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                27 Jan 2021
            
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            Collaboration the key to securing future of Universities
        Charles Sturt’s Acting Vice-Chancellor discusses some of the opportunities that lie ahead for the higher education sector and predicts more and more universities will steer towards some largely unexplored avenues of collaboration and diversification.
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                IN BRIEF 
                25 Jan 2021
            
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            Scholarship recipient prepares to shape young minds 
        Charles Sturt scholarship recipient Ms Isabella Jacobson is ready to start her new job as an English teacher, shaping young minds in Bathurst.
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                22 Jan 2021
            
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            Racing a two-year-old horse is like racing a 13-year-old child
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                19 Jan 2021
            
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            An anniversary of disaster: Psychological recovery and resilience after the 2019-2020 bushfires 
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                18 Jan 2021
            
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            Recent graduate named a finalist in national Dreamtime Awards
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Australian researchers build ‘ladders’ in waterways to save Asia’s fish

A Charles Sturt University-led team of Australian researchers who have spent the past decade establishing ‘fish ladders’ across five South-East Asian countries in a bid to save the region’s fish recently received funding to expand their project.

Albury-Wodonga ILWS International Research

Professor receives national award for contribution to First Nations research

Professor Susan Green has received a national award in recognition of the contributions she has made over her 20-year research career to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Wagga Wagga Health Indigenous Society and Community

$5000 Tertiary Access Payment to help ease transition to university

Charles Sturt is offering 400 instalments of $5,000 through the Australian Government's Tertiary Access Payment program for potential students who meet the eligibility criteria.

All Local News Charles Sturt University Society and Community

New research targets bloat in southern beef production systems

Charles Sturt University researchers are calling on southern Australian beef producers to complete a short online survey as part of research examining the impact of bloat on the industry.

All Local News Agricultural Science Graham Centre Research

Computer programming team among world leaders after 24-hour competition

Students from Charles Sturt in Bathurst and studying online competed in IEEEXtreme Programming Competition

All Local News Charles Sturt University Computer Science

University secures $12 million win for short course program

Charles Sturt has secured $12 million in federal government funding to support the expansion of its short course program, allowing 1,200 students to study online and build their qualifications.

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Nursing students in Taree to benefit from teaching expertise

Charles Sturt University's nursing teachers will play a pivotal role in a new Bachelor of Nursing course to be delivered in Taree.

Port Macquarie Charles Sturt University Health

Canberra school teacher finds her voice and earns top postgraduate honour

Charles Sturt University has awarded a prestigious Postgraduate University Medal to a Canberra school teacher who health professionals thought would never make it to a mainstream school.

Canberra Teaching and Education

Beware misleading seafood substitution

Charles Sturt research identifies fish substitution in commercial and online vendors and considers the impact of fish-borne parasites.

All Local News Animal and Veterinary science Charles Sturt University Graham Centre Research

Agreement with Australian Government to enhance agriculture, water and environment

Signing of a new strategic partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment and Charles Sturt University.

All Local News Agricultural Science Charles Sturt University Research Science

Septuagenarian’s doctorate offers hope for earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis

Thousands of PhDs and doctorates are completed in Australia each year, but rarely by a 71 year-old with a disability.

All Local News Computer Science Health Research

Riding a bike in regional NSW? Researchers seek your opinion in survey

Charles Sturt University research and an online survey by a collaborative team aims to support the development of campaigns to increase road user knowledge, safety and support for bicyclists.

Research ILWS Communication and Creative Industries Society and Community

Pharmacy alumni honoured at inaugural ACT Excellence Awards

Three Charles Sturt University pharmacy alumni received awards at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia ACT Excellence Awards for their work helping the community during the bushfires and COVID-19.

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High school drop-out earns top scholarly honour

A Charles Sturt University social science undergraduate who lives in Byron Bay in northern NSW will begin her career on a high after being awarded a University Medal for her scholarship.

Arts and Culture Health Society and Community

Regional community health experts join forces to identify the impact of bushfires on children

Charles Sturt University and Royal Far West have co-authored “The Impact of Bushfire on the Wellbeing of Children Living in Rural and Remote Australia: A Rapid Review”, investigating mental health and development of children impacted by bushfire.

Albury-Wodonga Charles Sturt University Health Society and Community

Port Macquarie’s inaugural physiotherapy cohort graduate

The first physiotherapy student cohort strained at Charles Sturt in Port Macquarie, comprised of 42 students, have graduated from their four-year degree.

Port Macquarie Charles Sturt University Health

Research supports NDIS businesses’ COVID recovery and growth

A team from Charles Sturt University are helping NDIS disability support services around Australia to transition to a new COVID-impacted world.

All Local News ILWS Research Society and Community

Postgraduate from Nepal focusses on diabetes detection

A Charles Sturt University postgraduate student from Kathmandu, Nepal, whose research helps predict the onset of Type 2 diabetes has been awarded a University Medal.

All Local News Computer Science Health International

Industry award for new postgraduate intelligence analysis course

Charles Sturt University has received an industry award for a new postgraduate policing and security intelligence analysis course.

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

Charles Sturt congratulates end-of-year graduates

Charles Sturt University would like to congratulate the close to 6,000 students graduating at the end of 2020, and looks forward to conferring next and final round of December graduates on Wednesday 23 December.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

All Local News Health Pharmacy

FEATURES 10 Aug 2020

Student loses all in bushfires but thanks University for its support

It was a tragic end to 2019 for Charles Sturt student Mr Liam Mowbray but securing a scholarship has ensured he can continue his studies in the wake of the bushfires.

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IN BRIEF 25 Jan 2021

Scholarship recipient prepares to shape young minds

IN BRIEF 22 Jan 2021

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

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

IN BRIEF 10 Dec 2020

Sri Lankan student recognised for outstanding academic achievement

IN BRIEF 18 Nov 2020

Knowledge spans generations through mentor program

IN BRIEF 10 Nov 2020

There’s more to this blue tree than meets the eye

IN BRIEF 6 Nov 2020

Internships allow two students to develop industry experience in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 5 Nov 2020

Minister Fletcher and Senator Davey witness a new age of farming in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 4 Nov 2020

Horse owners worried about long-term financial impact of COVID-19

IN BRIEF 3 Nov 2020

Port Macquarie campus tours showcase state-of-the-art facilities

IN BRIEF 3 Nov 2020

Keeping arts and culture alive in Wagga Wagga and beyond

IN BRIEF 16 Oct 2020

Equine Centre in Wagga Wagga to host renowned horse trainer

IN BRIEF 15 Oct 2020

Charles Sturt in Port Macquarie offers Bachelor of Information Technology in 2021

IN BRIEF 13 Oct 2020

Vote to name Orange’s newest peregrine falcon chick

IN BRIEF 13 Oct 2020

Minister glimpses future of education at digital farm in Wagga Wagga

IN BRIEF 6 Oct 2020

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Opinion

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

OPINION 23 Nov 2020

'Are children colour blind, innocent and inherently not racist?'

OPINION 18 Nov 2020

Australia’s agricultural sector - Keep calm, and don’t worry about China

OPINION 13 Nov 2020

World events a reflection of turmoil of Australia’s First Nations people

OPINION 11 Nov 2020

Research supporting isolated new mothers highlighted during PANDA Week

OPINION 10 Nov 2020

Healthy ageing policies must start in the home

OPINION 9 Nov 2020

‘Little minds dealing with big issues’ – helping children through major life events

OPINION 5 Nov 2020

Victorian gyms will struggle to breathe after 100 lockdown days

OPINION 3 Nov 2020

Who will Muslim Americans vote for in the US elections?

OPINION 28 Oct 2020

World Internet Day 2020 – smart regions and intelligent campuses

OPINION 19 Oct 2020

Regional ‘Save Our Voices’ campaign calls for digital-era media rules

OPINION 16 Oct 2020

Would a media ownership Royal Commission achieve what Rudd wants?

OPINION 16 Oct 2020

La Nina is here, but the long-term outlook is more frequent and intense drought

OPINION 13 Oct 2020

Behind closed doors: Review of ‘Collections From The Asylum’ exhibition

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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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