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            Scholarship ensures central west medical student stays connected
        Charles Sturt scholarship recipient looks forward to practicing medicine in her local community. Staying connected throughout her degree will assist in meeting the health care needs of regional NSW
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            COVID-19 in Wilcannia is a national disgrace ‘we all saw coming’ 
        A First Nations academic said the situation in Wilcannia due to COVID-19 shows why people should be appalled at the treatment of marginalised communities during the pandemic.
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            Diversity the driving force behind policing our communities 
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            Registrations open for online Parent Information Session 
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Diversity the driving force behind policing our communities

Policing graduate says diversity in the NSWPF allows for better community understanding as officers, students, graduates and staff prepare to celebrate Police Week.

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Registrations open for online Parent Information Session

Parent Information Sessions for 2022 academic year to be held online to give parents of school leavers an insight into what the university has to offer.

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$4 million Australian AgriFood Data Exchange to connect food supply chain

The Australian AgriFood Data Exchange will act as a secure, interconnected data highway for the exchange of information between organisations and systems within agriculture and agribusiness.

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‘Big brother’ bird show; hopes for three peregrine falcon eggs to hatch soon

A pair of falcons that have their every move live-streamed as they nest in the water tower at Charles Sturt University in Orange have laid three eggs for Spring 2021.

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The Royal Society of NSW heads west to manifest regional research and debate

Charles Sturt University has played a key role in supporting the establishment of the Western NSW Branch of the Royal Society of NSW.

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Charles Sturt contributes to mental health training institute for rural Australia

Charles Sturt part of network of universities to receive funding to create the Regional Australia Mental Health Research and Training Institute.

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New research explores social supports to help older caregivers in rural Australia

Charles Sturt University researchers seek participants for a survey as part of new research to inform the development of interventions to address issues of isolation and depression for older caregivers in rural Australia.

All Local News ILWS Research Society and Community

$3.6 million research Hub to provide strong stream of water management solutions

“Charles Sturt University collaborates with our partners on research with impact, which is precisely what the Next Generation Water Engineering and River Management Hub will produce.”

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Charles Sturt’s international education focus shifts, partnership concludes

Charles Sturt will prioritise the delivery of its international academic and research programs within regional Australia, particularly on its major campuses at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga .

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Engineered success, leading the way to a balanced graduate

Charles Sturt University’s engineering program continues to lead the way developing graduates that are equipped with real-world experience, diverse technical skills, and entrepreneurial acumen that will meet the rapidly changing needs of the world.

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Social sciences contribute to society

During Social Sciences Week 2021 Charles Sturt University academics will present a range of free online events that explore society and our place in it.

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Delivering COVID-19 support to First Nations communities is a matter of trust

Charles Sturt's Professor Stan Grant Jr and Professor Juanita Sherwood host forum that highlights cracks in a system that is leaving First Nations people more vulnerable to COVID-19.

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Grazing industrial hemp: world-first research to inform food regulators

Charles Sturt University scientists are playing a key role in new research to understand the opportunities to use industrial hemp as a feed source for sheep and cattle.

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How hobbies have saved sanity during lockdown

There is a link between serious leisure activities, such as bonsai growing, and maintaining wellbeing and connectivity during lockdown, according to a Charles Sturt researcher.

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Stan Grant to host forum addressing issues around First Nations communities and COVID-19

Professor Stan Grant to lead a public forum raising awareness of the issues that are impacting First Nations communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Ms Renée Leon appointed Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor

Ms Leon said she is honoured to lead Australia’s leading regional university at a time when the regions are playing an increasingly visible and important national role.

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‘No time for complacency’: Vaccination hub relocated to Charles Sturt University in Bathurst

“The health and safety of our staff, students and communities is of paramount concern to Charles Sturt University” - Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor John Germov

Bathurst Charles Sturt University Health Society and Community

Research to assist nation’s homeless population

A Charles Sturt researcher has been granted more than $400,000 to create public policy for the use of public libraries for people experiencing homelessness.

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Charles Sturt University supports NSW Government’s Higher Education Strategy Action Plan

Charles Sturt University has welcomed the announcement by NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, the Hon. Geoff Lee, of an Action Plan for the state’s higher education sector.

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From Farrer to space: new PhD research investigates characteristics of fast-growing wheat

A Charles Sturt PhD student is investigating characteristics of fast-growing wheat to help farmers in south eastern Australia adjust to a changing climate.

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FEATURES 16 Sep 2021

Scholarship ensures central west medical student stays connected

Charles Sturt scholarship recipient looks forward to practicing medicine in her local community. Staying connected throughout her degree will assist in meeting the health care needs of regional NSW

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FEATURES 7 Sep 2021

Radio cadetship paves way for a budding foreign correspondent

Charles Sturt University graduate Ms Lauren Bohane aspires to a career as a foreign correspondent, but she had no idea what she wanted to do once she finished high school until her father suggested journalism.

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

FEATURES 6 Sep 2021

Future doctor determined to bridge rural healthcare gap

Medicine student Ms Elizabeth Smith has travelled the country as a nurse, in the Army Reserve and as a performer. Now she is focusing on her Medicine degree to help bridge the gap in healthcare for rural women.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Health Medicine

FEATURES 2 Sep 2021

It’s all in the family for paramedic father and son

Charles Sturt University second-year paramedicine student Mr Tom Parker grew up inspired by his paramedic father and his nurse mother, and the testing times of COVID-19 haven’t dampened his enthusiasm for his chosen career.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Paramedicine Society and Community

FEATURES 2 Sep 2021

Research to uncover what koalas leaf in and leaf out of their diet

When it comes to their diet, what can a koala bear? A Charles Sturt honours student highlights her research on these furry creatures during Save the Koala Month.

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FEATURES 27 Aug 2021

‘Helpful and never boring’ – one student’s ideal career

Research by Charles Sturt University paramedicine honours student Ms Heulwen Spencer has highlighted the challenges paramedics face in rural and regional areas regardless of the increasing pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Local News Health Paramedicine Research

FEATURES 13 Aug 2021

Saving furry friends all in a day’s work for student volunteer

An Animal Science student is complementing her studies by volunteering with WIRES. She is encouraging others to donate their time during National Student Volunteer Week.

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FEATURES 10 Aug 2021

Student’s paramedicine research could help save rural lives

A Charles Sturt University paramedicine honours student hopes her research will improve the lives of people in regional and rural areas.

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FEATURES 6 Aug 2021

Engineering cadets are leaving their mark on regional NSW

Three engineering cadets are already getting a taste of their chosen industry as they embark on their first placement, just 18 months into their Charles Sturt degree.

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FEATURES 5 Aug 2021

First-in-family medical student hopes to improve lives of rural people

For 39-year-old Anthony Vidler, growing up in Emerald, Queensland, highlighted the health disparity between the city and the country, and spurred a desire to pursue a career in medicine by studying at Charles Sturt University in Orange.

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FEATURES 1 Jul 2021

Young voice calls for connection and understanding in agriculture

Dr Amy Munro shares her story as a new veterinarian graduate and encourages more positive storytelling when it comes to mental health and the challenges of the profession.

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FEATURES 29 Jun 2021

Building Bathurst – an outstanding PhD and contribution to the city’s heritage

Bathurst-born and bred architect and artist Dr Graham Lupp has earned a PhD from Charles Sturt University for his two volume 844-page architectural history of Bathurst and the region.

Arts and Culture Society and Community

FEATURES 15 Jun 2021

From lockdowns to caps and gowns

Charles Sturt University’s 2020 agriculture graduates are fresh out of university but already making a difference in the real world. They reflect on what study was like in a global pandemic and finally being able to attend a graduation ceremony.

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FEATURES 4 Jun 2021

The moment Orange's 2020 graduates most looked forward to has arrived

Two Orange graduates from the class of 2020 share what it was like to attend their on-campus graduation ceremonies and celebrate the hard work and dedication that went into their degrees.

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FEATURES 2 Jun 2021

Nursing graduates serving regional NSW

Two nursing graduates from Dubbo talk about finally being able to attend a graduation ceremony and the possibilities now available to them.

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FEATURES 1 Jun 2021

Computer science graduates to return for graduation

Two computer science graduates from Charles Sturt University’s class of 2020 are looking forward to taking the stage at their on-campus graduation ceremonies in Bathurst this week.

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FEATURES 21 May 2021

From the Olympics to the World Cup, journalist returns to award same scholarship that started her career

Elise Holman’s world changed forever when she received a scholarship in her second year of university. Today, she is helping select recipients for that same scholarship so it can change their lives too.

Bathurst Charles Sturt University Communication and Creative Industries Society and Community

FEATURES 11 May 2021

Nurses take the spotlight after their toughest 12 months

Charles Sturt staff and students pay tribute to nurses ahead of International Nurses Day after a horror 12 months for the healthcare industry.

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FEATURES 16 Apr 2021

Leading speech pathology researcher hopes to help change the world

Dr Kate Crowe shares how her biggest aspiration is that her research and work to support multilingual learners who are Deaf and hard of hearing is contributing to a change in the world where being deaf is a difference in ability, not a disability.

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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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IN BRIEF 15 Sep 2021

Conference a chance to focus on universities’ contributions to regional communities

IN BRIEF 10 Sep 2021

Art historian brings Aladdin to life with Egyptian shadow theatre

IN BRIEF 10 Sep 2021

Exploring whiteness, race and the British Royal Family

IN BRIEF 6 Sep 2021

Webinar will explore Indigenous ‘cultural death literacy’

IN BRIEF 2 Sep 2021

Update: Statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Renée Leon regarding COVID-19

IN BRIEF 1 Sep 2021

Spring thunderstorm season and COVID make preparations for asthma season vital

IN BRIEF 30 Aug 2021

Creating communities of hope in complex times – an online presentation

IN BRIEF 25 Aug 2021

University app detects cattle bloat cases in southern NSW

IN BRIEF 17 Aug 2021

University focuses on STEM education of primary school students

IN BRIEF 29 Jul 2021

University and community partnership benefits environment

IN BRIEF 23 Jul 2021

Bathurst’s plan to save endangered butterfly takes flight

IN BRIEF 13 Jul 2021

New art exhibition open at Charles Sturt in Dubbo

IN BRIEF 12 Jul 2021

University commits to further education of Defence personnel

IN BRIEF 5 Jul 2021

Webinar will tackle violence against women in regional Australia

IN BRIEF 1 Jul 2021

New student-led podiatry clinic at Westside Community Centre in West Albury

IN BRIEF 30 Jun 2021

University partners with the Black Dog Institute to improve mental health of community

IN BRIEF 24 Jun 2021

Award for University research on Mid North Coast health program

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IN BRIEF 22 Jun 2021

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IN BRIEF 22 Jun 2021

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Opinion

OPINION 17 Sep 2021

COVID-19 in Wilcannia is a national disgrace ‘we all saw coming’

OPINION 14 Sep 2021

The law, ethics, personal choice and greater good - navigating COVID-19 vaccination

OPINION 10 Sep 2021

Lack of COVID-19 support for First Nations people result of ‘systemic racism’

OPINION 8 Sep 2021

The 20th anniversary of ‘9/11’ – a personal reflection

OPINION 27 Aug 2021

Is the ‘Peppa Pig effect’ influencing our children’s communication?

OPINION 26 Aug 2021

What is shariah law and what version of it is the Taliban likely to implement?

OPINION 25 Aug 2021

Medics, war and morality ─ an age-old dilemma

OPINION 24 Aug 2021

School students who had COVID-19 report stigma and bullying. How can we stop it?

OPINION 23 Aug 2021

Why wildlife flee from some dangers, but not others

OPINION 23 Aug 2021

For children with communication disorders, parents and educators are the first responders

OPINION 19 Aug 2021

Action needed on UN World Humanitarian Day

OPINION 13 Aug 2021

Some key questions on climate change policy in Australia

OPINION 11 Aug 2021

Academics say hospital bed rest can be bad for your health

OPINION 3 Aug 2021

Back to basics: supporting Year 12 students’ mental health during COVID-19 lockdowns

OPINION 2 Aug 2021

YouTube versus News Corp: media regulators ‘toothless tigers’ as online battle boils over

OPINION 30 Jul 2021

“Super-spreaders of lies” arrested in Fiji exposes the country’s other crisis

OPINION 28 Jul 2021

Artificial refuges not always filling the hole in the wildlife housing crisis

OPINION 28 Jul 2021

Thinking of choosing a health or PE subject in Years 11 and 12? Here’s what you need to know

OPINION 27 Jul 2021

Australian farmers are on the ball and ready for ‘nothing but net’ approach

OPINION 26 Jul 2021

Uniform discontent: how women athletes are taking control of their sporting outfits

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