5 questions you must ask a uni before starting an online degree
For many Australians, COVID-19 has uncovered the possibilities of living life online - from shopping and socialising to working and studying. Before you jump into studying an online degree, here are the questions you should be posing to universities you’re considering for your course.
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Jaisy dreams of creating his own engineering marvels
From an early age, Jaisy's fascination with the world's grand infrastructure sparked a curiosity within him. From the pyramids of Giza to futuristic wonders like Dubai's Burj Khalifa, he wanted to know how these structures were made and how could he create his own architectural marvels. He's one step closer to his goals now that he's studying engineering at CDU.
Norlisha's pathway to Indigenous health research
Norlisha had been working in health research for several years, with the thought of study always at the back of her mind. Not knowing how or where to start, Norlisha says it took quite a while to take that first step. Then, she discovered CDU's First Nations Introduction to University Program.
Osheen is drawn to illustration like a moth to a flame
Osheen has followed a life-long love for illustration to CDU where he is studying a Certificate IV in Visual Arts in the hopes of becoming a professional comic artist.
Future study
How to finish a PhD quickly
The idea of committing a chunk of your life to research can be both exciting and daunting, but there are ways to make sure your timelines don’t blow out and your motivation doesn’t run out. CDU’s Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Tara Brabazon, offers her top 10 tips for submitting your thesis quickly.
I didn't think I'd be able to go to uni
There's more than one way to achieve your study goals at Charles Darwin University. These students share how they used CDU's free Tertiary Enabling Program to help meet entry requirements for degrees, brush up on uni skills, and find a pathway to their dream career.
Three tips for receiving a fast offer letter
Are you ready to start your Australian study journey and become a student at Charles Darwin University (CDU)? Learn more about submitting a great application and receiving an unconditional offer quickly.
Student life
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.
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.
CDU making university accessible for all
Charles Darwin University is making university more accessible. CDU will help support 800 new students with discounted fees to help reduce the skills shortage and increase the number of university students from underrepresented groups.
After university
Nursing grad David's career "started accidentally"
While volunteering as a medic with St John Ambulance, David encountered incredible nurses who would inspire him to change careers. He enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing at CDU before finding an unexpected knack for advocacy, working to promote and defend tens of thousands of his fellow nurses and midwives in Queensland.
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.
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.
Research impact
Life in plastic, it's (not so) fantastic
We are currently facing a plastic pollution crisis that impacts the health of humans, wildlife, marine and terrestrial environments, and even Earth’s climate system. Caleb Ojo, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is trying to solve one of the plastic waste problems plaguing our beautiful planet.
What guides parent decision-making about their kids using antibiotics?
Children are among the highest users of antibiotics around the globe. Stephanie Marsh, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is examining what guides parent decision-making about their children’s use of antibiotic medicines, particularly in rural contexts where guidance from family and friends may inform decisions.
Seeking answers to low numbers of First Nations women in mining
CDU Researcher PhD candidate Jodi Cowdery investigates the low number of First Nations women working in the Northern Territory mining industry. The mining industry has long been populated by non-First Nations men from outside of the nearby communities.