Two recently published papers by a Charles Sturt University (CSU) public relations academic suggest the discipline and practice of public relations is an ethical minefield with little to guide those who work in the field.

CSU's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Sue Thomas has been named as a new member of the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Advisory Council.

CSU's Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies has been awarded $1m to establish a research professorship of Ageing and Practical Theology, based at St Mark’s National Theological Centre in Canberra.

CSU journalism academics believe the prank call by 2DayFM radio presenters in Australia that resulted in the death of a nurse in the UK highlights the serious ethical implications of such calls and the impacts the media can have on individuals.

Research by a CSU PhD graduate has found women seeking asylum in Australia continue to be punished and excluded despite a genuine need for protection.

Driven by his mantra 'of having a go', 73 year-old Mr Mike Strange has just been accepted into CSU's early entry scheme, known as the Principal's Recommendation Entry Program.

A CSU justice studies researcher believes the chaos unravelling around asylum seekers sent to Nauru was and is preventable.

As Australia approaches a federal election with a changed Labor Party leadership and Prime Minister, CSU will convene a political philosophy forum in Canberra next week.

Two CSU theatre/media students gained invaluable professional experience when they were recently given the opportunity to stage manage a production at a leading Sydney theatre company.