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CSU’s greater collaboration with Chile
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"South America has been neglected at large by Australia," says Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter. Australia and Chile in particular will build closer ties this week when the Chilean Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Jose Luis Balmaceda, visits the Wagga Wagga Campus of CSU (Tuesday 26 September).
VC Column: September 2006
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003I was delighted to host the Federal Education Minister the Honourable Julie Bishop on her first visit to Charles Sturt University on 24 August. Her attendance at the University’s Wagga Wagga Campus saw her launch our state of the art Veterinary Science laboratory facility, as well as meet with our Senior Women’s network and launch important drought research in which CSU is involved.
CSU welcomes the MyUni website
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU welcomed the announcement today by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, MP, that the Federal Government will create a new website called My University to help new students and their parents to make informed choices about going to university.
CSU dedicates scholarships to the sciences
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a bid to help overcome the critical lack of scientists and science teachers, especially in inland Australia, Charles Sturt University will offer lucrative targeted scholarships to encourage high-quality on-campus applicants to science-based fields.
International media attention for CSU ultrasound research
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at Charles Sturt University, has attracted extensive media coverage for her research into the safety of ultrasound screenings during pregnancy.
On campus lectures for nursing students in Orange
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Nursing students currently enrolled in their second and third years at CSU in Orange have been reassured that their on campus lectures will continue and they will not be disadvantaged by changes to the way in which courses will be provided to students in the future.
Australia's largest regional university welcomes Youth Allowance breakthrough
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU has welcomed news of a breakthrough in the legislative impasse regarding crucial scholarships for university students, lifting a veil of uncertainty for many about financing their studies.
Leading Canadian paramedic educator joins CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A leading Canadian paramedic educator has joined the teaching staff of the pre-hospital care programs of the School of Biomedical Sciences at CSU in Bathurst.
Greens leader to open 'green' campus
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Bob Brown, will officially open CSU's most 'green' campus at Thurgoona on the NSW-Victorian border at 11am on Wednesday 24 March.
How safe are obstetric ultrasounds?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"I am not saying they are not safe. None of the professional bodies ever say ultrasound is unsafe, but I would say, if there’s a medical reason to have an ultrasound, have it, but if it’s purely for curiosity, don’t." Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus, talking about the issues surrounding the use of routine or screening scans in pregnancy.