Welcome to Charles Sturt University

We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of First Nations Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

Our vision and values

Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.

Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.

CSU Values - Insightful, Inclusive, Impactful, Inspiring.

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor and President

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Renee Leon

At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.

Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.

When you graduate, you will be ready to take the lead and advance yourself either professionally or personally — whatever your passion may be.

Professor Renée Leon PSM
Vice-Chancellor and President

Important dates

Date	Name	Description
24 January 2022	2022 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL- January/February Res School Period	Jan/Feb Res School Period (Takes place during final 2 weeks of Session 3) More about Residential School
26 January 2022	2022 Australia Day Public Holiday	University Closed for Public Holiday
28 January 2022	2022 Micro-Session 1 Census Date	Term code: 202214 Micro-session 1 Census Date

24 January 2022

2022 RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL- January/February Res School Period

Jan/Feb Res School Period (Takes place during final 2 weeks of Session 3)

More about Residential School

26 January 2022

2022 Australia Day Public Holiday

University Closed for Public Holiday

28 January 2022

2022 Micro-Session 1 Census Date

Term code: 202214

Micro-session 1 Census Date

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Charles Sturt University news

News and events, expert media commentary and independent opinion from the Charles Sturt University.

                  
Regional communities and First Nations agriculture the ultimate winners of innovation challenge Two Charles Sturt entrants in the NSW Government's third COVID-19 Innovation Districts Challenge have received funding to further their research and improve the lives of people in the community.
NEWS /  
                      18 Jan 2022

Foundation to award almost 400 scholarships worth more than $2 million 
The Charles Sturt Foundation Trust experienced overwhelming generosity in 2021 which is allowing the Trust to award 388 scholarships in 2022, worth more than $2 million.
NEWS /  
                      14 Jan 2022

New year, new career? $60,000 available to support mid-career change to secondary teaching Charles Sturt is one of four universities as part of the Mid-Career Transition to Teaching Program, offering people with an undergraduate degree to pursue a career in secondary teaching, supported by Teach NSW.
NEWS /  
                      23 Dec 2021

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Who we are, what we believe

We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.

We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.

Find out more about our ethos

 
StudyStudy with us and you can create the world you want to live in through flexible learning that suits your life.
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WorkWork with us and you’ll be part of a diverse workforce that is shaping the future of the nation.
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GiveContribute to the lives of our students and communities and help us build a better tomorrow.
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Alumni

See how our diverse alumni cohort are giving back to their communities, advancing Australia and making impacts globally.

 
Natarsha BellingBachelor of Arts (Communication - Journalism) - 1996
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Phil PerssonMaster of Networking and System Administration - 2008
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Robyn McMillanBachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) - 2011
 More about Robyn McMillan