Charles Sturt University’s 20th anniversary year in 2009 provided an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come as an institution.
While we are 20 years a University, our history of engagement in professional education and state of the art, relevant research spans more than 100 years with the establishment in 1895 of the Bathurst Experimental Farm. The first 15 years of our history as a University was a period of remarkable achievement, bringing together two distinct and successful institutions, distributed over a vast geographic area.
Over the last five years, we have focused on consolidating that achievement and have realised our ambition of being a national University, located in Inland Australia, but serving the broader professional needs of our national economy at every level.
CSU’s commitment to preparing graduates to be industry-ready upon graduation is evident in our consistent high rankings for graduate outcomes. The University’s focus on high quality teaching and learning has also contributed to this success, with a number of staff receiving excellence awards. In addition, CSU leads the way in various fields of research, on-campus accommodation, and environmentally sustainable practices, winning international and national awards.
