Special awards and research degrees were a feature of CQU's Rockhampton Graduation Ceremony, held on Monday evening, September 24, at the Baptist Tabernacle in Norman Road.

Jessica Hackett with Todd Van Den Heuvel

A record 18 research students graduated from Masters and doctoral degrees, 3 honorary degrees were conferred and an Emeritus Professor was appointed.

A record number of research higher degree graduates 

A total of 192 graduates attended the ceremony and heard from guest speaker Ted Scott. Mr Scott is the former Stanwell Corporation CEO and also has roles with other bodies including the Institute of Sustainable Regional Development, the CRC for Asset Management, Djarrugun College, the Fitzroy Basin Association and The Beacon Foundation.

The late David Myers made an outstanding contribution to CQU and to Australian literature and was made an Emeritus Professor of the University. He was also conferred with the degree of Honorary Doctor of Letters.

A long-serving community volunteer member on CQU's Human Research Ethics Committee, Graham Fenlon, was conferred with the honorary award of Companion of the University.

A prominent and long-serving Rockhampton pharmacist Barry Bryant was conferred with the degree of Honorary Master of Science in recognition of his contribution to science and his dedication to education.

Andrew Fenning, Ben Dascombe & Mitch Duncan

Prue Howard and supporters
Stephen Mussig and supporters

Vice-Chancellor Professor John Rickard and Acting Chancellor Charles Ware officiated at the ceremony.

All PHOTOS courtesy Noel Connor.

Ajitpal Singh shows off his degree
Jared and Jaclyn Golding from Gladstone
Deborah Clark and her guests