Research Impact

HDR candidates having impact with their research

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We are always pleased to report on the achievements of our HDR candidates and how they are creating impact with their research.

Congratulations to Josephine Bampoe, a HDR candidate in the School of Allied Health and Exercise Science on her three recent publications.

Bampoe, J. O., Verdon, S., Hoffman, L., & Wylie, K. (2025). Conceptualisation of a culturally responsive speech and language assessment for Ghanaian-English speaking children. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2025.2532790

Bampoe, J. O., Verdon, S. E., Hoffman, L., & Wylie, K. (2025). Speech-language pathologists’ perspectives on a prototype of the first Ghanaian-English speech and language assessment tool. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2025.2542459

Bampoe, J. O., Verdon, S., Hoffman, L., & Wylie, K. (2025). Piloting a speech and language assessment tool for Ghanaian English-speaking children: A qualitative content analysis of video stimulated recall. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica. https://doi.org/10.1159/000547150

 

Kathleen Flegerbein, PhD candidate from BJBS, recently spoke with Eddie Williams on ABC Southeast NSW’s Breakfast program to share insights from her research. Her project explores the experiences of employees who relocate to rural and regional NSW for work and aims to understand what attracts people to these areas, how they adapt to new communities, and what influences their decision to stay. Her study seeks to identify the systems that support attraction and retention in regional employment and she is still looking for potential research participants.
The interview was broadcast across multiple ABC stations and can be found at around 3:06:00 in the linked program.

Seeing like a Researcher- Masterclass #3

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Join the next Masterclass Series online on Wednesday 18 June at 12:00-13:00 (AEST) for Seeing like a Researcher: to learn how to build your professional brand on LinkedIn and promote your research outside the University. ​

Session Overview
In this session, you will learn strategies to engage with LinkedIn strategically so the algorithm works in your favour, including how to set up your profile, how to network authentically and exactly what to post.​ This is a valuable opportunity for researchers looking to learn valuable skills to promote your research and start posting with confidence.

About the presenter

Fleur Horsley is the Social Media Strategist and has 15+ years’ experience in social media across a range of industries. She has worked in various industries including home construction, healthcare, small business and for 8 years in the higher education space.​.​

Join here

Explore the Masterclass Series and join directly from the webpage: Masterclass Series – Researchers

Session recordings

The Masterclass Series is recorded for those who cannot join in person. Watch past Masterclass recordings here: Engagement and impact – Researchers

Three-minute Thesis finalists selected

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It’s all over in just 3 minutes! But what impressive 3 minutes they are! Last week a record number of our HDR candidates took on the challenge of presenting their doctoral research to a non-expert audience in our annual 3-minute Thesis competition heats. 20 presenters from across the spectrum of our disciplines shared their passion and the significance of their research with audiences and the judging panels whose difficult task it was to select just 8 finalists. The finals will be held with a live audience in Wagga Wagga on 13th August.

Thank you to everyone who presented for the time and commitment you put into your presentations and thank you to our judges.

Congratulations to the following who have been selected for the finals.

Sophea Aing – New drugs and vaccines against H. pylori

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

Jennifer Sharp- Virtual friends: technology for social connection in space.

Sarah Smorhun – Beyond Bollards: Protecting Australian Crowded Places

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

Alexander Tynan – Deworming the world

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

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

It’s Three-minute thesis time! Are you up for the challenge?

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What is a Three-minute thesis you ask?

The three-minute thesis, or 3MT, is an international competition for doctoral students to present their research and its significance to a non-expert audience in just three minutes, using just one PowerPoint slide.

It is held annually at over 900 universities across 85 countries, including here at Charles Sturt.

In 2025 3MT is back once again with our heats held fully online as part of our DocFest program (May 26th -30th).

It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, build your communication skills, and connect with a broader community. We’re now calling for entries—don’t miss your chance to share your research story. Submit your entry today and be part of this inspiring competition! Read more

Three-minute thesis is back and it’s time to get involved!

Jennifer Podesta Excellence, Research Impact, Researcher Development 0 Comment

What is a Three-minute thesis you ask?

The three-minute thesis, or 3MT, is an international competition for doctoral students to present their research and its significance to a non-expert audience in just three minutes, using just one PowerPoint slide.

It is held annually at over 900 universities across 85 countries, including here at Charles Sturt.

In 2025 3MT is back once again with our heats held fully online as part of our DocFest program (May 26th -30th).

It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, build your communication skills, and connect with a broader community. We’re now calling for entries—don’t miss your chance to share your research story. Submit your entry today and be part of this inspiring competition! Read more

Research and writing support for HDR candidates with Research Central

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Are you looking to fast track your research in 2025 with the support of Research Central?

Places now available for HDR candidates at all stages of candidature to join the very popular research support and academic writing program, Research Central.

Research Central (Adroit) is an externally provided online community of practice for HDR Candidates from universities across Australia focusing on connection, motivation, accountability and mindset. Research Central provides access to masterclasses and resources on thesis writing, data collection and analysis, productivity, and much more.

One valuable inclusion is the weekly “Ask me anything” sessions with experienced expert moderators.

Each Term (11-week blocks) Charles Sturt offers limited ‘seats’ in Research Central for our HDR candidates. Participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of resources, workshops and writing groups available while they have access.

Places for Term 1 commencing Tuesday 4th February are now open (see the weekly schedule below). Read more

Call for abstracts now open for DocFest 2025

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DocFest is our annual tri-faculty virtual conference for graduate research.

26-30 May 2025

DocFest25 theme: Developing Next Generation Researchers

The inspiration for this year’s theme comes from the Charles Sturt University Research Strategy.

The researchers of today step into an everchanging world, in which opportunity abounds, and paths are forged into new and unknown territories. Undertaking your higher degree needs to deliver you into this world with a range of transferable skills that will ensure you are ready to face the challenges and take up the opportunities that present.

Who is DocFest for?

DocFest is for anyone interested in graduate research but especially if you are:

  • A graduate research candidate
  • An Early Career Researcher
  • An HDR Supervisor
  • Research support staff
  • An Honours student
  • Interested in doing a PhD in the future

Call Abstracts for Oral Presentations and e-Posters

As well as a rich program of keynote speakers, expert panels and workshops, HDR candidates, supervisors and research and professional staff are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations or e-posters in the following themes: Read more

Striving Toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals – 2023 Report

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Charles Sturt University has again delivered positive impacts towards the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals showcased in the 2023 edition of Charles Sturt University’s SDG report.

Enhancing the social, environmental, and economic wellbeing through our research, education, and community engagement is an important way we can meet community needs while also working towards achieving the UN Goals.

As Australia’s leading regional University, we strive to inspire our students, staff, and community by shaping a brighter future. The 2023 edition of our SDG report is no exception, sharing impactful achievements from across our whole University community.

The report contains inspiring stories, staff and student profiles, and examples of positive outcomes arising from the commitment of Charles Sturt’s staff and students.

Good news – staff and students are invited to submit success stories via the Sustainability at Charles Sturt website to showcase your impactful work for future report editions.

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