Eight computerised interactive whiteboards, cameras, microphones, and projectors, which simulate some present-day classrooms and those of the future, are features of the new Connected Learning Space at CSU in Bathurst.

Staff, students and alumni of CSU are saddened to learn of the death of Professor John Carroll, the Professor of Communication at the School of Communication and Creative Industries in Bathurst.

From 2012, students from NSW mid-north coast who wish to study at CSU, but who do not meet the entry criteria, or who require further preparation, will be able to enrol in the University's Pathways Program in conjunction with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute.

The success of Indonesian competitors at the recent 2011 South-East Asian Games – known as the SEA Games - has led to negotiations between CSU and Universitas Negeri Jakarta to strengthen links with sport and academic counterparts in Indonesia.

CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator the Hon. Chris Evans, of funding of around $8 million to tackle the chronic shortages of tertiary educated agricultural professionals in Australia.

A CSU academic and a colleague from a major computer company have published a new book that provides a strategic blueprint for using commonly available technology to drive measurable and sustainable change in education.

A report by CSU has found overwhelming public support for its establishment of a new national centre in Canberra that would facilitate research and international engagement to promote religious tolerance and understanding.

Three graduation ceremonies to be staged by CSU will be held for the first time in Thurgoona from this Friday morning, 16 December.

Mr Ian Macintosh, AM, was made a Companion of Charles Sturt University at the conclusion of the Faculty of Arts graduation ceremony in Bathurst on Saturday 17 December, in recognition of his dedication to advancing the institution and its regions.