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CSU ethicist calls for ‘opt-out’ organ donation
Monday, 24 Feb 2014More Australians could, and should, donate organs when they die, says Charles Sturt University (CSU) ethicist Dr Alberto Giubilini, who has called for the introduction of an 'opt-out' system.
Researcher seeks grieving drug death siblings
Thursday, 20 Feb 2014The grief experienced by the brothers and sisters of people who die from any form of drug-caused death is the focus of Charles Sturt University (CSU) research.
Simulations aid police training
Wednesday, 12 Feb 2014Research at Charles Sturt University (CSU) has found that the use of simulations in police training in NSW better prepares both new and experienced officers for the 'real world'.
The duty of paramedics
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2014A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has spoken about the sense of duty paramedics feel, even in awkward or dangerous situations.
Transformational journeys to Menindee
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2014An annual four-day camp for Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff at Menindee in western NSW aims to produce an institution-wide transition from Indigenous cultural awareness to cultural competence.
Wiradjuri language program underway at CSU
Tuesday, 4 Feb 2014An Aboriginal man arrested while speaking Wiradjuri to his young grandson in country NSW last century has been described as the 'real force' behind a new university course in the Indigenous language.
Film awards for CSU sound effects lecturer
Tuesday, 4 Feb 2014A Charles Sturt University (CSU) lecturer is a member of a team which won Australian film industry awards for their creation of the sound track for the 2013 remake of The Great Gatsby.
New funds to support research from vine to wine
Tuesday, 4 Feb 2014The Australian wine industry is being hailed as the winner from more than $3.5 million in new research funding secured by the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre.
New MOOC will promote tertiary education
Friday, 31 Jan 2014Charles Sturt University (CSU) will develop a massive open online course (MOOC) to help increase participation in tertiary education by students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds.
Value for all when farming works with nature
Thursday, 30 Jan 2014CSU researchers working with Australia's largest almond producer have found that some native birds are not simply pests as first thought, but provide important financial benefits to the almond grower.