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Asylum seeking women - captives to their status
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Asylum seeking women - captives to their status

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.

Charles Sturt UniversitySociety and Community

'Democratic duties' political philosophy forum in Canberra
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

'Democratic duties' political philosophy forum in Canberra

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.

Charles Sturt UniversitySociety and Community

Spirituality - a 'positive' mental aberration?
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Spirituality - a 'positive' mental aberration?

Research by a CSU psychologist raises questions over the supposed benefits of spiritual experiences, suggesting past research may have been overly-generous in attributing wellbeing effects to spirituality.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealthSociety and Community

Plan ahead for catastrophic fire event
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Plan ahead for catastrophic fire event

NSW Premier, The Hon. Barry O’Farrell, MP, has warned residents to prepare for what could be the worst fire day in the state’s history. CSU has a number of commentators available regarding various issues surrounding bushfires.

Society and Community

CSU seeks new solutions for rural doctor shortages
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

CSU seeks new solutions for rural doctor shortages

CSU will examine ways to provide rural and regional Australians with better access to medical services when it hosts rural health experts, rural doctors, government representatives and local government at a policy forum in Canberra on Friday 24 May.

Charles Sturt UniversityTeaching and EducationHealthIndigenousSociety and Community

Royal radio prank unethical: CSU experts
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Royal radio prank unethical: CSU experts

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.

Charles Sturt UniversitySociety and Community

Evidence best vaccine against bias
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Evidence best vaccine against bias

A CSU ethicist has warned parents not to rely solely on information found on the Internet when deciding whether to vaccinate their children against common childhood diseases.

HealthSociety and Community

Lance Armstrong, Oprah and implications for sport
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

Lance Armstrong, Oprah and implications for sport

A CSU academic says the televised interview confession by controversial cycling champion and self-confessed drugs cheat, Lance Armstrong, with US television personality Oprah Winfrey on Friday 18 January, was in the form of a TV secular 'confessional' which has been indulged in before by public 'sinners' in our time.

Charles Sturt UniversityTeaching and EducationSociety and Community

CSU pharmacy grad starts career on a high
SOCIETY  1 Jan 2003

CSU pharmacy grad starts career on a high

CSU Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate, Mr Christopher Loupos, will enter the workforce this year with a prestigious internship at St George Hospital.

Charles Sturt UniversityTeaching and EducationHealthSociety and Community

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