Archive
Misaligned values: why NSW rural nurses resign
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU PhD graduate may have some of the answers to the persistent problem of nursing workforce shortages due to challenges in retaining staff, especially in rural areas.
Diabetics warned to watch levels at Christmas
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003For most, the Christmas holiday is a time to indulge in less healthy eating habits, but for more than 1.7 million Australians, this break from routine is potentially harmful.
Language and culture affect deception perception
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Does language and cultural background affect how we detect lies and deception, and make judgements about credibility? Studies by a CSU PhD graduate found that research participants were not only generally poor at classifying lies and truths from individuals of their own culture, but also in a cross-cultural context.
Companion of University awarded to Mr Ian Macintosh, AM
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Mr Ian Macintosh, AM, was made a Companion of Charles Sturt University at the conclusion of the Faculty of Arts graduation ceremony in Bathurst on Saturday 17 December, in recognition of his dedication to advancing the institution and its regions.
Academic denies the dumbing down of the English syllabus
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Is the English syllabus taught in Australian schools being dumbed down by "rubbish" post modern literature as suggested by the Prime Minister John Howard in Brisbane today.
New childcare centre ready to open
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Staff have begun unpacking at the recently completed Murray Children's Centre at Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Positive start for CSU in Port Macquarie
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003With the first round of university offers released yesterday, Charles Sturt University (CSU) is pleased with the interest shown in courses at its newest campus in Port Macquarie.
The politics of Indigenous health
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU researcher says the 'political' explanations for poor Indigenous heath must be more seriously considered before the 'gap' in Indigenous disadvantage can be closed.
Governor-General highlights need for careers in agriculture
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The importance of careers in agriculture, as highlighted by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, in her Australia Day address, has been echoed by a CSU academic and a graduate.
Managing household electricity demand more effectively
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Research for a recently awarded CSU PhD thesis has found that understanding how households make decisions about their electricity use could be the key to savings for governments, generators and consumers.