Charles Sturt University Pro Vice-Chancellor (Public Affairs) Dr Peter Hodgson will preside over the awarding of almost $300 000 worth of scholarships to students of the University’s Bathurst Campus.

A new program developed collaboratively by five Australian universities to combat the continuing decline in science learning will be launched by Federal Minister for Science, Peter McGauran.

In assessing the impact of the higher education reforms on Charles Sturt University (CSU), the University will stand by its regional communities and equity groups, and the development of heartland Australia, said CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter.

Academic excellence at Charles Sturt University will be celebrated at the annual Charles Sturt University Foundation and Awards Night.

Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter said there is advantage to CSU in the concessions and wins gained in the Senate last night which saw support for the Higher Education reform package.

Charles Sturt University has received a $2 million boost from the latest round of capital grants announced by Federal Education Minister Dr Brendan Nelson.

Higher education legislation needs to pass through the Senate – but with appropriate amendment, says Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Goulter.

The current economic and drought conditions have caused Charles Sturt University to mothball its dairy on the CSU Farm on the Wagga Wagga Campus.

A lifetime’s contribution to the science and management of wetlands worldwide by a Charles Sturt University academic has been recognised by a leading international society.