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Pharmacy grows at CSU
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Ms Mary Madden has returned to where her pharmacy career began, Charles Sturt University (CSU). Among the first pharmacy graduates from CSU in 2001, Ms Madden is now working at the University as an associate lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences in Wagga Wagga. She worked in community and hospital pharmacy before joining CSU in 2007. “I had reached the stage in my career where I wanted to do more,” Ms Madden said. “I was looking into research before I secured a position at CSU.” Ms Madden’s research focuses on risk management in pharmacy, minimizing human error, and the decision making process when errors occur. Also new to the pharmacy program at CSU is Dr Hassan Obied, a lecturer in pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in the School of Biomedical Sciences. He graduated from Tanta University (TU) in Egypt in 2000. He worked at TU and then completed his PhD at CSU in 2007 which focussed on the discovery of new bio-phenols in Australian olives with potential anti-cancer activity and accepted a teaching position in 2008. His research interests and expertise are in the areas of plant bio-phenols and the role of antioxidants in prevention and treatment of disease. CSU Connemara pony breeding begins
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Plans to establish a Connemara Pony Stud at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are well underway with the arrival of four mares and one stallion at CSU’s Equine Centre in August. The stud will produce horses suitable for veterinary science, animal science and equine students to handle, train and manage as part of their course. Equine science lecturer at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Wagga Wagga, Mr Hunter Doughty, said “Many students have had little exposure to horse handling and horse reproduction so it is important for them to develop confidence. The Connemara pony is ideal because it is smaller and not as intimidating as larger horses”. Stallion Wychwood Willy Wagtail from Port Augusta has been leased for the 2008 and 2009 breeding season. Of the four purebred mares, one has been donated and three are on loan. “The collaboration between the Connemara Pony Breeders Association of Australia and CSU’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences is a great promotion of the breed and there are numerous research opportunities that will not only benefit the breed in Australia but internationally, given the limited gene pool of the breed, ” said Mr Doughty. Dental therapy the focus during Dental Health Week
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Local dental therapists and Charles Sturt University academics are encouraging children to grit their teeth and take on a seven day boot camp during Dental Health Week (4-10 August). Orange dental therapist Mrs Linda Barlow is passionate about children's oral health having been an instrumental contributor to the state-wide child health record ’blue book’. "It's a fantastic initiative," said Mrs Barlow. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is conducting an online seven day dental boot camp offering a variety of dental health fact sheets and children's activity sheets to read and download. "The more parents and children know about their teeth and diet, the more they can help dental therapists in their job." Dental therapy has been in the news recently with CSU launching an Oral Health Therapy course in 2009.
Fluoride the focus for dental therapy
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
With the Australian Dental Association focusing on fluoride during Dental Health Week, Dubbo-based dental therapist MsLynne Turner is encouraging local families to ensure their children’s teeth are getting the attention they need. "Fluoridated water supplies are critical to helping fight tooth decay, so we encourage local residents, especially children, to drink the town water. It's important to speak to your dentist or oral health therapist about how a good diet, good oral hygiene and drinking fluoridated water all contribute to sound oral health." Lynne is the only full-time dental therapist working in the Dubbo area but more are expected in years to come with the opening of Charles Sturt University's oral health therapy course in Wagga Wagga. "CSU students will be involved with many aspects of preventative dentistry, including an understanding of the positive impacts of fluoridation within our populations,” says senior lecturer Dr Sabrina Manickam. "Unfortunately tooth decay in young children is still evident, particularly in lower socio-economic groups, so our students will be encouraged to continue the education of parents, ensuring good oral health practices for families."
CSU lecturer track-side at Olympics
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic will be track-side with competitors in the Indonesian Olympic Team at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China, having coached athletes in several disciplines since late 2007 to develop the team’s strength and conditioning. Dr Stephen Bird, a lecturer in the School of Human Movement Studies, said “I am very happy with our input into the athletes for these games and really look froward to getting over there. Strength and conditioning preparation of the Indonesian Olympic squads has gone well, with all athletes making significant improvements in their conditioning levels.” Dr Bird is involved with archery, weightlifting, badminton and track and field, and will continue to assist the athletes in their quest for peak performance. He does not think the air pollution in Beijing will impact on the Indonesian competitors. “Although most European teams have expressed concerns, I don’t believe this will be a major issue for the Indonesian team as they experience similar conditions on a daily basis in Jakarta. I also believe that China will do everything possible to ensure that conditions are a good as possible.”
Symposium in Wagga
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Twelve speakers from all over Australia will meet at Riverina Playhouse in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August to discuss the state of play in Australian arts. The meeting, Symposia 08, will be opened by Professor David Green, Head of Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Wagga Wagga Campus. Speakers include youth commentator Mr Craig Schuftan from ABC’s national youth radio station Triple J, Sydney-based designer Mr Eddy Herringson, Mr Nick Pill from Rising Sun Pictures, Mr Justy Phillips from the Tasmanian School of Art, Ms Elli Ioannou from Elli Photography in Melbourne, and CSU lecturer and embroiderer Ms Julie Montgarrett. There will also be a student forum and live music during the event. To book a place at the conference, call (02) 6933 2589.
More researchers to meet agriculture skills shortage
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Predictions of a looming skills shortage in agriculture are being met head-on with twelve new students starting three-year research doctorate courses this year with the innovative agricultural research group, the EH Graham Centre in Wagga Wagga. As a partnership between Charles Sturt University and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, postgraduate education is essential to train the next generation of scientists and researchers who will be ready to meet the research and development needs of Australian agriculture. Director of the EH Graham Centre, Professor Deirdre Lemerle, said, "The Centre’s research into mixed farming - in plant and animal sciences - aims to generate new knowledge to underpin the capacity of farmers to manage risk in a changing environment". The new group of students, who bring the total number of students studying at the EH Graham Centre to 36, are focused on research including animal and crop production, pastures, socio-economic issues relating to the adoption of new technologies, and the impact of agriculture on the environment.
CSU keeps Career Expo healthy
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Charles Sturt University (CSU) biomedical sciences lecturer, Dr Deborah Burton, will encourage high school students to look at their options at the 2008 Central West Job Expo on Thursday 31 July. “With increasing living costs, petrol prices and city rent, local high school students seem keener than ever to investigate studying and working within the region,” Dr Burton said. Information on CSU courses in agriculture, nursing, pharmacy, clinical science and the new dentistry and oral health courses will be available. Dr Burton will join academics from across CSU to answer questions and discuss study and career options with students and their families. “It’s an important time in students’ lives and the Expo is a fantastic opportunity to gather information on all the options. Schools have indicated that there will be over 1 300 students attending the Expo,” she said.
Dental therapy the focus during Dental Health Week
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Local dental therapists and Charles Sturt University academics are encouraging children to grit their teeth and take on a seven day boot camp during Dental Health Week. Albury dental therapist Mrs Anne Pritchard is passionate about children's oral health having been an instrumental contributor to state-wide child health programs. "It's a fantastic initiative," says Mrs Pritchard. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is conducting an online seven day dental boot camp offering a variety of dental health fact sheets and children's activity sheets to read and download. "The more parents and children know about their teeth and diet, the more they can help dental therapists in their job." Dental therapy has been in the news recently with CSU launching an Oral Health Therapy course in 2009.
'Life as a CSU business student' short film competition
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
The Charles Sturt University (CSU) School of Marketing and Management is holding a short film competition to promote the courses of the School and to raise money for local Bathurst youth service ‘headspace’. Known as the CS[U Flix] - M&M Short Film Awards, the 2008 competition focuses on ‘Life as a business student with the CSU School of Marketing and Management’ and offers filmmakers the chance to win three $2 000 prizes. The short film competition guest judges include Mr Rod McCulloch, Head of CSU’s School of Communication; Mr Jimmy Foggo, digital media producer for Fremantle Media Australia; and Mr Mark Waters, managing director of advertising agency PPS in Sydney. Entries close at 4pm on Friday 15 August, and the winners will be announced at a special awards public screening at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) on Wednesday 27 August.