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Former Supreme Court Judge appointed as CDU Chancellor
Former Northern Territory Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable Sally Thomas AM has been elected as Chancellor of Charles Darwin University. Read more |
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Student interest in CDU continues to grow
The substantial growth in Charles Darwin University’s student population looks set to continue with the university making more than 1500 offers in the January round. Read more |
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Grant targets domestic violence in East Timor
Survivors of domestic violence in East Timor will have access to improved justice and medical treatment following a successful grant application by two Charles Darwin University academics. Read more |
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RESEARCH |
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$10 million for CDU higher education research
The Australian Government has injected another $10 million in research funding to Charles Darwin University. Read more |
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT |
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Expressions of interest in proposed residential development
Expressions of interest in developing a residential estate on Charles Darwin University’s Palmerston campus will close on Monday, February 8. Read more |
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STAFF |
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Haiti disaster a wake-up call for Australia, says academic
The ongoing humanitarian disaster in Haiti should provide a wake-up call for Australia, according to a Darwin-based academic. Read more |
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NT education veteran retires
The enormous increase in the number of Indigenous students enrolled in school, vocational education and university studies in Alice Springs has been among the greatest highlights for retiring Northern Territory education veteran Don Zoellner. Read more |
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Dealing with the ‘New Year’ blues
The Christmas holiday glow can dim quickly, leaving a section of the population with the “New Year blues”. Read more
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Meet Nhulunbuy’s Young Citizen of the Year
Excellent event management skills and a passion for her home town have led to a shock award for Sarah Hanks.
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STUDENTS |
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Orientation 2010 a must at CDU
Orientation 2010 at Charles Darwin University is packed with entertainment, and social and cultural events to help students settle quickly into university life.
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Danielle plants foot down in apprenticeship first
Drive and determination have seen a Katherine-based national parks apprentice complete a Certificate IV in Land Management in a Territory first.
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Students complete first Chinese in-country program
Charles Darwin University’s new Chinese in-country program has just completed its first course. Read more |
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Ruth engineers her future
A keen sense of adventure and a nomadic spirit have not stopped Ruth Patterson from pursuing her interest in engineering.
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Media students get taste of national TV
Budding Alice Springs multimedia students will be developing a documentary and community announcements on the national Imparja Television network as part of their studies in 2010. Read more |
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REGIONAL CAMPUSES |
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Business reaches out to Central Australian communities
A vocational business course tailored around the needs of community staff and clients in Central Australia’s remote communities has been launched in Alice Springs. Read more
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Grant to train new hands for the bush
Seventeen Indigenous community services workers from Alice Springs will be trained and employed in Central Australia in a new program run by Charles Darwin University. Read more
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New facilities boost apprentice experience in Alice Springs
Central Australian apprentices will return to study with new equipment and classrooms in a broad re-investment in facilities at the local university campus. Read more |
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Encouraging Gen Y to stay in the bush
Providing stimulating workplace experiences through lateral job postings is critical to retaining young workers in the bush, according to a leading Gen Y expert. Read more |
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ARTS |
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In Your Face: A Case Study in Post Multicultural Australia
By Margot Ford
Australia has now gone beyond multiculturalism. Read more
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