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Forty years of distance ed in the north

As CQUniversity marks 40 years providing distance education in NQ and FNQ, Cairns business executive Dr Ray Hamey has extolled the benefits of external studies for career advancement..

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PhotoID:14689, Samantha Hearn (left) and Megan Findlater share memories of their volunteer teaching in India. LINK for larger image

Memories of cowboys in India as students endorse course evaluation charity option

CQUniversity 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..

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  • Health CRN backs new PhD studies into gambling and infant sleep
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    The Health Collaborative Research Network (Health CRN) has announced prestigious PhD scholarships for Hayley Etherton, based at CQUniversity's Appleton Institute in Adelaide, and Belinda Goodwin, enrolled at Bundaberg Campus..

  • Property buyers warned not to play fast and loose with 'subject to finance' clause
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    Aussie property buyers have been warned not to play fast and loose with the ‘subject to finance' clause in contracts, following a recent court decision.

    Associate Professor Kristy Richardson from CQUniversity's Property programs says the ‘subject to finance' clause is not a clause of the contract that can be taken lightly or used as a ‘get out of jail free card'.

  • Scholarship student aspires to cement engineering career in hometown
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    Growing up in the small town of Moranbah, Matthew McKenzie had a natural affinity with mining communities even before he began a Bachelor of Engineering (Co-Op) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering).

    "In particular, the co-op program stood out from the other courses due to its practical coursework and the chance to complete a work placement with world-renowned companies," Matthew said.

  • CQUni facilitates volunteer engagement in hospitality and tourism training in Vanuatu
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    CQUniversity is continuing its national leadership for international tourism and hospitality volunteer projects sponsored by the Australian Government.

    The University's Tourism and Hospitality program has led a new ‘Australian Partner Organisation' (APO) relationship - the Australian Volunteers for International Development - funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

  • CQUni student's latest marks are set in stone
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    A student whose program is based at CQUniversity Noosa Campus has his latest top marks set in stone - literally.

    Peter Dehlsen from South Grafton in NSW has 'scooped the pool' at the recent 49th National Gemboree Lapidary Competition in South Australia, perfectly aligning with his postgraduate creative practice project theme of 'lapidary'.

  • CQUni academic a delegate at UN gathering in New York
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    CQUniversity academic Sandra Creamer is one of the Australian delegates participating in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) from May 20 - 31..

  • Memories of cowboys in India as students endorse course evaluation charity option
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    CQUniversity 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..

  • After laugh and tumble of Kindysport, students ready to leapfrog into careers
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    'Watch out or the dinosaur will bite you on the bottom!'

    A dozen or so pre-schoolers scream with delight as they run away from CQUniversity students Katelin Balderson and Elisha Steffen ..

  • Students clown around, but safety message is clear
    Published on 16 May, 2013

    CQUniversity Bachelor of Theatre students are working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service to take an important safety message to 18 primary schools in the Mackay region.

    The performances will take place at schools over a one-week period from May 20 - 27.