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10 top questions about Preparatory Studies

Heard of CDU's new, free Preparatory Studies course but not sure what it entails and who it's designed for? From the way the units work to the length of time it takes to complete the course before the semester starts, here's your informal guide to the FREE course designed to help you thrive at Charles Darwin University. 

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The business student with big dreams of her own NGO

Etabez is studying a Bachelor of Business at Charles Darwin University. Her two best friends are studying completely different degrees in medicine and law. What binds them together is a pact made in childhood. 

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The power of placements: Meet psych grad Jennifer

As part of her psychology degree at Charles Darwin University, Jennifer had to complete placements where she could put classroom theory in practice. Her experiences and new industry connections helped her build her real-world skills across multiple areas and jump-started her career after graduation. 

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Studying social work was "truly transformative" for Josephine

In the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Josephine began contemplating a career change. A passion for social justice and the desire to help others led her to the rewarding and challenging field of social work.

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10 top questions about Preparatory Studies

Heard of CDU's new, free Preparatory Studies course but not sure what it entails and who it's designed for? From the way the units work to the length of time it takes to complete the course before the semester starts, here's your informal guide to the FREE course designed to help you thrive at Charles Darwin University. 

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5 true crime careers

From sensationalist newspaper coverage of crime to podcasts, documentaries, novels and films, humans have long been fascinated by the macabre. When it comes to turning your fascination into a career, the options extend far beyond the detectives shown on your favourite series. These five jobs allow you to follow your unique interests at uni while still pursuing a career interwoven with the criminal justice system.

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The engineering innovations about to change our world

From ancient inventions like plumbing systems to the revolutionary impact of the internet, engineering minds have always been solving problems to improve the way humans live, work and play. Let’s look at three engineering innovations from history that shaped our modern world, and three more that will be changing our future according to the engineering experts at Charles Darwin University.

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Student life

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Study abroad - Student stories

Studying abroad allows students to see the world while gaining experience in their chosen study area. Zoe Bolton jumped at the opportunity to travel abroad, visit the Philippines and connect with her like-minded peers from all corners of Australia.

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Breaking education barriers for First Nations women

With seven out of ten of our students being women, we are proud to connect them to the power of education. Our 100% online, flexible study options empower women to study when and where it suits them, while remaining connected to their lives and communities.

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Support at every stage of your Australian study journey

CDU offers international students a range of student support services to help you confidently complete your studies.

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After university

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Engineering graduates help to power the Territory

While Power and Water Corporation provides students with opportunities to gain practical industry experience, CDU ensures Power and Water has a steady pipeline of fresh talent by providing engineering graduates.

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Your career: How to be a great therapist

If you're finishing your studies in psychology at CDU, now's the time to be thinking about how you'll apply what you've learned to propel your career forward. Here, Dr Simon Moss from CDU, shares his advice on how to be a great therapist.

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Debra's climbing the corporate ladder

When Debra Hutcheson started her career at entry level with the Northern Territory Government, she knew she wanted to achieve more. Studying at CDU was just the thing she needed to make an impression and rise up the ranks. 

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Research impact

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Fighting to save our small native mammals

Native small mammals have been disappearing across Northern Australia. Charles Darwin University researcher Alex Carey wants to make sure these creatures survive and thrive well into the future.

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Researcher Kade Skelton

How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?

With the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, how will some of our scalier friends cope with looming changes to their habitats? Crocodile researcher Kade Skelton has swapped the prehistoric predators for a littler lizard in order to find out.

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Dr Saki in the laboratory

Healing wounds with native Top End plants

Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.

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