Archive
Collaboration to benefit regional health
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University and the Greater Western Area Health Service have formed an alliance which will offer sustainable solutions to current health issues for people in Western New South Wales.
Media alert: A Foundation for success
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Charles Sturt Foundation Board of Directors & Investment Committee will meet at the Bathurst Campus of Charles Sturt University and farewell as Chair Mr Bruce Cameron. The Foundation has grown from $1 million to $7 million since its inception, given out over $5 million in scholarships since 1984, and assisted around 200 students each year.
Hitting all the right notes
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Australian Minister for Education, Science and Training Julie Bishop last week released the National Music Workshop Report recommendations. Dr Christopher Klopper, Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) music lecturer in the School of Teacher Education, says the recommendations are confirmation that CSU is moving in the right direction.
Experimental winery opens in Wagga Wagga
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The art of wine-making will be given an innovative boost at the opening of the $1.73 million Stage III of the CD Blake Experimental Winery at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre at CSU Wagga Wagga.
Do World Cup cricketers need to be 'super fit'?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Fifty one matches will be played during the 2007 International Cricket Council World Cup. How much of that match time will players spend standing, running, sprinting and jogging? Dr Rob Duffield, lecturer in the School of Human Movement at Charles Sturt University (CSU), knows the answer.
Facing the music
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Yesterday the Education, Science and Training Minister, Julie Bishop, announced the federal government will hold a National Music Workshop in August, in response to the National Review of School Music Education findings. Dr Christopher Klopper has taken on board the findings of the Review and in just a few months reinvigorated music teaching at the Charles Sturt University.
CSU delivers a national first for early years educators
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The first national curriculum framework for early childhood, recently presented to the Australian government by a Charles Sturt University-led consortium, is the product of extensive nationwide consultation with those working in the early childhood sector and a diverse range of other people interested in children's learning in early childhood settings, including parents.
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.
Tackling child abuse
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The widely recognised need to develop a better approach to tackle child sexual abuse and improve child protection is motivating a team of researchers including CSU who cross agencies, borders and disciplines.
CSU expert commentators on water management in Australia
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Today's water conference in Canberra will discuss the handover of control of the Murray Darling system from the States to the Federal Government. Charles Sturt University has specialist commentators who are available for comment on water issues and the Federal Government initiative.