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

“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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.