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            World Religion Day: where to from here for modern religion?
        Charles Sturt University theology experts reflect on challenges facing modern day religious denominations and organisations.
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            Cyber security project gains international recognition at Asia-Pacific awards
        Charles Sturt's Girls in Cyber Security Advancing project comes third in the Community Engagement Initiative of the Year category at the Triple E Awards.
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            Exhibition from young ‘changemakers’ opens in Port Macquarie
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                8 Jan 2020
            
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            Should I stay or should I go? How Australia’s animals survive bushfires
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            Charles Sturt Provost conferred with Honorary Doctorate by University of Newcastle 
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Sustainable practice integrated into all Charles Sturt undergraduate degrees

Charles Sturt University's updated Graduate Learning Outcomes aim to ensure that by 2024, all undergraduate students will be able to demonstrate sustainable practice applicable to their course and career.

Charles Sturt University Teaching and Education

Charles Sturt continues to offer support during bushfire emergency

Charles Sturt will continue to support students, staff and the wider community during the country’s bushfire emergency and have provisions in place to increase this support as it is needed.

Charles Sturt University Emergency Management Society and Community

Charles Sturt graduates recommend students apply for scholarships

Graduating students encourage others to apply for scholarships at Charles Sturt before the first round closes on Tuesday 14 January.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community Teaching and Education

Thousands of dollars of scholarships available to Charles Sturt students

Applications for Charles Sturt scholarships, including accommodation and Droder scholarships, are on offer to commencing and continuing students, with a closing date of Tuesday 14 January.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Teaching and Education

Charles Sturt Provost conferred with Honorary Doctorate by University of Newcastle

Charles Sturt Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor John Germov conferred with Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) from University of Newcastle.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community Teaching and Education

Veterinarian shares study journey in new Charles Sturt digital series

Veterinarian student Miss Natalie Ford shares her story in episode one of Charles Sturt's new digital series 'Have You Met?'

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

Students from across the globe land in Port Macquarie for crime prevention program

Charles Sturt in Port Macquarie has welcomed 18 students from England, Wales and Canada and nine Australian students for the 2019 ‘Crime Prevention International Summer School’.

Port Macquarie Charles Sturt University International Policing and Security

Former Queensland Police Commissioner conferred Honorary Doctor of the University

Mr Ian Stewart is a career police officer with over 45 years of service, having held numerous senior positions within the Queensland Police Service, including serving as the 19th Commissioner of the QPS from November 2012 until July 2019.

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Professor’s service to Charles Sturt and Albury-Wodonga acknowledged

Associate Professor Bruce Pennay's professional and personal pursuits have aligned with the University’s goals of enriching the lives of regional Australians.

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Albury-Wodonga local awarded University Medal

Charles Sturt will award a University Medal to environmental science and management student Mr Mitchell Cowan at his upcoming graduation ceremony.

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Years of service to farming industry recognised with University’s top honour

Charles Sturt will confer Mr Mick Keogh with a Doctor of Applied Science at a graduation ceremony in Wagga Wagga on Monday 16 December for his contributions to agriculture.

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First sod turned on Joint Program in Medicine’s Academic and Research Hub at Charles Sturt in Orange

The $22 million Academic and Research Hub will be home to the Joint Program in Medicine, run in partnership with Western Sydney University.

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An interesting career led to PhD for significant multilingual speech research

A varied and interesting career led a Charles Sturt University PhD graduate researcher to new and significant contribution to knowledge of English language proficiency, intelligibility, and participation by multilingual speakers in Australia.

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Aunty Isabel Reid conferred the Order of the Companion of the University

The Charles Sturt University Council will bestow the Order of the Companion of the University upon Aunty Isabel Reid on Friday 13 December.

Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University Indigenous Society and Community

Mother-of-three gains top recognition as she prepares to graduate with Honours

Bachelor of Science (Honours) student Mrs Camilla Donnelly will receive the University Medal upon her graduation in Wagga Wagga on Monday 16 December.

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LATEST NEWS 9 Dec 2019

Charles Sturt honours leading education academic

Charles Sturt University will confer the honorary title of Emeritus Professor on leading education academic Professor Toni Downes at the graduation ceremony in Sydney on Tuesday 10 December.

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LATEST NEWS 9 Dec 2019

Four University Medals to be awarded at Charles Sturt ceremonies in Bathurst

Four graduates will be awarded the University Medal at the coming graduation ceremonies at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December.

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LATEST NEWS 9 Dec 2019

Charles Sturt research identifies potential for new biocontrol of Grapevine Trunk Diseases

The research is focused on the fungal infections that cause grapevine trunk diseases, which can affect all major grapevine varieties grown in Australia and leads to dieback, yield losses and can eventually kill the vine.

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LATEST NEWS 9 Dec 2019

Community radio news services expands with new appointments

Charles Sturt and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia have announced two new members will join their partnership news service National Radio News (NRN).

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LATEST NEWS 9 Dec 2019

Dr Pierluigi Reveglia’s research a celebration of international collaboration

Dr Reveglia took part in a Joint Supervision PhD program between Charles Sturt and the University of Naples Federico II, splitting his time between Italy and Australia.

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FEATURES 17 Jan 2020

World Religion Day: where to from here for modern religion?

Charles Sturt University theology experts reflect on challenges facing modern day religious denominations and organisations.

All Local News Religion and Ethics

FEATURES 18 Dec 2019

PhD research: Are all drug courts the same, and do they work?

The findings of research by a recent Charles Sturt University PhD graduate could have a direct and significant impact on the effectiveness of drug courts in Australia.

All Local News Policing and Security Research Society and Community

FEATURES 17 Dec 2019

PhD the pinnacle of a journey in ‘life-long learning’

Multi-faceted PhD research at Charles Sturt University explored whether current pre-service education programs adequately prepare graduates for practice.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Research Teaching and Education

FEATURES 13 Dec 2019

New generation of dentists graduate from Charles Sturt in Orange

Dr Grace Munns is one of the 46 dental students who, on Thursday 12 December, graduated from Charles Sturt University ready to kick start a rewarding career in dentistry.

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FEATURES 5 Dec 2019

University Medals awarded to three of Port Macquarie’s most outstanding graduates

Three high performing students who will each be awarded a University Medal, the highest honour the University Council can confer on graduates, discuss their time at Charles Sturt and what this prestigious award means to them.

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FEATURES 3 Dec 2019

Charles Sturt veterinary alumna a finalist for trans-Tasman agriculture award

Since graduating from Charles Sturt, Dr Elle Moyle has established herself as a young leader in the veterinary and farming industries and is now a finalist in one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s most iconic agricultural awards.

Agricultural Science Animal and Veterinary science

FEATURES 27 Nov 2019

A world after human extinction: life forms we should protect and life forms likely to survive

Professor David Watson and Dr Maggie Watson’s paper ‘Post-Anthropocene conservation’ explores the possibilities of life on earth after human extinction, and considers how we can prioritise our actions to maximise life after we are gone.

All Local News ILWS Science Society and Community

FEATURES 19 Nov 2019

New book examines 1980s ‘wide comb’ shearers’ dispute

A new book by a Charles Sturt University author about the 1980s shearers’ ‘wide comb dispute’ offers a classic case study about attitudes towards technological change.

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FEATURES 14 Nov 2019

Leading Charles Sturt researcher advances ‘mixed reality’ surgery

Outstanding teaching and research by a lecturer at the Charles Sturt University Study Centre in Sydney has advanced the relatively new field of ‘mixed reality’ surgery.

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FEATURES 31 Oct 2019

Charles Sturt student wins national screen sound guild award

Miss Elizabeth Rehling has always wanted to work in film and television, and today the Charles Sturt student studying sound design is forging a promising career in the industry and has won a national award from the Australian Screen Sound Guild.

Bathurst Wagga Wagga Communication and Creative Industries

FEATURES 14 Oct 2019

Charles Sturt alumna salutes region’s fierce females ahead of International Day of Rural Women

Charles Sturt alumna Mrs Jo Palmer pays tribute to rural women ahead of International Day of Rural Women on 15 October.

Albury-Wodonga Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University Society and Community

FEATURES 8 Oct 2019

World Teachers’ Day: a look at two passionate teachers from Charles Sturt’s alumni

In celebration of World Teachers’ Day on Saturday 5 October, Charles Sturt is sharing the story of two of our teaching graduates who are passionate about their job and the difference they make in the lives of their students.

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FEATURES 3 Oct 2019

Students trek with camels across Simpson Desert to help with scientific surveys

Two animal and veterinary sciences students from Charles Sturt share their experiences trekking across the Simpson Desert to care for pack camels.

Wagga Wagga Animal and Veterinary science

FEATURES 16 Sep 2019

Charles Sturt nursing student selected for national industry conference

Emma Aldrich always knew a career in rural healthcare was in her future, and now the high-performing Charles Sturt nursing student, who was recently selected to attend a national nursing conference, is more excited than ever to work in the field.

Health

FEATURES 2 Sep 2019

A challenging summer ahead – no rain and dry conditions will lead to more fish deaths

Dr Lee Baumgartner has spent his career researching and protecting the world’s fish and says the NSW Government’s new $10 million plan to combat our state’s ‘fish Armageddon’ is a last resort, but the tactics within the plan have worked in the past.

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FEATURES 9 Aug 2019

Long-serving staff celebrate 30 years working at Charles Sturt in Wagga Wagga

Staff members celebrate three decades at Charles Sturt the same year the University celebrates its 30th birthday.

Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University Society and Community Teaching and Education

FEATURES 7 Aug 2019

Staff chalk up 30 years at Charles Sturt in Bathurst

As Charles Sturt University celebrates its 30th anniversary, a handful of staff at the University in Bathurst and Wagga Wagga are also celebrating three decades or more with the institution.

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FEATURES 17 Jul 2019

A lifetime of service to the needs of older residents in regional areas

Dr Belinda Cash has dedicated her academic and professional life to investigating the issues around the health of older adults in rural communities, with a focus on the supports that are available to those who choose to stay in rural communities.

Albury-Wodonga Charles Sturt University Health Society and Community

FEATURES 12 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with screenwriter turned novelist Kaneana May

Charles Sturt alumni, television screenwriter Kaneana May is publishing her first novel, a behind the scenes look at reality television called “The One.”

Bathurst Wagga Wagga Arts and Culture Communication and Creative Industries

FEATURES 21 Jun 2019

Charles Sturt student Francis Kamara has eye on Hollywood

Charles Sturt student Francis Kamara is making his way in the Australian the film and television industry and now has his sights set on Hollywood.

Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University Communication and Creative Industries

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IN BRIEF 14 Jan 2020

Charles Sturt in Albury-Wodonga stops 21 tonnes of CO2e emissions from being generated

IN BRIEF 14 Jan 2020

Cyber security project gains international recognition at Asia-Pacific awards

IN BRIEF 10 Jan 2020

Exhibition from young ‘changemakers’ opens in Port Macquarie

IN BRIEF 17 Dec 2019

Charles Sturt IT graduate STRIVES for industry leadership position

IN BRIEF 13 Dec 2019

Fourth sibling graduates from Charles Sturt in Bathurst

IN BRIEF 13 Dec 2019

Student committees helped Albury-Wodonga graduate secure full-time employment

IN BRIEF 12 Dec 2019

LGBTQI+ Pride events Honours research earns a University Medal

IN BRIEF 12 Dec 2019

University Medal for student leader sports scientist

IN BRIEF 12 Dec 2019

‘Hard and fun’ study garners University Medal for career changer

IN BRIEF 12 Dec 2019

Charles Sturt graduate’s research shows grazing and forage potential for hard-seeded legumes

IN BRIEF 12 Dec 2019

Celebrating research to benefit the grains industry and human health

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2019

Industry consultation showcases capabilities of eXtended Reality Centre

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2019

Clinical science student to be awarded University Medal at Orange graduation

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2019

Resilience and determination yield results for graphic designer

IN BRIEF 11 Dec 2019

Social work graduate completes fifth degree with Charles Sturt

IN BRIEF 10 Dec 2019

Harnessing the power of plants and insects to control agricultural pests

IN BRIEF 9 Dec 2019

Student leader prepares to graduate as a veterinarian from Charles Sturt in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 6 Dec 2019

Graduate leader celebrates supportive experiences and life-long friendships

IN BRIEF 5 Dec 2019

Decades of service to healthcare leads to Honorary Doctorate for Stewart Dowrick

IN BRIEF 4 Dec 2019

Entrepreneurs of the future wanted for free, week-long program

Opinion

OPINION 15 Jan 2020

Accidental heroes: How wombats really save other animals during bushfires

OPINION 8 Jan 2020

Should I stay or should I go? How Australia’s animals survive bushfires

OPINION 29 Nov 2019

More needs to be done to end domestic violence, especially in regional and rural Australia

OPINION 28 Nov 2019

The big chilling effect

OPINION 14 Oct 2019

International Day for Rural Women: A moment of praise for our nation’s rural women

OPINION 17 Sep 2019

Charles Sturt expert comments on fears of shortage of radioisotope vital for cancer diagnoses

OPINION 13 Sep 2019

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples could guide Australia

OPINION 12 Sep 2019

Constitutional deficiency, and reform: a way forward

OPINION 30 Jul 2019

'A gender gap in STEM exists, but policies to close it do not'

OPINION 17 Jul 2019

Reflections on Charles Sturt's 30 years

OPINION 24 Jun 2019

Regional media shutdowns are a partnership opportunity

OPINION 21 Jun 2019

Charles Sturt responds: the loss of local newsrooms

OPINION 12 Apr 2019

Assange arrest: justice and secrecy

OPINION 26 Mar 2019

Social work imperatives needed to foster political engagement

OPINION 8 Mar 2019

Let’s support our senior women

OPINION 15 Jan 2019

Creating refuges to save native fish

OPINION 10 Jan 2019

O deer! Behind the conflict between humans and deer in Victoria

OPINION 19 Dec 2018

Is it safe to run while pregnant?

OPINION 6 Dec 2018

Student protests show Australian education does get some things right

OPINION 3 Dec 2018

Celebrate diversity, equality to include people with disability: CSU academic

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