Discover Explorations GenNext – an online learning series challenging students to explore some of the big ideas, issues, industries and opportunities in regional Australia. In this virtual series designed to support and enhance a blended learning environment, Charles Sturt academics, alumni and industry leaders from across the country share a window into their world, exploring the latest ideas, thinking and opinions on contemporary social, scientific and cultural issues.

From sustainability to social justice, professional sports and paramedicine, the dramatic arts, media, leadership and change.

Join our luminaries in this free, on demand experience designed to challenge and inspire the next generation of Australian thought leaders.

Meet some of our expert Speakers

Running Dry - Mina Guli Award-winning Australian leader, water activist and ultra-marathon runner. Mina will deliver dedicated sessions for both primary and secondary schools students about motivation and water conservation. Join Mina to find out how YOU can make a very real impact on the global issue of water conservation.

Recommended student audience: Primary School; Secondary School; class/school groups or individuals

History, racism, reconciliation and hope - "The Australian Dream" Professor Stan Grant Jnr, Vice-Chancellor's Chair of Australian-Indigenous Belonging Journalist, broadcaster, author, documentary maker, researcher and Professor specializing in geo-politics, political philosophy and race studies, with a 30 year career in journalism. Join Stan Grant as he gives insight into his award-winning documentary examining Aboriginal identity and racism in modern Australia, as experienced by Australian Football League player Adam Goodes.

Recommended student audience: Secondary school

Chasing a dream - Life as an elite athlete - Kaarle McCulloch Four time World Champion, four time Commonwealth Games Champion, 15 time Australian Champion and Olympic Bronze Medallist. Join Kaarle for an insight on life as a professional, elite athlete. Her session includes a behind the scenes look at the physical, emotional and psychological work required to be the best and what happens when a global virus interrupts the 2020 Olympic Games.

Recommended student audience: Years 7 - 12

Exploring physical and vocal dynamics through structure, space and imagination - Dr Robert Lewis, Course Director of Creative Industries Voice and movement teacher, director and writer. Join Dr Robert Lewis on a practical exploration of effectively moving and speaking in time and space. Complete demonstrations with practical exercises.

Recommended student audience: Years 10-12 Drama students

The difference you can make & We can be heroes together, Philip Ebbs Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine A leading Australian paramedic and member of the NSW Ambulance Incident Management Teams for the Lindt Café Siege, the 2015 Hunter ‘Super-Storm’ Floods, and other security related operations. Join Phil as he talks you through the excitement of being a paramedic, but also the most rewarding element of this pathway: making a difference to a person's life. In his second talk, Phil explores the teamwork and collaboration that goes into achieving amazing outcomes.

Recommended student audience: Years 10 -12

Our experts continue to inspire, and so our speaker selection will continue to expand so please do check back in for new releases on the GenNeXt online learning series website.

Explorations GenNeXt: Big Ideas for a Bold Future in Regional Australia