Research impact

Charles Sturt University researchers are collaborating with businesses and the community to find new ways to create meaningful impact on local, national and global levels.

These case studies highlight the breadth of research at Charles Sturt University, and our ability to bring together experts from a range of disciplines to explore real world problems. Our research generates insights to address issues of deep social significance, inform policy and decision making, and to support people and communities to flourish.

When our brightest minds in research and business collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions and job-creating enterprises, these businesses are three times more likely to experience productivity growth.

– National Innovation and Science Agenda Report

What is research impact?

Research impact is the demonstrable contribution that research makes to the economy, society, culture, national security, public policy or services, health, the environment, or quality of life, beyond contributions to academia.

Active Armed Offender

Active Armed Offender

How police respond is a significant community safety issue.

Australian International Traders

Australian International Traders

International trade is vital to the Australian economy.

History of the Tentmakers of Cairo

History of the Tentmakers of Cairo

The unique art of khayamiya was almost excluded from the history of Islamic and Egyptian art.

Ecological Pest Control

Ecological Pest Control

Achieving food security whilst reducing dependence on hazardous inputs is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity

Aged Care

Aged Care

Understanding the experiences of older people and including them as partners in service provision.

Wiradjuri

Wiradjuri

The research backed a community driven initiative for cultural revitalisation in the Wiradjuri nation of central and southern NSW.

Diabetes screening clinic improves community health

Diabetes screening clinic improves community health

The research led to improved quality of life and reduced morbidity and mortality for program participants.

Community resilience

Community resilience

Emergency services, community service organisations and the community collaborate to build resilient communities.

Children's literacy through storytelling

Children's literacy through storytelling

Making learning to write a fun and positive experience for kids by linking drawing and storytelling.

Water ecosystem health

Water ecosystem health

Working with water management organisations and communities, and contributing to planning and decision-making for this valuable resource.

EverGraze

EverGraze

Planting perennials to individualise farming systems; increasing profits and reducing environmental impact.

Jury reasoning

Jury reasoning

Informing how child abuse cases with multiple accusations against a single person are dealt with.

Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

We're one of eight hubs being established across Australia to combat drought and form the epicentre of user-driven innovation, research and adoption.

Sustainable livestock grazing

Sustainable livestock grazing

Supporting the Chinese government to restore nearly degraded grasslands, improving the livelihoods of impoverished herders.

The Gender Network (Feminist, Gender and Queer Research and Practice)

The Gender Network (Feminist, Gender and Queer Research and Practice)

The Gender Network strives to be a nationally and internationally recognised network that shares knowledge, collaborates on research projects and provides leadership in gender and feminist studies.