• Charles Sturt University bestows University Medals on 14 graduates
• Many medallists will celebrate their graduation at ceremonies at Rosehill in Sydney between Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 September
• The medallists are among nearly 1,100 graduates marking the completion of their studies

Charles Sturt University has bestowed the prestigious honour of University Medals on 14 graduates conferred between May and August 2024.

Many of the medallists will attend Charles Sturt graduation ceremonies at Rosehill in Sydney between Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 September.

The medallists are among nearly 1,100 graduates who will cross the stage to celebrate the completion of their studies, with almost 3,200 guests also in attendance to support them.

A University Medal is awarded to a small number of graduates who have completed their coursework requirements and achieved a grade point average of 6.75 or higher.

Charles Sturt Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Renée Leon, PSM, congratulated all graduating students, noting the poignant milestone of completing a tertiary education.

“Pursuing a university education takes courage, drive and determination,” Professor Leon said.

“Many of our students also have full-time jobs and are caring for children, or have other commitments, so to obtain this educational qualification at the same time is commendable.

“It is wonderful to see a large contingent of international students at our Sydney graduation ceremonies. It is our privilege to be able to facilitate and support their educational journeys in Australia.”

Professor Leon praised the exceptional achievements of the medallists.

“Congratulations to our recent medallists. Completing their studies with a GPA of 6.75 or above is exemplary, which Charles Sturt University is extremely proud of.”

One of the medallists, Dr Chris Walker, juggled many commitments during his journey to achieving a Postgraduate University Medal and was humbled when he was notified.

“I try to put a lot of effort into everything I do, and this is recognition of that, and one I am quite grateful for,” he said.

Dr Walker already had bachelor’s and Honours degrees and a PhD when he was awarded the prestigious Postgraduate University Medal when he graduated with a Master of Engineering (Civil) in the Charles Sturt University School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering in the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences.

The total number of graduates and their guests attending the Charles Sturt graduation ceremonies at Rosehill in 2024 will be a 31 per cent increase in comparison to 2023.

Graduates attending the Rosehill ceremonies span all three faculties at the University. Seven hundred and thirty-three graduates have completed courses in the Faculty of Science and Health, 1,561 will graduate in the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences, with the remaining 957 representing courses studied in the Charles Sturt Faculty of Arts and Education.

The most popular degrees students graduated with include the Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years), Bachelor of Nursing, and the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

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