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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 |
- 'Healing the Spirit' forum held at CQU Rockhampton
Published on 13 October, 2004
A free community forum is being held today (Thursday) at CQU Rockhampton Harvard Theatre (bldg 32), entitled ‘Healing the Spirit’.
Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Forum in Collaboration with Murri & Islander groups, the Rotary Club of Rockhampton East, Rockhampton Mental Health Unit, and Central Queensland University are presenting ‘Healing the Spirit’ as a Rotary Centennial Project.
- Plant tissue culture course seeds new skills
Published on 13 October, 2004
A total of 14 trainees - most from the nursery industry - have attended a five-day Plant Tissue Culture for Beginners training course, presented in Rockhampton by Dr Nanjappa Ashwath and Dr Poonam Bhatia from CQU Plant Sciences.
Dean of Arts, Health & Sciences Professor Professor Errol Payne presented certificates to the participants in the presence of Associate Professor Kerry Walsh and Dr Bob Newby.
- Madsen invited to address nurses' breakfast in Brisbane
Published on 13 October, 2004
CQU Nursing & Health Studies lecturer Wendy Madsen has been invited to address a Royal College of Nursing Australia Qld Chapter History National Network breakfast in Brisbane during November.
The address will be about government, legislation and nursing services in Queensland 1911-1950s.
- Teachers take time to plan work in the UK
Published on 13 October, 2004
TimePlan Education Group, the UK’s leading educational recruitment specialist, visited CQU Mackay this week to talk to education students completing the Bachelor of Learning Management program.
TimePlan provides high quality teachers, teaching assistants and school support staff for schools and nurseries throughout the UK and regularly recruits overseas-qualified teachers to fill vacancies in the UK.
- Latest in education showcased at CQU Mackay
Published on 13 October, 2004
From Crime Scene Forensics to Productive Pedagogies, the latest education technology was showcased this week at CQU Mackay when more than 100 second and third-year Bachelor of Learning Management students attended a Showcase Forum.
CQU lecturer and organiser Pam Gargett said the presentations were designed to demonstrate to students the practical applications of knowledge gained across their courses of study, and to showcase current, cutting-edge practices in local schools.
- Jazz Botanical in Mackay on Sunday
Published on 13 October, 2004
Relax this Sunday, October 17, by treating yourself to an afternoon of soul, blues, Latin and jazz music featuring bands of the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) jazz department.
This free community concert is presented by CQCM in conjunction with Mackay City Council and ABC Tropical North at Mackay’s Regional Botanical Gardens on Lagoon Street.
- Population researchers seek help with phone survey
Published on 13 October, 2004
The Population Research Laboratory based at CQU needs your help with its sixth annual Central Queensland Social Survey (CQSS).
Staff from the Laboratory will this Friday (October 15) begin calling 1200 randomly selected households throughout Central Queensland to ascertain attitudes towards issues such as health and lifestyle.
- Seaman Dan wins ARIA Award with help from CQU academic
Published on 12 October, 2004
Singer Seaman Dan's association with CQU Bundaberg academic Dr Karl Neuenfeldt has paid off with a win in the World Music Album category of the 2004 ARIA Awards (due to be televised on Sunday, October 17).
The category was among those pre-announced on Tuesday (October 12).
- Students step up for Bundaberg graduation
Published on 12 October, 2004
More than 70 students will attend this Friday’s (October 15) graduation for the STEPS program at Central Queensland University Bundaberg.
The Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) program is designed for adults who don’t have a tertiary entrance qualification.
- All welcome at maternity services forum
Published on 12 October, 2004
All interested people are invited to attend an open community forum on maternity services.
The forum will be held at CQU Rockhampton from 8.