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Scroll through the information below to check out the wide variety of events occurring in 2012 including Open Days, information forums and program specific events.
 
You can also view the CQUniversity 2012 Queensland calendar of events by clicking here. To download the wall planner, right click on the link and select “save target as”. If you are a new or current CQUniversity student or staff member please refer to the key dates published in the University handbook.

CQUniversity Events

MAY

WHAT: Aviation School Visits
WHEN: May & June 2012
WHERE: Queensland wide

CQUniversity Australia invites your school to participate in an Aviation Career presentation to be hosted at your school. Former US Operations superintendent technician and current CQUniversity Head of Program for Aviation, Ron Bishop brings to life his love of aviation in these hands on presentations.

Along with discussing his own experiences, Ron talks about study and career opportunities in aviation available to high school students, as well as our suite of Aviation degrees; Diploma of Aviation Theory, Associate Degree in Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation Technology. Plus, your students will hear from and meet current aviation students studying at CQUniversity.

To register your interest, please email: FABIE-marketing@cqu.edu.au

WHAT: Business Challenge
WHEN: 29 May 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Mackay

The business challenge is a competition for business-orientated Year 12 students with skills in a range of areas including accounting, business, information technology, legal studies, general business studies and general knowledge. Students will compete in a series of categories for the chance to win. To register your interest click here.

WHAT: ATAP Challenge
WHEN: 31st May-1st June
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton

The Academic and Talent Aspirations Program( ATAP) Challenge is about Diligence and Confidence, BE GAME not SHAME and encourages our up and coming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future leaders to show their gifts and talents. For more information on the event contact Nulloo Yumbah on 1800-651-891

WHAT: EyeTrack Australia 2012 Conference
WHEN: 31st May-1st June
WHERE: CQUniversity Noosa 

EyeTrack Australia 2012 is the first Australasian conference devoted exclusively to cross-disciplinary eye movement research. By bringing together leading researchers from academia and industry, this conference will support collaboration and knowledge building both within the Australasian eye-tracking sector and the larger global community.  This conference is peer-reviewed with outstanding papers to be selected for publication in book format. A number of national and international scholars using eye-tracking and user experience methodologies will present cutting edge keynote presentations.

Co-sponsored by CQUniversity Australia and Objective Eye Tracking.

Click here for more information including pre-conference training, conference theme, important dates, call for papers and general areas of interest. 

JUNE

WHAT: GeCon Junior Delegate program
WHEN: 14 June 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton

The Graduating Engineers Conference (GeCon) Junior Delegate Program will be an opportunity for year 12 students who may be considering a career in engineering to attend the morning session of CQUniversity's Graduating Engineers Conference. During the conference junior delegates will have the chance to view presentations on civil, electrical and mechanical engineering projects, meet the Engineering academic team and talk with key industry stakeholders.

Click here to register

WHAT: CQ Engineering Link Project
WHEN: 26 June 2012 – 28 June 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton
COST: $185 (includes accommodation, meals and project materials) or $110 (includes lunch and project materials only)

The Central Queensland Engineering Link Project is a three-day program for year 11 & 12 students who are considering a career in engineering. The program includes a range of hands-on activities, workshops and talks from industry representatives and CQUniversity Engineers.

For more information visit http://www.telg.com.au

WHAT: The Science Experience
WHEN: 26 June 2012 – 28 June 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Mackay
COST: $110

The Science Experience is designed for students in year 9 and 10 to come on-campus and experience a three day program incorporating science, health and engineering related activities, presentations and workshops.

For more information visit http://www.scienceexperience.com.au or e-mail schools@cqu.edu.au.

WHAT: Science Camp
WHEN: 26 June 2012 – 29 June 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton
COST: $150 (includes accommodation and meals)

The Science Camp will be an opportunity for year 12 science students to meet like minded students from outside their own school, get a taste for university life, learn from the scientists at CQUniversity, participate in lots of fun science activities and explore a wide range of career options in science, health and Engineering.

Click here to register

JULY

WHAT: Brisbane Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 11am - 2pm, 15 July 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Brisbane

WHAT: Gold Coast Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 11am - 2pm, 22 July 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Gold Coast

WHAT: Melbourne Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 11am - 2pm, 22 July 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Melbourne 

WHAT: CQUniversity Schools Jazz Festival - NEW
WHEN: Tuesday 28 July – 29 July 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton

CQUniversity is delighted to present to you the first a Schools Jazz Festival, presented by the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music and Yamaha Music Australia. Leaders in the field including Jeff Jarvis from the USA, and John Morrison from Sydney will be joining the event as official festival adjudicators/clinicians. All participating bands will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills in  a one hour clinic and an adjudicated performance with each band director  receiving mentoring from professionals to support the band’s development.  After the workshops and mentoring the bands will get to show off their sounds by performing in a finale concert.

To register your interest, please email: FABIE-marketing@cqu.edu.au

WHAT: Sydney Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 11am - 2pm, 29 July 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Sydney

AUGUST

WHAT: Gladstone Campus Open Day                                      
WHEN: 3pm - 7pm, 3 August 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Gladstone

WHAT: Noosa Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 10am - 2pm, 5 August 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Noosa

WHAT: Bundaberg Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 10am - 2pm, 12 August 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Bundaberg

WHAT: Mackay Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 10am - 2pm, 19 August 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Mackay

WHAT: Rockhampton Campus Open Day                                       
WHEN: 10am - 2pm, 26 August 2012
WHERE: CQUniversity Rockhampton 

 

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