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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.
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.
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.
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.
CSU paramedic expertise at UK uni
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A leading Australian paramedic researcher and lecturer has returned to CSU after his inaugural visit to the United Kingdom following his appointment as the Visiting Professor of Pre-Hospital Care at Coventry University.
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.
The Famous Spiegeltent; CSU research at conference in Portugal
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Research at CSU recently presented at an international theatre conference in Lisbon, Portugal, suggests that the international touring performance and entertainment space known as The Famous Spiegeltent has contributed to the evolution of alternative theatre in Australia.
Grant boosts CSU teachers for 21st century
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Faculty of Education at CSU will upgrade facilities to prepare teachers for the 21st century following receipt of $2.9 million from the recent Federal Government grant of $14 million to the CSU Teaching and Learning Infrastructure Funds.
Future healthy rivers need slice of history
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The significance of sharp falls in the numbers of freshwater fish, shellfish and other aquatic animals has been frequently overlooked by natural resource managers worldwide, according to a CSU researcher.
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.