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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 |
- 'Strong Women - Hard Yarns' booklet launch soon
Published on 06 August, 2012
When Jenny Binsiar has a good idea she won't be happy until it's actioned!
Such was the case with the new resource developed by the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence and its Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reference group, of which Jenny is a part. CDFVR is hosted at CQUniversity Mackay.
- Open Day a success at refurbished Noosa Campus
Published on 06 August, 2012
CQUniversity hosted an Open Day at its newly-refurbished Noosa Campus at Goodchap Street in Noosaville over the weekend, and there was plenty of interest from locals and prospective students..
- Visiting Danes confident of overcoming 'scepticism' about distance model for social work degree
Published on 06 August, 2012
Visiting Danish academics Gordon Vincenti and Anke Beuck acknowledge some scepticism exists in Denmark about whether social work can be taught through distance education, even if it is supplemented by residential schools and practical placements.
However, having embedded themselves in a residential school for CQUniversity students, they are convinced they are on the right track to introduce a similar program at their home institution, Denmark's VIA University College.
- Student blog selected as best among almost half a million
Published on 06 August, 2012
CQUniversity student Danielle Wolhuter was pretty impressed when a study blog about her 'accident forensics' program was selected among the best, from 429,145 bloggers registered with WordPress.
It was among only a dozen featured on the WordPress 'freshly pressed' home page this week.
- School musicians swing into action, now it's 'Rader' time
Published on 02 August, 2012
Around 100 high school musicians took their playing to a new level over the weekend, inspired by the chance to work with top professionals from the world of jazz..
- Sports coaches require patience while waiting for athletes to absorb a concept
Published on 02 August, 2012
Sports coaches have to be very patient as it can sometimes take years for an athlete to properly absorb concepts to improve their performance.
That's according to leading Latvian swim coach and educator Elena Solovjova, who contributed to a panel discussion on whether or not sport science is meeting the needs of sport.
- Marcus expresses 'lifelong desire', wins national award for student nurses
Published on 02 August, 2012
One of CQUniversity's Tasmanian-based distance education students, Marcus Teens not a law unto themselves, thanks to CQUni academics
Published on 02 August, 2012
CQUniversity Law academics Wayne Jones and Anna Farmer got involved with the annual inter-school law debates recently, helping to mentor two of the teenage teams.
Mr Jones said the University donated prizes for the winning team, further supporting the debates conducted by the Central Queensland Law Association.
- CQUni scores interest at Expo hosted by former Origin greats
Published on 02 August, 2012
CQUniversity Nulloo Yumbah representatives Ashley Jamieson and Amanda Johnson recently attended the annual Indigenous Employment & Careers Expo at the Townsville Convention Centre.
The Expos are hosted by Former Origin (football) Greats, known as FOGs.
- The future's so bright you're going to need (aviator) shades
Published on 02 August, 2012
CQUniversity's Head of Aviation Ron Bishop has just completed the rounds of Sunshine Coast schools, talking up the opportunities of a career in aviation.
Mr Bishop even dug into his wardrobe and brought some authentic US Air Force pilot uniforms for students to try on for size.