http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/newseventsThe latest news from USQen{BE5E4C1F-DEC8-4232-A7C5-A2D65EAB11F7}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/your-song-my-wayAn exciting line-up of emerging and professional musicians will perform at the University of Southern Queensland this weekend.Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:54 +1000{C38D0669-8039-4D49-A6B6-3AEBFD80FEEF}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/sciengd3Another eight schools went head to head at the Regional Science and Engineering Challenge at USQ Toowoomba today.Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:32 +1000{0C7E1805-59AF-4B91-8CE3-31FFDBA8E080}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/secd2Oakey State High School’s bridge building skills helped clinch the daily title at the second day of USQ’s Science and Engineering Challenge.Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:49 +1000{B1CC86B8-873A-4E60-B9EB-89A636F15BC4}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/secd1A team of Fairholme College students have proven their creativity and knowledge by taking out the first day of the USQ Regional Science and Engineering Challenge. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:53:53 +1000{502E2218-119A-4B03-8492-AC22C602EA78}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/secpreHigh school students across Southern Queensland are preparing to face off in this year’s Regional Science and Engineering Challenge.Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:58 +1000{FB84A74D-3E01-42D5-83D6-C1D6AE53379C}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/sorry-dayThe University of Southern Queensland Vice Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has urged staff, students and the wider community to remember the Stolen Generations this National Sorry Day (May 26). Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:06 +1000{764924AE-6321-4BAA-A3BA-F6E2ABE5280A}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/drawntoindiaArt lovers found themselves surrounded by the magic of India at the official opening of the Drawn to India – A Message from Jaisalmerand Beyond exhibition at USQ Springfield last night (16 May).Mon, 20 May 2013 09:27:19 +1000{9A875955-6D14-4A1F-8D57-4AE74E61D8E8}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/nathan-assaillit-video-transcriptHi my name is Nathan Assaillit. I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and I’m in my fourth year at the moment. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:23 +1000{DE17DC47-0BF0-4E4A-B465-6B3BE7225220}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/mikehigginsViewers will be given a rare insight into the world of former television newsreader and presenter Mike Higgins when 31 Digital’s variety program Connected airs on Monday (20 May at 7.30pm). Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:03 +1000{FB06959D-2D50-4F9C-A6E8-B0666D22BDD5}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/federal-budgetThe University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Vice Chancellor has warned budget sweeteners are not enough to ease the pain of drastic funding cuts that have been made to the University sector over past weeks.Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:16 +1000{2F2E94BD-7437-43E7-A55A-0AF0A9424A4D}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/usq-westdowns-agreementThe University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has joined forces with Western Downs Regional Council to help regional communities bridge the ‘digital divide’. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:40 +1000{A5519E2A-EE5F-4B43-97DD-D46507BA1137}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/prof-lectureUniversity of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers have returned home following a series of workshops designed to encourage frank and open discussion about teaching (pedagogy) across the state.Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41:57 +1000{25028925-452D-4991-BAEE-8F6F096FB0E9}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/ride-the-rangeThe Toowoomba Range was once again home to hundreds of cyclists for the USQ Ride the Range event on Sunday. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:59 +1000{6E339375-7681-4222-98CD-4EAC335F9BCA}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/philip-nixonWhen University of Southern Queensland graduate Philip Nixon was announced as the Undergraduate student of the year at the recent 2012 Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards, he was one of the last people to know.Wed, 15 May 2013 10:21:36 +1000{9C89EE05-3321-461F-9887-54D4310F95D7}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/king-kongWhen Christine Thompson enrolled in a basic sewing course at TAFE, it was out of necessity rather than a passion.Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:32 +1000{989062C9-40B4-4D71-920F-2AA8F8A2F8B4}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/midyearinfospr13Anyone considering beginning university in semester two is invited to attend an information evening at USQ Springfield on Wednesday, 29 May.Mon, 13 May 2013 12:12:58 +1000{83EC24EB-F3B5-4083-B34A-73306D01EB0A}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/headstartspr13Students in years 10 to 12 and their families, teachers and guidance officers are invited to attend the Head Start Information Evening to be held at USQ Springfield on Wednesday 22 May from 6.15pm to 7pm.Mon, 13 May 2013 12:03:44 +1000{DFDE2A6F-6FC2-482E-A18E-C5AA57DADB28}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/elisabethsprGlobetrotting Austrian student Elisabeth Fruehwirth has travelled on every continent except Africa and Antarctica, and even they are on her must-do list.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:47:40 +1000{A95B0818-BBB8-4F0A-9AB6-3EDCC8618F8B}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/science-labsThe Chief Scientist of Australia will officially welcome the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) into new world-standard research facilities at the opening of the USQ Sciences Research Hub tomorrow (May 14).Mon, 13 May 2013 11:26:16 +1000{E957116E-438A-45D3-A6A8-027002022103}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/connected2Theatre, Vanuatu and local music are the themes of this week’s Connected program airing at 4.30pm on Saturday on 31 Digital.Wed, 08 May 2013 10:39:45 +1000{46876857-E6D2-4DB6-B892-8FB0CC0A2125}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/reachOver 100 Indigenous students have been invited to compete in the Traditional Indigenous Games School Competition when it comes to the University of Southern QueenslandTue, 07 May 2013 14:52:04 +1000{B6AB614F-EE1E-4A5B-8C59-19A34B2FD2F7}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/animal%20farmPlenty of University of Southern Queensland (USQ) talent was on show when the stage production of Animal Farm hit Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre this weekTue, 07 May 2013 11:30:53 +1000{DF8F7FDC-451C-4084-90AD-F232893FA8E0}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/rldpUniversity of Southern Queensland mid-career researchers will be introduced to some of the finest research minds in the country as part of an intensive Research Leadership Development Program (RLDP) over the next fifteen months.Tue, 07 May 2013 11:19:11 +1000{537A2173-7596-4ABE-AC08-FAB982CB4BC1}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/fc-grad-preA colourful parade of USQ Fraser Coast graduands, visiting academics and dignitaries will step Maryborough’s CBD back in time on Saturday, May 11. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:09:25 +1000{419A79A9-99E5-4247-A52A-4D5247A38656}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/assaillitThe life of a racing driver is never simple, especially when you are studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) while competing in the Kumho V8 Touring Car Series.Thu, 02 May 2013 09:37:00 +1000{5726C667-AF2D-436D-8A16-0427EB0BBADB}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/africa-studentTwo years after arriving in Australia as a refugee, USQ student Rhema Monkambula has been recognised for academic excellence at university level.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:11:07 +1000{E9F9EAFD-07D9-44B8-8B94-EF93F424E915}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/old-minutesAn original minute book found recently in the University of Southern Queensland archive has been described as one of the University’s most historically significant documents.Wed, 01 May 2013 10:45:00 +1000{B184286C-4532-493F-986B-3DF4F4D49816}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/05/Astronomy%20NightThe overwhelming success of the solar eclipse viewing at USQ Fraser Coast in November has inspired the Hervey Bay Astronomical Society to “reach for the stars” with more viewings and events. There is also talk of possibly building a public observatory in Hervey Bay.Wed, 01 May 2013 09:12:12 +1000{952498FB-9679-4530-9646-EAD414EAF959}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/conweeksprWith a campus in the middle of one of Queensland’s fastest growing regions USQ is well situated to celebrate Construction Week at the Springfield campus with a range of activities planned for students and industry.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:52:34 +1000{F508ABC3-FA91-4ACF-84B6-B90ADA4360C3}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/bsbcsprUSQ Springfield has launched a new dual degree program, the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Accounting and Sustainable Business (BSBC). Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:47:06 +1000{6CFFE4E8-8C9F-4B6F-B3B4-1A5CECFA638E}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Teacher%20of%20the%20Year%20AwardUSQ Fraser Coast lecturer Sandy Johnson has been honoured for her outstanding service to education with the 2013 Teacher of the Year (Tertiary) – Fraser Coast Award.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:43:18 +1000{0D39EFA3-6F71-48D6-AB89-E98A699793FC}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Uniting%20the%20regionCollaboration – is it something to get excited about? USQ Fraser Coast’s Dr Robert Mangoyana says “Yes”. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:31:17 +1000{902308E7-ACA3-40B9-AA41-8CD27FC38848}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Principals%20LunchPrincipals and deputies from 20 Fraser Coast high schools have spoken highly of their relatively rare opportunity on Friday, April 19, to network with local counterparts at one of Hervey Bay’s relaxed waterfront eateries.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:25:11 +1000{6F991A35-739A-493F-A0D7-93D209F7B892}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Uni%20ShowcaseNine tertiary education providers showcased their programs to hundreds of senior students across the Fraser Coast last week. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:18:17 +1000{A45BBE3D-DA88-4346-AE2C-DCC9E0941D37}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Walking%20to%20cure%20cancerWith every step she takes, USQ Fraser Coast’s Michelle Hay is helping medical researchers find a cure for women’s cancers. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:10:58 +1000{C5943222-85A8-4328-B388-63B2D62059A4}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/Connected1USQ Bachelor of Applied Media (BAM) students are hard at work on the production of an exciting new variety television program aimed at connecting South East Queensland.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:01:31 +1000{343F672E-9712-482A-A91C-B4B03C35025D}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/paniartistMore than thirty teachers and teachers-in-training will gather at USQ Springfield today (24 April) to attend a visual art workshop with Indian artist Kamal Swami and Australia’s Catherine Parker.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:55:34 +1000{CC6F8A0B-6A5A-49BE-9CE8-588F461D6C2E}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/yarners13It is time once again to pick up needles to join the Springfield Yarners who are knitting blankets for the Salvation Army Blanket Appeal.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:49:41 +1000{8783DA4F-7B93-4E41-AC9B-904907FFEFEE}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/grads-apr-13Over 500 of USQ's best and brightest were honoured at the first of Toowoomba’s autumn graduation ceremonies 20 April.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:22:32 +1000{352A90E6-18A6-470C-ADC0-F820C704C4F2}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/farm-researchUniversity of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers are a step closer to delivering an online tool to help farmers count the cost of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:41:33 +1000{43E2C352-10E4-4A30-9785-CBE9CAB1DE1B}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/inner-superheroWhether you’re a fan of the larger than life Marvel comic book characters or the modern-day action heroes, one thing is for sure – young or old, we all secretly wish we had our very own super power.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:43:37 +1000{70890022-83E3-494B-AF68-2B0717C5FC0E}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/ylfLocal high school students had a glimpse of what it takes to be a leader at the University of Southern Queensland’s annual Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) todayFri, 19 Apr 2013 15:37:54 +1000{A4137959-BA6A-4B23-BA36-362038E332B6}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/earth-dayUSQ has committed to Earth Day 2013 and has partnered with Sims Recycling Services to offer free computer and IT recycling services for staff and students at USQ Toowoomba.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:58:24 +1000{0B0D2289-6F19-454C-96D0-8CEFEA02624C}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/acting-gradUniversity of Southern Queensland acting student Ell Sachs is used to performing in elaborate fantasy worlds but her graduation this Saturday will be all too real.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:56:48 +1000{C8092CDC-63E8-4EBF-8E97-025C4A8CBCFA}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/megangoodallWhen USQ Springfield graduate Megan Goodall’s younger sister was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, she decided she wanted to learn everything she could to help her. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:59:27 +1000{F4C6832D-56EC-4305-9EA9-BC6B4345A7AF}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/winesurveyShould a fee be charged for wine tasting at the cellar door?Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:48:45 +1000{B162A1B5-F6F5-456C-B242-F633C7784FD1}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/ameliadevitaHigh flying traffic reporter Amelia Devita is often the reason motorists change route when travelling.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:42:14 +1000{6BE6E41E-5E51-4789-9F95-CD474BA8490E}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/india-artLocal artist and curator, Catherine Parker has a passion for India and its vivid culture.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:34:21 +1000{5EA9B094-4D7B-4BCC-B1F9-5AF690DF13BB}http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/News/2013/04/aya-overall-winnerUSQ honoured a number of its successful graduates at its 2013 Alumnus of the Year Awards breakfast at Gabbinbar House in April.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:44:40 +1000