Brisbane amateur photographer Sarah Ryan brought aboriginal traditions to the fore in an extraordinary photograph which won her a Central Queensland photographic competition this month.

Ms Ryan’s “Spinning Hair for a Burial” took out first place in an annual photographic competition – “A Snapshot of Global Diversity - Rural Life” – held in conjunction with the Central Queensland Multicultural Fair and Central Queensland University Open Day.

Gary McMurtie, President of CQU Student Association, advises the Student Association will be implementing the latest phase of its restructuring. Preparations included consultation with staff, and a review by the management team, prior to being unanimously endorsed by the Student Association Board.

The 'Mo' Awards Male Musical Theatre Performer of the Year, Wayne Scott Kermond, has left the watery stage of 'Singing in the Rain' to visit the dry Rockhampton Campus.

He spent two days working with Bachelor of Performing Arts degree students, helping prepare for their music theatre extravaganza in October.

Central Queensland University's first multimedia exhibition, Raw Digitalent, opened at Mackay on Saturday night.

Approximately 200 people attended the opening to inspect the collection of digital artwork, short films, websites and interactive multimedia software on display.

About 150 primary school children will experience science at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st August during the National Science Week. National Science Week is an annual event to promote and celebrate science.

Central Queensland University, Mackay, is hosting a program of activities to celebrate National Science Week, 17-25 August. The program is sponsored by Central Queensland University, Queensland National Science Week Committee, Queensland Department of Innovation and Information Technology and Dick Smith Electronics.

Central Queensland University officially named its building at 240 Quay street aftter long-time Rockhampton business leader, community leader, and University Council-member Ron Smyth, Friday. Mr Smyth has had a close and noteworthy relationship with higher education in Rockhampton for more than 20 years as Capricornia Institute matured to become CQU.

Rockhampton's annual StoryBook Theatre production is now a touring show, thanks to assistance from the Priority Country Area Program (PCAP).

Over the past 15 years, many thousands of Rockhampton school children have enjoyed the StoryBook Theatre production of the CQU Theatre-in-Education Company.

Virtual violin virtuosos are now a reality, but don't expect them to be bowing in front of an on-line computer screen.

The new Virtual Conservatorium initiative refers to the ability of instrumentalists and singers to upgrade their performance credentials without leaving their home town.

Musicians from an area larger than Victoria will be involved in a combined concert hosted by Rockhampton Youth Orchestra, from 2pm on Sunday, September 1, at the CQ Community Sports Centre at CQU.

The players will travel from Mackay in the north, Emerald in the west and Bundaberg in the south to be involved.