Women in Research (WiR) have announced a call for papers an inaugural publication of a biennial, peer-reviewed journal, "Women in Transformation".

Women researchers and higher degree students across Central Queensland University are encouraged to respond.

A small but enthusiastic group of students attended a mid-year orientation session at the Gladstone campus on Wednesday night.

The students will begin their tertiary studies with CQU when term starts next week.

Janelle Fry is a cleaner at two local schools in Mackay and has been thinking about a career change for sometime now. This week, she started the 12 week accelerated STEPS program at Central Queensland University (CQU) and is very excited to be have commenced her journey towards a new career.

Central Queensland University hosted the 4th biennial Lifelong Learning Conference from June 13-16, at Rydges Capricorn Resort.

The conference united delegates under the theme 'Partners, Pathways and Pedagogies'.

A total of 35 STEPS students attended orientation days at CQU Rockhampton on June 29 and 30.

They will commence STEPS on July 10, alongside 38 continuing STEPS students.

Congratulations to CQU Masters of Applied Science student Luke McArthur (pictured) who won the 'second-best presentation' prize at the Second Annual Student-Industry-CRC Symposium held at CQU Gladstone last week.

Luke was among 4 CQU Process Engineering and Light Metals research students who had the chance to network with fellow researchers and industry representatives from around the country during the event.

Federal Member for Dawson De-Anne Kelly officially welcomed 24 Korean students to Mackay during an address at CQU Mackay this week.

The students, from Ulsan College, South East Korea, arrived in Mackay on Sunday and commenced English classes on Monday at CQU Mackay after a welcome by staff and instructors of CQU.

Professor Gus Geursen, Executive Dean for Business and Informatics, will be joining the Australian Institute of Management Rockhampton regional committee for their monthly luncheon event.

Professor Geursen will discuss the key functions and roles that the University, and particularly his Faculty, are playing within the Rockhampton community.

A joint activity agreement has been signed between Central Queensland University and Wide Bay Institute of TAFE at CQU Bundaberg.

The joint agreement will allow CQU students to continue sharing laboratory facilities at TAFE until the end of the year while CQU's new laboratories are completed.

CQU's student mentor program - experienced students helping new students - is integral to the success of the Mid-Year Orientation.

Mid-Year Orientation is conducted on various days next week for most students, with the exception of those attending CQU Mackay, which ran its event on June 28-29.