DEHub/Research Portfolio/CQUniversity (CQU)



= Lead Researcher =

Associate Professor R. E. (Bobby) Harreveld, Director - Learning and Teaching Education Research Centre

=CQUniversity Australia=

CQUniversity Australia is a multi-campus, internationally renowned institute of higher learning. We are passionate about providing you with the opportunity to embark on your own learning journey. Our students come from across the world and enjoy quality learning opportunities with personalised support, delivered by enthusiastic staff. We have a focus on international studies, with almost half of our student population being drawn from more than 100 overseas countries. CQUniversity has nine campuses and a teaching site on the east coast of Australia. Our specialised Australian International Campuses are located in the country’s top travel destinations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You can also access the ‘real Australia’ – the bush and beach from CQUniversity’s headquarters in Rockhampton, Central Queensland.

CQUniversity Australia has been rated with 5 Stars by the Good Universities Guide 2010 when compared to other universities within Australia for Graduate Starting Salary and Access by Equity Groups. CQUniversity graduates have one of the highest employment rates in the country, ranking 10% higher than the national average. Over 90% of our graduates with bachelor degrees find full-time work within four months of finishing, - almost 10% higher than the national average (Graduate Careers Australia).

CQUniversity is one of Australia’s leading providers of quality distance education. Distance Education allows you to fit study into your lifestyle, whatever your needs. The advantages of distance education include the ability to study in your home country and your own environment; to remain in your job, maintaining an income while you study as well as study time that can be scheduled to fit in with your other commitments, such as family or work.

CQUniversity Australia's purpose and future is based on our ability - through local relevance, regional commitment, national leadership and international standing - to help our students be what they want to be.

Working in this way, we achieve greater results for our students, our graduates and their employers, and for our community and industry partners. At the heart of all of our activities is our focus on helping our students achieve their goals, whatever their stage in life, or their background.

CQUniversity Australia is entrusted with a regional mission and plays an active role engaging with the development of the economic, social and culture of surrounding communities. Many people contribute to what we do, helping define the character, role and expectation of CQUniversity within the region. We strive to be a driver for local growth and prosperity or a catalyst for regional development - a place for innovation and reinvigoration.