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            Charles Sturt to house $8 million Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub 
        Minister David Littleproud announced Charles Sturt AgriPark in Wagga Wagga as site for $8 million Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub.
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            A social worker for President? - review of A Promised Land
        In a review of former US President Barack Obama’s memoir, A Promised Land, a leading Charles Sturt University social work academic argues that the basic approaches of Obama’s community organising are similar to those of professional social work.
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            Preparing parents to prepare their children for university life 
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            Crayfish nursed back to health by researchers return to Hume Dam 
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Charles Sturt to house $8 million Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Minister David Littleproud announced Charles Sturt AgriPark in Wagga Wagga as site for $8 million Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub.

Wagga Wagga Agricultural Science Charles Sturt University Research Society and Community

Preparing parents to prepare their children for university life

Charles Sturt hosts information sessions to help parents and guardians prepare their children for university life.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Progress with Parkinson’s disease care in regional Australia

A Charles Sturt University clinician-academic reports that with World Parkinson’s Day on Sunday 11 April, projects she has contributed to are having a positive impact for people with Parkinson’s disease in rural and regional Australia.

All Local News Health Research Society and Community

Coping with the psychological impact of mice plagues

The current mice plague in parts of NSW and Queensland has stressed many individuals and communities, but a Charles Sturt University academic advises there are ways to cope.

All Local News Health Psychology Society and Community

School engagement surges; more than 1,000 students explore their opportunities

Charles Sturt University has hosted more than 1,000 students representing 94 schools from across the state at its Explore Day events in 2021.

Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Benchmarking sustainability of Australian sheep industry

Charles Sturt University expertise has contributed to the development of a framework for the Australian sheep industry to demonstrate sustainability, improve practices and better communicate with consumers.

All Local News Animal and Veterinary science Graham Centre

It’s time to celebrate the graduates of 2020! New ceremonies confirmed in 2021

Charles Sturt University will celebrate the class of 2020, inviting 5,800 graduates back onto campus to attend their graduation ceremony in 2021

All Local News Charles Sturt University

LATEST NEWS 24 Mar 2021

Statement by Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor John Germov on University's response to flooding

Classes will recommence and staff will return to campus at Charles Sturt University at Port Macquarie from Thursday 25 March.

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LATEST NEWS 24 Mar 2021

Isolation may be the key to growing declining animal populations

Research conducted by a Charles Sturt PhD student can be used to preserve threatened species of mammals across the country.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Research

LATEST NEWS 24 Mar 2021

‘Listening in the Anthropocene’ – new online issue of Fusion Journal

Guest editors at Charles Sturt University have published online a special issue of Fusion Journal for the communication, creative industries and media arts.

All Local News Arts and Culture Communication and Creative Industries Society and Community

LATEST NEWS 24 Mar 2021

University and council join forces to help flood-impacted businesses

Charles Sturt University has joined forces with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to provide local businesses impacted by the floods with free use of the University's brand new co-working business space.

Port Macquarie Business and Economics Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Grants program aims to support every corner of the community

Grants of up to $1,000 on offer in the 2021 Charles Sturt University Community-University Partnership Grants program

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Pharmaceutical researchers tackle highly lethal diseases

A team at Charles Sturt University in Orange develops and demonstrates concepts that have the potential to create new generations of drugs to treat highly lethal diseases, including for the treatment of melanoma, malaria and tuberculosis.

All Local News Medicine Pharmacy Research

Student striving for greatness after completing leadership program

Charles Sturt STRIVE participant improving mental health services in the Central West while furthering studies.

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No spoon full of sugar required to help this medicine go down

Charles Sturt alumna named NSW Pharmacist of the Year by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia for her work in telehealth and rural NSW.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Health Pharmacy

Social work is ‘the greatest profession’

A leading Charles Sturt University social work academic has told an online international audience he believes social work is a great profession, and greater than other professions.

All Local News ILWS International Society and Community

Inspiring First Nations students to become future health leaders

Three Rivers UDRH has collaborated with MLHD and Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation to develop a video to encourage First Nations people to study a health degree.

Charles Sturt University Health Indigenous Three Rivers

International recognition for viticulture research

Research conducted by Charles Sturt academics at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre has received international recognition in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture.

All Local News Charles Sturt University NWGIC Research

Urgent action needed for medicine safety in rural and remote Australia

Pharmacy academics in Orange contribute to report about medicine safety and the use of medications in rural and regional Australia.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Health Pharmacy

World Social Work Day strengthens social solidarity and global connectedness

On World Social Work Day on Tuesday 16 March, the social work discipline at Charles Sturt University celebrates the 2021 international theme, ‘Ubuntu: I am because we are – strengthening social solidarity and global connectedness’.

All Local News Indigenous International Society and Community

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FEATURES 2 Feb 2021

After 50 years of formal wetlands protection, new ways are needed

This year marks 50 years since the formal start of international efforts to protect the world’s wetlands, and although much has been achieved to conserve wetlands during this time, researchers at Charles Sturt say wetlands are still under threat.

All Local News ILWS International Research

FEATURES 15 Jan 2021

Entrepreneur and ethical business activist receives Charles Sturt alumni award

A Charles Sturt alumna, whose business was one of Australia’s first to be certified against some of the highest standards in the world for social and environmental responsibility, has won the University’s Alumnus of the Year – Professional Achievement Award.

All Local News Business and Economics Communication and Creative Industries Society and Community

FEATURES 22 Dec 2020

A love of nature blossoms into a science degree and top University honour

Charles Sturt University graduate reflects on what sparked her interest in science and intention to use knowledge to “give back”

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FEATURES 17 Dec 2020

The benefits and rewards of determination, grit and self-belief

“To be truthful I’m still a little overwhelmed to receive the University Medal, but I’m very proud of what it signifies,” said Mr Dale White, a Charles Sturt University information technology (IT) graduate awarded an Undergraduate University Medal.

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FEATURES 16 Dec 2020

Determined mother of six graduates to inspire her family

Social Science graduate was encouraged by her family and lecturers to finish her degree to be an inspiration to her six children.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

FEATURES 15 Dec 2020

Young Intelligence Practitioner Award to Charles Sturt graduate

Analytical skills, work ethic and passion for intelligence well in excess of her years earned a Charles Sturt University graduate a top award from the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO).

All Local News Charles Sturt University Policing and Security Law and Justice

FEATURES 9 Dec 2020

Top honour for paramedic with a passion for clinical leadership

A University Medal has been awarded to a Charles Sturt University paramedicine postgraduate from Melbourne who now lives London and works as a Hazardous Area Response Team paramedic with the London Ambulance Service National Health Service Trust.

All News Releases Health International Paramedicine

FEATURES 8 Dec 2020

Alumni award to online Canadian graduate

A Canadian who studied a master’s degree online with Charles Sturt University – all while working with the United Nations to assist managing natural disasters around the world – has been recognised as an outstanding alumnus of the University.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Computer Science International

FEATURES 4 Dec 2020

Port Macquarie psychology graduate awarded University Medal

Winona Graham has always been driven to succeed academically, and now not only has she graduated from Charles Sturt with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), she’s also received a University Medal for her outstanding academic achievements.

Port Macquarie Charles Sturt University Psychology Research

FEATURES 26 Nov 2020

Graduate wins best new journalist at Western Australia Media Awards

After deciding to follow his passion and switching his university degree just weeks before he was due to start his studies, Mr Kamin Gock, a recent Charles Sturt journalism graduate, took home the New Journalist award at this year’s WA Media Awards.

Bathurst Communication and Creative Industries Society and Community

FEATURES 20 Nov 2020

National Agriculture Day: A spotlight on Charles Sturt’s researchers

To mark National Agriculture Day on Friday 20 November, four Charles Sturt University researchers from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation reveal why primary industries inspires them.

All Local News Agricultural Science Graham Centre

FEATURES 5 Nov 2020

World Radiography Day: experts say patient care is still their top priority during COVID-19

To mark World Radiography Day, three academics from Charles Sturt University reflect on the profession and the important role radiographers and radiation therapists are continuing to play during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FEATURES 14 Oct 2020

‘The real wheel driving households and feeding the world’: Researcher’s tribute to rural women

A Charles Sturt and Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation PhD student discusses her experiences working on dairy farms in Pakistan ahead of International Day of Rural Women on Thursday 15 October.

Wagga Wagga Animal and Veterinary science Charles Sturt University Graham Centre Society and Community

FEATURES 30 Sep 2020

World Teachers’ Day: from retiree to graduate teacher

Ahead of World Teachers’ Day (Monday 5 October), career-changer Mr Ian Mitchell shares the interesting year he had finding his feet in his new career as a high school teacher and as a student in Charles Sturt University’s Master of Education course.

Bathurst Teaching and Education Society and Community

FEATURES 21 Sep 2020

A leader in electronic literature, internet art, and poetry

“Not since the work of James Joyce has any one person so creatively explored layers upon layers of dimensional linguistic meaning as the writer/artist Mez Breeze.” (Séamas Cain, 2012 International Congress of Irish Studies.)

Arts and Culture Communication and Creative Industries Technology

FEATURES 3 Sep 2020

A Charles Sturt graduate’s inspiring story ahead of World Physiotherapy Day

Ahead of World Physiotherapy Day, Daniel Searle shares how the most challenging experience of his life – losing the majority of his vision at 16 years old – led him to forge a career as a health professional and find great passion in helping others.

Albury-Wodonga Health Science Society and Community

FEATURES 31 Aug 2020

Mature-age study ‘an intellectual challenge and undoubted satisfaction’

At the start of Adult Learners Week (Tuesday 1 to Tuesday 8 September) an octogenarian studying theology reflects on his career as chaplain in the military, police force, and in far-flung small communities from the Shetland Islands to Dunedoo.

Charles Sturt University Religion and Ethics Society and Community

FEATURES 25 Aug 2020

Scholarship allows student to study after fires devastate family property

Veterinary student Ms Caitlin Hancock's family property was devastated by bushfire but she has been able to continue her studies as her family rebuilds thanks to a Charles Sturt Bushfire Scholarship.

Wagga Wagga Animal and Veterinary science Charles Sturt University Society and Community

FEATURES 24 Aug 2020

From TAFE to university: veterinary technology student shares why she decided to upskill

With National Skills Week (Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August) in full swing, Charles Sturt is sharing the story of a student who chose to pursue tertiary education to strengthen the skills and knowledge she gained from TAFE and working in the industry.

Wagga Wagga Animal and Veterinary science Society and Community

FEATURES 21 Aug 2020

Pharmacy graduate wins company award

Charles Sturt pharmacy alumna and small business extraordinaire Ms Jenna Cormack discusses how her passion for pharmacy, business and all things creative helped to lead the store she co-owns to win the NSW Priceline Pharmacy of the Year award.

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IN BRIEF 6 Apr 2021

Workshops to help Riverina community organisations to prepare for disasters

IN BRIEF 31 Mar 2021

Crayfish nursed back to health by researchers return to Hume Dam

IN BRIEF 29 Mar 2021

Olympic equestrian to build students’ skills and knowledge

IN BRIEF 17 Mar 2021

Multicultural Storytelling Festival celebrates diversity and inclusion in Bathurst

IN BRIEF 4 Mar 2021

‘Icons and Contemporary Art’ exhibition in Canberra

IN BRIEF 3 Mar 2021

Active Living Longer to launch a new skills-building program in Orange

IN BRIEF 3 Mar 2021

First Nations high school students consider a career in the health industry

IN BRIEF 19 Feb 2021

Update: Statement from Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor John Germov regarding COVID-19

IN BRIEF 19 Feb 2021

Indigenous Agriculture Initiative is something to sing about

IN BRIEF 18 Feb 2021

University helps parents of sick children to connect in hard times

IN BRIEF 16 Feb 2021

Future Careers and Work Forum for Charles Sturt alumni

IN BRIEF 11 Feb 2021

Exhibition takes viewers on a sun-soaked journey of ‘Silver City’

IN BRIEF 10 Feb 2021

Intensive paramedicine residential school in Bathurst this week

IN BRIEF 8 Feb 2021

New Probationary Constable in Wagga Wagga follows in father’s footsteps

IN BRIEF 4 Feb 2021

University supports Coffs Harbour business awarded innovation grant

IN BRIEF 25 Jan 2021

Scholarship recipient prepares to shape young minds

IN BRIEF 18 Jan 2021

Recent graduate named a finalist in national Dreamtime Awards

IN BRIEF 15 Jan 2021

Program to support regional entrepreneurs given funding boost

IN BRIEF 14 Jan 2021

Graduate trades rural living for coastal setting to start nursing career

IN BRIEF 18 Dec 2020

Port Macquarie physiotherapy graduate tops cohort and receives prestigious award

Opinion

OPINION 14 Apr 2021

A social worker for President? - review of A Promised Land

OPINION 30 Mar 2021

Easter, cultural misogyny and the voice of the divine

OPINION 19 Mar 2021

Is water sustainability just a pipe dream?

OPINION 15 Mar 2021

Violence and hatred against Australian mosques widespread according to new research

OPINION 12 Mar 2021

Prime Ministers’ homes a window to politics, leadership and social history

OPINION 11 Mar 2021

COVID-19, future pandemics, and rethinking residential housing design

OPINION 9 Mar 2021

Where the Royal Commission wins and falls short when it comes to culturally-safe aged care

OPINION 8 Mar 2021

The illusions of social media: ‘free speech’ is just the start

OPINION 4 Mar 2021

Australia no longer needs a ban on genetically modified crops

OPINION 2 Mar 2021

‘Trust the science’ is not enough to shift the anti-vax dial

OPINION 2 Mar 2021

There are 2.5 million reasons to rethink our connection to wildlife

OPINION 26 Feb 2021

Indigenous recognition is a matter of political equality

OPINION 5 Feb 2021

Democracy will work better for everyone if all people have representation in government

OPINION 27 Jan 2021

Collaboration the key to securing future of universities

OPINION 22 Jan 2021

Racing a two-year-old horse is like racing a 13-year-old child

OPINION 19 Jan 2021

An anniversary of disaster: Psychological recovery and resilience after the 2019-2020 bushfires

OPINION 13 Jan 2021

New book shows why Australia is not ‘one and free’ unless First Nations’ people share its sovereignty

OPINION 1 Dec 2020

Has anything changed for those with disabilities during 2020?

OPINION 27 Nov 2020

Navigating the ‘new normal’ for older Australians

OPINION 26 Nov 2020

Equally Well recommendations prioritised in national mental health inquiry report

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Mark is an interdisciplinary legal scholar with qualifications in law, honours and doctoral training in social psychology, and a Master of Asian and Pacific Studies majoring in Thai language.

Before joining Charles Sturt as Director of the Centre for Law and Justice, he worked in teaching and administrative positions at the ANU College of Law for 18 years.

Mark is widely published on the subject of law and legal psychology, has a life membership with the National Judicial College of Australia, and is the Editor-in Chief of the journal Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.

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