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CSU nets almost $1m for ground-breaking research projects


Helping war-torn countries get back on track, further professionalising teachers, demystifying how the beak and feather disease virus works and protecting pine plantations from climate change and exotic pests are four CSU administered projects to benefit from prestigious national grants.

CSU answers call for skilled workers


CSU has responded to recent calls by the National Farmers Federation to tackle labour force needs in Australian agriculture by updating its Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management.

Students forge rural industry links


Agribusinesses are showing their support for CSU'S decision to extend the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree from three to four years by participating in a student-led Careers Fair, designed to foster ties between employers and final year agricultural science students.

A legacy for Australian agriculture


The legacy of the late farmer Mr Percy Allan to financially assist young Australians to complete their agricultural studies will continue through CSU, the country’s largest provider of agricultural education.

An hour a day for horses


New research at CSU has established that providing a stabled horse with one hour of exercise a day has beneficial effects on horse welfare and handler safety.


Defending Australian pigs from swine flu


There are renewed warnings for Australian pig farmers to implement and maintain strict biosecurity measures in the wake of the spread of the new influenza A (H1N1) across the country.

Helping vet science students in the field


Gaining vital practical work experience in their degrees has become easier for some veterinary science students at CSU after they were named as the inaugural recipients of scholarships to assist them with essential part of their professional education.

CSU commentators on the 2008 Beijing Olympics


As some of the world’s best athletes embark on elite competition at the 2008 Olympics and the world’s media focuses on Beijing, CSU has commentators available on various aspects of the international event.


Leading the way in veterinary science


CSU has taken another step forward in its progress towards leadership and excellence in veterinary science with the commissioning of its new Veterinary Clinical Centre.

Livestock leads interest for Eritrean visit


Leading researchers and policy makers particularly interested in improving livestock production in Eritrea, on the dry 'Horn' of Africa, will visit agricultural research institutes in Wagga Wagga this week.

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