The new Head of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga, Professor Nick Sangster, is keen to make research a priority. Professor Sangster joined CSU in 2006 and specialises in Veterinary Parasitology, the study of the relationship between parasites and animal hosts. He has a passion for research and has earned an international reputation for his work into drench resistance of sheep internal parasites. In his new role, Professor Sangster wants to ensure his School continues to turn out high quality graduates while further developing research opportunities and infrastructure. “At Charles Sturt University, we have a close connection with farmers in the region,” Professor Sangster said. “Our diagnostic services and student workplace learning in the rural sector means we are in a unique position to identify problems, find solutions and pass those on to producers.” The new appointment comes as the first group of veterinary science students prepare to graduate from CSU in Wagga Wagga on Friday 1 April. In 2006, Professor Sangster was awarded the Fellowship of the Australian Society for Parasitology.