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GM crop ruling makes sense: CSU academic
Wednesday, 28 May 2014A landmark ruling in the West Australian Supreme Court about genetically modified (GM) crops has been described as a victory for common sense by Emeritus Professor in Agriculture, Jim Pratley from Charles Sturt University (CSU).
CSU expert seeks common ground for water
Thursday, 29 May 2014A CSU wetlands expert believes irrigators, environmentalists and water resource managers should concentrate on what is known about using fresh water and water requirements, rather than rhetoric and political posturing.
New scholarship donor for health research at CSU
Wednesday, 28 May 2014The Charles Sturt Foundation Trust has distributed more than 200 scholarships and prizes, totalling almost $900 000, to Charles Sturt University (CSU) students at scholarship ceremonies this month.
Lawsuits outweigh regulation for big business
Wednesday, 28 May 2014Some Australian businesses are using environmental, social and governance reporting as a smokescreen to protect themselves from class action lawsuits according to CSU researchers.
CSU students win National Merino Challenge
Monday, 26 May 2014A team of students from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has won the Tertiary Division of the National Merino Challenge (NMC), demonstrating skills in sheep classing, production and fleece assessment.
Peer support for rural counsellors
Monday, 26 May 2014CSU research has shown the value of professional peer support and networking for counsellors and therapists working in rural and remote areas.
CSU Indigenous business research initiative
Sunday, 25 May 2014A Pulitzer Prize-nominated African-American author and business leader will help to launch a new Charles Sturt University (CSU) Indigenous business research initiative in Sydney on Wednesday 28 May.
Student protests unfortunately ‘un-Australian’
Sunday, 25 May 2014Federal Education Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne may have been right to describe student protests to higher education cuts as 'un-Australian', but not for the reason he thought, according to CSU political ethicist Dr Piero Moraro.
A rural and regional backdrop to healthy ageing
Sunday, 25 May 2014Healthy ageing in rural and regional Australia is the focus of a workshop being organised by Charles Sturt University (CSU) as part of its 2014 Explorations Series.
Importance of a stable and democratic Thailand
Wednesday, 21 May 2014The military coup in Thailand marked a sad day for democracy even though many ordinary Thai people will welcome the stability of military rule, according to CSU political researcher Dr Troy Whitford.