
Faculty of Health news

CDU leads nation as first pharmacy graduates earn ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title
Charles Darwin University (CDU) pharmacy graduates have become the first in Australia to be awarded the title of ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ following accreditation changes announced by the Federal Government in late 2024.

New record of CDU researchers among the most influential in the world
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) have enhanced their global reputations as some of the most influential in their fields in the world.
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Maternity services redesigned for First Nations women
More than 250 representatives from First Nations communities, health services, universities and research institutes, will join together in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to explore the scope for system-wide reform to secure the ‘best start to life’ for First Nations babies and their families.
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Thousands of university students graduate in Darwin
More than 1,000 Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will graduate and celebrate their academic achievements at graduation ceremonies held in Darwin today.
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Thousands of university students graduate in Darwin
More than 1,000 Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will graduate and celebrate their academic achievements at graduation ceremonies held in Darwin today.
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New study examines parental decisions on child antibiotic use
A new study at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to find out what affects parental decisions when giving their children antibiotic medicine.
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CDU waives fees for health and community services
More than 10 qualifications in health and community services will be free to study for students to better support more community service workers applying to study, thanks to Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory Government.
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Western Sydney University, CDU and Menzies partner to establish the Northern Territory’s own medical school
Charles Darwin University (CDU), Western Sydney University and Menzies School of Health Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the establishment of the CDU Menzies School of Medicine, and growth of the Northern Territory’s medical workforce.
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CDU’s students eligible to become registered personal trainers
Territory students can now qualify to become personal trainers at the completion of their first year of study at Charles Darwin University (CDU), enabling them to work in the fitness industry while they continue their study.
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CDU student competes in national final for Pharmacy Student of the Year
Charles Darwin University (CDU) pharmacy student Irene Stergos has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year by the Australian Pharmaceutical Society.
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