Growing up in a small country town has inspired Charles CSU student Ms Melissa McIntyre to pursue a career in pharmacy to help fill the gaps in rural health care.

The celebration of the official Horses’ Birthday in Australia on 1 August will hold special significance at the Equine Centre at CSU in Wagga Wagga in 2011, with a new stallion set to enhance breeding programs and teaching opportunities.

Hands-on attention and a close collaboration contributed to Charles Sturt University's (CSU) winery winning the trophy for Best Merlot at the prestigious Boutique Wine Awards 2011 says CSU winemaker Mr Andrew Drumm.

The paramedic course at CSU continues to grow as record student enrolments and new lecturers join the School of Biomedical Sciences in Bathurst.

The importance of independent living for people with intellectual disabilities will be highlighted during valuable training at CSU in Bathurst and Wagga Wagga for disability support workers in rural and regional NSW next week.

Anecdotal data shows sheep measles causes major financial losses to the Australian sheep meat industry, but accurate data on the exact financial loss is not available and is urgently needed.

The recently announced carbon policy is the Gillard Labor Government's first real attempt at clear policy leadership, where "substance has prevailed over spin", says Charles Sturt University (CSU) political scientist, Dr Dominic O'Sullivan.

Analysis of recent cyber security auditing involving 1 323 routers and 452 network switches, revealed only a small percentage were patched adequately and even less where configured in a secure manner.

CSU will farewell one of its most senior staff members at the end of the month. Professor Lyn Gorman retires as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Administration), a position she has held since 2007.