CSU to host robotics challenge for schools in NSW central west


CSU has secured the rights to host the annual RoboCup Junior competition for schools across central west NSW starting in June 2010 through to 2012.

Weeds, ants and fish larvae all connected


Research on the weed serrated tussock, the invading ants on Fraser Island in Queensland, and the larvae of our native fish feature in the latest issue of Connections, the quarterly newsletter of CSU's Institute for Land, Water and Society.

Foundation Science Dean and dentistry groundbreaker to leave CSU


A Professor of Biomedical Science who went on to become the Dean of the Faculty of Health Studies, then foundation Dean of the Faculty of Science and more recently a major player in Charles Sturt University’s move into dentistry will soon leave the University.

CSU outranks other Australian universities for IT performance


CSU has occupied the top spot two months running for the availability of its public web service, according to an independent study, the Australian Universities IT Performance Benchmark Report.


Two CSU researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships


Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) researchers have been named ARC Future Fellows by the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.

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.

Difficult warts get a buzz and 'goodbye'


Cutting edge techniques are being demonstrated to CSU podiatry students allowing them to use successful techniques to treat difficult skin afflictions on feet.

International accolade for forensic science teaching


The use of the online learning environment to create a fictitious murder scene for forensic investigation and analysis by CSU students has been internationally lauded.

Cyber-bullying: new tools perpetuate an old problem


The misuse of communication technologies in cases of cyber-bullying highlights that while the tools may be changing, cruelty and insensitivity toward others is nothing new, according to one CSU researcher.

Budget injection for CSU science hub


CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter, today welcomed the Budget announcement of $34 million in new funding for CSU for the construction of the National Life Sciences Hub on the Wagga Wagga Campus.


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