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Study tips

  • CDU researcher and supervisor outdoors

    How to find the right research supervisor

    If you’re considering a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), know this: Choosing the right research supervisor and forging a strong and mutually respectful working relationship is critical to your success. CDU’s Dr Simon Moss, provides his top tips.

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    Coming home to give back to the environment: Alyson’s PhD story

    Alyson Stobo-Wilson is an Environmental Scientist completing her PhD at Charles Darwin University. Many of her days are spent traipsing through the tropical savannas of northern Australia collecting data on a new species of marsupial glider. 

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    The dos and don’ts of your first year at uni

    If you’re starting university soon, you’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little apprehensive or even a bit intimidated. Try not to worry! Your uni years can be some of the best of your life – you’ll be learning new things, investing in the future of your career, pursing your interests and making new friends.

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    Ten study tips for surviving your uni degree

    Unless you’ve studied at university before, it can all seem a little overwhelming. Between attending lectures, doing assignments and readings, and fitting in the odd coffee or run, life can get busy. We asked some CDU students what their ultimate study tip is for those who are just starting their uni journey. Read on to learn from the best. 

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  • Study space with laptop, coffee, notepad and glasses

    How to create a study ritual

    Dirty coffee cups on the sink from late-night study cramming, clothes strewn across the floor, and pets that need walking. Does this picture look familiar? If so, you might benefit from improving your study efficiency and effectiveness through a study ritual. But what’s a study ritual?

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  • CDU STUDENT Muriel1 with friends at the beach

    Balancing study and a great social life

    Muriel Scholz moved from Katherine to begin studying a  Bachelor of Science at CDU and has chosen to live on campus at  International House Darwin (IHD). She loves to socialise with the domestic and international CDU students who also reside at IHD  and shares her experience about making life-long friends at uni.

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    Snooze your way to study success

    Poor sleep is linked to poor health, both physical and mental. At CDU, we are firm advocates of a good night’s sleep, because it supports great study habits and uni experiences. Here's how to improve your shut-eye.

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    The online student’s guide to the library

    So, you’ve made the decision to study your degree online, but you’re a bit confused about how to access library resources as a distance learner. After all, how can you borrow a book when you can’t visit the library?

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    How to start your career before you graduate

    A university degree sounds like a great way to advance your career, whether you’re keen to start out in a new field or are looking to nail that awesome promotion, right? Right! But you should only worry about making yourself more appealing to your future employer after you’ve finished your degree, right? 

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