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8 Be: Upfront OVERSEAS CAMPUS CQU in Singapore • CQUniversity in Singapore is entering an exciting new era in 2012, with a revamped structure and the appointment of a dedicated CEO to complement a host of new degrees. The University, which has worked in partnership with Singapore’s Melior International College for a number of years to deliver higher education in the city-state, is now running its Singapore campus as a standalone entity majority owned by CQUniversity. The new entity is trading as ‘CQU Institute of Higher Learning Pty Ltd’ in the Singaporean market, while Associate Professor Ken Bruce has been appointed as CEO. STUDENT DISCOUNTS Big benefits for Mackay students • Study Mackay has started a new project aimed at creating better services and support for Mackay students by offering a discount and benefits program. The Student Discount Program is administered via smartphone technology, a dedicated webpage and a social networking site. It provides students with a range of discounts at participating businesses whilst connecting them to each other by highlighting activities and events. Study Mackay Chair Professor Pierre Viljoen said the program was developed after it was found there was a perception of little or no ‘atmosphere’ in Mackay as a ‘student town’. Be:Connected HEALTH FUNDING Joint role first in Oz • CQUniversity and Mackay Health Service District have welcomed $375,000 in funding, enabling a joint academic role to become the first of its type in Australia in the field of medical imaging and sonography. This Clinical Academic Fellowship is the result of a collaboration between the Mackay Health Service District and the CQUniversity Medical Imaging/Medical Sonography programs. The successful applicant will be employed for five years, dividing their time between the clinical and academic environment at both the hospital and campus, with a strong focus on research. EXPERT VIEW Bandaid solution • The introduction of $1 bets would be a positive way to combat problem gambling, but in some cases may only be the difference between ‘bleeding to death’ slowly or quickly. The end result is the same. That’s according to gambling researcher Associate Professor Matthew Rockloff of CQUniversity, who says he’s in favour of $1 bets, but that mandatory pre-commitment would be more effective for combating problem gambling. “You can get just as drunk on beer as you can on hard liquor. Similarly, the $1 bet just slows down the process of losing money for gamblers, but still produces intolerable losses over time.” STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS BMC helps Mackay students • The first six recipients of the BMC Building My Career Scholarships were recently welcomed to the Mackay Campus by representatives from CQUniversity and BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd (BMC). The scholarship entitles the students to free accommodation and three meals a day at the new student residence. This support is worth $60,000 to $80,000 per student for the duration of their studies. BMC Asset President Michael Rosengren said that BMC understood that the cost of living was a roadblock to local students choosing to study in non-mining fields. “We hope the ‘BMC Building My Career’ Scholarships will encourage young people to remain in Mackay to study and upon completion of their studies, use their skills to benefit the region.” ISSUE 13
9 ART COLLECTION Jon Cattapan | Open circuit 1997 | oil on canvas | CQUniversity Collection PODIATRY APPOINTMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY A step ahead • CQUniversity’s new Discipline Leader for Podiatry Katrina Reynolds was once the spokesperson for her profession in the Sydney media market, dealing with radio interviews, online chat and magazine articles on behalf of the Podiatry Association of NSW. Now Katrina, who has over 20 years of clinical podiatry experience, is establishing the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice degree based on Rockhampton campus. Students of the new Bachelor of Podiatry Practice program will utilise the new onsite health clinic, as well as participate in student placement opportunities throughout Central Queensland and beyond. Air-con runs better hot • There is a new way to make office air-conditioning work best when the sun is shining bright, according to CQUniversity researchers. In what could be a world first, solar heat is being used to run a dehumidifier as part of new research in Rockhampton. Drying the air reduces the need to overcool, saving up to 40% on the power required for conventional systems. The machinery required is industrial scale and currently unsuitable for domestic houses, but because of mould reduction it’s perfect for use in hospitals and libraries. Art on display • The best of the CQUniversity Art Collection will be displayed until May 23 at Rockhampton Art Gallery. This exhibition is part of the ‘Collection in Focus’ series which explores the unique and diverse art collections of Central Queensland. The CQUniversity Art Collection currently holds more than 500 artworks, including significant 1970s works by Australian artists, historical works and contemporary pieces from international, national and local artists. CAMPUS EXPANSION High-rise clinic • CQUniversity is launching a unique medical sonography program based at a $1.5 million laboratory on the 11th floor of its CBD campus in Kent Street, Sydney. As this is Australia’s only sonography program available for undergraduate entry (with postgraduate exit), there’s been an enthusiastic response from students keen to help relieve a critical health workforce shortage. The modern six-bed medical sonography facility features state-of-theart digital technology and simulated learning clinics. It has advanced 3D/4D capable Philips ultrasound units worth $450,000, 10 ‘Phantom’ body torso training units worth $75,000 and a full multifunctional laboratory. HEALTH RESEARCH The naked truth • Aussie couples should grab the chance to be intimate on a regular basis. It might just be a life-saving move. That’s according to CQUniversity Health Promotion lecturer and sexuality researcher Cathy O’Mullan who says couples should build a skin check into their love life. “It’s not only fun but the regularity is key to spotting skin changes that could indicate problems with moles, sun-damaged areas or freckles.” HEALTH STUDY Older Aussies are losing strength • Older Australians are losing strength, with as few as 15% of them completing strength-based training. Even among this minority, only around 5% are training at sufficient intensities to gain health benefits. That’s according to CQUniversity’s Dr Brendan Humphries, who recently presented a study to the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, highlighting the issue. Dr Humphries says despite the obvious benefits of strength training, the practice seems to be being ignored. ISSUE 13
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