CQUniversity chancellor and vice-chancellor visit Geraldton Universities Centre

Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC) celebrated its strong relationship with its largest partner, Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), with a visit from the university’s chancellor and vice-chancellor. Chancellor Graeme Innes and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Klomp spoke with GCU’s board, staff and students on how regional education and inclusion initiatives could help address work force demands. “This is a unique occasion,” GUC director Natalie Nelmes said. “GUC has never had both the vice-chancellor and chancellor of any university visit us together and speak to the depth of the relationship we have with CQUniversity.” Ms Nelmes said GUC and CQUniversity have had a strong relationship since GUC began supporting CQUniversity courses in Geraldton in 2011. More than 170 CQUniversity students have graduated at GUC since then, with 26 more expected at GUC’s April ceremony, including three faculty medallists. “Importantly, in the 10 years we have supported CQU’s STEPS bridging program, 278 local students have gained university entrance to start them on their higher education journey,” she said. “The partnership with CQUniversity has been transformational, both for GUC and the Geraldton community that they help us to support.”