Candidate news and achievements November/December

Brooke Winnel Excellence, Latest News 0 Comment

Welcome to new Graduate Research candidates joining us and congratulations to our current and graduating candidates on your achievements!

(Please note that this is based on reporting up to and including the 9th December. Candidate achievements recorded after that will appear in the next month’s GR News)

If you have news about awards, grants, publications or other achievements please let us know so we can share it.

New candidates

Faculty of Arts and Education
Sara Drebber, Daniel Hynes, Susie Waterman.

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
Lee Holmes, Sotiria Karadimas, Ewan Perrin.

Faculty of Science and Health
Khandakar Mehedi Ahsan, Sean Arnol, Prakash Chhetri, Sharna-Marie Noel, Natalia Pakhomova, Abbey Pay, Timothy Podesta, Cecelia Titus.

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Meet our new Research Training Coordinator

Jennifer Podesta Candidate support 0 Comment

The Office of Graduate Research is delighted to welcome our newest team member, Annette Messell. Annette has stepped into the position of Research Training Coordinator, recently vacated by Arif Khan. She will also be working in this shared role as part of the Library team. Annette will be conducting a number of our writing workshops and our Shut Up & Write and Writing Bootcamps.   She will also be working with the HDR Support team on the ongoing review and development of our training resources. We look forward to working with her and all the fresh ideas that she brings to the role.

Meet Annette (and Mickey)!

Hello everyone! My name is Annette, and I am new to Charles Sturt as Research Training Coordinator. I have worked in academic libraries at universities for almost 10 years. I am passionate about helping students on their research journey and look forward to meeting all of you soon. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my rescue greyhound Mickey.

Summertime is Shut Up & Write time!

Jennifer Podesta Researcher Development, Writing tips 0 Comment

Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than to pour yourself a nice cool drink and settle in for a productive session of writing.

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Block out the kids, the Christmas carols, the neighbour’s lawn mower and that nagging feeling that you are never going to get everything ready in time for Christmas and just WRITE!

Shut Up & Write! in December (all times are AEDT)

  • Monday December 2 – 12.00-15.00
  • Friday December 5 – 9.30-12.30
  • Monday December 8 – 12.00-15.00
  • Friday December 12 – 9.30-12.30

But, if the pre-Christmas rush gets the better of you, we also have some dedicated writing sessions in the New Year – by then you will have hopefully moved to the banana lounge and be able to relax into the task at hand!

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Shut Up & Write! in January 2026 (all times are AEDT)

  • Monday January 5 – 10:00 – 12:00 (Highlight – Goal setting theme)
  • Friday January 9 – 14:00 – 16:00 (Highlight – Goal setting theme)
  • Monday January 19 – 14:00 – 16:00
  • Friday January 23 – 10:00-12:00
  • Friday January 30 – 10:00-12:00

You can find links to join all of these sessions in the HDR Candidates’ Hub Calendar in Brightspace

All of these sessions are with our newest team member and Academic Training Coordinator, Annette Messell.

Candidate news and achievements October/November

Brooke Winnel Excellence, Latest News 0 Comment

Welcome to new Graduate Research candidates joining us and congratulations to our current and graduating candidates on your achievements!

(Please note that this is based on reporting up to and including the 9th November. Candidate achievements recorded after that will appear in the next month’s GR News)

If you have news about awards, grants, publications or other achievements please let us know so we can share it.

New candidates

Faculty of Arts and Education
Simon Board, Felicity Laurence, Joy Stevens, Warren Talbot, Siokatame Tupou.

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
Omid Afshar

Faculty of Science and Health
Alexia Street.

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PhD candidate wins Research Allied Health Professional of the Year

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Latest News 0 Comment

On the recently celebrated Allied Health Professions Day, Michelle Grigg, first class Honours graduate and PhD candidate from our School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science, was awarded the Research Allied Health Professional of the Year – Occupational Therapy, Inland North

Michelle also works as an Allied Health Professional at Southern NSW Local Health District, and is featured in the latest Three Rivers Department of Rural Health newsletter “research student spotlight” section: https://mailchi.mp/csu.edu.au/three-rivers-drh-enews-october2025

“Michelle has used her unique position of being a clinician, a manager, a leader and researcher to identify and pursue opportunities for the profession, demonstrating her passion for the importance of Occupational Therapy in the public health system.”

This award reflects Michelle’s exceptional work and dedication, as stated by the SNSWLHD Chief Executive, “The Southern 2025 Excellence in Allied Health Awards highlight the contributions of allied health professionals and their support staff, and on this of all days, I am delighted to acknowledge our winners.

“These individuals excel in the delivery of a compassionate and innovative service and play a vital role in providing patient-centred care to our community.”

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Congratulations, Michelle!

 

Wine Australia PhD top-up scholarship – apply now!

Jennifer Podesta Funding Support, Scholarship 0 Comment

The PhD top-up scholarship program is an important part of Wine Australia’s investment in developing researcher capacity and ability, ensuring we have researchers developing the skills and expertise needed for working on opportunities that will help improve sustainability and profitability of the Australian grape and wine sector.

While this opportunity is open to applications from PhD candidates delivering innovative research aligned to the One Grape and Wine Sector Plan themes addressed in Wine Australia’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030, this year we have identified several priority topic areas of interest. Preference may be given to applicants addressing a topic from the below list:

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    Novel strategies for pest, disease and virus management in Australian vineyards.

  • Plant breeding and gene target identification.
  • Novel mid-strength wine production processes.
  • Nonchemical control of disease, for example using UV-C and autonomous technology.
  • Environmental, Social and Governance challenges as outlined in the ESG Investment Plan.
  • Novel strategies across waste circularity, treatment, safe reuse of secondary materials and circular markets.
  • Consumer insights, with a focus on moderation and health, export and emerging markets, macro and external drivers, value perception.
  • Development and adoption of digital, data and Artificial Intelligence.

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Candidate news and achievements September/October

Brooke Winnel Excellence, Latest News 0 Comment

Welcome to new Graduate Research candidates joining us and congratulations to our current and graduating candidates on your achievements!

(Please note that this is based on reporting up to and including the 9th October. Candidate achievements recorded after that will appear in the next month’s GR News)

If you have news about awards, grants, publications or other achievements please let us know so we can share it.

New candidates

Faculty of Arts and Education
Leigh Davison, Phillip Dien.

Faculty of Science and Health

Maureen Bates-McKay, Anshal Muhammed.

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Ready to Apply Your Research in the Real World?

Jennifer Podesta Careers, Engagement, Industry, Innovation 0 Comment

Are you looking to gain real-world experience and expand your career horizons? The Office of Graduate Research has launched a new suite of resources to help you explore and prepare for PhD internships.

Why Consider a PhD Internship?

PhD internships offer:

  • Hands-on experience in a professional setting
  • Transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and project management
  • Opportunities to apply your research to real-world challenges
  • Expanded career pathways—both within and beyond academia

Take the Next Step

Explore our new resources and discover how a PhD internship can enrich your research journey and boost your career prospects:

HDR Candidates Website – PhD Internships – Researchers

Brightspace – HDR Candidates Hub

PhD Internships Module 1 and PhD Internships Module 2

Whether you’re curious or ready to get started, we’re here to support you.

Any questions? Email: graduateresearch@csu.edu.au

Pacific Bio-Innovation Hackathon: From Lab to Impact

Jennifer Podesta Innovation, Uncategorized 0 Comment

The Embassy of France in Australia is organizing a Hackathon on Bio-Innovation, titled “Pacific Bio-Innovation Hackathon: From Lab to Impact”, which will take place at the Alliance Française of Sydney on 21–22 October 2025.

This two-day event offers a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to explore entrepreneurship through the lens of bio-innovation. Participants will be challenged to transform cutting-edge research into tangible real-world applications, discover how business and innovation ecosystems can support scientific creativity, and learn to bridge the gap between research complexity and market expectations.

The Hackathon will focus on start-up concepts grounded in Pacific regional perspectives, drawing on Australian strengths in biotechnology, bioeconomy, and the circular economy. It will run in parallel with the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) Forum 2025, themed “Evolving Pacific: Shared Pathways for a Sustainable Future”, which will bring together stakeholders from France, Australia, and the Pacific region to foster innovative, locally driven solutions to sustainability challenges. Read more

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