Student stories

Filling the gap - Doctor of Pharmacy 

Already in the health field and interested in expanding your skills and expertise? Our Doctor of Pharmacy degree is for you.  

From young mum to psychology graduate: Sherkeira’s decade-long journey with CDU

Yuvraj Pokhrel: A journey of purpose, passion and progress

A scholarship brought Yuvraj Pokhrel from Nepal to CDU to study for an MBA. This life-changing opportunity, born from a partnership with anti-trafficking support group Maiti Nepal, has inspired him to dedicate his future to giving back and empowering others.

How CDU graduate Daniel aims to change lives in Kenya

Africa is widely known for its constant cycle of severe social, economic and political upheavals. But now, thanks to the efforts of Charles Darwin University Master of Emergency and Disaster Management graduate Daniel Pate, the future for the continent might be starting to look a little brighter. 

From war's shadow to Darwin's light: Iryna’s remarkable journey to CDU

For most students at Charles Darwin University, the Casuarina campus is simply a place of learning. But for Iryna Vasylkova, a CDU TAFE Certificate IV Visual Arts student, it represents a safe haven – an embodiment of the peace and security she has always sought.

Why study an honours year? We ask three CDU students

Completing an honours year at Charles Darwin University is a valuable way to boost your career prospects and gain advanced research skills. We ask three environmental science students what inspired them to seek a higher qualification.

Using AI to transform law: How Hadi aims to revolutionise legal decision-making

Navigating legal documents or reading a contract could be much easier using artificial intelligence. CDU Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) student Hadi believes it can also become cheaper and more accessible with AI's help. 

Adam puts all his energy into sustainability in the NT

Adam has spent his life trying to understand how things work and how they can be improved. This analytical mindset would naturally lead him towards a career in engineering. Now he's making his mark on the energy industry in the NT, applying his learnings from the CDU Master of Engineering to real-world projects.

The NT inspired Kate to become an environmental scientist

A road trip around Australia sparked a huge career change for Kate. The recent Bachelor of Environmental Science graduate switched gears from real estate to environmental science after falling in love with the uniqueness of the Northern Territory.