Research Impact

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

Jennifer Podesta Candidate support, Innovation, Mentoring, Research Impact, Researcher Development, Writing tips 4 Comments

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

Jennifer Podesta Conference, Engagement, Research Impact, Researcher Development 0 Comment

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

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Research Impact, Research Practice, Sustainability 0 Comment

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.

`Seeing Like A Researcher: Masterclass 10 Anna Grocholsky, Director Commercialisation Pathways

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Innovation, Research Impact 0 Comment

We are excited to have Anna Grocholsky, Director Commercialisation Pathways join us for Session 10: Research IMPACT: Seeing it like a researcher.

Anna is a successful strategist, negotiator and intellectual property specialist. With a materials science background she broadened her qualifications through management, creative problem solving, law and business. Anna is a Harvard Business School Alumni, a registered trademarks attorney and is one of a handful of Australians with the attainment of being a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) + Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP).

Her passion is curating research generating products and services that solve problems that are really needed to be solved.

Anna joined Charles Sturt University as their inaugural Director, Commercialisation Pathways helping all faculties and institutes. Systems, processes, awareness and advice is key. Anna has already brought in commercialisation income (to be shared with the research team), set up the IP and Commercialisation Governance Panel (IPCGP) rolled out the Commercialisation Pathways Operational Plan (Framework), launched a few webpages of information, resources and an opportunities page for CSU’s innovations to be marketed to investors / donors / mentors and helped numerous teams. Read more

‘Stories behind the Research’ podcast – Michael Elwan

Jennifer Podesta Engagement, Research Impact, Your Voice 0 Comment

In the latest ‘Stories Behind the Research’ podcast, Michael Elwan shares how personal tragedy shaped his journey into mental health advocacy.

With a profound sense of responsibility and a passion for change, PhD candidate Michael has turned his experiences into a commitment to advancing mental health awareness through both academic and professional work.

In this engaging episode, Michael shares his personal insights and introduces his impactful research on ‘Lived Experience Leadership in Mental Health’.

“If we are in the business of serving people with mental illnesses, then we should not only listen to what they want, but we should actually have them in leadership roles, to direct the organisation, to direct the government, to direct commissioning bodies…”

Listen to Michael now

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Amplify your research impact!

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Join us for the Charles Sturt Researcher Innovation Program, a free program that will support you to develop a plan to maximise the impact of your research. The 2 x ½ day program will provide you with practical tools, templates, and resources that will help you design your communication and strategy to gain access to more grants, find new funding, create opportunity for industry partnerships and amplify the impact of your research.

This program is hands on and will be tailored to your individual needs. It is suitable for existing research, planning future research, and identifying new opportunities for research.

Wagga/Albury Monday 11th Nov 9.30-1pm and Tuesday 12th Nov 9.00-1pm

Port Macquarie Tuesday 26th Nov 9.30-1pm and Wednesday 27th Nov 9.00-1pm

Orange Wednesday 12th Feb 9.00-1pm and Thursday 13th Feb 9.00-1pm

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.

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

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