This article in The Conversation is part of a series exploring ideas for reforming higher education in Australia. CSU's Associate Professor Dominic O'Sullivan was asked to analyse overseas models, innovative ways forward in a digital world, and ideas not yet considered.

According to Professor John Dwyer, AO, Foundation Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Murray Darling Medical School, the push for a Murray Darling Medical School is driven by stark realities.

In an article first published in The Conversation, Assistant Professor Shelby Gull Laird from Stephen F. Austin State University and CSU lecturer in early childhood studies Dr Laura McFarland highlight the benefits for children of spending time outdoors this summer.

Nothing beats hands-on experience, especially in a challenging climate and new culture. This was the experience of eight final year CSU students, enrolled in the physiotherapy course based in Albury-Wodonga and Orange.

As Kindergarten children wait with nervous anticipation for the first day of school next week, CSU early childhood lecturer Dr Amy MacDonald has some tips for parents.