Make a day of it
This is your chance to step inside our university for the day. See the labs, meet the people who teach and study here, and picture a future you can build without ever leaving the Territory.
Ask Dr Karl
Have a burning science question? Dr Karl will answer audience questions live on the Main Stage at 2 pm.
Submit your question using the form below for the chance to have it answered during the session.
Discovery Trail
Explore the campus, collect stamps and go into the draw to win great prizes, including a Velectrix Electric bike worth $2,500.
Read the T&C's
Enjoy live music and entertainment
Enjoy performances from talented local artists on the Main Stage from 11.30 am.
Drop by throughout the day, take a break and enjoy the atmosphere.
Program highlights
Demonstration
Tai Chi
Main stage
10:20am
Experience a live Tai Chi Qigong demonstration and discover the movement and traditions behind this ancient Chinese practice.
Workshop
Design your own shark
Yellow 2
10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Find out more about one of the world's most notorious predators and build your own model.
Demonstration
Beauty skills in action
Austin Asche Hall
Every 30 mins from 10:30am - 3pm
See our beauty therapy students demonstrate professional treatment techniques and learn about our practical, hands-on training.
Tour
Aquaculture
Pink 3
11am, 12pm, 1pm
Tour our aquaculture facilities, meet our barramundi and explore the algae laboratory.
Tour
Biomedicine and medical laboratory
Yellow 2
11am, 12pm and 3pm
Check out our state-of-the-art labs. Please note, closed in shoes are mandatory.
Demonstration
Emergency response and safety
Purple 15
11am
See the tools and techniques firefighters use in an emergency and experience a realistic response demonstration - without the actual callout.
Demonstration
Hairdressing
Austin Asche Hall
Every hour 11am - 3pm
Discover the art of hairdressing with live styling, braiding and glitter braid demonstrations by CDU’s talented students.
Walkthrough
Fire ecology
Pink 8
11:30am, 1:30pm
Take a guided walk through the bushland and discover how fire shapes Northern Australia’s unique environment.
Please bring a hat and water bottle.
Performance
Arafura Wind Ensemble
Breezeway
12:15pm
The Top End’s very own community concert band performing a range of modern and classical music.
Exhibition
Solar car launch
Library
1pm
Celebrate the launch of Towards Tomorrow, an exhibition showcasing CDU's Desert Rose solar car, with guest speakers from the original team.
Q&A
Hear from the students
Main stage
1:15pm
From course content to campus life, get the scoop on what it’s like to study at CDU.
Q&A
Dr Karl’s got the answer
Main stage
2pm
Get your burning questions answered by Australia’s favourite scientist, Dr Karl.
Plan ahead
Stay cool and refreshed
Need a break? Air-conditioned spaces are available across campus, along with free water refill stations to help you stay cool and hydrated throughout the day.
Ride the CDU shuttle
Let us do the driving. The free CDU shuttle bus operates throughout Open Day, helping you travel between activities, facilities and attractions with ease.
Explore our interactive map
Check the locations for the day's events. Plan your parking, and find toilets, hydration stations and other essentials.
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Events
Check out our upcoming events, from large campus-wide events to small, intimate gatherings such as gallery talks and workshops.
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