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Engaging Indigenous people within Higher Ed

CQUniversity's Office of Indigenous Engagement recently hosted a visit from the Oodgeroo Unit of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), at Rockhampton Campus.

Professor Anita Lee Hong, Director of the Oodgeroo Unit, and Lone Pearce, Project Officer, met with Office of Indigenous Engagement staff to discuss employment issues and best practice models for engaging Indigenous people within the higher education sector, including governance matters.

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PhotoID:15001, Forum participants L-R Professor Barry Golding, Jan Crowley, Assoc Prof Bobby Harreveld, Shelley Truscott and Sally Thompson

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.

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  • Crime fighter set to address Sydney graduation
    Published on 08 May, 2013

    Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace will be guest speaker for next Tuesday's (May 14) graduation ceremony hosted by CQUniversity in Sydney.

    As a junior constable in 1986, Deborah was chosen to play the part of murdered Sydney nurse Anita Cobby in a police re-enactment of the crime that shocked a nation.

  • Clear out your bookshelves for CQUni book sale
    Published on 08 May, 2013

    Community members are asked to clear out their bookshelves and donate generously to the CQUniversity Library Society's Annual Second Hand Book Sale on August 18.

    Celebrating its 20th anniversary in November, the Library Society is hoping this year's book sale will be the biggest and best fundraiser so far.

  • Allies combat homophobia
    Published on 08 May, 2013

    The CQUniversity Ally Program is going from strength to strength after the roll-out of the new Ally Network on Moodle for Term 1 2013.

    This network is for everyone who is interested in supporting LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) people at CQUniversity.

  • Forum will discuss economic impacts of the mining industry
    Published on 08 May, 2013

    Timed to coincide with the Queensland Plan Summit in Mackay, Mark Ogge from The Australia Institute will discuss economic impacts of the mining expansion on other industries and examine the implications for the Mackay region.

    The Australia Institute is an independent research organisation that has undertaken extensive research on this issue.

  • CQUni supports Mackay Engineering College Open Day
    Published on 08 May, 2013

    CQUniversity Mackay was on hand to support the Mackay Engineering College (MEC) Open Day recently, meeting with prospective students and industry stakeholders.

    The Open Day was an opportunity for the community, industry and education representatives to tour the new facility, situated right beside CQUniversity on Boundary Road, Ooralea.

  • Another 'Big Night In' for Rocky music lovers
    Published on 07 May, 2013

    Newly-arrived lighting gear enhanced the wonderful sounds from CQUniversity Music students during their recent 'Big Night In' concert on Rockhampton Campus.

    The energetic concert featured fast moving and high energy sets of jazz, pop and rock standards.

  • Study aims to provide more support for uni students
    Published on 07 May, 2013

    A study into how mental health problems can affect students, and what support services they need from staff while at university, will be explored through interviews conducted by CQUniversity.

    The joint research project between CQUniversity and Curtin University hopes to improve university experiences for students who are identified as managing a mental health problem.

  • Health CRN initiative to strengthen CQUni's research capability
    Published on 07 May, 2013

    The Health Collaborative Research Network (Health CRN) in partnership with the Office of Research has established the National Health & Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) Support Group to assist researchers in developing applications in the 2014 round of NH&MRC grants..

  • PhD scholar Michele moonlights on beach soccer national team
    Published on 07 May, 2013

    CQUniversity PhD candidate Michele Lastella has been representing Australia in the emerging sport of beach soccer and hopes to play at Olympic level one day.

    He recently represented his country at World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.

  • Anjum on San Diegan sternwheeler for keynote address on rail simulation
    Published on 07 May, 2013

    CQUniversity researcher Dr Anjum Naweed has been gaining worldwide renown for his focus on improving the fidelity of a freight locomotive simulator, after it has been deployed.

    This project has been funded by the CRC for Rail Simulation and pertains to the rail simulator now housed at the Appleton Institute (CQUniversity's Adelaide Campus) where Dr Naweed is based.