The Faculty of Education at CSU has three newly-promoted professors. Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Toni Downes, announced the promotions, saying they are hard-won and strengthen the University's capacity to teach and research across the disciplines of education and human movement studies.

Compulsory tutorials, late night teleconferences and a string of student accolades can all be traced to CSU academic, Dr Graeme McLean.

The vital role played by regional communities in the development of CSU has been praised as celebrations get underway for the institution’s 20th anniversary in 2009.

Dr David Asimus' passion for agriculture and commitment to CSU has led to the establishment of the Asimus Endowment for Agriculture in honour of the former Chancellor of CSU.

CSU and the Ambulance Service of NSW have collaborated to offer the 'Ambulance Accelerated Pathway' to fast-track entry into the paramedic profession and guarantee employment with Ambulance while students still study for a paramedic degree.

Charles Sturt University and Southern Cross University have welcomed the announcement of funding for a feasibility study into the creation of a new national university based in regional Australia.

Charles Sturt University and the Canberra Institute of Technology will sign an agreement today, Friday 6 March, to create higher education pathways between the two institutions for students from the Australian Capital Territory, regional NSW, and overseas.

While 2009 provides CSU with an opportunity to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the year is also a time to honour the 114 year tradition of excellence and innovation in teaching, learning and research.

Re-emerging concerns about food security is just one symptom of the declining trend in Australian agricultural productivity and in investment in agricultural research, according to Dr John Mullen, adjunct professor at the CSU Faculty of Business.