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Archive: March 2017

#BetterInRed Red Runner Wes with his red shoe laces.

#BetterInRed: Why warm up?

Dr Cheyne Donges from the School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health argues the case for warming up before intense exercise. Think about what it is that you are doing before you exercise. Driven to the gym? Slept all night long? Sat at your desk...

SSAF spotlight: CSU in Port Macquarie

Throughout 2016, we saw the growth of CSU in Port Macquarie including two new on-campus recreation facilities. SSAF made these upgrades possible by providing the funding for an indoor and outdoor recreation area. SSAF funds were also used to create...

CSU Bee Keeping Club

Why Bee Keeping is so important

If you’re looking for something to do outside of study, how about pulling on a beekeepers veil?  You’ll end up with something yummy to put on your toast and a new appreciation of the importance of these insects. Many people are unaware that bees...

CSU student hockey player in the middle of a game at the Eastern University Games 2016

Join #TeamCSU for the Eastern Uni Games!

Picture yourself wearing your CSU colours with pride as part of #TeamCSU for the Eastern University Games! In 2017 we’re upping the ante and taking our best teams to the Eastern Uni Games. This is part of a new nation-wide push to raise the standard...

Two types of uni students: what will you be?

Two types of uni students: what will you be?

by Amy Carlon We’re all aware of the stereotypical uni students. First there’s the ones who care more about attending social events than studying. Then there’s the ones that are here solely for good grades. The question is – which are you? The study...

Wellness and Wellbeing expo.

Your annual wellness check-up is here

Ever heard the expression ‘healthy, wealthy and wise’? Head along to CSU’s Wellness and Wellbeing Expo, and you could be on track to becoming all of these things! The Expos are running on all CSU campuses in March, and include great info, workshops...

#BetterInRed shoe laces

#BetterInRed: How can i track my progress?

Tracking progress over time can help keep you motivated and according to Dr Cheyne Donges from the School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health the best way to do it is to start with a baseline measurement. Your progress over time is a very...

Online student studying on a computer

SSAF funding better connecting online students

Whether you’re an on campus or online student, there’s one thing in common – the cost of textbooks. Textbooks don’t come cheap, and with the added cost of postage for online students even when you’re borrowing books from the library, it can...

CSU student leader at the student leadership conference

STRIVE – to develop student leaders at CSU

Are you an aspiring leader? Or maybe you’re just looking to develop your leadership skills to enhance your employability skills ahead of graduation. CSU is currently in the pilot stages of STRIVE, a CSU Student Leadership Program. Developed using...

This is an SSAF funded initiative
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