Archive
Amanda has IT factor
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Despite several hurdles, Port of Townsville database applications administrator Ms Amanda Cox has completed the Master of IT Management with Charles Sturt University.
Kony 2012 - a new kind of digital media activism
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Kony 2012 campaign devised by the not-for-profit organisation Invisible Children is a powerful demonstration of the potential of social media as a political campaign tool, according to a CSU academic.
How victims help solve crimes
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003While the incidence of serious violent crimes against individuals remains relatively stable in the community, it is concerning that the clearance rates for the same crimes are also stable, a CSU academic said.
Mining tax challenge likely to fail
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A constitutional challenge to the new Federal mining tax by mining magnate Mr Andrew Forrest is highly likely to fail, according to a CSU constitutional law expert.
Katter a 'third force' in Queensland
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU politcal expert believes Bob Katter's Australia Party is now a third force in Queensland politics with the LNP's landslide victory in last weekend's election.
CSU vision for $84 million health expansion
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Seeking to expand its health and human services programs to address chronic shortages of health professionals in rural and regional communities, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has submitted an application to the Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund (EIF) for $63.6 million.
'What is physical education for?' - new human movement studies leader
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003With more than 25 years international experience, a lecturer and researcher who has been appointed as the new head of the CSU School of Human Movement Studies in Bathurst challenges the purpose of physical education in schools and society by asking, is it to promote physical fitness, or just a break from classroom routine?
Residential care for the aged fails in rural areas
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A study by CSU researchers has found that people often experience social disconnection, loneliness, and desperation when residential aged care is inaccessible to them in their rural communities.
It's time for the community to fight the Sydney shootings
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The spiralling rise in shooting crimes in Sydney's western suburbs requires strong and sustained political, community and police action to make suburbs safe for the public, according to a CSU senior policing lecturer who lives in one of the affected neighbourhoods.
Expanded paramedic program will save lives
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The proposed expansion of the paramedic program at CSU will lead to a better trained workforce to meet the complex needs of modern emergency care and will save lives. The proposal is as part of CSU's $63.6 million bid to the Education Investment Fund to expand health disciplines taught at CSU in Orange and Bathurst.