Charles Sturt University's plans for a new dental clinic at Dubbo received a boost yesterday with the announcement by Mr John Della Bosca, MP, NSW Minister for Health, of a $4.1 million funding package for the project.

Two men whose connections with and commitment to CSU date back almost 60 years will be remembered in ceremonies at CSU in Wagga Wagga this week.

New research by CSU suggests that social and economic conditions are so difficult in the Murray Darling Basin that researchers are calling for a treaty between government and the people and communities of the region.

Demand for an undergraduate place at CSU in 2009 has grown significantly according to figures released by the Universities Admissions Centre.

Teaching and student spaces at CSU will be revitalised from 2009 as it embarks on a major capital works program after the University secured federal Government funding for infrastructure improvements.

Mental health nurses in rural and remote NSW have expressed concern to CSU researchers that they fear their profession is dying.

Disadvantaged Indigenous and rural students living in remote Australian settlements will benefit from a three year research project led by Charles Sturt University and Griffith University that uses new thinking in mathematical education and increases access to current technology.

Government agencies in Indonesia and Singapore are set to benefit from degree courses developed by Charles Sturt University in policing and emergency management.

The philanthropic George Alexander Foundation has announced a $60 000 commitment to Charles Sturt University (CSU), providing scholarships for students from the CSU Faculty of Education so they can undertake professional placements in rural and remote schools throughout Australia.