The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Dubbo City Council later in March heralds a new stage for development of CSU’s Dubbo Campus. “The University has enjoyed an excellent relationship with Dubbo City Council since CSU admitted its first students in Dubbo in 1997,” said Professor David Battersby, CSU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and Head of Dubbo Campus. “The MOU recognises that a university presence can bring added value to the City of Dubbo, particularly in fostering research opportunities, cultural development and economic growth.” Professor Battersby said CSU and Dubbo City Council were keen to promote Dubbo as a “University City” and to explore opportunities for shared use of CSU and community facilities. The MOU also commits CSU and Dubbo City Council to plan a program of traineeships, work placements and scholarships for young people, particularly to encourage Indigenous students from the Dubbo region to attend CSU. The MOU will be formally signed at CSU Dubbo Campus at 12pm on Monday 27 March.