Archive
Small bird, big nuisance in the Hunter
Tuesday, 4 Jun 2002Finding ways to solve the considerable nuisance being caused to the Hunter Valley coal mining industry by a small bird is the aim of a new research project that is seeking submissions from the local community.
Putting regional art into the world picture
Saturday, 1 Jun 2002After rubbing shoulders with works by modern masters such as Dali, Picasso and Matisse in London for three months, Charles Sturt University’s art curator is back overseeing the University’ regional art collection.
Transformation from the inside out, for new tourism venture
Sunday, 26 May 2002Two of Howick Street’s most significant heritage buildings are being transformed from the inside out, in preparation for their new life as home to the Somerville Collection.
More than ‘just a job’ on offer at the NSW Police Career Day
Sunday, 26 May 2002A desire to have a career, rather than ‘just a job’ was the motivation for Joanne Cox to join the police. It’s a decision she will be sharing with others at this Sunday’s NSW Police Career Day.
'True believer' bids farewell as students take limelight
Wednesday, 22 May 2002For a student studying two degrees simultaneously, Laurence Ioannou believes his Mitchell Foundation Trust scholarship means the difference between working part-time or devoting time to his studies during holidays.
An extraordinary life remembered wins literary award
Sunday, 12 May 2002The parallel experiences of working as an academic and anthropologist in Central Australia gave Julie Marcus the affinity to write a book on the life of her feisty predecessor, Olive Pink, and the determination to make her research accessible to the wider public.
Regional universities need additional funding
Wednesday, 8 May 2002Charles Sturt University has called upon the Commonwealth Government to provide an additional pool of funding for multi-campus regional universities, as part of overall reform to the higher education funding system.
Federal paper fails to address higher education in regional Australia: CSU
Wednesday, 8 May 2002A Federal Government issue paper on regional engagement in Australian higher education has been criticised for its failure to defend seriously the necessity to respond to, and to meet, the needs of regional Australia.
Charles Sturt University fights for regional futures
Monday, 6 May 2002The Federal Government’s proposed reform of higher education in Australia must allow universities such as Charles Sturt University to realise its potential to be a great regional university.
Environment award for 'clever' campus
Sunday, 5 May 2002An innovative university campus that boldly threw out traditional architecture to suit its environment has won a NSW branch Royal Australian Institute of Architects prize.