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Engineering scholarship honours AECOM manager

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CQUniversity has partnered with infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to launch a scholarship in memory of former AECOM Central Queensland manager Warren 'Wazza' Williams.

The Warren Williams Memorial Scholarship recognises his outstanding contribution to the engineering profession and the Central Queensland region.

The scholarship is available to CQU students studying a Bachelor of Engineering, to support them through their second or third years of study.

Warren Williams.

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NAIF backs CQU digital upgrades, capital works

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A Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan of up to $76 million is set to play a vital role in supporting CQUniversity through the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said the loan would secure planned capital works and upgrades to digital infrastructure over the next two years at Australia’s largest regional university.

“This is a great example of how crucial the NAIF will be to Northern Australia as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic,” Mr Pitt said.

“This funding decision will support over 400 direct and indirect. . .

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FDC to deliver $37m CQ school of mining

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FDC Construction & Fitout has won the contract to build a $37 million School of Mining and Manufacturing for CQUniversity.

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Nick Klomp said the new School of Mining and Manufacturing would support emerging and future skills in the mining and manufacturing sectors and would help support regional recovery in those industries.

“Mining remains a critical industry for Central Queensland, while advanced manufacturing is a clear growth opportunity for the region’s future,” Professor Klomp said.

“I’m therefore delighted to award the tender to FDC Constructions & Fitout, to build these two new state-of-the-art. . .

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Time to look beyond the capital cities

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Australia’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery must be decentralised and driven by innovation, say regional development experts, and governments should look beyond cities to start the process.

The call came from a Rise of the Regions expert panel held as part of CQUniversity's three-week online learning event - the Festival of Change.

The panel session featured Next Economy chief executive officer Amanda Cahill, CQU Professor of Regional Economic Development John Rolfe, and Smart Precinct North Queensland chief executive officer Matt Steine.

Based in Townsville, Mr Steine said social shifts caused by the pandemic had presented unique opportunities for. . .

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Rockhampton push for $50m TAFE project

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City leaders are spearheading a push for a TAFE Centre of Excellence to turbocharge skills and training in the Rockhampton region.

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp was joined by Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow, local Regional Development Australia chair Grant Cassidy, and Adnought Sheet Metal Fabrications manager Greg Adams in calling on the State Government to financially back the $49.8 million project.

“The Queensland Government has identified ‘Investing in Skills’ as one of six key priority areas that will help the state bounce back after the economic shock of the pandemic,” Professor Klomp said.

“That’s why we. . .

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BMA commits $2.3m to CQ research and innovation

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BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) continues to support and invest in regional Queensland with the announcement of $2.3 million in funding towards research, training, and innovation. 

The investment will support the appointment of a general manager of the newly established Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) in Mackay and a chair of automation and future work skills at CQUniversity (CQU). 

The roles will play an important part in the future of the mining and METS sector in Queensland. . .

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Cairns convoy set to drive city’s priorities home

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A $50 million funds injection for a new CQUniversity campus in the Cairns CBD is among the top priorities city leaders will push in a visit to Brisbane.

Roads are another focus - with a push for the Queensland Government to include capital funding of $437.3 million for the Cairns Ring Road and Cairns Western Arterial Road porjects in the 2020 Budget, to be invested over foru years to 2023/24.

Advance Cairns is leading the 'Cairns TNQ Convoy to Capital Q', an advocacy drive that involves two days chock-full of meetings.

Advance Cairns executive chairman Nick Trompf said. . .

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