Archive
New veterinarians for rural Australia during World Veterinary Year
Thursday, 4 Aug 2011Almost 40 students from CSU will gather in Wagga Wagga on Friday 5 August before they embark on their new careers in the veterinary science profession.
A small step for womankind
Wednesday, 3 Aug 2011Now 'overly airbrushed' women in cosmetics advertisements are being banned in Britain as 'misleading' advertising. Dr Emma Rush, a lecturer in ethics and philosophy at CSU writes, "It would be great to think Australia might follow suit with a similar small but significant step forward in making the lives of women and girls happier and healthier."
CSU pharmacy students awarded scholarships
Monday, 1 Aug 2011Growing up in a small country town has inspired Charles CSU student Ms Melissa McIntyre to pursue a career in pharmacy to help fill the gaps in rural health care.
Pride in new stallion at CSU
Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011The celebration of the official Horses’ Birthday in Australia on 1 August will hold special significance at the Equine Centre at CSU in Wagga Wagga in 2011, with a new stallion set to enhance breeding programs and teaching opportunities.
CSU wine named best boutique Merlot
Saturday, 23 Jul 2011Hands-on attention and a close collaboration contributed to Charles Sturt University's (CSU) winery winning the trophy for Best Merlot at the prestigious Boutique Wine Awards 2011 says CSU winemaker Mr Andrew Drumm.
CSU paramedic program grows
Friday, 22 Jul 2011The paramedic course at CSU continues to grow as record student enrolments and new lecturers join the School of Biomedical Sciences in Bathurst.
A focus on independent living for the intellectual disability sector
Thursday, 21 Jul 2011The importance of independent living for people with intellectual disabilities will be highlighted during valuable training at CSU in Bathurst and Wagga Wagga for disability support workers in rural and regional NSW next week.
The real cost of sheep measles
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011Anecdotal data shows sheep measles causes major financial losses to the Australian sheep meat industry, but accurate data on the exact financial loss is not available and is urgently needed.
Carbon debate now more substance, less spin: CSU expert
Friday, 15 Jul 2011The recently announced carbon policy is the Gillard Labor Government's first real attempt at clear policy leadership, where "substance has prevailed over spin", says Charles Sturt University (CSU) political scientist, Dr Dominic O'Sullivan.
Company's cyber security - alarming results
Friday, 15 Jul 2011Analysis of recent cyber security auditing involving 1 323 routers and 452 network switches, revealed only a small percentage were patched adequately and even less where configured in a secure manner.