Central Queensland University in Rockhampton was greatly affected by border closures due to COVID-19 last year as more than 30% of its 27,000 enrolments were international students. The university calculated it could face a $100 million loss each year if the borders remained closed before taking action to find ongoing cost savings. Cutting executive salaries and freezing pay for senior staff are just some of the ways money is being saved. Despite the ongoing challenges, the 2020 annual report from CQU is staying positive.