Alumni stories
Robyn "opened up more doors" in her nursing career
Read more about Robyn "opened up more doors" in her nursing careerFaced with more clinical unknowns at work, registered nurse Robyn decided the time was right to return to uni and do a postgraduate nursing course. Thanks to the flexibility of online study, she’s been able to finish it in just 12 weeks.
From solar research student to lecturer: Meet Hooman
Read more about From solar research student to lecturer: Meet HoomanHooman's journey started with an interest in addressing global warming. Now with a PhD under his belt, he’s a part of world-leading research and sharing his passion for solving big problems with a new generation of students.
Emre has taken his Masters to the world (and the White House)
Read more about Emre has taken his Masters to the world (and the White House)As a Muslim Australian, Emre Celik has spent his career working to increase understanding, acceptance and celebration of his culture, not only in Australia but across the world.
Zach's roaring his way to success
Read more about Zach's roaring his way to successZach Davis has a passion for working with cars. Through CDU’s VET for Secondary Students, Zach was able to start studying a Light Automotive Certificate whilst he was in high school. After graduating, he went to the Gold Coast 600 to work with the Red Bull Holden Racing team.
How I got into the swing of study before starting uni
Read more about How I got into the swing of study before starting uniFelex completed our Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP) in order to gain the skills to succeed at university after moving from Uganda. We asked him about his experience studying TEP, VET and Higher Education with CDU.
Enggar switches from numbers to music notes
Read more about Enggar switches from numbers to music notesWhen Enggar realised that accounting wasn’t her future, she moved straight into a teaching degree at CDU. The switch was easy, but it was the support of CDU and becoming a student ambassador that really made the difference.
The 72-year-old math lecturer that became a lawyer
Read more about The 72-year-old math lecturer that became a lawyerAfter starting her career as a maths teacher, Rosemary Jacob did a complete career 180 in her seventies and took on the challenge of being a lawyer. Motivated to solve the problem of providing affordable legal advice, she set - and achieved - her goal to study law.
Dania shapes young minds and her own
Read more about Dania shapes young minds and her ownWhen Dania Al Abiad obtained her Graduate Diploma in Teaching in 2013, she was delighted to be offered a teaching position straight away in her areas of interest.
"My hopes and dreams": Erika's embracing her interest in business
Read more about "My hopes and dreams": Erika's embracing her interest in businessWhen Erika Lu moved with her family from the Philippines, she knew there’d be a whole new world of opportunities that would open up. But she didn’t know just how many opportunities studying at CDU would offer her and her family.