Archive
A new campus for CSU in Dubbo
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Construction of a permanent campus of Charles Sturt University in Dubbo in western NSW, will become a reality in the New Year with the announcement this week of a $3 million capital development grant from the Federal Government.
ABC should be 'fair to the truth' on climate science
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In commissioning the TV documentary 'I Can Change Your Mind About Climate', to be broadcast on Thursday 26 April, the ABC has been duped by the climate change denier tactic of doubt-mongering, says Professor Clive Hamilton, the Vice-Chancellor's Chair of Public Ethics at CSU.
Has government funding improved the environment?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Research that questioned the effectiveness of public funding for repairing environmental damage over the past 20 years has resulted in mixed answers, says a lead researcher in the recently completed Landscape Logic project, CSU's Professor Allan Curtis.
CSU to officially open new campus in Port Macquarie
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The new campus of CSU in Port Macquarie will be officially opened by Senator the Hon. Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research on Tuesday 1 May. Member for Lyne, Mr Rob Oakeshott, MP, will also attend the formal ceremony, which will begin with an academic procession at 10.30am, followed by a 'Welcome to Country' by Aboriginal Elder Mr William O'Brien ('Uncle Bill').
Helen "best in class"
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003When Ms Helen Hines receives her three awards at the upcoming Charles Sturt University (CSU) Scholarships and Awards Ceremony in Dubbo, her eldest son will be looking on with pride.
Community support strengthens CSU bid
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Support is growing for Charles Sturt University's (CSU) bid to expand its health and human services programs through a submission to the Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund (EIF) for $63.6 million, with health providers keen to voice their endorsement.
Climate change and healthy catchments
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Climate change is expected to have a major impact on the health of rivers in South Eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. The emphasis to date seems to have been on environmental flows as a means of keeping our rivers healthy, but what are the other options and are they practical and cost-effective?
Social and economic impacts of Basin water plan
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU resources expert has discussed the trade-offs involved in the proposed transfer of water to the environment in the proposed Murray Darling Basin Plan in a public lecture.
CSU delivers at high speed
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The high level of skills and speed seen at the recent Newton's Nation event in Bathurst weren't limited to the competitors, with students from Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) also scoring top marks.
Reducing public dental waiting lists a good start
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003New funding to reduce public dental waiting lists will be welcome in rural Australia, and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will investigate how it can assist regional health providers to deliver these services, said CSU Head of Dentistry and Health Sciences Professor David Wilson.