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Education reforms will impact rural and regional communities
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003'We all want the best teachers we can get for our kids.' This was the sentiment expressed by CSU Executive Dean of Education, Professor Toni Downes, as she welcomed the announcement by NSW Minister for Education and Communities, The Hon. Adrian Piccoli, that the Government will focus on enhancing teacher quality in NSW schools.
China producing more, polluting less
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Research from CSU into a decade of development in China provides little support for the so-called 'pollution haven' hypothesis and indicates that this is an inappropriate argument to be used against the introduction of pollution abatement measures, such as the carbon tax, in developed economies.
CSU vet science students to compete at Royal Easter Show
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Four CSU veterinary science students are finalists in two very different categories at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney this month.
Australian soccer fans - complacency not an option
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Media coverage of a spectator assault at a weekend football (soccer) match in Australia has a CSU academic wondering whether it signals a new moral panic about soccer hooliganism in Australia.
Wages investment supports quality early learning
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The federal government announcement yesterday of increased funding for childcare centre staff is a good first step, but the sector requires further and greater investment to attract and retain qualified professionals, according to CSU academics.
Diversifying diets crucial to global health
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A new book co-edited by CSU Adjunct Associate Professor Danny Hunter could help address some of the current problems of undernutrition in many parts of the developing world, as well as promoting healthier diets in developed countries where obesity is a problem.
New educational opportunities at Kapooka
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A new agreement between CSU and the Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka aims to enhance soldier recruit training in Australia.
CSU pharmacy graduate receives intern award
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A pharmacy graduate from CSU, described as enthusiastic and passionate, has received the MIMS Australia 2012 NSW Intern of the Year Award.
Rural journalism award for CSU student
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003A CSU journalism student has been announced as the 2013 recipient of the JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism, an initiative of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation.
CSU lecturers named in top 10
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Two CSU lecturers have been named in the annual UniJobs Lecturer of the Year Award top 10 .