Researching our COVID-19 recovery There’s no denying it, the world has been turned upside down by COVID-19. The pandemic has already had a devastating effect on families, communities and the economy. While what’s to come is still unknown, there is much to be determined about the impact of COVID-19 and how we can rebuild on the other side. Responding to the devastation of the pandemic, in April Charles Sturt University announced $200,000 to fund research grants for studies focused on understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on the health, wellbeing, business performance, communities and economy of Australia. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) Professor Heather Cavanagh said research is one way the university can help generate new knowledge and deliver solutions for this unprecedented event. “Charles Sturt University is well-placed to play a role in helping to reduce the devastating impact of COVID-19 on our businesses, community and families. “This money will allow researchers to play an active role in ensuring the long-lasting effects of the virus are minimal and that our economy can recover.” In total 12 projects received funding to research issues such as mental health and stress impacts, metabolic and inflammatory health, policy assessment, suicidal ideation, racism, educational challenges, mobile and online security, and national security.
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he mental health and stress impacts of COVID-19 on T frontline human service staff - Police, Ambulance and Family and Community Services, Community Nurses (WNSWLHD).
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Understanding risk perceptions, knowledge and preventive health behaviour of Australians in rural, regional remote Western NSW during COVID-19 Pandemic.
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The Corona Score: Assessment and monitor the progression of COVID-19 using artificial intelligence with multi-modal data.
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etabolic and inflammatory health in COVID-19: potential M mechanism for alleviation of disease severity.
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Developing an intervention model to assess effectiveness of policy measures on COVID-19 outbreak in Australia.
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Modelling firewall strategies for controlling COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales, Australia.
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The Desire and Capability for Suicide among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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OVID-19 and regional racisms: have isolation and social C distancing measures become sanctioned discrimination for culturally and linguistically diverse peoples?
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Australian public libraries during the COVID-19 crisis: Implications for future policy and practice.
10. COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of primary school Mathematics and Science education: challenges and successes. 11. Designing Privacy Preserving and Secure Contact Tracing Mobile Apps to Combat COVID-19. 12. Australian National Security Implications of COVID-19 Project. 8
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