Alumni stories
Dr Aly de Groot's weaving her magic to advocate and educate
A move to the Northern Territory sparked a decades-long love affair with basketry and weaving for Dr Aly de Groot. Her career in the arts industry has always centred around advocating for Indigenous fibre and textile artists and educating the wider community about art and environmental issues.
Read more about Dr Aly de Groot's weaving her magic to advocate and educateNursing 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.
Read more about Nursing grad David's career "started accidentally"Postgraduate IT student Pravaka used networking to succeed
Discover how Pravaka's temporary data analyst job helped him land a dream role at the Department of Education in Darwin. With supportive colleagues and mentors, Pravaka has grown both professionally and personally, thanks in part to CDU's networking events.
Read more about Postgraduate IT student Pravaka used networking to succeedHasan landed his dream teaching job in Darwin
Hasan's Master of Teaching degree from CDU paved the way for a successful career as a curriculum coordinator at St. John's Catholic College. His networking skills and work ethic were crucial in landing his dream job, and he feels fortunate to have settled into a supportive community.
Read more about Hasan landed his dream teaching job in DarwinCindy’s social work success in Darwin
Cindy studied a Master of Social Work at Charles Darwin University. After she completed her work placement, she found her dream job right here in Darwin.
Read more about Cindy’s social work success in DarwinAmrit's building a bright future with a Master of Engineering
When Amrit graduated from CDU, he was excited about his future career in the construction industry. It didn’t take long before he began a corporate career instead.
Read more about Amrit's building a bright future with a Master of EngineeringFrom Mumbai to Darwin to a career in IT
Trevor recently graduated from CDU with a Master in Information Technology (Cybersecurity). His experience of studying at CDU has been extremely positive.
Read more about From Mumbai to Darwin to a career in ITWorking in IT and proud to call Darwin home
Chao arrived in Darwin from China to study Master of Information Technology, Software Engineering. His experience of studying and living in Darwin has been wonderful.
Read more about Working in IT and proud to call Darwin homeA Bachelor of Accounting offered a new career high
When Samina arrived in Darwin from Nepal, she was excited to start studying a Bachelor of Accounting at CDU. Her success after graduating speaks for itself.
Read more about A Bachelor of Accounting offered a new career high