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Home > Latest News > Archive This archive lists news releases, feature stories and regional news items in CSU News online. 2008 September 05 Olympics provide lasting memories for CSU lecturer (Latest News) CSU lecturer Dr Stephen Bird helped the Indonesian national team win medals at the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China, shared a bus ride with Jamaican gold medal sprinter Usain Bolt, met the entire US Olympic basketball team, and narrowly missed catching the football David Beckham kicked into the crowd at the closing ceremony. more 2008 September 04 Tossing out food like a running tap (Regional News) A visiting international water expert believes "Tossing out food is just like keeping the tap running". more 2008 September 03 CSU students in print for international media (Latest News) Journalism students at CSU will produce a daily newspaper for the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers' Association annual conference – PANPA '08 – on Queensland's Gold Coast from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 September. more 2008 September 02 Back from Beijing (Regional News) Four television production students and an acting student from Charles Sturt University (CSU) have returned to CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus on the weekend after testing their television production skills at the world's biggest sporting event for four weeks at the Beijing Olympics. more 2008 September 02 A healthy community (Regional News) Director of Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Centre for Inland Health, Dr Rod Pope, will participate in the annual community forum to be held this week by the Greater Southern Area Health Service (GSAHS). more 2008 September 02 Donation to work in the Congo (Regional News) Charles Sturt University staff have given a helping hand to an academic's work for women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. more 2008 September 02 Regional advisers meet in Bathurst (Regional News) The Central West Regional Consultative Committee of Charles Sturt University (CSU) met at the Bathurst Campus on Thursday 28 August to provide advice to the University about its activities in the Central West and its relationships with local communities. more 2008 September 02 Research in information literacy (Regional News) The Centre for Information Studies at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has announced its newest publication, Exploring Methods in Information Literacy Research, which provides an overview of approaches to help researchers and professionals to undertake research in information literacy. more 2008 September 02 An online approach to plants (Latest News) When nature didn't match the academic sessions for students of botany and ecology at CSU, one academic looked for a solution and came up with an innovative teaching method. more 2008 September 01 Limits to life in the fast lane (Latest News) While modern athletes seem to be a marvel of evolution, a CSU academic questions whether the remarkable stamina that they display is a product of modern training techniques and a deep understanding of human and animal physiology or 'mind over matter'. more 2008 August 28 Selling the Crown jewels? (Latest News) A CSU academic has likened any plans to sell off Travelling Stock Reserves to "selling off NSW’s Crown jewels in a garage sale". more 2008 August 27 CSU iDay08 at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum (Latest News) If media coverage of the XXIX Olympiad at Beijing, China, has prompted high school students to consider a career in the global media industry, they can discover how to launch their career at CSU communication courses information day - iDay08 - at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum on Saturday 30 August. more 2008 August 26 New CSU Professor in Communication (Regional News) Charles Sturt University (CSU) has appointed its first Professor in Communication. more 2008 August 26 New wheels to boost police recruitment (Regional News) Charles Sturt University (CSU) is making recruiting potential officers from all sectors of the community to the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) a little easier with the donation of a high profile vehicle. more 2008 August 26 Book collection for Nepal (Regional News) A call has gone out for the donation of books to establish a social work and social development library in Nepal ahead of an international conference there later this year. more 2008 August 26 CSU students battling the bulge (Regional News) Charles Sturt University (CSU) students are making the battle against obesity and eating disorders personal with a cooking competition to show healthy eating can be cheap as well as nutritious, quick, tasty and good looking. more 2008 August 26 Is mediation a profession? (Regional News) A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has called on the mediation community to consider that it now deserves the title of 'a profession'. more 2008 August 26 Aiming for one step better next year (Regional News) A team of seven Charles Sturt University (CSU) students are looking to go 'one better' after completing the 2008 City-to-Surf Fun Run last month in Sydney. more 2008 August 26 Australia faces drought in computing professionals (Latest News) Australia, especially inland Australia, faces catastrophic shortages in information and communication technology professionals unless there are major changes in government policies and business models, says a leading CSU information technology academic. more 2008 August 26 Almost foot in mouth (Regional News) The surgical skills of staff at the Veterinary Clinical Centre at CSU will come to the fore today Tuesday 26 August when a hoof is removed from the head of a three week old calf. more 2008 August 19 Sportswear on international catwalk (Regional News) The Beijing Olympics represents the biggest 'catwalk' on the Earth for sport shoemakers who are ardently promoting their wears, according to podiatrist and Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic Mr Cameron Kippen. more 2008 August 19 NAIDOC at CSU Dubbo Campus (Regional News) Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Dubbo Campus will mark the National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration (NAIDOC) for the first time on Wednesday 27 August. more 2008 August 19 CSU academic addresses intelligence community (Regional News) The heads of intelligence agencies gathered in the New Zealand (NZ) capital of Wellington in August to hear from guest speaker and Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic Mr Patrick Walsh. more 2008 August 19 To act, or not to act (Regional News) Theatre/media students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) and members of the public will be able to attend a Shakespeare masterclass by one of the great British actors, Mr Barrie Ingham, who was given his Broadway debut opportunity by Sir John Gielgud. more 2008 August 19 Dubbo benefits from donated books (Regional News) Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Division of Library Services will ensure Dubbo's educational resources are of the highest standard by donating a significant number of visual arts and photography books to the TAFE NSW Western Institute – Dubbo campus library on Thursday 21 August. more 2008 August 19 CSU hosts business leaders (Regional News) Nearly 30 delegates from the Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) Conference being held in Albury will visit Charles Sturt University (CSU) as part of their meeting on Wednesday 20 August. more 2008 August 19 'Bollywood' beckons CSU student (Regional News) A Charles Sturt University (CSU) student will experience the razzle-dazzle of 'Bollywood' when she heads to Mumbai, India, in August for work experience in the sub-continent's filmmaking capital. more 2008 August 19 Canada calls to education student (Regional News) A third-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) student at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Dubbo Campus will travel to Canada at the end of August to spend her next academic session at the University of Regina in the province of Saskatchewan. more 2008 August 19 Students aim for national games (Regional News) Six students from Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Albury-Wodonga Campus will represent the University in netball in the upcoming Australian University Games to be held in September in Melbourne. more 2008 August 19 CSU student contemplates equitable water distribution (Regional News) Charles Sturt University (CSU) agricultural science student Mr David Gale, from the CSU Wagga Wagga Campus, was one of 22 young people selected to attend the World Council of Churches' international dialogue centre, the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey Institute in Switzerland in July. more 2008 August 19 Australia-India sustainability youth forum (Regional News) Ms Rebecca Turnbull, a medical science and applied biotechnology student from the the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Wagga Wagga Campus, was chosen as CSU representative to the inaugural Australia-India Universities Youth Forum in July. more 2008 August 18 Are the states redundant? (Latest News) Many Australians in recent years have questioned the continued relevance of state governments in the Australian political and government landscape, says a CSU academic. more 2008 August 15 Regional Australia can further reduce carbon emissions (Feature) Australia is prepared to change from its past stance of environmental vandal and regional Australia is being urged to embrace the opportunities arising from the move to low carbon emissions. more 2008 August 14 CSU human resource management courses endorsed (Latest News) Human resource management courses offered by the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Faculty of Business have been accredited by the National Accreditation Committee of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), the peak industry body. more 2008 August 14 Experimental winery work underway (Latest News) Work has started on the construction of a $1.75 million ‘Experimental Winery’ at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre at CSU in Wagga Wagga. more 2008 August 12 State-wide airing for Wiradjuri DVD (Regional News) A DVD made by Charles Sturt University (CSU) television production students documenting the lives and experiences of respected members of the West Wyalong Aboriginal community will be used in schools across NSW as part of the state's Aboriginal education policy. more 2008 August 12 Cellar praised as top spot with top drop (Regional News) Not only are Charles Sturt University's (CSU) wines rated among some of the best in the country, but the 'Cellar Door'on the Wagga Wagga Campus has been hailed as one of the top four outlets in the Tourism Winery category of the 2008 Inland NSW Tourism Awards. more 2008 August 12 Lamb the focus at Forum (Regional News) For the first time, more than 80 sheep and lamb producers will converge on the NSW town of Cowra for Charles Sturt University's (CSU) annual Asia Today forum on Thursday 14 August 2008. more 2008 August 12 Road to discovery at Thurgoona meeting (Regional News) Participants can hear and discuss spirituality expressed by three religions - Bhuddhism, Islam and Christianity – in a public meeting to be held on Thursday 14 August at Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Thurgoona site. more 2008 August 12 Riverina Outlook 2008 to focus on forage conservation (Regional News) Climate change and international markets are influencing the demand and supply of conserved fodder in Australia, and this year's Riverina Outlook Conference will focus on the strategies needed to manage these changes. more 2008 August 12 'Life as a CSU business student' short film competition (Regional News) The Charles Sturt University (CSU) School of Marketing and Management is holding a short film competition to promote the courses of the School and to raise money for local Bathurst youth service 'headspace'. more 2008 August 12 Concern for teenage teeth (Latest News) It may the choice of a generation, but for today’s teenagers lip and tongue piercing could have implications to their oral health later in life according to Dr Sabrina Manickam, Senior Lecturer in Dentistry at Charles Sturt University (CSU). more 2008 August 11 Hypertension lurking in regional Australia (Latest News) Residents in a major regional centre are failing to control high blood pressure and hypertension – a major cause of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, renal failure and peripheral vascular disease – according to a CSU study. more 2008 August 08 CSU commentators on the 2008 Beijing Olympics (Latest News) 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. more 2008 August 07 Regional communities' views on child sex abuse (Feature) An investigation into the perceptions of child sexual abuse in regional Australia has revealed a worrying gap in the communities understanding of what actually constitutes child sexual abuse. more 2008 August 06 Peril and privilege in the Congo (Feature) Widespread rape and murder continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa, but CSU academic Dr Elaine Dietsch says her annual visit to the strife-torn country puts trans-cultural midwifery, primary health care and women's and children's health into a global perspective for her. more 2008 August 06 CSU calls for a 'real revolution' in higher education (Latest News) Charles Sturt University has submitted its response to the Bradley Review of Australian Higher Education, which urges the Commonwealth Government to support the establishment of a major 'University System' serving inland Australia, while ensuring Australia has a world class, viable university sector into the future. more 2008 August 05 More researchers to meet agriculture skills shortage (Regional News) Predictions of a looming skills shortage in agriculture are being met head-on with twelve new students starting three-year research doctorate courses this year with the innovative agricultural research group, the EH Graham Centre in Wagga Wagga. more 2008 August 05 CSU lecturer track-side at Olympics (Regional News) A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic will be track-side with competitors in the Indonesian Olympic Team at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China, having coached athletes in several disciplines since late 2007 to develop the team's strength and conditioning. more 2008 August 05 Dental therapy the focus during Dental Health Week (Regional News) Local dental therapists and Charles Sturt University academics are encouraging children to grit their teeth and take on a seven day boot camp during Dental Health Week (4-10 August). more |
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