Archive
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.
CSU expert commentators on water management
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Prime Minister today announced that water allocations in the Murray-Darling basin will be frozen if significant rains do not fall in the next eight weeks. Once again, water is high on the national agenda.
Joint labours bear fruit
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A pilot program between TAFE NSW Riverina Institute and Charles Sturt University (CSU) designed to offer enormous benefits to Riverina communities will bear fruit on Friday 27 April when five Griffith students graduate with Business degrees from CSU‘s Albury-Wodonga Campus.
The not-so Fatal Four
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Fatal Four - drink driving, fatigue, speeding and not wearing a seatbelt have long been the cornerstone of road safety campaigns. But according to Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher Peter Ivanoff, "Not wearing a seatbelt might lead to injuries for the driver or their passengers, but it is not a cause of accidents. In fact, three of the 'Fatal Four' rarely cause road accidents."
World Asthma Day highlights poor management
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003As World Asthma Day approaches on Tuesday 1 May, asthma is still one of the major illnesses affecting adults and children in rural areas but, according to senior lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences Dr Deborah Burton, management of the illness is improving.
VC Column: April 2007
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003As the first VC News for 2007, I welcome you to the new academic year and look forward to implementing with you the first stages of the University Strategy 2007-2011, including the new Faculty structure and changes in the Divisions.
News alert: CSU commentators on Federal Budget
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University has a number of expert commentators who can discuss the economic, environmental and social implications of the Budget, particularly their impact on inland Australia.
Westpac seeks regional research expertise
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Australia’s regional areas will benefit from a new quarterly agribusiness report to be produced by Charles Sturt University and Westpac, one of Australia’s leading agribusiness banks.
News Alert: Education Week A love of learning
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University (CSU) has a number of expert educators who can comment on NSW Education Week, Monday 14 Sunday 20 May 2007.
CSU wins $2 million for veterinary facilities
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, has welcomed news of $2 million from the Federal Government for veterinary science facilities at the University’s Wagga Wagga Campus.