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CSU scientists support drought-relief review
Tuesday, 8 Jan 2008The Rudd Labor government's proposed review of drought assistance to the farming sector in the face of climate change is appropriate, according to Professor Nick Klomp, the newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU).
CSU to focus on broader agenda
Friday, 4 Jan 2008Funding of the Australian higher education sector over the last decade has been an ongoing issue for universities, according to Charles Sturt University's acting Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Professor Lyn Gorman.
CSU mourns the death of ACC&C director
Thursday, 3 Jan 2008Charles Sturt University (CSU) is today mourning the loss of Mr Ian Nicol, AM, KSJ, director and Deputy Chair of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C), a research centre linked to the School of Theology on CSU's Canberra Campus.
A new veterinary surgical team at CSU
Thursday, 20 Dec 2007A commitment to train a new generation of veterinary scientists for practice and research has led a number of internationally experienced clinical veterinary specialists to Charles Sturt University.
CSU academic condemns BMI tests for 4 year olds
Thursday, 20 Dec 2007A Charles Sturt University academic has condemned the Rudd federal government's proposal to introduce Body Mass Index (BMI) tests for four-year-old children as a measure to reduce levels of national obesity.
Study finds centre-based child care benefits children
Wednesday, 19 Dec 2007A Charles Sturt University researcher has reported that two to three-year-old children who attended more hours in centre-based childcare were more socially competent, and that higher quality care was also linked to better outcomes for children.
CSU launches dynamic online learning environment
Monday, 17 Dec 2007Charles Sturt University will enter a new, dynamic phase of online learning when it launches CSU Interact across all its campuses in January 2008.
Accounting numbers don't add up
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2007The numbers of accounting graduates finishing tertiary studies will not be enough to meet the demands of Australian business and communities, particularly in inland Australia, according to recent Charles Sturt University research.
World-first speech and language acquisition book launched
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007How children around the world acquire speech and language is the subject of a unique book, edited by a Charles Sturt University academic, which was recently launched at an international convention in the USA.
Global climate change, deforestation and local partnerships
Friday, 7 Dec 2007Deforestation and its affects on climate change will be a major topic for delegates at next week’s international meeting in Bali, Indonesia. A Charles Sturt University project has been assessing social and economic options to halt deforestation in Indonesia.