USQ Toowoomba
McGregor Summer School Students To Stage Free Public Concert
To Scott McDade, “living the dream†is more than just a cliché.  Scott McDade in the McGregor Summer Song-writing Class This talented singer/songwriter has faced hurdles, doubts and demons while following his passion, but has no doubts he is doing exactly what Fate intended for him. “I was a high-school drop-out working as a […]
TYME Festival To Showcase Darling Downs Musical Talents
The musical talents of more than 3,000 primary and secondary school students will fill the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) with delightful tunes during the Today’s Youth in Music Education (TYME) Festival on Thursday (September 18). From 10am to 2pm, performances from string ensembles, concert and stage bands, solo singers, junior and senior choirs and […]
USQ’s McGregor Winter School 2014 An Unqualified Success
The 2014 McGregor Winter School winter program wrapped up on Thursday 12 July, and Flagstone Creek resident Martin Stemmler said he learnt a lot in just a single week. There was rarely a dull moment Mr Stemmler said. “This was my first McGregor School experience and I had a great time. There was a lot […]
Careers Day For Years 8 And 9 Students At USQ
About 230 students from high schools around the Darling Downs will find out more about life after school at the University of Southern Queensland. Toowoomba’s Year 8-9 Careers Day is to be held on Thursday, June 12. Students will get to try out interactive sessions from various potential career paths and study areas as well […]
USQ Reflects On Sorry Day & National Reconciliation Week
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) community will gather this week to remember the Stolen Generations and celebrate Australia’s steps towards reconciliation. Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has invited all staff and students to attend the University’s events for National Sorry Day (May 26) and National Reconciliation Week (May 28). National Sorry Day has been held […]
Guarded Reaction To Federal Budget By Vice-Chancellor
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has cautiously accepted changes to higher education in the Federal Government’s 2014-15 budget handed down last night (May 13). Speaking from Canberra, Professor Thomas said the budget brought with it a number of challenges balanced with changes that could open up more study opportunities for those […]
USQ 2014 Harmony Day Celebrations In Toowoomba
Harmony Day is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of the land to those who have come from countries around the world. The USQ community marked the occasion on Wednesday, 19th March with dancing, singing, food stalls, sporting activities, cultural games and a fashion show. The […]
