"In the News" - Centre Staff, Students & Research

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December 2011

CQUni helps Glenmore High install aquaponic system 

November 2011

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7 news Ben Kele on river water quality volcanic rock solution
 
Win news Ben Kele on river water quality volcanic rock solution
 
ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) Breakfast - 02/11/2011 - 07:16 AM Jacquie Mackay
Programme Manager Ms Rebecca Elliott 07 4924 5111

Interview with Dr Corneel Vandelanotte, Acting Director for the Centre of Physical Activities Studies, CQUniversity, who will be giving a discussion based presentation tomorrow night at the Criterion Hotel about how internet applications can help improve a person's physical activity and fitness. He says the unfortunately the positive effects do not last very long and there is still a lot of work to do in keeping people on their fitness regimes. He says he is looking into providing different exercise experiences each time a person uses an internet fitness application to keep them interested.

Interviewees: Dr Corneel Vandelanotte, Acting Director for the Centre of Physical Activities Studies, CQUniversity Mentions: iPhone
Duration: 4:53

ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) Breakfast - 02/11/2011 - 06:53 AM Jacquie Mackay
Programme Manager Ms Rebecca Elliott 07 4924 5111

Interview with Gail Tucker, Researcher, CQUniversity, about the preliminary findings of the Koala Wanted Project, which aims to determine the location and population of the animals in the area with the help of the public. She says most of the koalas spotted are north of Rockhampton and are centred around main roads.

Interviewees: Gail Tucker, Researcher, CQUniversity
Duration: 4:52
 
ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) 07:30 News - 02/11/2011 - 07:33 AM  Paul Robinson
News Editor Mr Paul Robinson 07 4924 5130

Ben Kele, CQUniversity, says a method used to clean water from coal seam gas wells by running it through volcanic rocks could be used to decrease salinity levels in the Fitzroy River. He says a trial in the river led to a 40% reduction and that it is cheaper than other methods.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, CQUniversity
Duration: 0:45

ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) 08:30 News - 02/11/2011 - 08:32 AM Paul Robinson
News Editor Mr Paul Robinson 07 4924 5130

Ben Kele, Researcher, CQUniversity, says he has been having success in a trial to reduce salinity in the Fitzroy River and from coal seam gas wells by running the water through volcanic rocks.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, Researcher, CQUniversity
Duration: 0:39
 
ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) Mornings - 02/11/2011 - 10:49 AM Kate Leahy
Producer Ms Bridget Smith 07 4924 5111

Leahy replays the interview Jacquie Mackay had with Dr Corneel Vandelanotte, Acting Director for the Centre of Physical Activities Studies, CQUniversity, who will be giving a discussion based presentation tomorrow night at the Criterion Hotel about how internet applications can help improve a person's physical activity and fitness.

Interviewees: Dr Corneel Vandelanotte, Acting Director for the Centre of Physical Activities Studies, CQUniversity [excerpt]
Duration: 3:31

ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton) Mornings - 02/11/2011 - 09:18 AM Kate Leahy
Producer Ms Bridget Smith 07 4924 5111

Leahy mentions water quality concerns in Rockhampton due to an increased level of salinity in the water, possibly linked to mine water discharges. She then interviews Benjamin Kele, Researcher, CQUniversity, who is trailing a method to remove salinity from the Fitzroy River and coal seam gas wells by running water through volcanic rocks.

Interviewees: Benjamin Kele, Researcher, CQUniversity Mentions: Ensham mine
Duration: 8:45

October 2011

Compost made from cattle stomachs proven to improve soil health – Dr Karuna Shrestha, CPWS Researcher.

Visiting Nepalese researcher Karuna Shrestha has gained her PhD by proving that cattle stomachs left over from the meat processing industry, can be used as a 'compost tea' to improve soil health. More details....Article also published on 04 October 2011 in The Conversation

June 2011

Carbon rich forests focus on UN plans - study reveals bigger picture - PhD Candidate - Thakur Bhattarai

CPWS researcher has spent the past two and a half years investigating ways to reduce carbon emissions to positively impact on climate change, while reducing poverty in developing countries.  More details...

Article also published on 29 June 2011 in:

Probus Club tous Rocky campus - Kylie Hopkins

Around 30 members of The Probus Club of Rockhampton enjoyed their monthly outing at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus. More details...

Sustainability takes root on campus - A/Prof Nanjappa Ashwath & Dr Bob Newby

CQUniversity recently established an Environmental Sustainability Committee and has joined the national body, Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS). More details...

May 2011

Uni hosts senior visitor from Nepal, hopes to forge new links

Warm welcome for Hon Member Ram Kumar Sharma by Centre staff and students.  More details... 

BE SOMEBODY...who works with world class researchers - A/Prof Nanjappa Ashwath

The Weekend Australian, 7-8 May 2011

CQUniversity Australia is looking for the world's brightest minds to boost our world class research.

Ben's research using volcanic rocks to clean water - PhD Candidate - Ben Kele

April 2011

"How-to' for small scale drip irrigation - Prof David Midmore & Dr Surya Bhattarai

Published in Good Fruit & Vegetables - April 2011

A pair of Australian university researchers has released a manual to help the world's small-scale vegetable producers introduce low-cost drip irrigation to ensure viable crops. Read more

Aussie native plants 'ready for use' as biodiesel feed - A/Prof Nanjappa Ashwath

Up to 10 native plant species can be readily used as biodiesel feed stocks, growing in monoculture or mixed cropping systems, and could also help farmers reverse land degradation problems. Read more

Ben's life as a 'turdologist' aired -PhD Candidate - Ben Kele

CQUniversity lecturer and wastewater expert Ben Kele spoke with ABC's Georgia Stynes recently in a candid interview about his sometime smelly occupation that has huge benefits to our lives.More details

Kylie plants seeds of curiousity at Banana - Researcher Technician - Kylie Hopkins

CQUniversity research worker Kylie Hopkins recently visited students of Banana Primary School to explain her job as a plant scientist. More details...

Long journey to help feed world -Dr Surya Bhattarai

Published in Rural Weekly - Central Queensland Friday 15/04/2011

He left the foothills of the Himalayas to conduct agricultural research in Central Queensland. Today, Nepalese national Surya Bhattarai believes there was no better contribution he could make to feeding the world than through agricultural research. Read more...

CPWS Researcher Ben Kele 'Live On Air' - PhD Candidate - Ben Kele

ABC News 24 (National Australia) ABC News - 08:00 (Sunday) - 17/04/2011 - 08:14 AM

Newsreader Station Ph: 02 8333 3685 Researchers say volcanic rocks' ability to clean salty water produced during coal exploration could solve a costly problem in the coal seam gas industry.

Ben Kele, Central Queensland University, describes disputes between coal companies and agricultural landholders, and mentions dealing with iron and magnesium.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, Central Queensland University; Suzie Christensen, Fitzroy Basin Association
Duration: 1:44

This program or part thereof is syndicated to the following 9 station/s: ABC News 24 (Adelaide), ABC News 24 (Brisbane), ABC News 24 (Canberra), ABC News 24 (Hobart), ABC News 24 (Melbourne), ABC News 24 (Perth), ABC News 24 (Regional NSW), ABC News 24 (Regional Queensland), ABC News 24 (Regional Victoria)

ABC1 (Brisbane) ABC News (Weekend) - 16/04/2011 - 07:18 PM Jessica van Vonderen

State News Editor Mr Bernard Bowen, Central Qld University. Researchers claim volcanic rocks can clean salty water that's produced during expiration at Coal Seam Gas plants. Many gas wells are in farming areas, where the water can become a problem for landholders.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, Central Qld University; Suzie Christensen, Fitzroy Basin Association

Duration: 1:42 

This program or part thereof is syndicated to the following 1 station/s: ABC1 (Regional Queensland)

ABC1 (Perth) ABC News (Weekend) - 16/04/2011 - 07:16 PM Craig Smart Station Ph: Unassigned

Central Qld University Researchers claim volcanic rocks can clean salty water that's produced during expiration at Coal Seam Gas plants. Many gas wells are in farming areas, where the water can become a problem for landholders.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, Central Qld University Suzie Christensen, Fitzroy Basin Assoc

Duration: 1:41

ABC North Queensland (Townsville) Regional Afternoons - 15/04/2011 - 02:38 PM

Georgia Stynes Station Ph:  07 4722 3011  07 4722 3011

Stynes notes that Ben Kele, Waste Management Researcher at Central Queensland University is often called before big music festivals like Splendour in the Grass. Kele describes how he ended up in the career and notes he often describes himself as a 'turdologist'. He says he uses the mockumentary Kenny as a training DVD, but notes the French students have to watch it with subtitles. He recalls a story about having to catch a plumber's teeth. He talks about his work at Splendour in the Grass, noting that when Coldplay finishes everybody heads to the toilets at once. He says they are looking for water and energy efficiency. He says the Woodfordia site, also home to the Woodford Folk Festival, is as energy efficient as possible with full carbon accounting. He notes the waste water at Splendour is recycled on-site.

Interviewees: Ben Kele, Waste Management Researcher, Central Queensland University

Duration: 7:42

This program or part thereof is syndicated to the following 7 station/s: ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC North West Qld (Mt Isa), ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland (Longreach), ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg)

ABC North Queensland (Townsville) Regional Afternoons - 15/04/2011 - 02:38 PM Georgia Stynes

Station Ph: 07 4722 3011

Stynes notes that Ben Kele, Waste Management Researcher at Central Queensland University is often called before big music festivals like Splendour in the Grass. Kele describes how he ended up in the career and notes he often describes himself as a 'turdologist'. He says he uses the mockumentary Kenny as a training DVD, but notes the French students have to watch it with subtitles. He recalls a story about having to catch a plumber's teeth. He talks about his work at Splendour in the Grass, noting that when Coldplay finishes everybody heads to the toilets at once. He says they are looking for water and energy efficiency. He says the Woodfordia site, also home to the Woodford Folk Festival, is as energy efficient as possible with full carbon accounting. He notes the waste water at Splendour is recycled on-site.

Ben Kele, Waste Management Researcher, Central Queensland University

Duration: 7:42

This program or part thereof is syndicated to the following 7 station/s: ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton), ABC Far North (Cairns), ABC North West Qld (Mt Isa), ABC Southern Queensland (Toowoomba), ABC Tropical North (Mackay), ABC Western Queensland (Longreach), ABC Wide Bay (Bundaberg)

Engaged Research

Uni pair the 'Johnny Appleseeds' of world vegetable production- Prof David Midmore & Dr Surya Bhattarai

American folk hero Johnny Appleseed helped settlers plant successful orchards in the 18th Century and now CQUniversity's Professor David Midmore and Dr Surya Bhattarai are helping the world's small-scale vegetable producers introduce low-cost drip irragation to ensure viable crops.  Full Details

Gillard Government to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from pollution

CPWS researchers' Prof David Midmore and Dr Ted Gardner's research proposal is one of 18 successful research projects under the Federal Govt. Reef Rescue initiatitve. More details

Water sustainability program is red hot

Ben Kele is leading water sustainability studies. Students from around the world have been warming to the science of water in recent times, but this year it's red hot.

March 2011

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Grand Challenge

Prof David Midmore,Prof Kerry Walsh and Dr Ted Gardner are part of a team of researchers involved with a research proposal 'Integrating Water Security and Sanitation in Sustainable Housing using an Urban Metabolism Framework', which is one of a small number of projects short listed and invited to submit a full research proposal to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. More details will follow shortly...

Industry benefits to flow from new water partners

CQUniversity has partnered with wastewater treatment company Midell Water and leading recycled water industry consultants Arris to help solve one of the biggest hurdles for the coal seam gas industry. More details...

December 2010

VC brings dinosaur tree back to life in CQ

One of Australia's youngest universities has cemented its roots in history by planting one of the oldest species of trees in the world at a Central Queensland campus.

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman recently planted a Wollemi Pine on the Rockhampton campus grounds, adding a touch of heritage to the acres of established gardens and parklands at the University. More details...

November 2010

Inaugural Opal Awards go to projects based in Mackay, Bundaberg and Rockhampton

CPWS's Dr Surya Bhattarai wins one of the Inaugural Opal Awards. CQUniversity's first-ever Opal Awards for community engagement have gone to recipients based at the Mackay, Bundaberg and Rockhampton campuses. More details... and CQUniNews Media Release...

October 2010

Dr Jennifer Marohasy - Adjunct Research Fellow

Panel member on ABC's QA program live from 9.35pm Monday 18 October 2010.

September 2010

Ria does us proud in Three Minute Thesis competition

Congratulations to CQUniversity PhD candidate Ria de Guzman (nee Reyes) who performed well to reach the semi-finals of UQ's Inaugural Australia & New Zealand Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Brisbane. More details ...

Lawn watering system saves money

For further information please contact Dr Surya Bhattarai

August 2010

Splendour in the Grass flushed with success thanks to Kele project

For further information please contact Heat is on to turn waste vegetation into value

For further information please contact Dr John Abbot

Seeking CQUni's help is no 'waste' of time for researcher

Research undertaken by Visiting Scholar - Dr Snehalata Nadiger

For further information please contact Dr Nanjappa Ashwath

Jury still out on cause of mangrove dieback

For further information please contact Dr John Abbot

July 2010

UK journal prints Aussie analysis of Climategate Mark II

For further information please contact Dr John Abbot

June 2010

CQUniversity hosts major research event

CPWS PhD candidate, Kartik Venkatraman is the Environmental Research Event (ERE) organiser bringing the ERE Conference to CQUniversity.

CQUniversity will host Australasia's largest annual environmental postgraduate conference from Sunday this week. This is a first for the University in hosting the Environmental Research Event (ERE) which is in its 15^th year. More details ...

April 2010

Stressed algea could drive biofuel further

CQUniversity PhD candidate Vineela Challagulla has come all the way from Hyderabad in India to spend 3 years checking if the often pesky pond pest known as microalgae could be viable as a biofuel. More details ...

March 2010

Vegetable specialist puts down roots in Bundaberg

Professor Phil Brown is passionate about research and horticulture. Luckily for Bundaberg, he has been appointed to lead a research team to support the development of tropical vegetable industries in the region. More details...

PhD Scholarship in Conservation Biology CLOSED

For further information please contact A/P Nanjappa Ashwath

Research - In the news

Vineela Challagulla - CQUniversity PhD Candidate
Stressed algae could drive biofuel further.Further information...

Prof Phil Brown - Horticulture and Vegetable Science, Bundaberg Campus
Rocket science and other vegetable research stores. Further information...

Research - In the news (PAST)

Stevia Sweet - Bitter-sweet launch
Is Queensland's $1.7 billion sugar industry doomed? Further information...

Stevia research at CQUniversity Australia

Rural research at crossroads in Australia Further information...

Karuna Shrestha, PhD candidate recently gave a presentation to the Rockhampton Branch of the Society for Growing Australian Plants on 'Revitalise your garden with compost tea'.Full details...

Conferences

ERE 2010 "Transitions to a Sustainable Future"

27 - 30 June 2010

CQUniversity Australia, Rockhampton, Queensland, AUSTRALIA