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            Student’s sculpture cascades at Blue Mountains exhibition
        A CSU creative arts student who studied online has been invited to exhibit a sculpture in one of the leading outdoor sculpture exhibitions in Australia.
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            CSU in Goulburn supports the community
        Staff at CSU in Goulburn will be donating blood at the Red Cross Blood Donation Centre on Wednesday 17 April.
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            Albury-Wide 24 photographic exhibition captures Albury’s changing community
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Student’s sculpture cascades at Blue Mountains exhibition

A CSU creative arts student who studied online has been invited to exhibit a sculpture in one of the leading outdoor sculpture exhibitions in Australia.

All Local News Arts and Culture Charles Sturt University Society and Community

CSU to host ‘Sporting Traditions Conference’ in Bathurst

The CSU School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health in Bathurst will host the Australian Society for Sport History Conference in Bathurst from Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 July.

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CSU blood donations save thousands of lives

Blood donations by staff and students at CSU in 2018 saved 7,245 lives.

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Human Fatigue – an adaptation for reproductive success

A new book by a CSU researcher argues that fatigue is a result of adaptations distinctive to humans that provided human reproductive success.

All Local News Health Research Science

Solar panel expansion shines light on Charles Sturt commitment to sustainability

Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann launches Sustainability Statement as Stage 2 of solar program is unveiled.

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Let’s prepare for more fish deaths in the Murray Darling Basin: CSU expert

CSU expert says agencies and researchers need to ask the local people more on how to address fish kills.

All Local News Charles Sturt University ILWS Research

CSU Research: Link discovered between herbicide resistance and cropping practice

CSU Research shows a link between cropping practice and herbicide resistance in weeds, with resistance a major cost to the Australian grains industry

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Regional opportunities showcased in latest national report

Opportunities abound outside capital cities, with education, infrastructure and migration critical to success in regions

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Dubbo region welcomes health professional students

The CSU Three Rivers University Department of Rural Health, and Dubbo Regional Council are co-hosting an evening welcome to health professional students in a range of disciplines in Dubbo and the surrounding areas on Tuesday 9 April.

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CSU and Royal Far West to launch Project Catalyst with $19.7m in federal funding

Charles Sturt University and Royal Far West set to receive $19.7m in funding in support of a National Paediatric Telecare Service

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CSU and WSU set to receive $18m in joint funding for medical research institute

The Institute is a crucial link between regional medical school and delivery of health solutions for regional communities

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Wanted: New mothers for MumMoodBooster research

Women living in rural and remote locations who from suffer postnatal depression face considerable difficulty in accessing support for this debilitating condition, according to researchers from Murrumbidgee Local Health District and CSU.

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CSU’s research excellence supports our communities

CSU achieves ‘high’ rating in results of first government assessment of research impact and engagement that delivers community benefits

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Media and TV entertainment veteran to address CSU creative students

Communication and media students at CSU in Bathurst will gain insights from an expert when a leading TV producer speaks to them on Monday 1 April.

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Instagram photo sharing and mental health: CSU research

A CSU doctoral student is researching Instagram photo sharing and its relationship with mental health, and asks ‘What types of photos are best for our well-being?’.

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CSU ranked well above world standard in key research fields

Seven broad fields of research and 17 specific fields of research ranked world standard or above

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Chinese lives in historic Bathurst and Hill End explored

A CSU PhD student will lead two walking tours of the old Chinese quarters in Bathurst to examine the history of the Chinese in the city, and will later speak at The End Festival in Hill End.

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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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FEATURES 5 Apr 2019

Charles Sturt experts reflect on World Health Day 2019

Considering WHO's call for universal health coverage this year and what it means for the regions on World Health Day 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 27 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 13 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 16 Apr 2019

CSU in Goulburn supports the community

IN BRIEF 16 Apr 2019

CSU blood donations save thousands of lives

IN BRIEF 15 Apr 2019

Albury-Wide 24 photographic exhibition captures Albury’s changing community

IN BRIEF 12 Apr 2019

CSU supports Lions Youth of the Year NSW state final

IN BRIEF 11 Apr 2019

Leading NSW legal figure to speak at CSU in Bathurst

IN BRIEF 9 Apr 2019

‘Explore Days’ at CSU campuses in April

IN BRIEF 8 Apr 2019

CSU celebrates Royal Far West Ride for Country Kids

IN BRIEF 29 Mar 2019

CSU developments update for Port Macquarie business network

IN BRIEF 27 Mar 2019

On Fire in Wagga

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!

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OPINION 19 Dec 2018

Is it safe to run while pregnant?

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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

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

OPINION 21 Nov 2018

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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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World losing wetlands 3 times faster than forests: major report

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Sport as leisure, not as panacea: new book

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OPINION 10 Jul 2018

Treaty a first step to constitutional rights for Indigenous people

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