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.
Boosting long-term regional health outcomes
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a strategic move expected to have significant positive impacts on long term health outcomes of communities in the central and far western regions, Vice-Chancellor and President Ian Goulter yesterday announced a $6 million expansion of the University’s health education programs at CSU in Orange.
CSU applauds Queen's Honours winners
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003CSU Acting Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ross Chambers, has praised current and former members of the University community who have been recognised in the Queen's Honours list for 2009.
The Lost Generation
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A Charles Sturt University academic has warned a generation of rural youth will miss out on a tertiary education due to the continuing drought.
Getting their message across
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Despite the fact that children with communication disorders is one of the most prevalent groups in New South Wales schools they receive extremely limited support, according to a Charles Sturt University education researcher.
Teacher education not to blame
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A recent report, Experiences of Beginning Teachers, found that the teaching profession is attracting graduates who have a passion for making a difference to the lives of the learners with whom they work. Other research, by the New South Wales Teachers Education Council (NSWTEC) found that student teachers are described by their principals as fantastic. So why is the quality of teacher training at Australian universities being questioned?
Spreading the word
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a world becoming much more conservative and fundamentalist Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) School of Theology is desperately needed, according to Rev Dr Stephen Pickard, Director of St Mark’s National Theological Centre, and Head of the School in Canberra. The School is set to expand significantly with the signing of an agreement on Friday (24 November) with the United Theological College (UTC) in Parramatta.
A disturbing new development in Iraq
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In a disturbing new development in the war in Iraq, it was reported this week that insurgents had used children in a suicide bomb attack.
Corporate governance why you should care
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Iconic public companies in Australia such as Qantas and Coles Myer have become targets for private equity raiders. More used to headlines about private companies going public, what does this mean for the ‘man in the street’?
CSU commentators on Australia’s 'liquid gold'
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003World Water Day on Thursday 22 March draws attention to the world’s most valuable natural resource and the research on how to best use and protect it. Charles Sturt University’s Institute for Land, Water and Society has a number of expert commentators who can discuss the environmental, economic and social aspects of water.