A researcher from CSU will next month take his Australian research to improve the diagnosis of heart failure to the United Kingdom and Sweden.

CSU students took part in a trip of a lifetime to service a fast growing sporting event held in one of the world’s youngest and poorest nations.

When a dozen CSU paramedic students and their professor scheduled work placements with emergency medical services (EMS) in New York City in late August, they never expected to be on their way to the EMS headquarters control centre when a rare earthquake struck the city, or to be evacuated when Hurricane Irene swept up the eastern seaboard of the United States affecting 65 million people.

Bangladesh and the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed was the site for my first overseas work placement. I wanted to go overseas for the experience and the challenge.

Our placement at Thi Nghe orphanage was one of the greatest learning experiences we have ever had. It has allowed us opportunities that would be rare to experience in Australia.

Travelling overseas allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and learn about another country’s health care system and culture.

Have you tried to cross a road with 1 000 sheep crossing in front of you? You push your way through the small gaps between them as they weave in and around you…

A CSU academic reflects on 12 years of allied health students from the University completing work experience in exotic and challenging locations around the world, and how they grow with this experience to become better health professionals.

During National Child Protection Week, a CSU academic says two reports into the NSW child protection system highlight a need for retaining experienced staff in direct work with families.

"Why aren't Australian's more active?", asks a CSU academic who says data exists showing Australians do not perceive increasing body fat, decreased activity, and the onset of deteriorating health symptoms as anything to worry about.