late, its Hungry Jacks new burger the Quad Stack that has everyone talking.
Article by student reporter Erin Stevens
The burger, which consists of four beef patties, four slices of cheese, two rashers of bacon, barbecue sauce all combined between two sugared buns has caused controversy since its release.