Archive
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.
Two CSU researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) researchers have been named ARC Future Fellows by the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.
Australian Writers' Guild award for CSU graduates
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two graduates of CSU who met at its School of Communication at Bathurst have been honoured by the Australian Writers' Guild at its annual AWGIE award presentations on Friday 28 September.
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.
CSU Dubbo helps meet high demand for accountants
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Future business leaders from western NSW are being urged to consider the range of study options and exceptional career and remuneration prospects for graduates of the accounting and business courses offered at CSU at Dubbo.
CSU’s investment in early childhood education
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) commitment to high quality early childhood teaching has received a boost with the appointment of Dr Jennifer Sumsion, one of three new Professors in the Faculty of Education.
UK paramedic expert at CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A visiting professor of pre-hospital care at CSU, who still finds time to work shifts as an 'ambulance officer', says the similarities between the paramedic profession in Australia and Great Britain are greater than the differences.
VC Column: December 2006
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003As we approach the Christmas and New Year break, I would like to thank all staff for their efforts over the year. 2006 has been a very busy and successful year. I know the University asks a lot of you, and it has been my great privilege to work alongside you as we strive to reach CSU’s potential.
CSU welcomes new partnership with schools
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The Dean of the Faculty of Education at CSU, Professor Toni Downes, has welcomed the announcement today, 30 September, by the NSW Minister for Education, Ms Verity Firth, of new partnerships between the University and schools in the State's Western and Riverina regions.
Disasters need managing
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The tsunami that hit Samoa and Tonga and the earthquakes in Sumatra this week are further reminders that natural and man-made disasters are increasing around the world and need to be planned for and managed by governments, emergency services and relief agencies, according to a lecturer at CSU.