Research is, and will always be, vital to Charles Sturt’s social purpose – to generate world-class applied research to help foster prosperous communities across New South Wales. Charles Sturt’s contribution to addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges highlights our essential role as a regional civic university.
$31m
in research grants and sponsored programs in 2023
top5%
in the world for partnerships under the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals
top5%
in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action
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The pandemic heightened the significance of civic engagement with communities worldwide, not just in looking for ways to renew local economies but probably more importantly in addressing social inequality and cohesion issues.
We aim to be the leading regional university known for solving real-world problems and enhancing the quality of life of regional Australians.
Our research and education programs are aligned with meeting the five challenges in regional New South Wales and building:
