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Candidate news and achievements (Oct/Nov)

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

Ceinwen Jones

Tina Martin

Nicola Pitt

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Benjamin Martyn

John Zannes Read more

Candidate news and achievements (Sept/Oct)

Jennifer Podesta 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.

Thesis Submitted for Examination

Congratulations to the following candidates who have recently submitted their thesis for examination.

Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Charrissa Moriarty       Centre for Law and Justice

Thesis Title: Examine the application of positive social based informal emotional aid to a police officer and the role of family members during a period of emotional unwellness

Brett Henderson            Australian Graduate School of Policing & Security

Thesis Title: Sharing the Responsibility for Emergency Management: a community case study

Faranak Tohidi             School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Thesis Title: Dynamic Point Cloud Compression with Shape and Density-based Volumetric Partitioning

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The Asia-Pacific 3MT Semi-Final showcase is now online!

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Latest News, Research Impact, Researcher Development , 0 Comment

The Asia-Pacific 3MT Semi-Final showcase is now online!
This year’s competition showcases the presentations and research of 56 outstanding competitors from universities from across Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, North-East Asia and South-East Asia including Charles Sturt’s Sarah Esmaeili.

The 2024 Asia-Pacific 3MT Semi-Final will showcase video submissions from 3MT finalists from across Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, North-East Asia and South-East Asia.

View the Semi-Final Showcase and watch Sarah here!

Over the next two weeks, two judging panels will review and select 8 finalists from the 56 competitors, to proceed to the 2024 Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Final which will be held via live stream, on Wednesday 30 October.
The 8 finalists competing at the Virtual Asia-Pacific 3MT Final will be revealed on the 3MT website on Monday 21 October.

Seeing like a researcher: Masterclass series

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Researcher Development, Writing tips 0 Comment

Seeing Like a Researcher is a masterclass series led by Professor Mark Evans. The Series highlights the experience, skills, wisdom and advice of Charles Sturt’s research leaders on themes relating to research innovation and professional skills for research.

Masterclass 1: How I write – a conversation by Distinguished Professor Stan Grant. This session will explore the principles, pleasures, pains, and poetry of all types of academic writing. The conversation will primarily focus on working practices such as where, when, and how Stan writes, generates ideas, overcomes barriers and copes with distractions. 16/10/24

Masterclass 2: Evidence based medical and health research using big data, meta-analysis and systematic review approach – by Distinguished Professor Jing Sun. This session will provide master level skill development in big data and meta-analysis/systematic review. 23/10/24

Masterclass 3: Constructing a competitive ARC Discovery Grant Application: negotiating the new EoI system by Professor Alan Cooper. This session will brief researchers on the new ARC DP EOI application, and how to get through the initial screening round. To provide a state-of-the-art guide to crafting a successful ARC Discovery Project EOI and proposal. 30/10/24

See more great Masterclass topics and register for the 10 x weekly lunchtime sessions on Wednesdays from 16 Oct until 18 Dec via the Researcher Development calendar.

Bite-sized AI Lessons To Make You Think (and Maybe Smile)

Brooke Winnel Engagement, Excellence, Latest News, Research Impact , 0 Comment

AI conversations: Exploring the human-AI frontier

Imagine stepping onto the shores of an uncharted island. That’s precisely where we find ourselves in the realm of AI. There are no comprehensive maps or well-worn paths to follow. Instead, we’re all explorers in this new territory, and each interaction with AI is an opportunity for discovery.

The Library is stepping onto this frontier by launching a new series of quick AI lessons on our GenAI LibGuide.

These “AI conversations”:https://libguides.csu.edu.au/generativeAI/aiconversations are designed to get you thinking about how we interact with AI tools like Copilot.

What to expect:

  • Short, digestible lessons
  • A mix of practical tips and thought-provoking ideas
  • Some rough edges (just Carlo in his office!)

Topics include embracing AI creativity, the power of asking “why?”, and how to be a collaborative problem solver with AI.

This is very much a work in progress. Your feedback, ideas for new lessons, and experiences using these concepts are all incredibly welcome.

Check it out: AI conversations: Learning journey https://libguides.csu.edu.au/generativeAI/aiconversations

‘Gene therapy to suppress cancer tumours’ thesis a 3MT winner

Brooke Winnel Engagement, Excellence, Latest News, Research Impact , 0 Comment

A science PhD candidate exploring protein gene therapy to suppress cancer tumours won the recent Charles Sturt University finals of the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)© competition held at the University in Port Macquarie.

  • A medical science PhD research thesis has won the finals of the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)© competition held at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie in August

A science PhD candidate exploring protein gene therapy to suppress cancer tumours won the recent Charles Sturt University finals of the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)© competition held at the University in Port Macquarie.

Ms Sarah Esmaeili (pictured left), a PhD student in the Charles Sturt School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Health, won the 3MT finals for her presentation ‘p53: A Target for Cancer Gene Therapy’.

The 3MT competition challenges university PhD students to present their research in just three minutes with a balance of technical depth and public accessibility while using only one projected PowerPoint graphic.

Winning the Charles Sturt 3MT finals means Ms Esmaeili will represent the University in the Asia-Pacific 3MT finals to be held online.

“Winning the Charles Sturt University 3MT competition is an incredible honour,” Ms Esmaeili said. “I’m thrilled to represent our University at the Asia-Pacific 3MT finals.

“I’m deeply passionate about my research and grateful for the opportunity to share it on a larger stage.”

Ms Esmaeili’s research thesis explores the ‘p53’ protein family, which includes p53, p63, and p73, which plays a pivotal role as transcription factors involved in regulating various cellular processes, particularly tumour suppression.

“My research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nuclear – as in cell nucleus – import mechanisms of the p53 protein family, which could potentially pave the way for the development of novel therapeutic strategies targeting nuclear import,” she said.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards 2024

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Research Impact, Researcher Development 0 Comment

The Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards is a time for our academic community to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our researchers. Following the success of last year’s Awards, 2024 promises to showcase groundbreaking research that continues to advance knowledge and drive societal impact by the Charles Sturt University research community.

These Awards are more than just recognition, they provide encouragement for researchers who have made significant contributions in their fields. From pioneering new methods in science and technology to fostering cultural understanding through the arts, the research recognised through these Awards has a lasting impact on our world. This is an opportunity to showcase the talent and research excellence of Charles Sturt University’s academics. Read more

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