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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 |
- Melbourne pair presented with top award
Published on 16 December, 2011
CQUniversity awarded two graduates from its Melbourne Campus with Campus Director Awards at its recent graduation ceremony.
Master of Professional Accounting student Ivy Chiang and Bachelor of Multimedia Studies student Bronwyn Ban Den Berg were awarded for their outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential.
- CQUni researchers back report into 'Disability Expectations'
Published on 15 December, 2011
CQUniversity researchers Dr Wendy Hillman, Davina Taylor and Julie Mann have supported the findings of the recently released report Disability Expectations: Investing in a better life, a stronger Australia report (2011)..
- Dance career at rest, sleeping's a beauty of a role
Published on 15 December, 2011
From the dream-like worlds of ballet and cabaret to the dream world of sleep, Sarah Blunden certainly took a sharp turn part of the way through her working life..
- Principal shines light on CQUni's SUN program during national forum
Published on 15 December, 2011
Calen District State College Principal Brian O'Neill recently shone a light on the potential of CQUniversity's Start Uni Now (SUN* program) during a speech in Adelaide, while accepting the school's Australian Rural Education Award.
Mr O'Neil commented that other universities offer extension programs to secondary schools but they require students to attend lectures on campus or to have a school teacher accredited to deliver the program at the school site.
- New proposal for Chinese to complete IT degrees with CQUni
Published on 15 December, 2011
Progress has been made on an agreement enabling Chinese students to complete Information Technology degrees through a joint program with CQUniversity and Shandong Normal University.
In general the program would involve students studying for two years in Shandong before coming to Rockhampton Campus for a further two years.
- Keleher keynote in Beijing about 'authentic learning strategies'
Published on 15 December, 2011
Recently Dr Patrick Keleher was one of eight international keynote speakers from organisations and universities in China, Spain, Australia, and the Philippines to deliver a keynote presentation at the inaugural Symposium on Active Learning for Global Professional Engineers in Beijing.
This symposium was led by Aston University (UK) and Beijing University of Technology* and was held at the Beijing University of Technology.
- CQUni Cares helps students attend residential schools
Published on 15 December, 2011
Thanks to growing University staff donations to the CQUni Cares fund, four nursing students have recently been provided with financial assistance to attend residential schools in Mackay, Noosa and Rockhampton.
Students who are attending residential schools or placements as part of their program can apply for financial assistance through CQUni Cares to cover the costs of attending these vital elements of their program.
- CQUni graduate job success still ahead of national average
Published on 14 December, 2011
CQUniversity graduates had an overall full-time employment rate of 80.4% compared with the national average of 76.
- Deborah able to travel for 'res school', with help from CQUni Cares scholarship
Published on 14 December, 2011
Every bit of help is welcomed by Cairns-based Nursing student Deborah Reynolds, as she juggles work, study, health issues and caring for her elderly mother.
That's why she was happy to accept $500 from the CQUni Cares scholarship program to help cover the costs of attending a Noosa Campus residential school for the subject ' Psychiatric Consumer'.
- Researcher meets criteria for livestock conference in Denver
Published on 14 December, 2011
CQUniversity economics student and researcher Rebecca Gowen has secured a travel fellowship to attend the 2012 International Livestock Congress in Denver, Colorado on January 10.
As a PhD candidate, Rebecca was the only Australian among six international students to receive a coveted International Stockmen's Educational Foundation (ISEF) Travel Fellowship, based on scholastic achievement, leadership experiences and professional references.