Student stories

Dr Anna Fletcher is no stranger to the university environment. With multiple qualifications under her belt she’s excelled in her career as an academic and early career researcher. Education is in her blood.

When Yuqing (Crystal) Zhao came to Darwin, she was already an accomplished student and volunteer. Moving here to complete her Master of Teaching, she soon found lots of new ways to give back to her new community. 

After travelling around Australia on her gap year, Johanna decided to study engineering at CDU instead of going back home to Germany. She’s now working for a global engineering company in Darwin while finishing her degree.

If you told a younger Toby Snaire he would one day win the prestigious Engineers Australia Graduate Award, he never would’ve believed you. Fast forward a few years and Toby has an engineering degree to his name and his achievements are proof that it’s never too late to change your life. 

Recognised as an international expert on racism, Professor Yin Paradies is passionate about educating the newest generation of academics, policy makers and government representatives for a more inclusive society.

A passion for conservation led Jigme Tshering to pursue studies in environmental management. He aims to make change in his home country of Bhutan, one project at a time.

For Dr Brian Street, every day is a day for learning, researching and educating. By sharing his knowledge and skills, he’s empowering today’s students to create a better tomorrow.

From as early as Year 9, Tuan knew he wanted to pursue further study to broaden his career opportunities and better himself as an individual. Tuan applied to study engineering at CDU and has never looked back. 

When Yuliia first moved to Australia from Europe, she was forced to overcome many challenges. It was studying at Charles Darwin University that gave her a new lease on life and helped her to regain her confidence in the workforce.