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How safe are obstetric ultrasounds?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"I am not saying they are not safe. None of the professional bodies ever say ultrasound is unsafe, but I would say, if there’s a medical reason to have an ultrasound, have it, but if it’s purely for curiosity, don’t." Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus, talking about the issues surrounding the use of routine or screening scans in pregnancy.
International media attention for CSU ultrasound research
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at Charles Sturt University, has attracted extensive media coverage for her research into the safety of ultrasound screenings during pregnancy.
CSU a national leader in work integrated learning
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University students have rated the University significantly higher than other Australian universities in a range of key areas related to work integrated learning.
V-C News December 2007
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Since my last V-C News I visited Malaysia, Spain and the United States, as well as travelling to China and India in my role as Convenor of the NSW Vice-Chancellors’ Committee, leading the education delegation which was a key part of the NSW Premier’s Senior Trade Mission. The purpose of this trip was to support the growth of NSW by establishing new education and business contacts. During the visit to India and China I was also able to represent and position CSU as a competitive provider of quality higher education as the national University of inland Australia.
CSU alumni to gather at NSW Parliament
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Some of the more than 100 000 graduates of CSU will celebrate their achievements and the University's success when they gather for an alumni cocktail party as part of 'CSU Week' at NSW Parliament House on Thursday evening, 3 April.
Resources mining tax explained
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The federal government's proposed tax on resources mining has generated controversy that requires explanation to assist public understanding of the issues, according to a CSU economics professor.
Celebration time in Albury
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU will hold three graduation ceremonies in Albury from Thursday morning, 22 April, with 730 graduates eligible to receive their doctorates, degrees, diplomas and certificates.
CSU honours loved local yes
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The vision of a university education for students in the Orana region long held by the late Tony McGrane will be recognised by the Tony McGrane OAM Memorial Scholarship Fund, recently established by the Head of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo, Dr Beverley Moriarty.
Thousands expected for CSU graduations in Bathurst
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Thousands of family members and friends of graduates are expected to throng to the city when the annual graduation ceremonies are held at CSU in Bathurst next week. Approximately 1 195 graduates will receive their academic awards from Chancellor Lawrie Willett, AO, at six graduation ceremonies on Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 May with a combined guest attendance expected to be about 4 000. A further 838 students will graduate in absentia.
Researcher supports need for efforts to protect paramedics
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The proposed NSW legislation to protect paramedics (ambulance officers) from assaults is an important and symbolic action by the State government but it should not be the only protective intervention, according to a visiting Fulbright Scholar at CSU.