Month: August 2025

Industry Internships: HDR candidates reaping the benefits

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Industry, Researcher Development 0 Comment

Charles Sturt encourages our HDR candidates to engage with industry and research end-users during their candidature through internships: short-term collaborations aimed at tackling specific industry challenges. The industry partners can be SMEs, large corporations, government or community organisations or not-for-profits (NFP) and the projects concomitant with, but not part of the candidate’s doctoral research.

This year we have seen strong growth in interest in internships from our HDR candidates who recognise how these opportunities help them to apply their research skills in real-word settings, build professional connections, explore career opportunities and gain valuable skills. Read more

Closing Date Extended – 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards

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2025-HDR Supervisor Nomination Form.pdf
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2025-HDR Thesis, Creative Work Nomination Form.pdf
(349.36 KB)

VCs Research Excellence Awards 2025 – Nomination Guidelines.pdf

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Three-minute thesis 2025 Finals

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The 3 Minute Thesis final was held on 13 August 2025, at the CSU Riverina Playhouse. With an audience of over 150 watching (face to face and online) the 8 finalists presented their research in less than 3 minutes and with the use of 1 power point slide.

They represented schools and faculties across the university, and all presentations were of the highest order. Congratulations to all the finalists and those who supported them.

3MT Finalists
3MT 2025 Finalists

Sophea Aing                 New drugs and vaccines against H. pylori 

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences / Rural Health Research Institute

Kirstie Northfield     From Grunts to Giggles: Understanding Your Teen’s Mental Health

School of Psychology

Jennifer Sharp          Virtual friends: technology for social connection in space

School of Psychology

Sarah Smorhun          Beyond Bollards: Protecting Australian Crowded Places

Centre for Law and Justice

Muhammad Riaz Hasib Hossain    Mob-Based Cattle Weight Gain Forecasting Using ML Models

School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Alexander Tynan          Deworming the world

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences / Rural Health Research Institute

Nushrat Azam               Reflections in the Mirror: The Impact of Othering on Self & Social Identity

School of Social Work and Arts

Katrina Gersbach        In their own words: Wellbeing in the heart of the bush

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My three-minute Thesis Journey: a reflection by Nushrat Azam

Jennifer Podesta Researcher Development, Your Voice 0 Comment

Nushrat Azam 3MT presentation

Few experiences in my academic journey have been as impactful as participating in the 3MT competition—an incredible opportunity to share both my story and my research. I am a PhD candidate in Creative Writing within the School of Social Work & Arts, currently conducting research that involves writing a novel and an exegesis exploring themes of identity, othering, and gender performativity among South Asian female characters. Coming from a background rooted in creative writing and literature, I have always been passionate about exploring stories that delve into social, cultural, and personal identity. This passion led me to participate in the 3MT competition, where I had the opportunity to present my research in a concise, engaging format. The experience not only allowed me to communicate my ideas effectively but also deepened my understanding of the importance of storytelling in exploring complex social themes.

My journey began with the online heats, held via Zoom, where I presented my research titled, “Who am I? How othering affects migrant identity”—a topic that explores how experiences of exclusion, cultural misunderstanding, and societal perceptions shape migrants’ sense of self. Coming from a background in creative writing, I approach this research through both an academic lens and a focus on storytelling and human experience. I believe understanding identity, especially in today’s complex and interconnected world, is more important than ever. Read more

The what, how and why of Industry Internships for HDR Candidates- Join the conversation

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Industry, Researcher Development 0 Comment

Session Overview

Industry internships are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of impactful, real-world research. This session invites HDR supervisors, candidates, and academic staff to explore the evolving landscape of industry engaged PhDs.

We’ll hear from candidates who’ve completed internships and gain insights from Mark Ovens of APR Intern, who works closely with industry partners to facilitate these valuable experiences. Together, we’ll unpack:

  • What are industry internships
  • How they work
  • What they offer HDR candidates
  • Why they matter for research relevance and career readiness

Date: Thursday, 28 August

Time: 1:00–2:00pm

Facilitator: Ian Skinner, Assistant Dean (Graduate Research Training) / Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy / Research Integrity Advisor

Join Online: Register HERE

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Candidate news and achievements July/August

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 August. 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

Barbara Allen.

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Nicholas Beames, Michael Sommer, Sonja Taylor.

Faculty of Science and Health

Michelle Apps, Jake Ball, Lauren Crofts, Asher Dixon, Jayne Lawrence, Brendan Tai-Roche, Annalyss Thompson, Lisa Wood.

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Last Chance to Nominate – 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards

Brooke Winnel Excellence 0 Comment
2025-HDR Supervisor Nomination Form.pdf
(371.76 KB)
2025-HDR Thesis, Creative Work Nomination Form.pdf
(349.36 KB)

VCs Research Excellence Awards 2025 – Nomination Guidelines.pdf

(404 KB)

Let’s Talk Research Masterclass Series #8

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Excellence, Researcher Development 0 Comment

Join us online next Wednesday, 20 August, from 12:00-13:00 (AEST) for our Masterclass Series: Let’s Talk Research with Associate Professor Kathy Cologon and Associate Professor Tamara Cumming who will consider why we should include children in research, how to do research with, for, and about children and to learn about the Children’s Voices Centre and how it can support Charles Sturt researchers.​

​Session overview

Communication is a human right for all – and ALL includes children. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (United Nations, 1989) outlines children’s “right to freedom of expression… regardless of frontiers” (Article 13).  We have the power to support children’s voice and to assist others to listen. This presentation will outline research with, for, and about children undertaken by the Children’s Voices Centre.​

 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how can we can enhance children’s participation within democratic processes in families, schools, communities, and society.

​​Join here​

Explore the Masterclass Series and join directly from the webpage: https://staff.csu.edu.au/researchers/skill-development/programs/masterclass-series​

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Masterclass Series: Seeing like a Researcher featuring Professor Julian Grant

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Excellence, Researcher Development 0 Comment

Join us online on Wednesday, 13 August at 12:00-13:00 (AEST) for our next session in the Masterclass Series: Seeing like a Researcher featuring Professor Julian Grant, Executive Director, Rural Health Research Institute, who will critique a series of First Nations research activities to reflect on what being a First Nations ally in research might mean.​

Session Overview

In this innovative session, Julian will explore the intersections of how you identify in your academic and personal positioning and what you may be doing, saying and being in your intent to partner with Australia’s First Peoples. You will be encouraged to reflect on and apply learnings to shape your current and future engagement.​

This is a valuable opportunity for researchers looking to understand more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.

JOIN HERE

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Masterclass Series- Let’s Talk AI and Research

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Researcher Development, Uncategorized 0 Comment

Join us online next Wednesday, 6 August, from 12:00-13:00 (AEST) for our Masterclass Series: Let’s Talk AI and Research with Professor Manoranjan Paul and Dr Mohammad Ali Moni.

AI and Research: Future Directions – Professor Manoranjan Paul

AI is transforming research across a wide range of disciplines, from science and medicine to the social sciences and humanities. This discussion will focus on two key themes: (i) how AI-powered tools are enhancing the research process, and (ii) the future direction of AI technologies.

Professor Manoranjan Paul will explore various tools, generative AI models, and platforms that enable more efficient and effective research. He will then discuss emerging AI technologies shaping the future of research and conclude by showcasing our own developed AI innovations.

AI-Driven Wearables and Decision Support Systems for Digital Health – Dr Mohammad Ali Moni

With the growing capabilities of AI, we now have the opportunity to move from reactive to proactive, real-time health monitoring. However, integrating AI with wearable and portable devices still faces key challenges, particularly in building robust, explainable, and clinically reliable systems.

Moni will present recent advances in AI-powered wearable and portable diagnostic systems designed to transform digital healthcare.

Join here
Explore the Masterclass Series and join directly from the webpage: https://staff.csu.edu.au/researchers/skill-development/programs/masterclass-series
Add to calendar.

Session recordings
The Masterclass Series is recorded for those who cannot join in person. Watch past Masterclass recordings here: https://staff.csu.edu.au/researchers/hdr-candidates/skills-career-development/resources-recordings/engage-impact

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