Archive
We need a national approach to early childhood education
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Earlier this month, the OECD released a report which shows that Australia spends less on early childhood education than any other nation in the industrialised world. It prompted calls from both sides of federal politics for a national approach to early childhood education. Fran Press, Charles Sturt University senior lecturer in early childhood education, says What we have at the moment is a dog’s breakfast".
Women value rivers more
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU research shows that women place a much higher value on the environmental and social values of rivers than men.
Fat and sugar: Worse than tobacco?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"I believe it is a worse health problem than tobacco," says Professor Patrick Ball, from Charles Sturt University’s School of Biomedical Sciences, "for the first time in human history, Type 2 Diabetes is more common than Type 1."
A distinguished contribution to Forensic Psychology
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Professor Don Thomson from Charles Sturt University’s School of Social Sciences and Liberal Studies is a Registered Psychologist and a Barrister-at-law. He was recently awarded the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Forensic Psychologists inaugural distinguished contributions award. He says the legal system is not loaded against the victim as often claimed. In fact, in trials where there are mulitple defendants, research shows you are more likely to be convicted with other co-defenders than if you are tried by yourself.
Innovative agreement for TAFE business students to earn a university degree
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An innovative agreement between CSU and TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute will make it easier for TAFE students in business to become eligible to earn a university degree.
CSU’s greater collaboration with Chile
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"South America has been neglected at large by Australia," says Charles Sturt University (CSU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter. Australia and Chile in particular will build closer ties this week when the Chilean Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Jose Luis Balmaceda, visits the Wagga Wagga Campus of CSU (Tuesday 26 September).
VC Column: September 2006
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003I was delighted to host the Federal Education Minister the Honourable Julie Bishop on her first visit to Charles Sturt University on 24 August. Her attendance at the University’s Wagga Wagga Campus saw her launch our state of the art Veterinary Science laboratory facility, as well as meet with our Senior Women’s network and launch important drought research in which CSU is involved.
CSU welcomes the MyUni website
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU welcomed the announcement today by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, MP, that the Federal Government will create a new website called My University to help new students and their parents to make informed choices about going to university.
CSU dedicates scholarships to the sciences
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a bid to help overcome the critical lack of scientists and science teachers, especially in inland Australia, Charles Sturt University will offer lucrative targeted scholarships to encourage high-quality on-campus applicants to science-based fields.
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.