Abstract
Welcome to Charles Sturt University’s 2024 Sustainable Development Goals report. At Charles Sturt, we embrace the ethos of “yindyamarra winhanganha” which means the wisdom to respectfully know how to live well in a world worth living in.
This guiding principle is at the heart of our commitment to creating access and equity in higher education, addressing critical skills shortages, and generating new knowledge to tackle global and local challenges.
Our work towards these goals is diverse, ranging from large international projects to small grassroots initiatives in the local community. Each of these efforts, regardless of scale, holds significant value and impact, demonstrating our unwavering commitment.
Some of the examples you will find included in the report include:
• Opening of a student food pantry on our campuses to assist with increasing cost-of-living pressures and to tackle student hunger.
• Student work-integrated learning social impact project where students and employers work together to develop solutions for key challenges in our regional communities.
• Collaboration with international communities towards community resilience in the face of a changing climate.
• On campus events with our local communities that are designed to conserve and showcase our native wildlife.
• Profiles of academic and professional staff members who are leaders in their field, champion equity and access in higher education, and community connections.
• Profiles of our undergraduate and postgraduate students who are undertaking important community fundraising through our student clubs, or who are researching important medical
techniques.
Universities play a pivotal role in shaping a better future. Our staff and students embody this responsibility through their dedication and innovative efforts, as showcased in the inspiring case studies within this report. Their work towards achieving the sustainable development goals is more important than ever, reflecting our collective resolve to make a meaningful difference.
I am continually inspired by the passion and commitment of our university community. I hope this report inspires you as well, and that together we continue this vital work into the future.
Professor Renee Leon PSM
Vice-Chancellor and President
This guiding principle is at the heart of our commitment to creating access and equity in higher education, addressing critical skills shortages, and generating new knowledge to tackle global and local challenges.
Our work towards these goals is diverse, ranging from large international projects to small grassroots initiatives in the local community. Each of these efforts, regardless of scale, holds significant value and impact, demonstrating our unwavering commitment.
Some of the examples you will find included in the report include:
• Opening of a student food pantry on our campuses to assist with increasing cost-of-living pressures and to tackle student hunger.
• Student work-integrated learning social impact project where students and employers work together to develop solutions for key challenges in our regional communities.
• Collaboration with international communities towards community resilience in the face of a changing climate.
• On campus events with our local communities that are designed to conserve and showcase our native wildlife.
• Profiles of academic and professional staff members who are leaders in their field, champion equity and access in higher education, and community connections.
• Profiles of our undergraduate and postgraduate students who are undertaking important community fundraising through our student clubs, or who are researching important medical
techniques.
Universities play a pivotal role in shaping a better future. Our staff and students embody this responsibility through their dedication and innovative efforts, as showcased in the inspiring case studies within this report. Their work towards achieving the sustainable development goals is more important than ever, reflecting our collective resolve to make a meaningful difference.
I am continually inspired by the passion and commitment of our university community. I hope this report inspires you as well, and that together we continue this vital work into the future.
Professor Renee Leon PSM
Vice-Chancellor and President
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Charles Sturt University |
| Number of pages | 70 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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