The similarities, differences, challenges and opportunities for rural school education in Canada and Australia are the focus of a public lecture by a visiting Canadian rural teaching expert at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Wednesday 9 November.

Parents with infants in childcare often worry about the long-term impact of the seemingly endless sniffles, coughs and ear aches, but new research from CSU might bring some relief.

As the incidence of cyber crime continues to rise, Charles Sturt University (CSU) adjunct lecturer and leading Australian cyber security expert, Dr Craig Wright believes government should push China to responsibly manage its cyber contractors.

From 2012, students from NSW mid-north coast who wish to study at CSU, but who do not meet the entry criteria, or who require further preparation, will be able to enrol in the University's Pathways Program in conjunction with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute.

A CSU research team is investigating how communities cope with natural disasters such as bushfire and drought, as seen in recent years in Beechworth and Bendigo in Victoria.

A CSU researcher has hailed the focus on direct engagement with Murray Darling Basin communities, as highlighted in the draft Murray Darling Basin Plan released by the Murray Darling Basin Authority, as a step in the right direction.

The success of Indonesian competitors at the recent 2011 South-East Asian Games – known as the SEA Games - has led to negotiations between CSU and Universitas Negeri Jakarta to strengthen links with sport and academic counterparts in Indonesia.

CSU Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Ian Goulter, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator the Hon. Chris Evans, of funding of around $8 million to tackle the chronic shortages of tertiary educated agricultural professionals in Australia.

Returning to his remote community after graduating with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Charles Sturt University (CSU), Mr Lloyd Smith is now championing improved health and education in far west NSW.