Archive
Future healthy rivers need slice of history
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The significance of sharp falls in the numbers of freshwater fish, shellfish and other aquatic animals has been frequently overlooked by natural resource managers worldwide, according to a CSU researcher.
Challenges to ethics of 'news release journalism'
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A study by a Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic which highlights the questionable ethics of news release journalism has been featured on the website of the influential Center for Media and Democracy based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
The Lost Generation
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A Charles Sturt University academic has warned a generation of rural youth will miss out on a tertiary education due to the continuing drought.
Two CSU researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) researchers have been named ARC Future Fellows by the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.
Australian Writers' Guild award for CSU graduates
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two graduates of CSU who met at its School of Communication at Bathurst have been honoured by the Australian Writers' Guild at its annual AWGIE award presentations on Friday 28 September.
Getting their message across
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Despite the fact that children with communication disorders is one of the most prevalent groups in New South Wales schools they receive extremely limited support, according to a Charles Sturt University education researcher.
Teacher education not to blame
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A recent report, Experiences of Beginning Teachers, found that the teaching profession is attracting graduates who have a passion for making a difference to the lives of the learners with whom they work. Other research, by the New South Wales Teachers Education Council (NSWTEC) found that student teachers are described by their principals as fantastic. So why is the quality of teacher training at Australian universities being questioned?
CSU Dubbo helps meet high demand for accountants
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Future business leaders from western NSW are being urged to consider the range of study options and exceptional career and remuneration prospects for graduates of the accounting and business courses offered at CSU at Dubbo.
Spreading the word
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a world becoming much more conservative and fundamentalist Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Theology is desperately needed, according to Rev Dr Stephen Pickard, Director of St Mark’s National Theological Centre, and Head of the School in Canberra. The School is set to expand significantly with the signing of an agreement on Friday (24 November) with the United Theological College (UTC) in Parramatta.
A disturbing new development in Iraq
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a disturbing new development in the war in Iraq, it was reported this week that insurgents had used children in a suicide bomb attack.