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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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Doing IT@CQU Mackay 

Published on 26 November, 2002 

Budding computer whizzes are set to take part in a five-day residential program at Central Queensland University Mackay campus.

Year 11 students interested in studying information technology related university programs will explore what CQU has to offer.

PhotoID:597 Do IT@ CQU co-ordinator Olive Mallory said 15 students would attend simulated lectures, tutorials and perform mini tasks from December 2-6.

“This program gives students a realistic and valuable insight into the demands of tertiary study, the content of courses and information about possible IT career paths,” she said.

After completing various campus activities, the students will stay at the university’s Residential College, with celebrity guest speakers visiting each evening.

The university is providing complimentary travel, accommodation and meals.

PhotoID:598 Above: CQU Mackay Information Technology students Miki Boyd and Stephen McIlvenna are among those set to share their computer knowledge with visiting Year 11 students.

Left: Year 11 students will join CQU Information Technology students Miki Boyd and Stephen McIlvenna in exploring IT tertiary options.