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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 |
- CQU shares in $7 million for environmental research
Published on 29 May, 2007
Central Queensland University (CQU) will share in a $7 million investment in a research hub for Environmental Management and Water Quality.
The research hub, funded by the Commonwealth Environment Research Facilities (CERF) Program, is being led by the Australian National University, with other partners including the University of New South Wales, University of Western Australia, Griffith University and CQU.
- Around 40 support launch of Keppel Bay Case Studies
Published on 29 May, 2007
About 40 people attended the launch in Yeppoon for a new book entitled 'Community, Environment and History: Keppel Bay Case Studies'.
The launch was held on Saturday May 26 at Krackers Bistro, Yeppoon, and was conducted by CQU Emeritus Professor Errol Payne.
- Gladstone Campus on the right track for the future
Published on 29 May, 2007
It was a who's who of Gladstone when representatives from local industry, community and education sectors met at CQU Gladstone for a community consultation on the future strategic positioning of the campus.
Around 40 people attended the session held at CQU Gladstone last month to discuss the future direction of the campus and its relationship with the local region.
- Delamoir proud of role as co-editor of media and culture journal
Published on 29 May, 2007
CQU's Dr Jeannette Delamoir is proud of her role as co-editor of the May edition of M/C Journal, under the theme of 'adapt'.
Dr Delamoir shared the editing duties with Patrick West.
- Scholarship helps Felicity to be more resourceful
Published on 29 May, 2007
CQU Mackay environmental science student Felicity Olver has gained a boost thanks to a $30,000 scholarship from the Queensland Resources Council.
Ms Olver was among 5 students to receive a QRC scholarship presented at the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy New Leaders Conference at the end of April.
- Koala researcher featured on National Geographic News, worldwide radio and podcasts
Published on 29 May, 2007
CQU koala researcher Dr Alistair Melzer is featured on the National Geographic News website and the related Pulse of the Planet radio podcasts and broadcasts (presented by the National Science Foundation) to over 309 public and commercial stations around the world.
His reports on the koalas of St Bees Island, off the coast of Mackay, are even reaching the Voice of America and the Armed Forces Radio Network.
- Big jazz names join with students for Jazz Extravaganza!
Published on 29 May, 2007
Special guests, past students and new bands of the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) are gearing up for a 'Jazz Extravaganza' which guarantees to be a feast of variety and entertainment for Mackay music lovers.
Lecturer from the Jazz Department at CQCM, Derrin Kerr is helping students get their acts together, polishing already formed ensembles as well as fine-tuning new groups for their performance on Friday, May 11, at the CQCM theatre.