CQUniversity has helped shine a light on prominent women by supporting a new 'Q150' book entitled Leading with Grace and Strength: stories of women of Central Queensland...

Glenys Kirkwood from our Office of Development and Graduate Relations was a prime mover in finding potential subjects and University of the 3rd Age writers, and also prepared several chapters as an author.

Glenys Kirkwood discusses the new book with Mayoress Gail Carter

Peter Lawrence from Corporate Communications provided the cover image and several former staff members and associates of the University are featured.

The Rockhampton Regional Council has acknowleged CQUniversity's assistance with the publication project, led by RRC officer Cheryl Haughton and State Government museum development officer Bronwyn Roper.

The new book was launched at Rockhampton Library in Bolsover Street over the weekend. Details are available via rosie.mcnamara@rrc.qld.gov.au or 4936 8057,

Leading with Grace and Strength: stories of women of Central Queensland is a collection of stories of women, past and present, who have made outstanding contributions to our region. The publication was made possible with funding received from the Queensland Government through the Q150 Community Funding Program.

CQUniversity luminaries featured include Emeritus Professor Glenys Hancock (former VC), Norma West OBE (Companion of Uni), Margaret Hornagold (former Nulloo Yumbah staff member); Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Taylor AO (former Dean); Shirley Hopkins (former staff member, Companion of University and bequest program supporter). Former Rockhampton Campus Librarian Mary Bevis also contributed as an author.

Former staff member and bequest program supporter Shirley Hopkins pictured at the book launch