If you've ever struggled to read a doctor's handwriting, identify a man from a woman, understand a regional accent or pick a forged signature, spare a thought for researchers trying to teach computers to do the same.

The race currently underway around the world to create technology that can read human handwriting, recognise individuals from their face or body and understand human speech is the subject of a new book by researchers Associate Professor Brijesh Verma of CQUniversity and Dr Michael Blumenstein of Griffith University.

CQUniversity Australia's representative on the recent Australia and India Universities Youth Forum, Jackie Dempsey reports that she had a "wonderful time" and gained valuable ideas and strategies.

Ms Dempsey is a third-year Bachelor of Learning Management student based at CQU Bundaberg, who hopes to become a primary school teacher.

North Queensland high school students had a unique opportunity recently to work with (and be mentored by) talented staff and students from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM), as part of the CQCM Outreach Tour.

Coordinated by Mackay CQCM Lecturer Derrin Kerr, the tour was designed to expose young musicians in North Queensland to industry experts.

CQUniversity Australia recently announced the establishment of the ‘Multicultural Sponsorship Fund', setting aside $25,000 to support multiculturalism within Central Queensland.

Suzi Blair, Director, Office of Development and Graduate Relations, sees this as an excellent opportunity for CQUniversity to collaborate with local community organisations to promote greater acceptance and understanding of cultural diversity.

Laughter, fun and frolic filled CQUniversity Melbourne International Campus recently (July 23) when leading caricaturist Viccas captured students' features in crisp black and white lines.

The event was immensely popular, with students queuing up to have a go.

CQUniversity Emerald has got plenty to offer students considering tertiary study, including an attractive setting, first-class facilities and on-campus accommodation options.

But most of all it can offer great academic outcomes due to the favourable staff-student ratio, enabling more personal time with lecturers and tutors.