Around 120 agents, feeder institution representatives, related stakeholders and staff recently attended a cocktail party for a `sneak peek' of the new Brisbane Campus.

After some mingling over canapés and drinks, Campus Director Trent McHenry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Ken Hawkins and Chancellor Rennie Fritschy all gave presentations about the new facility in Ann Street.

Trent McHenry, Geoff Wessling, Professor Ken Hawkins and Peter Carter at the cocktail 'sneak peek'

The opportunity was taken to recognise two of Brisbane's academic staff members. Professor Ken Hawkins presented Dr Mary Tom and Daniel Abell with the CQUniversity Tier 2 (DVCI) Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Following the presentations, staff escorted tours of the campus and everyone was very impressed with our new space and facilities.

The night was a resounding success, with positive feedback not only about the facilities but also the continued service and support given by CQUniversity.

The University has moved its Brisbane Campus closer to the heart of the CBD, with a move from Margaret Street to 160 Ann Street.

The new campus comprises eight floors of new modern-standard amenities and facilities.

The location is central to Brisbane and close to rail transport, providing easy access to the campus.

Images showing the modern fittings

This new campus contains numerous lecture rooms, computer labs, breakout areas, reading areas, meeting rooms and office space. One of the floors has more of a focus on student relaxation and gathering between classes.

This campus includes a 24-seat ISL (Interactive System-wide Learning) Theatrette, the first to be installed in any of CQUniversity's metropolitan campuses.

The boardroom has full video-conferencing facilities, and there are 11 computer laboratories, equipped with the latest audio-visual and computer equipment.

There are 15 classrooms and lecture rooms, all equipped with data projector or LCD screens, depending on size.

The campus is equipped with the latest-standard Cisco Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone system, which is being progressively rolled out across all Central Queensland regional campuses during 2011.

The campus also is equipped with the latest high-speed Cisco wireless network, providing comprehensive network coverage throughout the campus for staff and students.  The network connection to the campus is of 'dark fibre' standard, enabling high bandwidth now, and allowing considerable capacity for expansion as the need increases.

Daniel Abell from Brisbane receives his trophy from Professor Ken Hawkins 
Dr Mary Tom from Brisbane is congratulated by Professor Ken Hawkins 
Chancellor Rennie Fritschy addresses the cocktail gathering