The efforts of horse owners should be praised, even though there has been a spread of infection of horses with Equine Influenza (EI) virus within infected areas, according to Charles Sturt University (CSU) veterinary science lecturer Dr Sharanne Raidal.

The Westpac and Charles Sturt University Agribusiness Index for the September 2007 quarter shows a downturn in agribusiness activity and confidence for regional NSW and northern Victoria.

Charles Sturt University has moved to end concern within the ranks of the NSW Farmers’ Association about the University’s commitment to quality agricultural education for regional and rural Australia following the announcement that CSU is to strategically re-position its agricultural programs at the Wagga Wagga and Orange Campuses.

A new senior academic position and a network for new veterinary graduates will benefit from a $600 000 financial commitment from the McCaughey Memorial Institute towards veterinary science programs at Charles Sturt University over the next five years.

The decision by the newly elected Rudd Labor government to ratify the Kyoto Protocol effectively ends Australia’s international isolation on climate change and redefines the national agenda for social, economic and environmental challenges.

An academic with a very public passion for science has been given the task of advancing scientific research and teaching through Charles Sturt University's (CSU) Faculty of Science. CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter, recently announced the appointment of Professor Nick Klomp as the faculty's new Dean.

Outstanding research achievements in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences, and environmental sciences, at Charles Sturt University (CSU) have received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence in 2007.

Flags across all campuses of Charles Sturt University have been lowered to half-mast to mark the passing of former Chancellor, Dr David Asimus, AO, on Australia Day, 26 January 2008.

The Westpac and Charles Sturt University Agribusiness Index for the December 2007 quarter shows an upturn in agribusiness activity and confidence for regional NSW and northern Victoria.