Scholar Tinashe Mangwanda from Zimbabwe has arrived in the region to work with CQUniversity Australia and Bundaberg Rum on a research project to improve efficiencies in the rum fermentation process.
Students participating in this year's Mayor's Telstra Innovation Awards are getting an insight into how to navigate the business world with help from local mentors.
The annual CQUniversity School Business Challenge kicked off last week with round one producing strong competition from Shalom College who took home the Wide Bay title.
A unique program which fosters hands-on learning in realistic settings with local mentors is helping 10 students form their own pathways through education.
Bundaberg's Olivia Halpin and Ben White graduated with a Bachelor of Digital Media from CQUniversity in 2021 where they cemented a long-lasting friendship, and now they are both moving forward with their careers.