Kurt Fearnley, OAM, is an Australian sporting legend. A three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Kurt has also won marathons all around the world. He crowned his achievements by winning gold in the marathon at the 2018 Commonwealth Games before announcing his … Continue reading Australian sports legend – and Charles Sturt alumnus – Kurt Fearnley retires at the top
Australia is getting older. As a population we are ageing, and at an increasingly rapid rate. It is predicted that people aged 65 and over will comprise 22 per cent of the population by 2057. That will mean 8.7 million … Continue reading How industries are adapting to Australia’s ageing population
Charles Sturt University social work student Jess Denham has been honoured as the Young Hastings Heroine of the Year for her tireless work with women in the Port Macquarie area through her social work career Jess has been an instrumental … Continue reading Meet the Hastings heroine studying social work at Charles Sturt University
Academics at Charles Sturt University are always looking to push knowledge forward. So we thought we would take a look at some of the best books for expanding your mind that our talented lecturers have published recently. Give your brain … Continue reading The best books to expand your mind
We all need support. And we’re not talking about those lycra sports leggings – we’re talking about real, human support. When you’re fresh out of high school, uni is your chance to live life on your own terms. Being a … Continue reading Charles Sturt support services
At first glance it might seem that the equation between what we eat and how healthy we are is a simple one. You just eat healthier, right? Well, we sat down with two of Charles Sturt University’s academic experts in the … Continue reading Understanding how what you eat affects your health
A report commissioned by global leader in engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has named the Charles Sturt University engineering degree as one of the top emerging engineering courses in the world and has described the degree as “completely rethinking … Continue reading Charles Sturt University’s engineering degree named one of the best in the world
You want to get to work and make a difference. And we’re here to help you do that. Because we know that when it comes to job prospects it’s all about taking that first step to getting qualified. But what … Continue reading Does a degree mean better job prospects?
One of the most contemporary areas in social work research and practice is eco social work. But what exactly is it, and how does it make a difference? Social work in the age of climate change Eco social work – … Continue reading What is eco social work?
