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More than 900 students graduate from Charles Sturt in September ceremonies
LATEST NEWS  16 Sep 2026

More than 900 students graduate from Charles Sturt in September ceremonies

"Many of today’s graduates, who finished their courses last year, are already putting their skills and knowledge to use in local hospitals, classrooms and other professional settings."

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Research to reveal how location shapes educational opportunity for first-in-family rural students
LATEST NEWS  16 Sep 2026

Research to reveal how location shapes educational opportunity for first-in-family rural students

Despite decades of efforts to improve access to higher education, students from rural and remote communities remain significantly underrepresented at Australian universities.

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Dr Rachel Hogg profile

Dr Rachel Hogg

SPECIALTY TOPICS: Social media, Body image, Sport psychology, Domestic violence, Mental health, Elite performance

Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Rachel Hogg’s work helps the public make sense of some of today’s critical social issues.

She examines stress, trauma, social media culture and the gendered realities of clinical practice, alongside the narratives that shape disordered eating and exercise.

Her research spans sex education, consent, coercive control and domestic violence, with a strong focus on young people’s relationships.

Drawing on her regional Australian experience, she brings a grounded, community‑driven perspective to national conversations.

She is also a commentator on wellness culture and delivered a TEDx talk Disordering Distress, offering insight into how society frames traumatic experiences.

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