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        A Charles Sturt University lecturer in psychology has received a national award that recognises her as one of Australia’s exceptional university teachers.
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        Charles Sturt's Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Engagement has been appointed to the Elders Council of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.
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Prestigious appointment for female First Nations leader

Charles Sturt's Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Engagement has been appointed to the Elders Council of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Health Indigenous

Top national university teaching award for psychology lecturer

A Charles Sturt University lecturer in psychology has received a national award that recognises her as one of Australia’s exceptional university teachers.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Psychology Teaching and Education

Joint Program in Medicine information nights for prospective students

The Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University Joint Program in Medicine will present information nights in the coming weeks in Wagga Wagga, Orange, Bathurst and online for prospective students and their parents, and careers advisors.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Health Medicine

The mothballs in 'new' aged care findings. Will the government act this time?

Aged care expert Associate Professor Maree Bernoth said the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety are only valuable if politicians are held accountable and we see action from the government this time around.

Charles Sturt University ILWS Health

High school students to explore what University has to offer

Charles Sturt to welcome high school students to campus for taste of university life during Explore Days.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Forever grateful for the experience, departing leader reflects

Professor Heather Cavanagh thanked by Interim Vice-Chancellor for her achievements in the many portfolios and projects she led at Charles Sturt University

All Local News Charles Sturt University Research Science

Todd Sampson ‘unleashes’ University’s new ‘Innovation Hub’ at Port Macquarie

Award-winning television host Todd Sampson will present the first event at Charles Sturt's new 'Innovation Hub' in Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie Business and Economics Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Engineering shapes our world

On the Global Day of the Engineer on Wednesday 24 February, take a moment to consider that nearly everything we use, touch, wear, travel in or on, and eat, has had an engineer take some natural material and manipulate it to make it useful.

All Local News Engineering Society and Community

Bolstering Australia’s sustainable viticultural practices

Charles Sturt University PhD student Anne Johnson has been named the recipient of Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2021.

All Local News NWGIC Research

Commencing students welcomed to campuses for orientation

Charles Sturt University orientation week to commence on Monday 22 February

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Interested in fish conservation and management? Drop us a line

Charles Sturt to welcome new Graduate Certificate in Fish Conservation and Management in Albury-Wodonga.

All Local News Animal and Veterinary science Charles Sturt University ILWS

New chapter begins for Orange’s inaugural Doctor of Medicine cohort

The new students in the Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University Joint Program in Medicine have finished a three-day orientation program at Charles Sturt in Orange.

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Gender and feminist studies advances at Charles Sturt

A new network was launched at Charles Sturt University last week to make gender and feminist studies at the University more visible, and encourage and support research students working in the field.

All Local News ILWS Research Society and Community

Governor-General’s office invites Charles Sturt to deliver staff training

The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General has invited Charles Sturt University to deliver unconscious bias and inclusivity training to all of its staff.

All Local News Society and Community

Research to help support care-leavers into higher education

A new report provides insights about the systemic barriers to higher education for young people with out-of-home care experience.

All Local News Law and Justice Research

School starts for more than 700 regional teaching graduates

As new students across the state start the school year, so too do hundreds of Charles Sturt University graduate teachers who play a crucial role in filling positions in regional and remote areas.

All Local News Teaching and Education

Scholarships established to help build resilience and strengthen MidCoast

Charles Sturt and MidCoast Council to offer Community Leadership and Resilience Scholarships to create leaders for the community.

Port Macquarie Charles Sturt University Society and Community

Researchers assist local council with PFAS contamination management

Research by Charles Sturt University engineering academics is helping a regional NSW council to understand and remediate a site contaminated with chemicals.

All Local News Engineering ILWS Society and Community

‘Train in the country, remain in the country’; scholarships breed benefits

A family pastoral company in southern NSW is an exemplar of the benefits that student scholarships and support for Charles Sturt University can make to individuals and rural and regional communities.

All Local News Agricultural Science Animal and Veterinary science Graham Centre

From lock down to start-up: Innovation Hubs launch business program

Charles Sturt Innovation Hubs' Ready to Launch program to take regional start-up ideas from concept to fruition.

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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.

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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”

Wagga Wagga Agricultural Science Science

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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

Health Science

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 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

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2020

‘Like a dream’ – top award for Torres Strait Islander graduate

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Sri Lankan student recognised for outstanding academic achievement

IN BRIEF 18 Nov 2020

Knowledge spans generations through mentor program

IN BRIEF 10 Nov 2020

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OPINION 5 Mar 2021

Prestigious appointment for female First Nations leader

OPINION 5 Mar 2021

Top national university teaching award for psychology lecturer

OPINION 4 Mar 2021

Joint Program in Medicine information nights for prospective students

OPINION 4 Mar 2021

Australia no longer needs a ban on genetically modified crops

OPINION 3 Mar 2021

The mothballs in 'new' aged care findings. Will the government act this time?

OPINION 3 Mar 2021

High school students to explore what University has to offer

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 25 Feb 2021

Forever grateful for the experience, departing leader reflects

OPINION 25 Feb 2021

Todd Sampson ‘unleashes’ University’s new ‘Innovation Hub’ at Port Macquarie

OPINION 23 Feb 2021

Engineering shapes our world

OPINION 23 Feb 2021

Bolstering Australia’s sustainable viticultural practices

OPINION 22 Feb 2021

Commencing students welcomed to campuses for orientation

OPINION 19 Feb 2021

Interested in fish conservation and management? Drop us a line

OPINION 18 Feb 2021

New chapter begins for Orange’s inaugural Doctor of Medicine cohort

OPINION 17 Feb 2021

Gender and feminist studies advances at Charles Sturt

OPINION 12 Feb 2021

Governor-General’s office invites Charles Sturt to deliver staff training

OPINION 11 Feb 2021

Research to help support care-leavers into higher education

OPINION 11 Feb 2021

School starts for more than 700 regional teaching graduates

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Dale is an animal ecologist with broad interests in how 'big' disturbances – things like fire, drought, and land clearing – influence biodiversity.

He joined Charles Sturt University in 2015 as lecturer in Ecology, and soon after took up an ARC DECRA fellowship. Dale has published more than 90 peer reviewed publications.

More recently, Dale has been working as a member of an expert government panel charged with canvassing strategies for wildlife and habitat recovery after the 2019-2020 bushfires.

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