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Adult Chinese class (Level 2)
Adult Chinese Class (Level 2) is mainly for beginners who already have basic Chinese listening, speaking and reading skills. This course will run every Thursday from 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm, starting 29 January to 2 April.
Chinese Culture
Come to learn Chinese culture through the local lens of Darwin. Classes will run every Thursday, from 6 pm - 8 pm, starting 12 February to 16 April.
Applying a Gene Knockout Approach to Cane Toad Management and Research
Alex Funk, a PhD candidate at Macquarie University, is developing a CRISPR-based gene knockout method to control invasive cane toads in Australia by exploiting their cannibalistic tadpole behavior. His research combines herpetology, invasion biology, and conservation, building on his previous work studying feral pig impacts on salamanders.
2025 Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Awards
The 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards will be held on Friday 20 February 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm ACST. The Awards ceremony will be hosted from the Mal Nairn Auditorium, Red Building 7 at Casuarina Campus.
Bajiquan class
Join our Bajiquan classes, which run every Friday at 5.30 pm, from 26 January - 3 April.
Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan
Join our Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan classes to learn a unique style of Tai Chi combined with other martial arts and dance movements! The classes run every Monday at 5.30 pm, from 26 January - 06 April.
Chinese kung fu classes for kids
Join our kung fu classes specialised for children. It’s more than just exercise—it’s a journey to a healthier, brighter, and more focused future for every child! The classes run every Monday at 5.30 pm, from 26 January - 30 March.
Chinese cultural handicrafts for kids
CDU CI presents a warm and educational handicraft workshop where children learn simple Chinese cultural traditions and create their own unique artworks. Join us for an inspiring cultural experiences, starting from 27 January till 3 March, 5 pm - 6 pm, every Tuesday.
Traditional Chinese painting
The Confucius Institute welcomes you to join our traditional Chinese painting sessions every Tuesday from 5 pm - 6.30 pm, starting 27 January till 31 March.
Chinese calligraphy for beginners
The CDU Confucius Institute is now offering Chinese calligraphy for beginners, a new course on the CDU Casuarina campus. The workshops will run every Tuesday, from 5 pm - 6 pm, starting 27 January to 31 March.
Chinese language speaking course
Come to practice with us and learn how to speak Chinese more fluently and confidently in various contexts. Classes will run every Wednesday, from 6 pm - 8 pm, starting 28 January to 01 April.
Connect with the Faculty of Health
Immerse yourself in all things faculty during Orientation. In these sessions, you will meet your lecturers and other CDU students in the Faculty of Health.
Connect with the Faculty of Science and Technology
Immerse yourself in all things faculty during Orientation. In these sessions, you will meet your lecturers and other CDU students in the Faculty of Science and Technology - Information Technology discipline.
Connect with the Faculty of Arts and Society
Immerse yourself in all things faculty during Orientation. In these sessions, you will meet your lecturers and other CDU students in the Faculty of Arts and Society.
Connect with the Faculty of Science and Technology
Immerse yourself in all things faculty during Orientation. In these sessions, you will meet your lecturers and other CDU students in the Faculty of Science and Technology - Information Technology discipline.