Last month Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Bathurst Regional Council (BRC) signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Vice-Chancellor of CSU Professor Ian Goulter said the MoU would see CSU and BRC “develop strategies to attract new business and industry, and this includes opportunities for research, internships and work for CSU students”. In the spirit of this greater collaboration CSU, Bathurst TAFE and BRC will sign a Cultural Cooperation Agreement today, Tuesday 12 December. Acting Head of the School of Communication, Bill Blaikie said the signing will “encourage and foster cultural development in Bathurst. Culture is created by people meeting and talking and then making. This is a significant agreement that indicates the ongoing commitment that the University has to cultural and community development in the city.”