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The CQUniversity Opal Awards

Engaged Community Service

Finalist: Science@CQU

Dr Bob Newby- ROCKHAMPTON

Science@CQU encompasses a series of science based programs with the overall focus of bringing CQU scientists and science to schools in the local area. The aim is to raise the profile of science generally as well as highlight the opportunities available through CQUniversity. Science@CQU activities include Science lecturers, conferences and programs for teachers and extension programs for high achieving school students, CQUniversity scientists visiting local schools to provide guest lecturers and local school children visiting campus laboratories to meet CQUniversity scientists and experience aspects of science not normally available in school. It also includes a number of school science competitions including CQ Robotics Competition and the Schools Science Quiz.

ScienceScience@CQU activities have created strong links with schools and teachers in the region. These activities bring students on to campus and provide opportunities for CQUniversity staff and students to interact with the community as well as increasing the visibility of CQUniversity in schools. It promotes science and CQUniversity as viable option for school leavers.

Dr Bob Newby's work in engaging with the community is exemplary of engagement. Dr Newby is highly commended for not only his enthusiastic participation and organisation of a range of outstanding engagement activities but for also actively encouraging and motivating his colleagues to take part in these worthwhile projects too. Science@CQU showcases our talented staff and the excellent opportunities CQUniversity can provide - building both credibility and reputation in the community as the engaged higher education provider of choice.