Archive
Dental program to stimulate inland economies
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University today released a report by the Western Research Institute into the economic impact of the establishment of the new School of Dentistry and Oral Health in inland NSW.
Media alert: A Foundation for success
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Charles Sturt Foundation Board of Directors & Investment Committee will meet at the Bathurst Campus of Charles Sturt University and farewell as Chair Mr Bruce Cameron. The Foundation has grown from $1 million to $7 million since its inception, given out over $5 million in scholarships since 1984, and assisted around 200 students each year.
Serrated Tussock on the way out
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Serrated Tussock has the potential to bring sheep farmers to their knees, according to Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Mr Aaron Simmons. A postdoctoral research fellow at CSU, Mr Simmons is conducting research that will give local farmers new tools in their battle against this nationally significant weed in native pastures.
CSU Germany part of a broad international strategy
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An Agreement which could see significant numbers of European students studying at Charles Sturt University (CSU) by 2012 has been signed with the European Study Centre in Bretten (ESCB), Germany.
CSU policing course: independent, with integrity
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University together with NSW Police delivers the Associate Degree in Policing Practice, which is the recruit training program for people wanting to join NSW Police.
New small scale winery to show the way to wine industry
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An innovative experimental winery at Charles Sturt University is set to enhance Australia’s reputation for producing a quality product from the fruit of the vine.
Social consequences of drought
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"The current drought is creating a generation of forgotten people. Young people are losing touch with education access," said Professor Margaret Alston from Charles Sturt University.
How do we train our professionals
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003How educational institutions train professionals and help them maintain their professional qualifications will be the focus of a conference on Friday 2 March in Wagga Wagga.
Dementia with dignity
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Late last week, the Federal Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its report, Dementia in Australia: national data analysis and development, which shows the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to almost 465 000 by 2031. Although there is a great fear out there about dementia, there are ways to improve the quality of life of patients with dementia, according to Dr Elizabeth MacKinlay, director of The Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies at Charles Sturt University School of Theology.
CSU expert commentators on water management in Australia
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Today's water conference in Canberra will discuss the handover of control of the Murray Darling system from the States to the Federal Government. Charles Sturt University has specialist commentators who are available for comment on water issues and the Federal Government initiative.