Two research projects at Charles Sturt University (CSU) have been granted a total of $580 000 to investigate the benefits and harms of birds and insects to horticulture, and the role of virtues in social services.

A CSU social work researcher is hoping to shine a light on the secrecy, shame and stigma of drug-use and drug-related deaths in Australia.

The Vice-Chancellor and President of CSU, Professor Andrew Vann, says yesterday's cuts to the Australian higher education sector, announced by the federal government, will impact on the University and its capacity to contribute to the productivity of regional and rural Australia.

Former Prime Minister Mr John Howard OM AC will receive a Doctor of the University (honoris causa) from Charles Sturt University at the 2014 graduation ceremony in Orange in December.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) will draw on the expertise and experience of the primary industries sector on the NSW Mid-North Coast with the launch of a new industry advisory sub-committee.

Charles Sturt University has begun a new free massive open online course (MOOC) on estate planning, to be run over the next five weeks.

A joint research project involving Charles Sturt University has examined how Australian farming industries are responding to demands for more sustainable production.

Lonely people are more likely to disclose sensitive personal information on Facebook than those who feel connected according to new Charles Sturt University (CSU) research.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) will create a $2 million contingency fund to support students caught out by the uncertainty surrounding the federal government's proposed changes to higher education.