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'Gadgets' brings graduate back to Bathurst
03 Jun 2008
 A Charles Sturt University (CSU) theatre/media graduate, Ms Shien Chee, will return to Bathurst this week in her multiple roles as a Company, Tour and Stage Manager for Gadgets, a theatre production that has toured regional areas around Australia since last February. Ms Chee, who graduated from CSU’s School of Communication in 2000, has since worked in a range of community theatre and theatre-in-education roles. She said she’s delighted that Gadgets, which combines physical theatre, music and technology, will bring her back to Bathurst where she has friends and fond memories of her student days. “My partner, Joel Salom, is the creator and driving force of Gadgets, and we are travelling with our three year old son too, so it's a real family affair.” Gadgets will be staged at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Ms Shien Chee. For more information about Gadgets contact the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on 02 6333 6161, or visit their website here. Print this story Prospective students converge on Bathurst
27 May 2008
About 1 200 Year 12 students from across central western NSW will converge on the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Bathurst Campus on Thursday 29 May to learn about further educational opportunities and future careers. The NSW Central West Careers Advisers Association will holds its annual FACTS (Facts About Careers and Tertiary Study) Day for the high school students, who will come from centres including Bathurst, Lithgow, Kandos, Blayney, Cowra, Orange and Molong. The event, starting at 10am, will provide the opportunity for Year 12 students to access higher educational providers. “The FACTS Day at CSU provides regional students with an experience of the University,” said CSU Prospective Student Adviser, Ms Fran Dwyer. FACTS Day is organised by the Central West Careers Advisers Association.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. Students arriving for the 10am and 2.30pm sessions will view the careers expo in the CD Blake Auditorium and a motivational presentation in S15 Lecture Theatre.
Print this story Scholarships for Bathurst high achievers
27 May 2008
The annual Scholarships Presentation Ceremony for students on Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Bathurst Campus will be held on Friday 30 May. Two notable scholarship recipients are Mr Darren Denmead, a third year student in early childhood education, and Ms Imogen Kelly, a fourth year student undertaking the double degree in advertising and marketing. Mr Denmead and Ms Kelly have both received three scholarships during their study. Official guests at the presentation are CSU’s Deputy Chancellor, Ms Kathryn Pitkin, Federal Minister for Internal Affairs and MP for Macquarie, the Hon. Bob Debus, and NSW MP for Bathurst, Mr Gerard Martin, the Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council, Councillor Paul Toole, and acting Head of Bathurst Campus, Professor Denise Jarratt. The scholar’s vote of thanks will be delivered by Ms Pamela Rudge, a third year student enrolled in public relations and business, who received scholarships in 2006 and 2007 and will receive the 2008 Bathurst Regional Council scholarship.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews. The annual Scholarships Presentation Ceremony will be held at 2.30pm on Friday 30 May, in the CD Blake Auditorium, CSU Bathurst Campus. The Charles Sturt Foundation oversees the scholarships. See more here. Print this story Australia beefs up Indonesian collaboration
20 May 2008
 Australia’s beef and live export industry will have a greater understanding of Indonesia’s beef market with the launch of a two and a half year project by the Asian Agribusiness Research Centre (AARC) at Charles Sturt University’s Orange Campus. Funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the project ‘Benchmarking the Beef Supply Chain in Eastern Indonesia’ is a collaboration with four Indonesian institutes and the world-wide network agri benchmark. Project leader Dr Claus Deblitz says, “The Indonesian beef supply chain has been identified as a crucial area in Eastern Indonesian agriculture and is one of the most complex”. Drawing a comprehensive picture of the stakeholders, product, finance and information flow, proposals will be developed investigating how the Indonesian supply chain can be more effective and competitive, and provide farmers with higher incomes.
Media Note: Interviews with Dr Claus Deblitz are available through CSU Media. Print this story Journalists from newest nation visit CSU
20 May 2008
.jpg) Two journalists from the small European state of Montenegro, the world’s newest nation, have visited Charles Sturt University (CSU) Bathurst Campus to learn about how the media works in Australia and how the university promotes itself through the media. Dr Hazbo Skoko, a lecturer at the CSU School of Marketing and Management, hosted the visit and acted as interpreter for Mr Vukoman Batko Kljajevic, a radio and TV journalist for Crna Gora, the Montenegro Government Broadcast Company, and Mr Murat Corovic, chief editor of the MOZAIK magazine for culture, education and tradition. Dr Skoko said the visiting journalists were impressed with CSU students’ lifestyles and facilities. “They also were very impressed with the Australian educational system and the transparency, friendliness and easy going approach of the work of lecturers and students.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Dr Hazbo Skoko. Following a referendum on 21 May 2006, Montenegro declared its independence from Serbia on 3 June 2006 and became the newest fully recognised country in the world. Montenegro became the 192nd member state of the United Nations on 28 June 2006, and became the 47th member state of the Council of Europe on 11 May 2007. Print this story Seeking volunteers for health research
20 May 2008
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) research student is seeking volunteers from the Bathurst area to become involved in a physical health and wellbeing study. Mr Cheyne Donges, who is with the School of Human Movement Studies, said that while a number of women have registered for the research, he needs more Bathurst men to participate. “I need non-smoking men aged between 30 to 60 years,” Mr Donges said. “Furthermore, I am looking for people who are not currently or haven’t been exercising more than once per week in the last few months, and they should not be taking any hormone replacement therapy, blood pressure or cholesterol medication. Study participants will receive is a free comprehensive blood test with an explanation of their results, plus an image scan to analyse muscle, bone, fat and other tissues their body. We will also provide an analysis of muscle, strength and cardiorespiratory fitness.” Anyone interested to participate in the research can contact Mr Donges on 6338 4048, or send an email.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Mr Cheyne Donges. Print this story Researcher recognised for excellence
20 May 2008
 There was loud applause for awarding-winning Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher Associate Professor Gavin Ash as he received public recognition for his work in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences and environmental sciences. Professor Ash was named earlier this year the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence 2007. The CSU academic received his award from the Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter during the graduation ceremonies on the Wagga Wagga Campus in April. Professor Ash, from the CSU School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, was honoured for his outstanding contribution to innovative research in plant pathology, identifying and determining the risk posed by diseases in crops and exploring innovative approaches to the management of diseases and weeds. Since joining CSU at Wagga Wagga in 1990, Professor Ash has attracted more than $4.2 million in research funds, written for over 150 publications and supervised 38 postgraduate students. In the last five years Professor Ash has authored 27 refereed publications and gained 27 research grants.
Media Note: Associate Professor Gavin Ash is available for interview. Contact CSU Media. Print this story Politics of the Olympics
13 May 2008
Radio and television sports broadcaster and host, Ms Tracy Holmes, will discuss the politics of the Olympics during her visit to visit Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Bathurst Campus on Thursday 15 May. Ms Holmes, working with students enrolled in the sports/journalism double degree offered by the School of Human Movement Studies and the School of Communication, will discuss her journalism career and particularly her ‘insider’ knowledge of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 when she held a senior media position with the Game’s Organising Committee. With experience as a sports broadcaster in Hong Kong and China, Ms Holmes has also been a prominent media commentator on the recent Beijing Olympic torch relay controversy. She was the first woman presenter of ABC Radio’s Grandstand where she interviewed many of the most famous names in world sport. She appears regularly on Fox Sports and is a highly sought national and international speaker.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with Ms Tracey Holmes.
Print this story Computer game research needs volunteers
13 May 2008
(B).jpg) Volunteers are being sought to assist a Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher with a study into the use of computer games technology to portray Einstein's Theory of Relativity. PhD student Mr David Carr says that there has been growing interest in both research and industry in the use of computer games - so-called ‘Serious Games’ - for teaching and training. “Virtual worlds can be programmed to behave according to Newtonian laws of physics, or other rules, that enable us to experience things that are not possible or feasible in real life,” said Mr Carr. “Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity, which is concerned with travel at close to the speed of light, is a subject which can be visualised through the use of computer software. The aim of my research is to evaluate how this physics can be portrayed in an interactive game, and whether such a game can help people to learn the concepts of relativity. The game was designed with the HSC physics curriculum in mind, so it would be good to hear from high school students in particular, although anyone is welcome. I want to find out if it's fun and if you learn anything from the game.”
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with PhD student. Mr David Carr. The computer game is a simple arcade design that is Windows-based, requires DirectX 9.0c, but requires no installation. The game and survey can be found here. Instructions for use can be found on the page.
Print this story Work begins on new student accommodation in Bathurst
13 May 2008
.jpg) Construction of the new 200 bed residential development for Charles Sturt University (CSU) students is well under way on the Bathurst Campus. Joss Constructions is building ten modular concrete and corrugated iron buildings that will each house 20 students in self-catering accommodation. The development will include open plan kitchens and living areas in each block, with paired buildings enclosing an open courtyard. The corrugated iron, which is light, strong, adaptable and durable, highlights the heritage of Australian agricultural buildings while shielding the internal concrete walls from the summer heat. This will enable the buildings to maintain a more constant temperature without the use of expensive air conditioning. Rainwater collected from roofs will be used to flush toilets and for irrigation. The buildings are due to be finished in time for the start of the 2009 academic year.
Media Note: Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
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