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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 |
- Children in crisis set to receive benefits of $800 000 research grant
Published on 11 June, 2003
An $800 000 research grant won by Central Queensland University will be used to help children in crisis.
The funding has been earmarked for school-based support systems and work related to child protection agencies.
- Education student wins another leading role
Published on 11 June, 2003
Mackay amateur actor Bernadette Venables will take centre stage at the Central Queensland University 2003 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday.
Ms Venables’ theatrical background will help calm her nerves when she is awarded the 2003 Graduate Medalist.
- Mackay's Gordon White library receives a facelift from Education students
Published on 05 June, 2003
Central Queensland University education students and clowns entertained about 60 children and parents at Mackay’s Gordon White Library recently.
The students created a displayed that highlighted the importance of modelled reading and offered advice for encouraging children to read.
- The Land of Smiles set to bring Chinese fortune to CQCM
Published on 05 June, 2003
Four months of arranging 200 pages of music will culminate in a spectacular performance from Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music staff and students on June 7.
About 35 CQCM students will make a National Library recording of the love story The Land of Smiles.
- Recital features Russian and French works
Published on 05 June, 2003
The sounds of Russia and France will flow from the hands of pianist Regis Danillon at a recital at Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music in Mackay next week.
Regis will perform a program of Russian and French works with guest artist Kirsten Kerr on violin at the Conservatorium Theatre in Mackay on Saturday June 14 at 8pm.
- Workshop to create super sellers
Published on 05 June, 2003
If you have ever dreamed of being a super salesperson, the Super Sales Strategies workshop will stand you in good stead for a successful career.
The one-day workshop will be held at the Direct Edge training rooms, Commonwealth Centre, Rockhampton, July 15.
- Uni students gain 'work ready' skills
Published on 04 June, 2003
CQU’s Careers Service has created a Student Work Experience program to equip students with better ‘work ready’ skills and to offer opportunities to utilise theory gained in their coursework.
According to Katrina Schipper, the program takes a holistic approach to give students a range of experiences and education inputs.
- Researcher says history repeats
Published on 04 June, 2003
Central Queensland University researcher Gordon Stewart has revealed that the first recorded strike at Lakes Creek Meatworks in Rockhampton laid the foundations for a new system of industrial relations to be established, one that will continue once the abattoir reopens.
Mr Stewart presented his research paper recently to members of the University and meat industry communities.
- Goody 'choice' says Golden Key
Published on 04 June, 2003
The Golden Key International Honour Society has recognised Rockhampton community leader Margaret Goody, during a ceremony at CQU Rockhampton.
On each campus, honorary members are inducted into Golden Key to unite students with faculty, administrators and community leaders.
- "Engaging" students save endangered animals
Published on 04 June, 2003
Jeramie Eginoire and BrieAnn Oxford, study-abroad students from Northwest Missouri State University in the United States, just finished a project here to conserve the last naturally occurring wild population of the Bridled Nailtail Wallaby.
It was “very humbling” according to Jeramie.