A controversial new book by a CSU researcher argues that the so-called 'obesity epidemic' has been grossly exaggerated by both the media and the medical mainstream.

A psychology academic at CSU has been awarded a prestigious teaching award by the peak national professional association, the Australian Psychological Society.

Social researcher, Mr Hugh Mackay will take his dialogue with the Australian society directly to regional NSW next week when he delivers CSU's 2010 William Merrylees Memorial Lecture.

A new book, Education for Future Practice, co-edited by academics from CSU, examines how university educators prepare people to work in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, and is directed to university educators, scholars, practitioners and policy makers.

Two CSU academics preparing to take their midwifery skills to assist women and children in far western Kenya in December have been inundated with donations of hundreds of underpants, including from corporate Australia.

The significant contribution Dr Margaret Sheldon OAM played in the development of CSU as a leading educator of health professionals for regional Australia is being remembered following her recent death at the age of 83 years.

Three new CSU business administration honours degrees are to be offered from its campus in Burlington. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Marketing will meet both the immediate and long-term needs of industry and business professionals, and add value and diversity to post-secondary education offerings in Ontario, Canada.

CSU researchers will present a number of projects related to improving the health of communities in regional and remote NSW to a conference of health professionals being held this week in Albury.

A study led by a CSU academic, thought to be the first of its kind, suggests that the way in which prosecutors and judges use expert evidence and judicial directions can help to dispel juror misconceptions and enhance juror perceptions of the credibility of a child witness in child sexual assault cases.