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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 |
- Uni becomes home away from home
Published on 06 January, 2011
For John Price and his cattle dog cross Tike, the evacuation centre based at CQUniversity in Rockhampton has been a real blessing.
As the waters began to surround his home in the now flood inundated suburb of Depot Hill, John made the call to leave his home with his dog and set up residence in the University's Sports Complex a few days ago.
- Evacuee still has hope for his home
Published on 06 January, 2011
Joe Pitman's home maybe totally submerged in flood waters but he is not letting it ruin his spirit.
With reports that the roof of his shed home in York Street in Park Avenue is no longer visible he is staying positive and even supporting other flood victims around him.
- February CQUni exams will proceed
Published on 06 January, 2011
CQUniversity's Term 3 Final examinations at 51 locations throughout Queensland in February are currently scheduled to proceed despite the floods, a CQUniversity official announced this week.
2751 students are preparing to sit the exams across the state starting 7 February.
- Flood could leave big health impact in its wake
Published on 06 January, 2011
As the flood waters peak in Rockhampton a CQUniversity environmental health expert warns of the dangers that await as the waters recede.
Sewerage, oils, chemicals and industrial waste may make their way into the Fitzroy River according to Lisa Bricknell, who says flood waters are no place for people. - Leading Wall Street reporter addressed Melbourne graduation
Published on 23 December, 2010
Experienced editor, documentary film producer and award-winning journalist Nicholas Chesla provided the guest address for CQUniversity's Melbourne graduation last week at the Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Mum follows family's lead and takes STEPS to success
Published on 22 December, 2010
A 43-year-old Yeppoon grandmother has thrown caution to the wind and has taken the first ‘steps' toward a career as an accountant, thanks to a supportive push from her family.
Joanne Shepherd enrolled in CQUniversity's STEPS (Skills for Tertiary Entrance Preparatory Studies) program early this year and since has graduated and enrolled in an accounting degree for 2011.
- Uni grounds blessed before construction of Inclusion Centre
Published on 22 December, 2010
Central Queensland Indigenous Development Ltd (CQID) held a smoking ceremony and blessing of land on the weekend ahead of construction of its Community Enterprise Inclusion Centre (CEIC) at CQUniversity Rockhampton, across from the baseball diamond..
- ManUp Gladstone to Beat Festive Bulge
Published on 21 December, 2010
Men in the Gladstone region are being encouraged to beat the bulge over Christmas and New Year by heeding a few healthy eating messages and fitness tips.
Marcus Ellison, from CQUniversity's ManUp project, said men could prevent those extra kilos by watching portion sizes over the holiday period and by taking up some leaner meal options.
- CQUni lends a hand to the Salvos
Published on 21 December, 2010
Another overwhelming response from Rockhampton campus staff for the annual Salvos Christmas Appeal was received last week.
Donations from across campus were collected by Carol Burnett and Dan Bartlett with the help of the Facilities Management ‘mule'.