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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 applicants shortlisted for Women in Technology scholarships
Published on 16 June, 2004
At least two CQU applications for Women in Technology scholarships have reached the shortlist stage.
There are 13 categories, with some shortlisting results yet to be known.
- Graduation for first batch of home-grown Sunshine Coast teachers
Published on 16 June, 2004
The first batch of teachers from Central Queensland University’s Noosa Hub will graduate this Saturday (1.30pm, June 19) during a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Coolum.
- Sports doctors and trainers need to be fit for run-on roles
Published on 16 June, 2004
Doctors and trainers who run on to the field to treat injuries should be fit and aware of the rules regarding interaction with players, according to sports medicine leader Erik Hohmann.
Mr Hohmann, an orthopaedic surgeon and Associate Professor at CQU, said the weekend's footage of an AFL match showing a clash between a doctor and a player had brought these issues into the spotlight.
- Dr Moxham recognised in Who's Who
Published on 15 June, 2004
Head of Nursing and Health Studies Dr Lorna Moxham has received confirmation she will be included in the next edition (the 5th) of Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare.
The Marquis publication aims to 'recognise today's leaders in the teaching, practice, planning, financing and delivery of healthcare'.
- CQU Press Director honoured
Published on 15 June, 2004
CQU Press Director Professor David Myers has been appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
He will be entitled to use the initials AM after his name.
- Study Abroad advisers visit
Published on 15 June, 2004
Ten Study Abroad advisers from American universities and colleges will visit CQU Rockhampton on Wednesday (June 23) as part of a tour of campuses aligned with AustraLearn.
AustraLearn arranges Australian study opportunities for American students wanting to complete part of their degree overseas.
- Gulf between teacher postings no sweat for Leesa
Published on 11 June, 2004
New teaching graduate Leesa Vacher is not sweating on an early transfer from tiny Croydon State School on the Gulf Development Road, south-west of Cairns.
That is despite the fact many of her graduating classmates ended up at schools on the Sunshine Coast, and despite the fact her fianci and family are also in that region.
- Hundreds flock to city and coast academic events
Published on 11 June, 2004
Up to 500 overseas, interstate and inter-city visitors will flock to Rockhampton and Yeppoon in the six weeks from mid June to late July for a series of major academic and research events arranged by Central Queensland University.
Around 150 visitors including some from overseas will be among participants for the 3rd International Lifelong Learning Conference at Rydges Capricorn Resort from June 13-16.
- Rolfe puts a value on recreational fishing
Published on 11 June, 2004
Emerald-based Associate Professor John Rolfe has undertaken an economic survey to estimate that recreational fishing at Fairbairn Dam contributed more than $5 million a year to the local community.
He found that South Burnett region's Bjelke-Petersen Dam contributed $3.
- Business researchers study concept for fisherman's wharf
Published on 11 June, 2004
Professor Paul Hyland and Dr Lee Di Milia from the Faculty of Business and Law have been engaged to study potential business benefits of a fisherman's wharf development on the Fitzroy River.
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries has commissioned the research.