Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange will welcome 155 commencing students when Orientation Week (O Week) activities start on Tuesday 20 February.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online. Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Head of Campus at CSU in Orange, Dr Heather Robinson, very much looks forward to O Week.“It’s  a fun, happy and hectic time for all involved – new students, their parents and carers, and our staff – as there is much to learn as students consider their new lives in higher education,” Dr Robinson said.“For our new students, it is vital that they meet the people and find the resources that will make their studies at Charles Sturt University a success, while also enjoying a rewarding and eventful life, often in a new town.“In their time with us we hope students will adopt the Charles Sturt University ethos of Yindyamarra Winhanganha – the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.”Key points:Week activities at CSU in Orange commence with a Welcome Ceremony for students, their families and supporters at 10am on Tuesday 20 February in Templers Mill (building 1000).The Academic Procession into the venue is always a popular feature of this special occasion.The Mayor of Orange Councillor Reg Kidd will also extend a welcome to the students on behalf of the City of Orange. Past student Mr Joel Taylor will share some reflections and advice, and a Market Day on the library lawn will follow.Throughout the week students will attend meetings with course coordinators and lecturers, tours of the campus and facilities, and social activities.The 155 new on-campus students at CSU in Orange do not include online students. Across the University 2 785 new students in 2018 will study on campus. They join the more than 40 000 students who study at CSU, of which 21 per cent are international students from 120 countries studying on campus in Australia and overseas through partners or online.Session One classes for students studying on campus commence on Monday 26 February.

It’s time for ceremony, wide eyes and nervous feet as nearly 600 students are welcomed to their new educational adventure at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie during Orientation Week, commencing Monday 19 February.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online.“Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Orientation Week activities at CSU in Port Macquarie include:- Commencement Ceremony: a formal academic procession commences a formal welcome to new students and their parents to CSU. Commencing starting 10am on Monday 19 February at CSU in Port Macquarie, Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie;- Market Day: a ‘show’ day for local businesses and services for new students at CSU. To be held between 11am and 2pm on Monday 19 February in the main courtyard in CSU in Port Macquarie, Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie;- Enrolment and course information day: on Wednesday 21 February to engage new students in the ‘business’ part of Orientation Week, starting 10am at CSU in Port Macquarie, Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie;- Beach activities: from 3pm to 6.15pm on Wednesday 21 February, beach walk from Towns to Flynns Beach, then beach games and learning to surf (surfing starts at 5.15pm) at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie.- Activity Day: on Thursday 22 February to welcome new students studying with the School of Environmental Sciences, with paddle board session to be held from 11am to 3pm (best time 11am to 12.30pm) near the boatshed at Settlement Point, Port Macquarie.Across the University, 2 785 new students will study on campus in 2018. They join the more than 40 000 students who study at CSU, of which 21 per cent are international students from 120 countries studying on campus in Australia and overseas through partners or online.Session One classes for students studying on campus commence on Monday 26 February.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will welcome 667 commencing students when Orientation Week (O Week) activities start on Monday 19 February.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online. Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Key points:Across CSU there are 2 785 new on-campus students in 2018667 new on-campus students will start at CSU in Bathurst (does not include online students)Welcome Ceremony at CSU in Bathurst at 10am on Monday 20 FebruaryAcademic classes for new and returning on-campus students start on Monday 26 FebruaryHead of Campus at CSU in Bathurst Associate Professor Chika Anyanwu said, “Orientation Week is a fun, happy and hectic time for all involved – new students, their parents and carers, and our staff – because as there is much to learn as students consider their new lives in higher education and in a new environment.“For our new students, it is vital that they meet our staff, and ask questions in order to find the resources that will make their studies at CSU a success, while also enjoying a rewarding and eventful life.“Students can use a wide range of services and support to improve their chances of success. For example, we have free after hours and weekend tutors ready to help students in various areas.“During their time with us we hope students will adopt the Charles Sturt University ethos of Yindyamarra Winhanganha – the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.”O Week activities at CSU in Bathurst include a Welcome Ceremony for students and their families and supporters at 10am on Monday 19 February at the CD Blake Auditorium (building 1220). This will be followed by a Market Day and barbeque on the library lawn. Throughout the week students will attend meetings with course coordinators and lecturers, workshops, tours of the campus and facilities, and social activities.There are more than 40 000 students who study at CSU, of which 21 per cent are international students from 120 countries studying on campus in Australia and overseas through partners or online.Session One classes for on-campus students commence on Monday 26 February.

It’s time for ceremony, wide eyes and nervous feet as over 450 on-campus students are welcomed to their new educational adventure at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga during Orientation Week (O Week), commencing Monday 19 February.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online.“Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Orientation Week activities at CSU in Albury-Wodonga include:- Commencement Ceremony: a formal academic procession commences the welcome to new students and their parents to CSU. Commencing at 10am on 19 February in CD Blake Auditorium, off Elizabeth Mitchell drive, Thurgoona (park in car park 2);- Market Day: a ‘show’ day for local businesses and services for new students at CSU. To be held between 10.30am and 1 pm on 19 February (best time 11am to 1pm) in the main courtyard and nearby Gums Café, off Elizabeth Mitchell drive, Thurgoona (park in car park 2);- Activity Day: on Tuesday 20 February to welcome new students studying with the School of Environmental Sciences, to be held from 10.30am to 3pm (best time 11am to 12.30pm) on Lake Hume at the Albury Wodonga Yacht Club, off Old Weir Road, Bonegilla.- Activity Day: on Tuesday 20 February to welcome new students studying with the School of Community Health, to be held from 10am to 12pm in SoCH practice rooms at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Ellis St, Thurgoona.- Enrolment and course information days: on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February to engage new students in the ‘business’ part of Orientation Week, starting 9am at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell drive, Thurgoona (park in  car park 2).Across the University, 2 785 new students in 2018 will study on campus. They join the more than 40 000 students who study at CSU, of which 21 per cent are international students from 120 countries studying on campus in Australia and overseas through partners or online.Session One classes for students studying on campus commence on Monday 26 February.

More than 800 new students will make their way to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga for the start of Orientation Week (O Week) 2018 on Monday 19 February.Key points:- 869 new, on-campus students due at CSU in Wagga Wagga in Orientation Week.- More than 2 780 new, on-campus students due at CSU in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga in Orientation Week.- Orientation at CSU is organised by the University’s Division of Student Services and involves five O Week student coordinators and almost 40 O Week student leaders.- The O Week coordinators and leaders are all current students and will be dressed in red t-shirts and hats.- All funds raised during O Week across CSU campuses will be donated to the charity, Country Hope.CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said, “The start of the new academic year at the University is always an exciting time, particularly with the arrival of new students on campus for Orientation Week activities, followed by the return of continuing students.“I welcome all new students, whether they are studying on campus or online. Charles Sturt University is committed to providing the best possible student experience, and sharing the University’s values so students become graduates who are insightful, inclusive, inspiring and who make a positive impact in their communities and professional disciplines.”Activities throughout next week include academic sessions for information about degrees and subjects; study skills; information sessions on a range of services and support offered to CSU students; and a social program for life at CSU.A highlight of Orientation will be a formal Welcome Ceremony hosted by Head of Campus Ms Miriam Dayhew from 10am to 11.30am on Monday 19 February in Joyes Hall, building 209 at CSU in Wagga Wagga. It will be followed by the colourful Market Day near Joyes Hall for new students.CSU offers a separate Orientation program for CSU online students. It’s being held from Monday 12 February.

The annual HSC Chemistry Days at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga is boasting its 20th anniversary in 2018.About 250 year 11 and 12 students from across southern NSW as well as the Central West will descend on the University’s National Life Sciences hub (NaLSH) this week for a range of hands-on activities.In addition to the popular chemistry magic shows, Faculty of Science Course Director Dr Celia Barril says the school students will have the chance to interview a number of Charles Sturt University academics about career options in chemistry and other science disciplines.“The interactions with the academics highlight to the students the range of professions open to them - from industry to research.“They can also realise that science is multi-disciplinary and that chemistry can be used in combination with many other disciplines, for example, the fate of anaesthetics in animals, bioactive compounds in Indigenous plants, and impact of rising temperatures on grape composition…“The very successful HSC Chemistry Day program has been hosted by the University in collaboration with the Eastern Riverina Science Teachers Association since 1998 and spread the word about chemistry to thousands of students.”CSU offers a Bachelor of Science with majors in Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology and Immunology, Physics, Plant Science and Spatial Science. For more information about this course visit http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/courses/science/bachelor-science

Older workers in Australia are facing a ‘Catch-22’ situation.“Workforce trends and government policy tell us we will need to work longer before achieving a well-earned retirement,” says Head of Campus at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga, Dr Jennifer Munday.“At the same time, many older workers report experiencing discrimination in their search for jobs.”The federal Age Discrimination Commissioner, The Honorable Dr Kay Patterson, AO, will address this dilemma and present some solutions in a free public lecture titled ‘Older Workers - Rights, Innovation and Inclusion’.This free event will be held as part of the University’s Exploration Series at CSU in Albury-Wodonga on Tuesday 13 February.“We invite the people of Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas to meet Dr Patterson and hear about how we might resolve this dilemma,” Dr Munday said.Dr Patterson will also discuss innovative opportunities for promoting the rights of older workers and creating an inclusive and productive workforce for Australia.Event details:When: 6pm - 7pm, Tuesday 13 February (followed by light refreshments)Where: CD Blake Auditorium (Building 751, Room 104), CSU in Albury-Wodonga, off Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, ThurgoonaParking: Car Park 2About the Exploration SeriesThe Explorations Series brings speakers from diverse disciplines to CSU campuses to share the latest ideas, thinking and opinions on contemporary social, scientific and cultural issues.

With the new year in full swing, today signals the first day of class for the second cohort of participants for the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Agritech Incubator program.Project lead for the Incubator, Professor John Mawson has welcomed the new batch of innovators, entrepreneurs and small business start-ups to the University and wished them well with their work over the coming eight week period.“It’s fantastic to have such an enthusiastic group of individuals signed up to take part in the Incubator program.“The skills, knowledge and experience that each of them will gain from the facilitators and being able to share ideas with each other is simply invaluable,” Professor Mawson said.Fast facts about the Incubator Hub and the second cohort: -  the Incubator aims to spark innovation and economic development in the Riverina-Murray region, -  there are eight participants in the second cohort, some travelling as far as 125 kilometres to attend, -  the Incubator is funded by the NSW Department of Industry with significant additional funding from the University, and -  the Incubator program will run for eight weeks and finish with a pitch night on Monday 26 March.Professor Mawson said the new participants have put forward many exciting and innovative ideas, and the AgriTech Incubator team are looking forward to helping the cohort develop their business concepts.The second cohort will complete the program on Monday 26 March by pitching their business idea to their co-workers, families, friends, invited guests and business people.“It should be an interesting evening and a great opportunity for those in attendance to marvel at the bright minds and ideas based and developed here locally,” Professor Mawson said.2017 Incubator LaunchNINE TV News Riverina featured the Incubator in a story at its launch in 2017. Participants from that cohort were on-hand to talk about their experience and the benefits of the program.Hear more from the launch by viewing this video:“The Agritech Incubator gave our venture the kick start it needed. The combined expertise of the facilitators, Simone and Di, gave us the knowledge we needed to get our idea off the ground. Also, the contacts we have gained have proved invaluable.”         Feedback from @Wispada, participants in the first cohort The AgriTech Incubator is available to be used as a co-working, meeting and event space and enquiries should be made with the Incubator directly.

The annual University Roadshow will commence the first leg of a tour of schools on the Lower Mid North Coast on Monday 12 February.The University Roadshow is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University, Southern Cross University and the University of New England. It will provide high school students with information on life as a university student, what they can do to prepare, and outline what paths they can take in order to pursue their dream career.The Roadshow will visit three school locations per day from Kempsey down to Bulahdelah and inland to Gloucester and Wingham, as part of a three-week tour to visit thousands of senior high school students at approximately 100 schools in NSW.Ms Bernadette Gammon, a prospective student adviser with Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Port Macquarie, encourages all senior students to attend the University Roadshow She says it is normal for Year 12 students to feel overwhelmed by the university processes.“The University Roadshow has visited schools in regional and rural NSW for over 15 years,” Ms Gammon said.“Many of the students we speak with are still undecided about where and what they would like to study, which is completely OK. We are there to help out in any way we can.“The University Roadshow gives students a chance to start thinking about life after school and allows them to speak with representatives from each of our three universities.“By joining forces on the Roadshow, the three universities are able to provide students with a wide range of options, and reduce the amount of time students need to be away from the classroom.“We aim to give school students information early so that they can make the most of the opportunities throughout the year. The Roadshow covers topics such as the courses, accommodation options, career paths, right through to pathways into university study; the University Roadshow covers it all.”