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From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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A Caucasian woman sits smiling at a table. She is wearing a blue sleeveless dress. She has one of her architectural design models in front of her.

From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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World-first study uses First Nations calendars for solar power forecasting

The in-depth observations of First Nations seasonal calendars could be key to improving solar power forecasting, according to a world-first study by Charles Darwin University. 

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East meets Top End: Chinese scholar blends ancient ink art with Territory landscapes

Charles Darwin University (CDU) is home to a growing number of international researchers, including Xiao Xiao, a Chinese artist and academic whose PhD project is combining the traditions of Chinese ink painting with the distinctive native landscapes of Northern Australia.

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CDU rolls out the red carpet for first TEDx talk

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host its first international TEDx talk this year with 10 academics set to discuss a range of topics including kindness in prisons, croc management, fear of missing out (FOMO), and more.

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Financial boost helps CDU student take vital regional placement without losing home

A new federal payment is enabling a Charles Darwin University (CDU) student to undertake a vital regional placement in Alice Springs, without sacrificing her home in Melbourne.

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CDU TAFE celebrates a 30th birthday at Open Day

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Palmerston campus and the Karawa Training Restaurant are celebrating 30 years.

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Early childhood educators bring welcome relief to regional workforce

The Northern Territory’s regional early childhood education workforce has received a significant boost with the graduation of 13 educators from a Charles Darwin University TAFE intensive training program. 

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From dyslexia diagnosis to Doctorate: New Territory teacher empowers students through mentoring

A childhood marked by undiagnosed dyslexia and learning struggles in Nigeria has inspired a new local teacher and recent Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD graduate to dedicate his life to building inclusive, mentoring-rich classrooms in the Northern Territory.

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CDU rises in 2026 QS World University Rankings, bucking national trend

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has climbed to 584 in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings - a marked improvement from its position in the 621-630 band last year - defying the national trend. 

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The CDU Newsroom is the central point of contact for all media enquiries to Charles Darwin University (CDU). The media team promotes University research, manages requests for expert commentary and produces articles and media releases for news outlets. For all enquiries to film on campus please email the team below.

E: media@cdu.edu.au
T: +61 8 8946 7798

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