"Discovery": Discovering research, discovering teaching & learning, discovering self: 2003 Women in Research Conference, Central Queensland University, 13-14 November 2003, Rockhampton, Qld.

This volume is a record of the papers presented at the WiR ‘Discovery’ Conference, 13th -14th Nov, 2003, held at the Rockhampton campus of Central Queensland University.

Each of the papers contained in this volume have been double blind peer reviewed for acceptability according to the following broad criteria:

• The volume contains a variety of papers related to the conference theme of Discovery – Research, Teaching & Learning and Self.

• These papers discuss the theme from a variety of perspectives and raise significant issues for women and others involved in teaching and learning, research and our own journeys of discovery.

The success of the WiR international and national ‘Discovery’ Conference 2003, provided an opportunity for interaction between delegates and the establishment of a wider global network in which to forge ahead.