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German history in the southern Riverina
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Frugal and hard working, the history of German farmers in the southern Riverina will be explored in a free public lecture by Charles Sturt University (CSU) cultural heritage expert Associate Professor Dirk Spennemann in Deniliquin on Wednesday 15 August. German settlement began in the mid 1860s and in this illustrated talk, Professor Spennemann will examine their contribution to farming and the social fabric of the region. “Driven by the proverbial Protestant work ethic, German farmers were generally well respected at the time,” he said. “A typical household contained heirlooms such as family bibles, items sourced from Germany including wedding porcelain along with books and utensils unavailable in Australia.” A member of CSU’s Institute for Land, Water and Society (ILWS), Professor Spennemann’s research interests include German colonial heritage in Oceania and the conceptual understanding of contemporary and emergent heritage such as modern architecture, space exploration and robotics. He is also a photographic artist who interprets heritage issues through visual media.
What happens to an ageing brain?
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
“One of the greatest challenges of modern neuroscience is understanding what happens to the brain as we age and why it becomes vulnerable to diseases such as Alzheimer’s,” said Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher Dr Adam Hamlin. Dr Hamlin, from CSU’s School of Biomedical Sciences, will talk about our Amazing Brain in a free public lecture in Griffith on Wednesday 15 August. Almost 280 000 Australians suffer from dementia and that figure is expected to rise as the population ages. Dr Hamlin will outline current breakthroughs in our understanding of the processes that occur in neurodegenerative diseases and what scientists are doing to find potential treatments for these conditions. A national Health and Medical Research Council Fellow, Dr Hamlin is carrying out research to discover more about brain cell death in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Health and science fair for Border community
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A Science and Health Expo at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga will highlight courses, facilities and projects on offer on the campus on Saturday 11 August between 11.30am and 3pm. The Expo will feature solar telescopes, tours of CSU’s state-of-the-art health education facilities, and Oral Health and Dental Clinic as well as the University’s internationally renowned environmentally designed campus at Thurgoona, interactive information sessions showcasing health and science courses offered by CSU, jumping castles, music and the Gums Café open for visitors. “We welcome the community to experience the excellence in health and science education, research and facilities that underpins Charles Sturt University’s courses in these fields,” said Head of CSU in Albury-Wodonga, Professor Julia Coyle. The Expo is part of National Science Week, which is hosted on the Border by CSU and the Astronomical Society of Albury-Wodonga.
Aussie welcome for international research students
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
A significant funding increase from Charles Sturt University (CSU) for higher degree research places has resulted in a large intake of doctoral and Master students in the University’s School of Environmental Sciences, working with supervisors in the Institute for Land, Water and Society. Eight students from as far as Mexico, Bhutan, Zimbabwe, China and USA have joined nine students from around Australia in full-time and part-time studies on the Albury-Wodonga Campus, with topics ranging from yak herders in Bhutan to snow leopard conservation in Nepal. ILWS Director Professor Max Finlayson said the number of international students at ILWS highlighted the quality of research undertaken at the University. “Many issues we face in the Murray Darling Basin are faced around the world. We are part of a world group of scientists addressing issues on the local and global stage,” Professor Finlayson said. Most of these students will be welcomed to the Institute during an ‘Aussie’ morning tea commencing at 10.30am on Thursday 9 August.
Table-sliding circus acts at Ponton Theatre
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
Slip-sliding slapstick action will be centre stage at the Ponton Theatre at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst when the physical theatre production Too Bloody Right hits the boards from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 August. The production by second-year theatre/media students is directed by Mr Daniel Aubin, lecturer in theatre/media at the CSU School of Communication and Creative Industries in Bathurst. “Too Bloody Right is the outcome of a five-week process, exploring the role of human rights in our modern society through a mixture of acrobatics, table-sliding, ‘mockumentary’, and food puppetry,” Mr Aubin said. “It uses comedy to look at a serious topic. The show is a lot of fun, and features a spectacular table-sliding circus act.” Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students at the door for a 7.30pm start.Independent politician to speak at McGrane dinner
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The independent federal member for New England, Mr Tony Windsor, MP, will be the guest speaker at the biennial Tony McGrane Memorial Scholarship Dinner at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo on Monday 24 September. The Acting Head of Campus at CSU in Dubbo, Dr Patricia Logan, said, “We are delighted that Mr Windsor has agreed to speak at the dinner. As a rural independent like Mr McGrane, Mr Windsor brings a regional perspective and voice to policy deliberations, and his contribution as guest speaker at the dinner will provide insight into some of the topical issues confronting the nation.” Mr McGrane, OAM, was a former Mayor of Dubbo (1991-99) and was subsequently the independent Member for Dubbo in the NSW Parliament. The memorial scholarship fund was established in his name in 2010 to ensure that students from western NSW are able to gain a university education. Tickets for the dinner are on sale for $130 per head. To purchase, please contact Ms Christine Stewart at CSU on (02) 6885 7370.
Public lecture to support Doctors4theBush
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Emeritus Professor John Dwyer, AO, will deliver a public lecture at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Wednesday 5 September in support of the University’s bid to establish a new rural medical school to boost the supply of ‘doctors for the bush’. Professor Dwyer is the founder of the Australian Health Care Reform, and has been working with CSU to establish a medical school in regional areas. He has championed the resurgence of clinician governance in Australia, is involved in efforts to create structural reform within the Australian health care delivery system, and is adamant that health outcomes for rural Australians are just not acceptable in such a wealthy nation. The Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, will host the free public lecture and says, “Bathurst Campus is delighted to host this presentation by Professor Dwyer – a national leader in health care provision, who speaks with authority on health care outcomes for rural Australians. This is a chance for the Bathurst community to hear first hand about the state of rural health care and what needs to be done - from someone who really knows. I urge everyone with an interest in this issue to attend to hear Professor Dwyer and to have their questions answered.” The public lecture will be at 6pm on Wednesday 5 September at the James Hardie Room, Centre for Professional Development at CSU in Bathurst. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Friday 31 August to Ms Julie Brabham on (02) 6338 4645 or send an email.
MyDay at CSU in Dubbo
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Dubbo will hold a MyDay to provide information to prospective students about nursing, social work, teaching, and business courses on Thursday 16 August. Ms Rebecca Morgan, a CSU prospective student adviser, said, “MyDays are an excellent forum for students to experience aspects of the discipline area they are interested in, and to find out what to expect during the course and how to apply for admission. We presently expect about 70 Year 10 and 11 students from nine schools in seven towns around the region to attend.” Schools attending include Dubbo Christian School, Dubbo College Senior Campus, Gilgandra High School, Gulgong High School, Macquarie Anglican Grammar School, Narromine High School, Mudgee High School, Peak Hill Central School, and Wellington High School.
Tasting creative industries in Wagga Wagga
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003
High school students in Year 10 in the Riverina will get a taste of the range of courses available at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga in the creative industries. Known as MyDay, the two-day event on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 August has attracted 110 students from schools in Boorowa, Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera and Wagga Wagga. From 10.15am to 2.15pm, the teenagers will participate in a range of workshops covering CSU courses such as fine arts, animation, photography, graphic design, television production, acting and design for theatre and television. They will meet with CSU academics and visit the facilities in the School of Communication and Creative Industries at CSU in Wagga Wagga, including the HR Gallop Gallery, photography studio, television studio and drama studio. Further information about courses in creative industries is available here. Read more about the University’s MyDay initiative here.
Bluestocking Week celebrations in Bathurst
Wednesday, 1 Jan 2003The role of women in higher education is being celebrated at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst and at universities across the country during Bluestocking Week from Monday 13 to Friday 17 August. Dr Kristina Gottschall, a lecturer at the School of Teacher Education in Bathurst, and the newly-elected President of the Bathurst sub-branch of the National Tertiary Education Union, said two events are planned. “All ‘Bluestockings’ and their supporters are invited to attend a screening of the new Australian film The Sapphires at 6.40pm on Tuesday 14 at the Metro Cinema, Bathurst, and there will be a special lunch at Café Mitchell on the University’s Bathurst Campus from 12.30pm on Wednesday 15 August ,” Dr Gottschall said. “In addition to providing a place for women, their friends and supporters in Charles Sturt University to get together, we want to stress the importance of women’s contribution to academic life, advancing feminism and equality through education and collaboration, and subverting the social constructs that narrow social roles, and women’s creativity, expression and thought. It’s essential to reconnect through such events, particularly given the tightly regulated and compressed nature of academic work life today, especially for women who tend to have higher rates of casual employment.”