Archive
Students forge rural industry links
Friday, 7 Aug 2009Agribusinesses are showing their support for CSU'S decision to extend the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree from three to four years by participating in a student-led Careers Fair, designed to foster ties between employers and final year agricultural science students.
A legacy for Australian agriculture
Thursday, 6 Aug 2009The legacy of the late farmer Mr Percy Allan to financially assist young Australians to complete their agricultural studies will continue through CSU, the country’s largest provider of agricultural education.
CSU commentators on proposed carbon emissions scheme
Tuesday, 4 Aug 2009As the passage of the Federal Government's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme enters a crucial stage in the Senate, commentators from CSU have expressed concerns with the current scheme.
Whistling and working - it can be done
Wednesday, 29 Jul 2009A national report on the management of 'whistleblowers' in the public sector highlights the need to better support and protect people who come forward with reports of wrongdoing in their workplace, and offers suggestions to overcome the problems.
Difficult warts get a buzz and 'goodbye'
Monday, 27 Jul 2009Cutting edge techniques are being demonstrated to CSU podiatry students allowing them to use successful techniques to treat difficult skin afflictions on feet.
An hour a day for horses
Monday, 20 Jul 2009New research at CSU has established that providing a stabled horse with one hour of exercise a day has beneficial effects on horse welfare and handler safety.
National body hails CSU teaching
Thursday, 16 Jul 2009Two CSU staff and a team have received citations in 2009 from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council for excellence in learning and teaching at the University.
A burning desire for teaching and learning
Tuesday, 14 Jul 2009The smell of smoke and the feel of ash, heat and water may be absent but virtual fire scenes have been given the thumbs up in improving the fire investigation skills of CSU students.
Shifting priorities for juvenile justice
Thursday, 9 Jul 2009Recent changes to New South Wales legislation indicate shifting priorities in philosophies around juvenile justice, according to CSU research.
The rise of police PR work
Wednesday, 8 Jul 2009At a time when police forces around Australia are increasing their media and communications budgets, and demand has never been greater for reality-style television productions focusing on policing, there is evidence of a growing trend for police public relations work within policing agencies.