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            Conserving the ecological and economic value of sandalwood in arid Australia
        The face of Australia’s pastoral country is changing, and research led by CSU is investigating options for a more sustainable future.
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            Charles Sturt finalises sale of South Campus 
        Charles Sturt University (CSU) has finalised sale of the South Campus in Wagga Wagga to Signature Care, for development of an aged care facility.
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Fiona Nash settles into Dubbo community

Charles Sturt University (CSU) Strategic Adviser Fiona Nash has settled into the Dubbo region for the long term.

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Three organisations boost uni scholarships for country health students

Thirty-four country students across rural NSW have been awarded a total of $81,000 in scholarships through the CSU Three Rivers-Country Education Foundation of Australia Grant Scheme.

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Kim Copeland appointed as CSU's Director, Student Safety and Wellbeing

The role will lead a new Student Safety and Wellbeing team and implement a best practice approach to stamping out sexual assault.

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CSU Research: Making the most of water to boost faba bean yield

Sowing date and irrigation timing are crucial to maximise the yield and water productivity of faba beans, according to research from the CSU Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.

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High achiever lines up for Prime Minister’s Life Science prize

Dr Sarah Verdon is a dynamic early childhood researcher and speech pathologist at CSU who is passionate about creating equitable opportunities for supporting the communication development of children around the world.

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Women in IT award for CSU academic

A CSU academic has won a major award from a leading global information technology (IT) company.

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CSU Research: Measuring bunch rot impact on wine quality

NWGIC research funded by Wine Australia aims to determine thresholds for bunch rot contamination.

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Opportunities for cattle grazing canola

Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops.

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CSU scholar creates new international social work journal

A CSU social work academic has conceptualised and guided the development and publication of a new international journal of social work with a focus on the Asia-Pacific.

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Thirty Years of CSU: Celebrating the people who made a great University

It’s 30 years since Charles Sturt University (CSU) was founded in 1989 and a series of informal celebratory events are being held for former and current staff across its regional campuses.

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Big Day In for budding computing and technology wizards

It’s a BiG Day In for high school students from around southern NSW and beyond as they gather at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 13 March!

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CSU to feature in inaugural Wagga Mardi Gras

Charles Sturt University (CSU) will feature in the Wagga Mardi Gras this weekend as a major sponsor in the inaugural event.

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Balance for better: reflecting on International Women’s Day

CSU women share their career learnings and advice as we strive to #BalanceforBetter

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CSU in Port Macquarie awarded $15 million injection from NSW Government

Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie will become the largest international teaching and learning centre in regional NSW, with today’s funding announcement from the NSW Government.

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Mistletoes in macadamias: unsightly pests or hidden treasures?

Macadamia trees are under siege from a native parasite, the mistletoe, and a CSU expert in mistletoes was asked to provide advice on its control in commercial orchards.

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2019 CSU CUP grant applications open soon

The 2019 CSU Community-University Partnership (CUP) Grants Program worth a total of $125,000 across two rounds will soon open for applications.

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Let’s protect life in our oceans

While land wildlife such as elephants, rhinos and tigers regularly capture global attention the upcoming World Wildlife Day this Sunday 3 March reminds us that life below the world’s oceans make a vital contribution to sustainable development.

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CSU academic receives Australian Award for University Teaching

Charles Sturt University (CSU) Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Science, Dr Kelly Linden has recently been selected to receive a Citation as part of the 2018 Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT).

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Journalism vital, but not for the feint-hearted

Aspiring journalists can still apply to enrol at CSU in 2019, and apply for Commonwealth Government regional journalism scholarships.

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CSU student wins Quantium Data Science Award

Charles Sturt University (CSU) student Anthea Marriott, has recently won the Quantium Data Science award for Future Leaders, part of the Top 100 Graduate Employers 2019.

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FEATURES 22 Mar 2019

Conserving the ecological and economic value of sandalwood in arid Australia

The face of Australia’s pastoral country is changing, and research led by CSU is investigating options for a more sustainable future.

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FEATURES 8 Mar 2019

Balance for better: reflecting on International Women’s Day

CSU women share their career learnings and advice as we strive to #BalanceforBetter

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FEATURES 22 Feb 2019

How one vet school prepares students for a life in animal care

CSU's Odyssey Program is providing peer support to vet students to address the unique attributes of the profession.

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FEATURES 13 Feb 2019

CSU AgriTech Incubator alumni complete Young Entrepreneurs International Bootcamp in India

Three Charles Sturt University (CSU) AgriTech Incubator alumni were selected to attend the Young Entrepreneurs International Bootcamp recently in India.

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FEATURES 12 Feb 2019

New book to explore managing change in age of disruption

Charles Sturt University (CSU) sessional lecturer, Mathew Donald has recently had his academic book Leading and Managing Change in the Age of Disruption and Artificial Intelligence pass its editorial review with Emerald in the UK.

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FEATURES 29 Jan 2019

Thinking outside the box

With heat waves becoming the new normal in Australia, spare a though for native animals, struggling to find places to live.

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FEATURES 18 Jan 2019

The Darling River Crisis: response from CSU experts

The fish deaths in the Darling River at Menindee have resulted in devastating impacts on endangered fish populations and water quality.With expertise in the ecological, social and economic impact of the crisis, researchers from Charles Sturt University’s Institute for Land Water and Society (CSU-ILWS) share their thoughts.

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FEATURES 8 Jan 2019

CSU Research: Protecting wine grapes from sunburn

High temperatures, harsh light and ultraviolet radiation can lead to a nasty case of sunburn – not just for people but for winegrapes – and Charles Sturt University (CSU) is investigating how to reduce the damage and financial losses.

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FEATURES 19 Dec 2018

CSU graduate and Hockeyroo to take on role as paramedic

Charles Sturt University (CSU) recent graduate and Australian Hockeyroo, Karri McMahon will next year commence work part-time as a qualified paramedic while balancing a strict training schedule for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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FEATURES 22 Nov 2018

Experience Matters: Meet David Hunt Bachelor of Education student

Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Education student David Hunt didn’t plan to go to university.

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FEATURES 19 Nov 2018

CSU academic graduates from the Atlantic Fellowship program

An Indigenous Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic who specialises in mental health has graduated from the Atlantic Fellowship program.

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FEATURES 15 Nov 2018

Using the arts to create quality care for people living with dementia

A CSU research proposal aims to enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia in the Mid North Coast region by examining their experiences in creative and arts-based programs.

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FEATURES 5 Nov 2018

CSU students assist in the discovery of rare albino northern quoll

Charles Sturt University (CSU) students involved in a collaborative research project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia recently shared in the discovered a rare albino northern quoll.

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FEATURES 25 Oct 2018

Less means more for irrigating olives

As drought grips South Eastern Australia it’s timely to consider CSU research showing withholding irrigation at particular stages of olive growth can save water without reducing oil content and quality.

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FEATURES 26 Sep 2018

CSU first choice for ‘First-Generation’ students

CSU was acknowledged nation-wide for its outstanding results based on national survey data in The Good Education Group’s Good Universities Guide earlier this week, including a five-star rating and ranked number eight in Australia for ‘First-Generation’ students.

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FEATURES 12 Sep 2018

Tenacity leads to professional friendship and prestigious scholarship

When he first sought to come to Australia from Iraq in 1992, little did Dr Karim Hashim Al-Saedi know it would take 26 years to reach his goal.

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In Brief

IN BRIEF 22 Mar 2019

Charles Sturt finalises sale of South Campus

IN BRIEF 22 Mar 2019

Get ready to pitch for China at Startup Shakeup event

IN BRIEF 21 Mar 2019

Bathurst Multicultural Storytelling Festival for the public good

IN BRIEF 21 Mar 2019

International students visit CSU in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 20 Mar 2019

Professional learning on the Border

IN BRIEF 20 Mar 2019

On TRAC to trial computer programming pilot

IN BRIEF 19 Mar 2019

CSU in Dubbo offers exhibition space for artists

IN BRIEF 14 Mar 2019

Playwright-in-residence kicks off CSU arts year in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 13 Mar 2019

CSU promotes Picture Justice Australia program to inspire local youth

IN BRIEF 13 Mar 2019

‘Warlu’ – new Indigenous art exhibition at CSU in Dubbo

IN BRIEF 11 Mar 2019

CSU celebrates Wagga's inaugural Mardi Gras!

IN BRIEF 12 Feb 2019

CSU blood donations save lives thousands of lives

IN BRIEF 6 Feb 2019

CSU fish expert joins ministerial panel

IN BRIEF 10 Jan 2019

CSU student wins National cycling championship

IN BRIEF 5 Jan 2019

Charles Sturt gives students practical, hands on learning during study

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2018

CSU is the largest provider of IT education in Australia

IN BRIEF 6 Dec 2018

CSU wins Sage ATHENA SWAN Bronze Institution Award

IN BRIEF 27 Nov 2018

Vice-Chancellor kicks off Giving Tuesday

IN BRIEF 19 Nov 2018

Kurt Fearnley named NSW Australian of the Year 2019

IN BRIEF 15 Nov 2018

CSU researchers are finalists in Australian Women in Wine Awards

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Creating refuges to save native fish

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Student protests show Australian education does get some things right

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Celebrate diversity, equality to include people with disability: CSU academic

OPINION 28 Nov 2018

For the first time we’ve looked at every threatened bird in Australia side-by-side

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Toppling bankers can be satisfying, but it’s not enough to heal a sick culture

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Fiona Nash to open Women in Agribusiness Leadership summit

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Using machine learning to analyse Tweets to prevent crimes

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Sport as leisure, not as panacea: new book

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Treaty a first step to constitutional rights for Indigenous people

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