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Memories of cowboys in India as students endorse course evaluation charity optionCQUniversity Learning Management students Samantha Hearn and Megan Findlater still have strong memories of volunteering as teachers in New Delhi earlier this year, remarking on the amazing diversity of middle class and slum areas right alongside each other.. Full Details…2013-05-16 12:38:19.0 |
- Jayde's nursing ambitions realised while supporting young family
Published on 01 May, 2013
Townsville student Jayde Luke said studying a Bachelor of Nursing at CQUniversity is her first step towards a potential career in Midwifery.
With two young boys aged three and six, the busy mother said it was time to start thinking about her career.
- Beasts of the Southern Wild on the big screen at CQUni
Published on 01 May, 2013
CQUniversity's Film and Arts Mackay (FAM) will hold their monthly film night on Friday, May 3 at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) theatre from 7.30pm.
- Jordan shows drive for promising transport career
Published on 30 April, 2013
Civil Engineering student Jordan McClure is yet to graduate but she's already tasted academic success, got her teeth into real-world projects and has a firm job offer.
She stood out recently by earning three student award prizes for academic excellence; the ASI Undergraduate Steel Design Prize, the Porters Engineering Prize and the RACQ Prize.
- CQUni Mackay part of global Adecco drive
Published on 30 April, 2013
CQUniversity Mackay's Careers and Employment Service has joined with the world's largest recruitment firm to launch the national youth employment program - the Adecco Way to Work Program - on campus in Mackay.
On Tuesday, April 30 more than 33,000 Adecco employees in over 50 countries hit the streets, schools and universities offering career advice, guidance and free training workshops to young people as well as hosting a range of online tools at Shadow Minister tours Rockhampton Campus
Published on 30 April, 2013
The Federal Shadow Minister for Universities and Research, Senator Brett Mason visited CQUniversity Rockhampton this week for meetings with senior staff, chats with students and tours of key facilities.
During his visit, the Senator inspected the new Central Queensland Innovation and Research Precinct (CQIRP) and Health Clinic building.
- Deputy VC reflects on 'green stockings and glass ceilings'
Published on 30 April, 2013
Nowadays, the female-dominated jobs have become degree-qualified; while male jobs in skilled trades require apprenticeships and trade qualifications.
That's according to CQUniversity Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Hilary Winchester who was delivering a professorial lecture at the Rockhampton Student Residences recently.
- Tonnes of praise for rail maintenance researchers
Published on 30 April, 2013
Three researchers who achieved 'runner-up' status in awards conducted by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) have been recognised during a ceremony at CQUniversity.
RTSA Queensland Chapter Chair Alex Howie was on hand to present the awards.
- CQUni student 'accounts' for himself, congratulated by Rockhampton business
Published on 30 April, 2013
Rockhampton accountancy firm Evans Edwards and Associates has hosted a morning tea to congratulate high-achieving CQUniversity Bachelor of Accounting student Vira Kalmanu.
Mr Kalmanu has won the annual Evans Edwards and Associates prize of $400 plus a plaque and certificate for achieving the highest weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) among Rockhampton region students enrolled in the Company and Association Law, Accounting Systems and Assurance, and Corporate Accounting subjects.
- Resources Council chief addresses Brisbane graduation
Published on 29 April, 2013
Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche was guest speaker for CQUniversity's Brisbane graduation ceremony held on Monday (April 29).
A total of 93 graduates celebrated their milestone at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at South Bank.
- CQUni welcomes campus plan, pledges to consult in detail
Published on 29 April, 2013
CQUniversity has welcomed the Queensland Government's approval of a development scheme for the CQUniversity Rockhampton Priority Development Area (PDA).
The announcement from the Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning can be found