Central Queensland University

Central Queensland University
Coat of arms
Former names
List
    • Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia)
      (1967–1971)
    • Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education
      (1971–1989)
    • University College of Central Queensland
      (1990–1991)
    • University of Central Queensland
      (1992–1994)
Motto
Latin: Doctrina Perpetua
Motto in English
Forever learning[1]
TypePublic research university
Established
  • 1967 (earliest institution)
  • 1992 (university status)
AccreditationTEQSA[2]
Academic affiliations
RUN
BudgetA$487.31 million (2023)[3]
ChancellorGraeme Innes[4]
Vice-ChancellorNicholas Klomp[5]
Academic staff
c. 836 (FTE, 2023)[3]
Administrative staff
c. 970 (FTE, 2023)[3]
Total staff
c. 1,805 (FTE, 2023)[3]
Students33,494 (2023)[3]
Undergraduates13,058 (2023)[3]
Postgraduates5,624 (2023)[3]
Other students
  • 660 research (2023)[3]
  • 11,733 VET (2023)[3]
  • 2,131 non-award (2023)[3]
Location
Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Emerald
,
Queensland
,
Australia[6]
CampusUrban and regional with multiple sites[6]
ColoursLime, navy and sky blue
         
Sporting affiliations
MascotBirdy McBirdface[7]
Websitecqu.edu.au

Central Queensland University (branded as CQUniversity) is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state.[8] Its main campus is at Norman Gardens in Rockhampton, however, it also has campuses in Adelaide (Wayville), Brisbane, Bundaberg (Branyan), Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone (South Gladstone and Callemondah), Mackay (central business district and Ooralea), Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton City, Sydney and Townsville. CQUniversity also partners with university centres in several regional areas across Australia.[9]

The university was established in 1967 in Parkhurst as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) and achieved full university status as the University of Central Queensland in 1992 before being renamed Central Queensland University in 1994.

  1. ^ Bolling, Mary (3 December 2023). "Standing out, standing up for next generation of social workers". Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Queensland. Archived from the original on 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Central Queensland University". Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Annual Report 2023" (PDF). Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Queensland. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Council". Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Queensland. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Vice-Chancellor and President". Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Queensland. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Locations". Central Queensland University. Rockhampton, Queensland. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  7. ^ "CQUNI SPOTLIGHT – Featuring Birdy McBirdface". CQUniLife. Rockhampton, Queensland. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  8. ^ Australia, Universities. "CQUniversity". universitiesaustralia.edu.au. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  9. ^ "Regional University Centre Partners". CQUniversity. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.