CQU's Faculty of Business & Informatics was well represented by Associate Professor Lee Di Milia, Professor John Rolfe and Associate Professor Sharon Kemp as they gave seminars outlining their research topics at the Educate & Inspire Centre during the inaugural Queensland Resources Expo held at the Rockhampton Show Grounds last week.

Speaking on their areas of interest with regard to Queensland's resources, their contribution to the Educate and Inspire Centre's seminar and workshop program polished off a day of diverse topics concerning the benefits, effects and promise of the resources boom in central Queensland. 

Associate Professor Lee Di Milia presented ‘Mining Industry and Human Fatigue', showcasing his research in this area with particular emphasis on the effects of shiftwork to workers' safety and home life.

John Rolfe at QREXProfessor John Rolfe offered an overview of his research on the various effects mining booms have on communities, economically and socially, during a time of extraordinary growth with his presentation ‘Dutch Disease in Central Queensland; Spill over Effects of the Mining Boom'.

Completing the afternoon seminars, Associate Professor Sharon Kemp spoke of creating dynamic business environments for government, industry and communities, with the aim of helping CQU's stakeholders respond better to change, during her seminar ‘The Dynamic Business Environments Flagship; Resources for the Future'.

Seminars and workshops ran at the Educate and Inspire Centre throughout the day on Friday and Saturday with the Official Closing Ceremony at 11.30am rounding off an impressive program.
Dr Kelly Thambimuthu at the QREX conference - - photo by Katherine Spackman
Dr Kelly Thambimuthu at the QREX conference with Dr Chris Spero - photo by Katherine Spackman
QRC CEO Michael Roche and Communication Adviser Jim Devine at the QREX conference - - photo by Katherine Spackman
Rio Tinto Climate Change Manager Rick Humphries and Professor Bob Miles from CQU at the QREX conference - - photo by Katherine Spackman
Rio Tinto Climate Change Manager Rick Humphries and Professor Bob Miles from CQU at the QREX conference - - photo by Katherine Spackman