Archive
Comprehensive agribusiness survey a first
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003For the first time, the health of Australia’s agribusinesses in each and all regions will be measured and reported when the inaugural Westpac/CSU Agribusiness Survey commences in January 2007.
Serrated Tussock on the way out
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Serrated Tussock has the potential to bring sheep farmers to their knees, according to Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Mr Aaron Simmons. A postdoctoral research fellow at CSU, Mr Simmons is conducting research that will give local farmers new tools in their battle against this nationally significant weed in native pastures.
CSU Germany part of a broad international strategy
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An Agreement which could see significant numbers of European students studying at Charles Sturt University (CSU) by 2012 has been signed with the European Study Centre in Bretten (ESCB), Germany.
CSU policing course: independent, with integrity
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University together with NSW Police delivers the Associate Degree in Policing Practice, which is the recruit training program for people wanting to join NSW Police.
New small scale winery to show the way to wine industry
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003An innovative experimental winery at Charles Sturt University is set to enhance Australia’s reputation for producing a quality product from the fruit of the vine.
Social consequences of drought
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003"The current drought is creating a generation of forgotten people. Young people are losing touch with education access," said Professor Margaret Alston from Charles Sturt University.
How do we train our professionals
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003How educational institutions train professionals and help them maintain their professional qualifications will be the focus of a conference on Friday 2 March in Wagga Wagga.
Dementia with dignity
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Late last week, the Federal Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its report, Dementia in Australia: national data analysis and development, which shows the number of people with dementia is expected to increase to almost 465 000 by 2031. Although there is a great fear out there about dementia, there are ways to improve the quality of life of patients with dementia, according to Dr Elizabeth MacKinlay, director of The Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies at Charles Sturt University School of Theology.
New professor a 'perfect fit' with CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Professor Elaine Duffy says her interests in Indigenous women’s health, building partnerships with health care providers and the recruitment and retention of health care professionals in rural areas make her "a perfect fit" with Charles Sturt University.
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.