Issue 4 (December 2008)

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Welcome to the e-newsletter of the USQ Alumni Network.

Thank you for your support of the USQ Alumni Network over the past year. We have been delighted to see so many of our alumni become involved with the Network, through attending events, setting up chapters and keeping us updated with their news. We wish you all the best for the new year and look forward to making more connections in 2009.


Alumni stories

USQ alumnus Ross Dagan

Graduate passes on valuable advice to journalism students

If there is one piece of advice USQ graduate Ross Dagan hopes the University's journalism students will take with them when they finish their studies it's that persistence pays off. Read more>>

USQ PhD graduate Rick Coker

USQ PhD graduate wins AIM Queensland Young Manager of the Year

USQ PhD graduate Rick Coker was awarded the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Queensland Young Manager of the Year at a recent ceremony in Brisbane. Read more>>

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USQ highlights

 Career fair in Second Life

National honour for first 3D career fair

The virtual world of computer reality has seen USQ win national recognition for an Australian university's first 3D career fair run through Second Life. Read more>>

 USQ researcher Shahbaz Mushtaq

Paper that helps address world food shortage wins international award

A research paper involving a USQ research fellow, helping to address water security and world food shortage, has been recognised with an international best paper award. Read more>>


Events snapshot

Alumni at the Brisbane Powerhouse

USQ alumni reception in Brisbane

Alumni from Brisbane were invited to a cocktail reception at the Brisbane Powerhouse in October.  Read more>>

Chair of the USQ Chinese Alumni - Taiwan Chapter

'USQ Chinese Alumni - Taiwan Chapter' opening ceremony

The USQ Chinese Alumni - Taiwan Chapter, one of two new alumni chapters in Taiwan, recently had its official opening. Read more>>

Let us know of alumni-related events in your area.

Opportunities

Alumni chapter

Join (or start) an alumni chapter

Being part of an alumni chapter is one of the best ways to keep in touch with your fellow alumni and USQ. Read more >>

Commonwealth Scholarships

Scholarships restored for doctoral studies in the UK

If you are studying or about to start your doctorate you may be interested in recent news that the Commonwealth Scholarships for study in the UK have now been reinstated. Read more >>

See the list of benefits for USQ alumni. Please let us know of any other benefits you would like to see.