Nationally renowned performers and arts industry identities, including Simone de Haan, Raelene Isbester and Graeme Connors, took to the stage alongside Conservatorium staff and students.

Event co-ordinator Bern Howlett said each performer acknowledged the impact Associate Professor Whateley had on their career.

Women are being warned that they may be at greater risk of incurring an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury – one of Australia’s most costly and common sports injuries – during their ovulation phase of their menstrual cycle.

Preliminary results of a Central Queensland University study on the relationship between hormone fluctuations and ACL injuries in teenage netball players has shown that women are more at risk of injury when their oestrogen levels are at their highest.

Life for the 58 STEPS students who graduated at last Friday’s ceremony at CQU Bundaberg will never be the same again. From improved writing skills to public speaking confidence, the graduates share one thing in common.

Rockhampton's Rebecca Lapthorne attributes her decision to pursue a career in nursing to her recent experiences when her 'baby brother' was dying of cancer.

Now enrolled in a nursing degree program at Central Queensland University, Rebecca keeps photos of her brother Adam close to hand as a reminder of why she is striving to succeed.

The sacrifices and hard work of 40 CQU STEPS students was formally recognised at a graduation ceremony held at the Gladstone campus recently.

Friends, family and staff attended the ceremony to see the students receive their completion certificates, the formal end to a program that earns adults the qualifications needed to gain tertiary entry.

Queensland Health Minister Wendy Edmond (pictured) and Public Works and Housing Minister Robert Schwarten (the Member for Rockhampton) today announced an extra $150,000 for 10,000 Steps.

Meanwhile, the successful CQU-based physical activity project has also been mentioned at federal level.

Last weekend's Central Queensland University graduation ceremonies in Rockhampton included graduates' closing addresses by two former female students.

The graduates' closing address for the morning ceremony was delivered by Brooke Veliscek (below), who graduated with 1st class Honours in her Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (Electrical) degree, and obtained the highest GPA of the female engineering student cohort.

Senior geography students from Biloela and Moura State high schools got their hands dirty on a recent field trip to Central Queensland University’s Gladstone campus this week.

The geography students spent a morning with CQU’s Centre for Environmental Management staff to learn more about real-life applications of geography.

Former Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music jazz student Jeremy Borthwick has been nominated for the 2003 National Jazz Awards.

Mr Borthwick is among 10 nominees competing for the national title at Australia’s premier jazz festival, the Traffic Accident Commission Wangaratta Festival of Jazz on the November 1 weekend.

CQU campuses have hosted mentor presentation evenings, with certificates awarded to recognise hard work during the year.

Some campuses also awarded Mentor of the Year prizes.