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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 |
- Our Anna is off to Beijing
Published on 01 April, 2008
Central Queensland University, along with the rest of the nation, will be cheering on Anna Meares at the 2008 Olympic Games this August.
After suffering from a fractured neck at the world championships back in January, Anna's Olympic chances were unknown until the early hours of Saturday morning when China and Russia's hopefuls bombed out in the women's sprint leaving a spot for Anna in Beijing.
- South Sea Islander scholarship recipient graduates with double degree
Published on 01 April, 2008
Central Queensland University congratulates Simone Warkill for being the University's first South Sea Islander Scholarship recipient to successfully graduate.
Ms Warkill, a 41-year-old mother of 3, has just graduated with a double degree in Business and Professional Communication, making her husband Evan and the Rockhampton South Sea Islander community extremely proud.
- CQU graduate markets herself for the world stage
Published on 01 April, 2008
Central Queensland University marketing graduate Tracey Sweeney believes her CQU degree could give her an edge over her competitors in the upcoming Miss World pageant.
Tracey, 21, is among 20 Miss World Australia finalists who will take centre stage next week to find out who will represent the nation in the Ukraine later in the year.
- Researcher offers tips to protect shorebirds
Published on 31 March, 2008
CQU researcher Dr Tamara van Polanen Petel has offered tips to protect shorebirds in the Burnett Mary region, based on her current studies in that area.
The Centre for Environmental Management representative said shorebirds (waders) live on shores of beaches, rivers, and dams.
- Help needed for former student
Published on 31 March, 2008
Friends and family of former Central Queensland University student Kanwarjeet Singh are seeking donations so he can receive potentially life-saving treatment in the United States.
The 26-year-old is suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, a form of blood cancer, and needs a particular bone marrow transplant that in not available in his home country of India.
- Brisbane students sample Dreamworld
Published on 31 March, 2008
CQU Brisbane International Campus students, along with their friends and families, enjoyed some of the wildest rides and attractions on the Gold Coast during a visit to Dreamworld recently.
Students enjoyed everything from the latest rides and special effects to aquatic wonders and even feeding native wildlife in natural surroundings!
The brave ones screamed themselves silly on The Big 6 Thrill Rides, the tallest fastest thrill rides in the world including Cyclone Rollercoaster, Wipeout, Tower of Terror, Giant Drop, The Claw and the newest and hottest thrill ride, the Motocoaster, while the younger ones met the Nickelodeon stars including the Rugrats, Blues Clues, SpongeBob SquarePants and lots more.