Pre-conference Workshop: Friday 19 September 2003Main Conference: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2003 Theme: Qualitative Research as Interpretive Practice.

The future of research into complex social and health issues is being threatened by the backlash of conservatism in government policy and funding arenas in developed countries, according to leading US international researcher Professor Yvonna Lincoln.

Two teams of Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Information Technology students have scooped the pool at the Ericsson Kacip @ Cut-Edge Award 2003 Competition in Malaysia.

Australia’s first indigenous pharmacy graduate is continuing her pioneering work by participating in the Pharmacy Academic at University Departments of Rural Health project to promote the profession in rural and remote communities.

International honours have been bestowed on Charles Sturt University Professor of Irrigation Graeme Batten for his leading research into the rapid, reliable and low cost analysis technique which has revolutionised crop management.

The water reform debate highlighted in proposals by the “Wentworth Group” of leading Australian water scientists fails to recognise and capitalise on the variety of water uses along the Murray River.

State-of-the-art rural health facilities and a library and information technology centre have been announced as part of a $20 million proposal to significantly expand Charles Sturt University’s Thurgoona Campus.

The world’s leading authority on criminal justice ethics will join the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE), at Charles Sturt University. 

A century old olive grove, a vineyard and rolling green hills will be the backdrop for the annual “Jazz Picnic in the Winery” at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga on Sunday 7 September.