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Community support strengthens CSU bid
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Support is growing for Charles Sturt University's (CSU) bid to expand its health and human services programs through a submission to the Regional Priorities Round of the Education Investment Fund (EIF) for $63.6 million, with health providers keen to voice their endorsement.
Climate change and healthy catchments
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Climate change is expected to have a major impact on the health of rivers in South Eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. The emphasis to date seems to have been on environmental flows as a means of keeping our rivers healthy, but what are the other options and are they practical and cost-effective?
Social and economic impacts of Basin water plan
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU resources expert has discussed the trade-offs involved in the proposed transfer of water to the environment in the proposed Murray Darling Basin Plan in a public lecture.
CSU delivers at high speed
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The high level of skills and speed seen at the recent Newton's Nation event in Bathurst weren't limited to the competitors, with students from Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) also scoring top marks.
Reducing public dental waiting lists a good start
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003New funding to reduce public dental waiting lists will be welcome in rural Australia, and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will investigate how it can assist regional health providers to deliver these services, said CSU Head of Dentistry and Health Sciences Professor David Wilson.
Travelling Stock Reserves recognised for biodiversity
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU expert has hailed the recent announcement of federal government funding that supports the future management of Travelling Stock Routes in the Riverina.
Languages shouldn't be foreign in schools
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003In response to recent political discussions regarding the study of foreign languages in schools, Charles Sturt University's School of Teacher Education lecturer, Ms Maria Bennet says, "to remain competitive, Australian schools need to move beyond a monolingual base and engage with languages other than English in order to prepare Australians to live, work and compete in a global society".
Accounting lessons from the Tudors
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Accounting practices in Tudor England have relevance and application today for issues such as disaster management and relief in Australia and internationally, according to a CSU accountancy researcher.
CSU plans major increase in rural dental and oral health workforce
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University will introduce its oral health therapy course, and expand enrolments into its rurally-based dental program in Orange, as part of its $63.6 million proposal to the federal government’s Education Investment Fund.
Graduate nominated for Walkley Award
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A compelling insight to the recovery of Grantham's flood-affected community has earnt CSU Bachelor of Communication graduate Ms Miranda Grant a nomination for a prestigious Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year Award.