Big Ideas abound at lunchtime on Thursdays at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst. The Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Professor Jo-Anne Reid, said staff, students and members of the public are invited to enjoy lunch while listening to some leading CSU thinkers as they talk about the big ideas that make them passionate about their work. "The Big Idea seminar series provides the chance to find out more about a range of interesting topics and participate in relaxed discussion with each of our presenters," Professor Reid said. "Many of these ideas have been presented at major conferences outside Charles Sturt University, so it's a good opportunity for people to come and see what's going on here." All Big Idea sessions are held each Thursday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at 'Rafters' bar and cafe (in building 1413); bring your own lunch or order from the special 'Rafters' lunchtime menu available from 12.15pm. The next four presentation dates and topics include:Thursday 14 May – Ms Kate Smith, lecturer in theatre/media in the School of Communication and Creative Industries, 'The mindful academic: a third-space for being'.Thursday 21 May – Dr Margaret Van Heekeren, senior lecturer in journalism in the School of Communication and Creative Industries, 'Rising from the ashes – the journalism phoenix'.Thursday 28 May – Ms Annabel Matheson, lecturer in nursing in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, 'Shift work, nursing and women's work'.Thursday 4 June - Dr Chelsea Litchfield, lecturer in sports studies in School of Human Movement Studies, 'Gender and the sports media'.