Research that could help HIV/AIDS and cancer patients retain muscle mass and independent living has won the inaugural national award from the Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS).

Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) international links will further expand this Friday (15 December 2006) when Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Goulter signs an agreement with Sylvia Barnard, President of Cambrian College which is located in Sudbury, Canada.

A delegation from Yangzhou University, China, will visit Charles Sturt University (CSU) on Friday 15 December 2006 to discuss the developing relationship between the two universities.

A ground-breaking material which helps regulate temperatures inside buildings will be used on the new academic offices to be constructed on Charles Sturt University’s Albury-Wodonga Campus in 2007.

Research addressing Australia’s future water resources and heart disease has lead to two researchers receiving the 2006 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Research Excellence at Charles Sturt University.

As we approach the Christmas and New Year break, I would like to thank all staff for their efforts over the year. 2006 has been a very busy and successful year. I know the University asks a lot of you, and it has been my great privilege to work alongside you as we strive to reach CSU’s potential.

Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) commitment to high quality early childhood teaching has received a boost with the appointment of Dr Jennifer Sumsion, one of three new Professors in the Faculty of Education.

For the first time, the health of Australia’s agribusinesses in each and all regions will be measured and reported when the inaugural Westpac/CSU Agribusiness Survey commences in January 2007.

Serrated Tussock has the potential to bring sheep farmers to their knees, according to Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Mr Aaron Simmons. A postdoctoral research fellow at CSU, Mr Simmons is conducting research that will give local farmers new tools in their battle against this nationally significant weed in native pastures.