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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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Japan Day brings together 100 language students 

CQUniversity Rockhampton has hosted a ‘Japan Day' (July 31), involving local and Gladstone-based Japanese language students and linking with people in Japan.

The event featured Japanese cultural activities (including Kendo displays), videoconferencing with Japanese people and discussion of study and career options.

PhotoID:6028, L-R Rocky High students Marnie Laidlaw, Savanna Bethune and Martika Seiler enjoyed the Kendo
L-R Rocky High students Marnie Laidlaw, Savanna Bethune and Martika Seiler enjoyed the Kendo

CQUniversity's Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Learning Management (Japanese) Takahiro Yokoyama said he hoped the event would motivate students and help them establish their personal goals.

PhotoID:6029, Students had a fighting chance
Students had a fighting chance
 PhotoID:6030, The day was a 'hit'
The day was a 'hit'
 PhotoID:6031, L-R Rocky High students Marnie Laidlaw, Savanna Bethune and Martika Seiler enjoyed the Kendo
L-R Rocky High students Marnie Laidlaw, Savanna Bethune and Martika Seiler enjoyed the Kendo