Archive
A fresh educational approach to botany
Thursday, 16 Apr 2009Did you know a potato is classified as a stem, a cucumber is a fruit and that a strawberry is actually covered in hundreds of little fruits?These facts and many more are revealed in a new educational resource at CSU called Supermarket Botany.
Fiji - a palm-fringed media black hole
Wednesday, 15 Apr 2009A CSU lecturer who previously worked with ABC journalist Sean Dorney says his expulsion from Fiji for reporting on the collapse of democracy there is a worrying development for the troubled Pacific nation and for the region.
Leaving a lasting legacy for CSU
Friday, 3 Apr 2009The leadership of Professor David Green in forging and cementing a mutually rewarding relationship between CSU and its local communities has been praised following the announcement the Head of Campus, Wagga Wagga will retire in 2009.
Graduates celebrate at Wagga Wagga
Monday, 30 Mar 2009Former politician, actress and grazier, the Hon. Ms Elisabeth Kirkby will soon be able to add CSU graduate to her long list of achievements. She will be among almost 2 000 graduates eligible to receive their awards from the CSU at Wagga Wagga this week.
Three new professors at CSU
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2009The Faculty of Education at CSU has three newly-promoted professors. Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Toni Downes, announced the promotions, saying they are hard-won and strengthen the University's capacity to teach and research across the disciplines of education and human movement studies.
The path to learning is a critical one
Thursday, 19 Mar 2009Compulsory tutorials, late night teleconferences and a string of student accolades can all be traced to CSU academic, Dr Graeme McLean.
Community integral in CSU success
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2009The vital role played by regional communities in the development of CSU has been praised as celebrations get underway for the institution’s 20th anniversary in 2009.
Living a vision for inland Australia
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2009Dr David Asimus' passion for agriculture and commitment to CSU has led to the establishment of the Asimus Endowment for Agriculture in honour of the former Chancellor of CSU.
Ambulance Accelerated Pathway for paramedic students
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009CSU and the Ambulance Service of NSW have collaborated to offer the 'Ambulance Accelerated Pathway' to fast-track entry into the paramedic profession and guarantee employment with Ambulance while students still study for a paramedic degree.
Working together for regional Australia
Monday, 9 Mar 2009Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University have welcomed the announcement of funding for a feasibility study into the creation of a new national university based in regional Australia.