Annual SDG reports

In 2024 Charles Sturt marked a number of significant milestones towards the 17 goals.

Including:

Educational Initiatives

Free Microcredentials for Teachers: Addressing the STEM teacher shortage by offering free microcredentials in mathematics and science to out-of-field teachers.
Inclusive Education Short Courses: Launched Australia's only disability-affirming and disability-informed inclusive education short courses, co-created with the disabled community.

Research and Community Engagement

Dhuluny Project: Commemorated the 200-year anniversary of the proclamation of martial law on Wiradyuri Country, fostering truth-telling and reconciliation.
Unconditional Documentary: Highlighted the contributions and challenges of unpaid carers in Australia, influencing policy discussions.

Environmental and Sustainability Efforts

Farm Dam Project: Improved water quality and biodiversity around farm dams through sustainable design principles.
Renewable Energy Initiatives: Continued efforts to electrify campus infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Student and Staff Support

New Start Reformer Scholarship: Established to support formerly incarcerated students in accessing higher education.
First Nations Entrepreneur Program: Supported seven First Nations businesses, fostering innovation and economic growth.

Global Impact

ASEAN Delegation Visit: Hosted professionals from ASEAN countries to address river health issues, promoting regional cooperation.
Adapting to Salinity Project: Enhanced climate resilience in Pakistan’s Indus Basin through international collaboration.

Figures are for 2019-2024

1. No poverty

Goal 1 - No poverty

51 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.49 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

69% publications involve an international collaboration

2. Zero hunger

Goal 2 - Zero hunger

278 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.32 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

69% publications involve an international collaboration

3. Good health and well-being

Goal 3 - Good health and well-being

680 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.87 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

59% publications involve an international collaboration

4. Quality education

Goal 4 - Quality education

270 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.45 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

30% publications involve an international collaboration

5. Gender equality

Goal 5 - Gender equality

117 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.56 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

37% publications involve an international collaboration

6. Clean water and sanitation

Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation

180 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.54 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

51% publications involve an international collaboration

7. Affordable and clean energy

Goal 7 - Affordable and clean energy

64 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.24 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

67% publications involve an international collaboration

8. Decent work and economic growth

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth

121 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.25 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

56% publications involve an international collaboration

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

96 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.4 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

45% publications involve an international collaboration

10. Reduced inequalities

Goal 10 - Reduced inequalities

151 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.77 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

46% publications involve an international collaboration

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities

130 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.36 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

37 publications involve an international collaboration

12. Responsible consumption and production

Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

99 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.5 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

60% publications involve an international collaboration

13. Climate action

Goal 13 - Climate Action

142 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.18 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

63% publications involve an international collaboration

14. Life below water

Goal 14 - Life below water

84 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.74 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

50 publications involve an international collaboration

15. Life on land

Goal 15 - Life on land

371 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.63 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

49% publications involve an international collaboration

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

218 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.33 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

32% publications involve an international collaboration

17. Partnerships for the goals

Goal 17 - Partnerships for the goals

1,567 publications in total with an international collaboration

11% increase on the period 2017-2021

51% publications involve an international collaboration

In 2023 Charles Sturt marked a number of significant milestones towards the 17 goals.

Including:

Educational Initiatives

Grow Your Own Teacher Program: Supported education workers to complete formal teaching qualifications, targeting school locations like Dubbo and the Murray region.
Women in Trades in Regional Australia: Established a framework for a robust trades workforce, driving job growth and economic prosperity post-COVID-19.

Research and Community Engagement

Yindyamarra Nguluway: A program exploring justice for First Nations peoples, democracy reform, and addressing moral and spiritual crises.
Freshwater Fish Experts: Developed a new course to help authorities in South-East Asia mitigate the impacts of river development on fish populations.

Environmental and Sustainability Efforts

Renewable Energy: Avoided 15,941 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by procuring 100% renewable electricity.
Biodiversity Initiatives: Planted over 1,000 native seedlings to establish a biodiversity corridor at the Charles Sturt Farm.

Student and Staff Support

Free On-Campus Accommodation Scholarships: Offered 570 scholarships to eligible students.
First Nations Employment Strategy: Co-designed with the First Nations Staff Network, focusing on recruitment, career progression, and support structures.

Global Impact

Support for Ukraine: Provided $200,000 in support to the University of Customs and Finance in war-torn Ukraine.
International Collaboration: 51% of research publications included international collaboration, enhancing global research impact.

Figures are for 2019-2023

1. No poverty

Goal 1 - No poverty

50 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.40 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

66% publications involve an international collaboration

2. Zero hunger

Goal 2 - Zero hunger

267 publications based on Elsevier queries

4.26 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

70% publications involve an international collaboration

3. Good health and well-being

Goal 3 - Good health and well-being

781 publications based on Elsevier queries

5.16 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

62% publications involve an international collaboration

4. Quality education

Goal 4 - Quality education

312 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.98 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

32% publications involve an international collaboration

5. Gender equality

Goal 5 - Gender equality

143 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.07 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

40% publications involve an international collaboration

6. Clean water and sanitation

Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation

194 publications based on Elsevier queries

4.76 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

53% publications involve an international collaboration

7. Affordable and clean energy

Goal 7 - Affordable and clean energy

68 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.11 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

62% publications involve an international collaboration

8. Decent work and economic growth

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth

126 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.81 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

59% publications involve an international collaboration

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

105 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.75 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

51% publications involve an international collaboration

10. Reduced inequalities

Goal 10 - Reduced inequalities

203 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.54 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

46% publications involve an international collaboration

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities

143 publications based on Elsevier queries

4.32 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

37 publications involve an international collaboration

12. Responsible consumption and production

Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

106 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.31 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

57% publications involve an international collaboration

13. Climate action

Goal 13 - Climate Action

153 publications based on Elsevier queries

3.39 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

62% publications involve an international collaboration

14. Life below water

Goal 14 - Life below water

84 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.79 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

67% publications involve an international collaboration

15. Life on land

Goal 15 - Life on land

360 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.94 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

47% publications involve an international collaboration

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

257 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

31% publications involve an international collaboration

17. Partnerships for the goals

Goal 17 - Partnerships for the goals

1,737 publications in total with an international collaboration

11% increase on the period 2017-2021

52% publications involve an international collaboration

In 2022 Charles Sturt marked a number of significant milestones towards the 17 goals.

Including:

The Gulbali Institute launched new impactful research focused on agriculture, water and the environment.
The Collaborative Teacher’s Aide Pathway enrolled 175 teacher education students to address the critical teacher shortages in New South Wales and support the broader delivery of quality education across Australia.
Our commitment to reducing Charles Sturt University’s carbon footprint improved as a result of expanding the solar panel program on the Bathurst campus and procuring more electricity from renewable sources.

Sustainability in all its forms is a core value embraced by Charles Sturt University staff and students, who passionately lead a variety of initiatives.

These efforts include leading community resilience workshops and facilitating access to bicycles for international students to leading global conferences on sustainable development.

The 2022 Sustainable Development Goals report is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the university community to promote and live these goals.

Figures are for 2018-2022

1. No poverty

Goal 1 - No poverty

45 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.20 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

26 publications involve an international collaboration

2. Zero hunger

Goal 2 - Zero hunger

285 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.33 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

194 publications involve an international collaboration

3. Good health and well-being

Goal 3 - Good health and well-being

588 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.89 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

331 publications involve an international collaboration

4. Quality education

Goal 4 - Quality education

246 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

70 publications involve an international collaboration

5. Gender equality

Goal 5 - Gender equality

102 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.45 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

31 publications involve an international collaboration

6. Clean water and sanitation

Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation

164 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

81 publications involve an international collaboration

7. Affordable and clean energy

Goal 7 - Affordable and clean energy

57 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

38 publications involve an international collaboration

8. Decent work and economic growth

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth

121 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.19 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

60 publications involve an international collaboration

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

81 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.19 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

35 publications involve an international collaboration

10. Reduced inequalities

Goal 10 - Reduced inequalities

127 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.48 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

54 publications involve an international collaboration

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities

127 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.67 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

48 publications involve an international collaboration

12. Responsible consumption and production

Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

103 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.37 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

60 publications involve an international collaboration

13. Climate action

Goal 13 - Climate Action

130 publications based on Elsevier queries

2.00 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

85 publications involve an international collaboration

14. Life below water

Goal 14 - Life below water

84 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.74 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

50 publications involve an international collaboration

15. Life on land

Goal 15 - Life on land

383 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.52 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

191 publications involve an international collaboration

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

196 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

53 publications involve an international collaboration

17. Partnerships for the goals

Goal 17 - Partnerships for the goals

1 407 publications in total with an international collaboration

5% increase on the period 2017-2021

50% publications involve an international collaboration

In 2021, the initiatives of our staff and students to support sustainable development were many, diverse and provided support across all 17 of the goals.

At the institutional level, this included the launch of a multi-million dollar research institution focused on agriculture, water and the environment, and over 1,300 research publications in collaboration with international partners as well as key partnerships with stakeholders such as IBM, Axiom, Marathon Health and Transgrid. We also expanded our rooftop solar program, further enhancing our carbon neutral status and commitment to renewable energy.

Our people are leading by example too, volunteering at COVID-19 vaccination hubs, donating blood, and running community events to plant trees and create pollinator gardens across our campuses. Through our teaching, we instil the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals in our students, with sustainability and global citizenship key tenets of our graduate learning outcomes.

Charles Sturt continues its commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, where we agreed to reflect and report on activities supporting the goals.

Figures are for 2017-2021

1. No poverty

Goal 1 - No poverty

50 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.37 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

50% publications involve an international collaboration

2. Zero hunger

Goal 2 - Zero hunger

313 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.30 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

62% publications involve an international collaboration

3. Good health and well-being

Goal 3 - Good health and well-being

531 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.47 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

55% publications involve an international collaboration

4. Quality education

Goal 4 - Quality education

263 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.25 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

30% publications involve an international collaboration

5. Gender equality

Goal 5 - Gender equality

92 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.02 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

26% publications involve an international collaboration

6. Clean water and sanitation

Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation

160 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.44 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

50% publications involve an international collaboration

7. Affordable and clean energy

Goal 7 - Affordable and clean energy

66 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.66 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

59% publications involve an international collaboration

8. Decent work and economic growth

Goal 8 - Decent work and economic growth

115 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.39 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

48% publications involve an international collaboration

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

79 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.18 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

43% publications involve an international collaboration

10. Reduced inequalities

Goal 10 - Reduced inequalities

112 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.27 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

40% publications involve an international collaboration

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities

124 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.62 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

42% publications involve an international collaboration

12. Responsible consumption and production

Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

94 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.39 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

64% publications involve an international collaboration

13. Climate action

Goal 13 - Climate Action

129 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.63 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

64% publications involve an international collaboration

14. Life below water

Goal 14 - Life below water

77 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.09 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

58% publications involve an international collaboration

15. Life on land

Goal 15 - Life on land

385 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.44 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

47% publications involve an international collaboration

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

204 publications based on Elsevier queries

1.02 Field-Weighted Citation Impact

25% publications involve an international collaboration

17. Partnerships for the goals

Goal 17 - Partnerships for the goals

1 341 publications in total with an international collaboration

3% increase on the period 2016-2020

48% publications involve an international collaboration