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We're building on our strengths in education, research and partnerships, with an emphasis on regionality, innovation and accessibility.

Our strategic priorities serve as critical drivers that shape our culture, and in turn, our culture fuels our strategy. It is our ethos, vision, and focus areas that drive us forward, and collaboration with our students, people, and partners that generates success.

Our vision and ethos

Charles Sturt University's ethos, "Yindyamarra Winhanganha," emphasises living with respect and wisdom to create a better world, rooted in Australian First Nations knowledge. Our values - insightful, inclusive, impactful, and inspiring - guide our behavior and work towards achieving this ethos.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Introduction

The University Strategy 2030 was launched in July 2021 and articulates Charles Sturt's Vision, Ethos, Strategic Goals and Focus Areas for the coming years and will set the foundation for our success.  Considerable steps have already been undertaken to achieve our Vision.

We will achieve our vision through the following:

  • Strategic partnering with industry, government and our communities to focus on key areas in research.
  • Providing excellence in teaching and graduate employment outcomes.
  • Supporting our staff and promoting an inclusive, equitable and healthy culture.
  • Engaging with First Nations communities, stakeholders and partners and promoting cultural safety for all.

We are excited about our future because we know that what we do will help us contribute to the public good and support our students and regions to thrive.

Professor Renée Leon PSM
Vice-Chancellor and President
Charles Sturt University

VC's introduction

Our focus areas

Staff information

Detailed information is available for staff.  A staff login is required.

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