The university reports year on year term two UG offers  via the Tertiary Admissions Centre are up 18 per cent. Makes a change from announcements of debt and staff departures

It’s good news for a university that needs all the students it can get. CQU is on Marshman and Larkin’s list of the seven institutions most exposed  to COVID-19 caused declines in international student fees, (CMM May 31).

But how come? There’s a national trend among Y12 students who realise in these pestilent times study will be the best thing going next year. Plus, CQU also has the Nick factor. Last week VC Nick Klomp urged students to ignore politicians telling them what to do and to enrol in subjects that interest them (CMM June 30). Clearly Queensland kids liked the message and where it came from.