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Australian sandalwood is facing extinction in the wild
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We are a multi and trans-disciplinary Research Centre at Charles Sturt University, Australia's largest regional university. In partnership with government and others, we undertake biophysical, social and economic research to address local, regional, national and global issues.
Our researchers are involved in individual, collaborative and commissioned work around Australia and the world. Research is undertaken within four thematic (not mutually exclusive) areas:
This theme is the platform for research projects undertaken by both the Institute's terrestrial and aquatic ecologists working on one or more aspects of biodiversity conservation including landscape ecology, environmental history, vegetation and wildlife ecology, restoration ecology, plant-animal interactions, ecosystem services and native fish conservation.
Environmental Water
While this theme is the platform for the Institute's two major environmental water monitoring projects, and related projects, in the Edward/Kolety-Wakool and the Murrumbidgee river systems, it is also home for the Institute-based Fish Ecology Collaborative Research Unit, and other fish ecology and irrigation technology projects.
Rural and Regional Communities
This theme provides a platform for a wide range of research projects where the main focus is enhancing the well-being and livelihoods of rural and regional communities. Many past and current projects include a strong social component.
Sustainable Development (International)
This theme is the platform for the research projects, most of which have a strong social component, that are being undertaken in countries such as Laos, Bhutan, Pakistan and Timor Leste. These are big projects ($500,000 plus) that will run over a number of years.
Our mission is to undertake internationally recognised integrated environmental, social and economic research for rural and regional areas.
Don't quit now – four inspirational nursing experts recount 185 years' experience in saving lives
In an era that has seen a 'mass resignation' in nursing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, four nursing experts from Charles Sturt University inspire future nurses with life lessons and insights that span 50 years in and alongside the profession.
NEWS / 16 Dec 2021
Study shows regular exercise could reduce the severity of COVID-19
Researchers at Charles Sturt University argue that habitual physical activity and exercise to minimise co-morbidities could be a strategy to mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19 on individuals and populations.
NEWS / 26 Nov 2021
Researchers examine COVID-19 modelling to improve regional NSW strategies
Recent research by a team at Charles Sturt University aims to help develop a robust research framework for regional New South Wales (NSW) to help improve the control strategy for COVID-19 at the regional level in NSW.
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