Archive
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.
Canadians welcome CSU remote telescope upgrade
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003High school science students in Manitoba, Canada, were the first to enjoy the enhanced operation of the CSU Remote Telescope in Bathurst when they took control of it on Friday 9 April following a recent fibre optic link upgrade.
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.
How safe are obstetric ultrasounds?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"I am not saying they are not safe. None of the professional bodies ever say ultrasound is unsafe, but I would say, if there’s a medical reason to have an ultrasound, have it, but if it’s purely for curiosity, don’t." Ms Karen Pollard, lecturer with the School of Clinical Sciences at CSU's Wagga Wagga Campus, talking about the issues surrounding the use of routine or screening scans in pregnancy.
Divide remains between broadband provision and user uptake
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU researcher cautioned a NSW Parliamentary enquiry on Monday 19 April that it can't be assumed that broadband use will 'take-off' across all sectors of the economy and society, and that innovations do not 'sell' themselves to everyone.
Federal health reforms not enough for regional Australia
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU health researcher does not believe the latest round of health reforms will address the difference in health services available to rural and metropolitan residents.
Australia China relations a focus of international business conference
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Business relations and comparisons between Australia and China is a major focus at an international business conference being hosted this week by Charles Sturt University.
Charles Sturt University mental health researchers head to Ontario
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A keynote address to mental health professionals in British Columbia on the risks facing children whose parents have a mental illness has marked the arrival of new Charles Sturt University staff to its teacher education program in Burlington, Ontario.
High-tech link a boon for inland Australia
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Federal Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Julie Bishop will officially launch the new high-tech network linking Charles Sturt University and its regional communities to one of the world’s largest research platforms, this Thursday 14 September in Canberra.
Islam and Christianity - can the two live in peace?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Australia is ideally placed to lead the world in nurturing relationships between Christianity and Islam, according to Charles Sturt University (CSU) Professor of Theology, Reverend James Haire, who will deliver a public lecture in Orange on Saturday.