Archive
Bird Flu Public Information Evening
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University’s Institute for Land Water and Society will host a free public information evening on Bird Flu-a local perspective on Wednesday, May 3 from 6.30-8.30 pm in the Conference Room, Charles Sturt University, Orange.
Landcare's vital role under threat
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003More Government investment in the professional management of groups is required if the volunteer Landcare movement is to continue playing a vital role in the management of Australia’s natural and cultural assets according to a leading social researcher.
Bush Stone-curlew Summit
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Unlike many other threatened bird species, Bush Stone-curlews benefit by having agricultural land in their habitat, according to researcher Elisa Tack.
Record applications for 'most trusted profession'
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU has received a record number of applications for distance education study in its paramedic course which leads to a career as a paramedic. Annual surveys have regularly rated paramedics as 'the most trusted profession'.
Australia Day change: Let's hear the arguments
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Professor of Public Ethics at CSU has backed the call by the 2009 Australian of the Year, Professor Mick Dodson, for a national debate over the meaning of and date for Australia Day.
Should we take obese children from parents?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two lecturers at CSU argue that the recent suggestion that 'extreme' cases of obese children should be taken from their families for therapeutic intervention is fraught with problems for the child, the family and ultimately for health professionals and authorities.
Experts on bushfire issues
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The horrendous fires that have razed many parts of Victoria have highlighted issues surrounding bushfires in Australia, especially in the increasing threats posed by climate change. As Australia's national inland university, CSU has a number of researchers and commentators regarding various issues surrounding bushfire.
Condolences for Victorian bushfire losses: CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lyn Gorman, has offered her condolences to people affected by the devastating bushfires in Victoria.
Higher education at a turning point
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter, welcomed the preliminary response today by the Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon. Julia Gillard, MP, to the Bradley Review of the Australian Higher Education System.
Underbelly - entertaining, enjoyable and literature
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The ratings success of the current Underbelly television series proves it is entertaining, even enjoyable, but is it literature? Writer and former documentary filmmaker, Associate Professor Jane Mills at the CSU School of Communication, thinks so.