Central Queensland University's Biomedical Sciences degree has become an export success with an enthusiastic reception in Singapore.

The degree which is offered via CQU campuses in Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Mackay (first-year only in Bundaberg and Mackay) is now a star performer in one of Asia's most high-tech countries.

A broad cross-section of health industry representatives joined School of Nursing & Health Studies staff for two days of intensive planning recently.

Head of School Dr Lorna Moxham said the 'warts and all' review of nursing programs was invaluable and would lead to better outcomes and study experiences for students.

CQU's Dr Wal Taylor has called for the establishment of an Information Society Academy, during his keynote address to the Connecting Up conference in Adelaide this week.

Dr Taylor, who helped establish Rockhampton's COIN Internet Academy, said the Academy should be established to develop policy, undertake research and coordinate efforts in relation to the the societal use of Information technology.

A diverse team has won the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

The winning team (pictured right, left to right) includes Michelle Hutchinson (DTLS), Dave Cardnell (JGFEPS); Jamie Meyer (DTLS), and Dr Elizabeth Tansley (InfoCom); and (pictured below David Qian (CQU Melbourne International).

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Resources) requested the investigation of a management information system applicable to the management of data, information and reporting appropriate for all quality management systems currently being managed or implemented across the University.

A project was subsequently initiated to develop a system that will support the management of the University’s quality processes.

More than 70 would-be lawn bowlers attended the Relay for Life Bowls Night at the Athelstane Bowls Club recently.

This social event was organised by the staff at 10,000 Steps project and students of the CQU School of Health & Human Performance to assist in fundraising for the Queensland Cancer Fund Relay for Life.

Central Queensland University plant physiology and data collection techniques are to be taught in Sri Lanka.

Sasi Reka, a lecturer from the University of Jaffna, has recently left CQU after spending three months with the Plant Sciences Group.

Professor Larry Dwyer, the QANTAS Professor of Travel and Tourism Economics, University of New South Wales, was the recent guest lecturer to first-year students enrolled in an Understanding Tourism subject at CQU Rockhampton.

Professor Dwyer’s lecture focussed on the economic dimensions of tourism.

Central Queensland University Press celebrated its most prestigious book launch in the 11 years of its existence when it played host to over 200 distinguished guests in Sydney.

The launch was held for Justice Roderick Meagher’s Portraits on Yellow Paper.

Under 8s Week events in Rockhampton will help children have fun with photography, music, art and outdoor entertainment.

Five major events have been coordinated by Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood) students of Central Queensland University.