Thousands of former students and their families will converge on the region and beyond over the next few months as they return to Charles Sturt University for the 2002 graduation season.

Certain countries have become renowned for specific capabilities: Germany for excellence in engineering, Japan for assembly of electrical appliances, France for style.

When Charles Sturt University opens its new $2.5 million commercial winery on Tuesday 9 April, it will give its wine science and viticulture students a facility to match the best in the Australian wine industry.

Making casually employed markers feel part of the academic teaching team was the aim of a research project by two Charles Sturt University researchers.

Regional university students are taking the fight to keep health graduates in the bush into their own hands.

Environmental education at Charles Sturt University will receive a major boost from the Rotary Club of Albury this month with the donation of $30 000 to be used over the next five years by the University.

A record number of probationary constables will today march out at their NSW Police attestation, as Charles Sturt University prepares to enrol the first intake of police students to study on-campus in Sydney.

Student police officers in NSW will gain increased operational experience in the field following changes announced today to the NSW Police recruit education program.

Veterinary science, water and biological solutions will be just some of the issues discussed with Federal Minister for Science, Mr Peter McGauran, during a visit to Charles Sturt University.