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Aviation students engage with rescue helicopter teamAround 30 students from CQUniversity's Aviation program recently engaged with the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter team in Bundaberg. Aviation Senior Lecturer Ron Bishop says the students spent over two hours getting instruction on the BK117 Kawasaki Helicopter and the equipment on board, including how it works in a search and rescue mission. Full Details…2013-05-24 10:36:57.0 |
- Ensuring a CQUni presence at Rocky River Run
Published on 23 May, 2013
A morning tea has been held to arrange branded hats and shirts for CQUniversity staff and students who are entering this year's Rocky River Run..
- Dozer driver digs into study, now controls projects worth millions
Published on 23 May, 2013
Ben Parker took just a decade to go from driving machinery on building sites to being a vital member of a team responsible for delivering entire construction projects..
- Rocky to help pilot obesity interventions, thanks to CQUni academic
Published on 23 May, 2013
Rockhampton region will help to pilot interventions aimed at reducing child obesity, thanks to CQUniversity nutritionist Dr Susan Williams' involvement at the planning stage of an emerging Statewide program..
- Enviro specialists get tips from CQUni researcher Scott Wilson
Published on 23 May, 2013
Environmental staff from the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and NRG recently spent two days with CQUniversity researcher Dr Scott Wilson to hone their skills in gathering and analysing water and sediment samples from the harbour..
- CQUni seeks to reduce scourge of middle ear infection
Published on 23 May, 2013
Middle ear infection often hits young children just when they are entering their kindy and school years, leading to hearing difficulties in class and absenteeism..
- Agriculture's role in Australia's digital economic future
Published on 23 May, 2013
The Regional Universities Network, of which CQUniversity is a member, is holding the inaugural Digital Rural Futures Conference at the University of New England in Armidale from June 26 - 28.
The Conference will exchange ideas and case studies and explore the opportunities and challenges for agriculture in Australia's digital economic future.
- Professor's puppets have a healthy outing
Published on 23 May, 2013
CQUniversity's Professor Kerry Reid-Searl recently visited Rockhampton Base Hospital to help paediatric nurses explore how puppets can be used to relate to young children, helping them feel at ease.
ABC Radio sent along Jacquie Mackay to report on proceedings.
- CQUni to explore latest trends in engineering and technology
Published on 23 May, 2013
CQUniversity is the co-host and major sponsor of the International Engineering and Technology Education Conference (IETEC), being held for the second time, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam between November 3 and 6.
The Conference will explore issues related to the global future of engineering and technology education.
- Feeling depressed? Get ready for an 'exercise pill'
Published on 23 May, 2013
American researcher Dr Amanda Rebar has arrived in Australia to help people with depression or anxiety regain their mental health through a novel online intervention program.
And the not-so-secret ingredient is just extra doses of physical activity, which can be just as effective as medicine in bolstering mental health.
- CQUniversity takes action to improve financial sustainability
Published on 22 May, 2013
CQUniversity Australia is taking action to improve its ongoing financial sustainability, in the wake of government funding cuts and a continuing international downturn.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman said the University, which has in recent years enjoyed sector-leading growth in domestic student enrolments, is proposing to undertake a voluntary separation process from Monday.