Australia is crying out for scientists, engineers and health workers in an internationally competitive market for their skills, so Central Queensland University is keen to showcase its range of study options leading to these careers.

Visitors to the Open Day will have the chance to roam through a range of buildings and laboratories, including displays and activities from the areas of biology, environmental management, biomedical sciences, nursing and engineering.

When you've had a taste of the Multicultural Fair, you can try a change of pace with a variety of fun Open Day activities at Building 19, diagonally across from the food precinct.

The Faculty of Business & Informatics has focused on providing entertaining options for family groups rather than expecting too many wandering CEOs.

Central Queensland University staff in Rockhampton, Mackay and Bundaberg are among those across Australia who will receive Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

The winners each receive $10,000 and will attend a presentation ceremony at Customs House in Brisbane on August 6, as part of the 2007 Carrick Australian Awards for University Teaching.

CQU Rockhampton academic Dr Lorna Moxham has been appointed as a member and Chairperson of the Rockhampton Health Community Council for the next 4 years.

Dr Moxham recently received a letter from State Health Minister Stephen Robertson confirming her appointment.

CQU flex mode student Tanya Puntii and her partner John have established a thriving Internet-based business from their home office in Mackay.

The Bachelor of Information Technology student recently revealed to Dr Ashley Holmes, developer of a new course in the Bachelor of Digital Innovation program at CQU called Innovations in Interactivity and Social Networks, some insights into how online networking has laid the basis for financial success.

A coronial inquest into road deaths involving a mine worker on the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is scheduled to start only a week before academics arrive from across Australia and overseas to discuss safety problems caused by shiftwork and driver fatigue.

Central Queensland University is hosting the International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time at Yeppoon from August 28-31.

Rockhampton-based Noel Sawtell has recently returned from Tasmania, where he spent 10 days as a volunteer helping to collect data and samples, supporting research into Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease.

This disease starts with tumours around the mouth and head, which quickly develop into large tumours.

Central Queensland University is leading local innovation and providing new learning experiences to increase development and support people who benefit from Central Queensland's growing natural resources and services sector.

Courses are becoming more integrated with industry, including opportunities for work placements which contribute to CQU's national reputation for student satisfaction and employment success.

The Board of the new Rail CRC has appointed ONTRACK (New Zealand) Chief Executive David George as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, replacing CQU Adjunct Professor Dudley Roach.

The original Rail CRC has been headquartered at CQU Rockhampton.