CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said he was delighted to announce Mr Grant's appointment to the position of Chair of Indigenous Affairs today.
"His commitment to Indigenous affairs and experience in media and public affairs are remarkable," Professor Vann said.
Stant Grant "will have the opportunity to create new knowledge and drive innovative thinking in all aspects of Indigenous affairs including but not limited to education, community health, economic growth, sustainability and security of family and community, language, entrepreneurship, issues of recognition and acknowledgement, and preservation of culture," Professor Vann said.Mr Grant said he was glad to join an innovative university with a strong commitment to Indigenous issues.
"Personally I feel privileged that in this role along with my writing and media work, I can make a contribution to the things I am most passionate about".
"As Chair I look forward to working with Charles Sturt University's research team and the staff in Indigenous studies to challenge ourselves to think deeply and creatively about issues facing First Nations people".
"Many of the University's campuses sit on Wiradjuri land, and the university has a deep relationship with my people," Mr Grant - a Wiradjuri man - said.
Mr Grant will work with CSU's existing Foundation Chair of Indigenous Studies and Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education, Professor Jeannie Herbert AM.
"As Chair I look forward to working with Charles Sturt University's research team and the staff in Indigenous studies to challenge ourselves to think deeply and creatively about issues facing First Nations people".
Mr Grant won a Walkley Award in 2015 for coverage of Indigenous affairs and had also been appointed to the Referendum Council on constitutional recognition.
He will take up his position in Canberra on Tuesday, June 14.
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