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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 |
- 13-year-old flies through Aviation course at Uni
Published on 02 July, 2009
Home-educated Georgia Wyldbore, of Brisbane, has completed the first course of CQUniversity's Aviation Technology degree before most students her age finish grade 8.
With a former airline pilot father and former flight attendant mother, Georgia certainly has the pedigree to succeed.
- Reception for Swedish visitor
Published on 02 July, 2009
Queensland's Honorary Consul for Sweden Nigel Chamier OAM visited CQUniversity Rockhampton last Friday (June 26) before his welcome dinner to Central Queensland at the Heritage Village.
Mr Chamier met with Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education staff for an informal afternoon tea, before meeting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Angela Delves.
- Webster welcomes recognition for river history
Published on 02 July, 2009
Dr Barbara Webster has welcomed recognition for the role historians can play in revealing the human aspects of environmental projects.
The senior lecturer in History, based at CQUniversity Rockhampton, has accepted an invitation from Her Excellency the Governor to attend a Q150 reception at Government House.
- Oliver aims to storm theatre world after 'Tempest'
Published on 02 July, 2009
Bachelor of Performing Arts graduate Oliver Skrzypczynski is taking to the stage in Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre Company's production of The Tempest in Brisbane..
- Coal geologists keen on seamless networks
Published on 01 July, 2009
CQUniversity Rockhampton this week hosted up to 80 of the professionals who underpin the success of Queensland's coal industry (on July 1-2).
The University was also a sponsor of the Combined Bowen Basin Geologists' Group & ACARP (Australian Coal Association Research Program) Meeting, alongside ACARP, Velseis Integrated Seismic Technologies and CSIRO.
- Nursing director and overseas nursing specialists at Noosa Graduation
Published on 01 July, 2009
A local nursing director and some visiting overseas nursing specialists participated in the CQUniversity Noosa graduation ceremony, on Tuesday June 30 at Australis Noosa Lakes in Noosaville..
- Vale Margaret Wilkinson
Published on 01 July, 2009
The Bundaberg community is mourning the recent passing of 82-year-old Margaret Wilkinson OAM, who made outstanding contributions to the community, including 5 decades of service to the St John's Ambulance.
The award of Companion of the University was conferred on Mrs Wilkinson in April, 2000, in recognition of her community service.
- Singapore graduation a watershed
Published on 30 June, 2009
The next CQUniversity graduation in Singapore will be a watershed - the final one involving students enrolled through our joint venture with Raffles College*.
A total of 44 graduates will attend the ceremony from 7pm on Thursday July 16 at the Merchant Court Hotel Ballroom, including Daniel Lim Peng Soon, who will deliver a response on behalf of his cohort.
- Student safety boosted by visible presence
Published on 29 June, 2009
The safety of students, staff and visitors has been boosted with the establishment of a more visible headquarters for campus security personnel.
The 24-7 security presence now operates from a more accessible building (3), right beside the main road through campus.
- Mackay students able to aim for Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Prize
Published on 29 June, 2009
Students enrolled in environmental science at CQUniversity Mackay now have an additional reason to succeed in their studies.
The highest-achieving first-year student will gain the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Prize, worth $1000.