Casuarina Open Day | Charles Darwin University

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.

Dr Karl smiling and waving at the camera

Get answers from Dr Karl

Get answers from the iconic scientist and our special guest, Dr Karl.

A band plays at Open Day on CDU's Casuarina campus

Enjoy live music and entertainment

Pull up a spot and take in some of the very best Top End talent.

2 people form paramedicine attending a dummy

Get hands-on with your future

Check out live demos, workshops and our world-class facilities.

Program highlights

Demonstration
Get glam at our glitter bar

Let our hair and beauty students work their magic with free makeovers! Meet the next generation of industry professionals studying beauty at CDU.

Woman holding the nose bone of a sawshark

Workshop
Build your own shark model

Dive into the world of sharks and learn from some of the sharpest research happening in the Top End. Plus, build your own model to take home.

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Paramedic Course Coordinator Sam Willis has used virtual reality technology to facilitate communities of practice connecting students and providing them with support to undertake work placements.

Demonstration
Immerse yourself in VR and robotics

Experience the future of science and tech with a series of interactive activities.

Workshop
Feed a barra and explore the fish hatcheries

Get up close with the NT's favourite fish, view our algae growing labs, breeding tanks and greenhouse nursery.

Medical Laboratory Science student Hajrah in the lab at Casuarina campus

Presentation
Explore our biomed lab

Step into our labs and get a firsthand look at the world of biomedicine and medical laboratory science.

CDU-branded aquatic research vessel (boat) with shark print on side

Presentation
Check out our aquatic research vessels

Get an up-close look at the vessels CDU researchers take out into the field.

Demonstration
Learn to fight fire

Experience the tools and techniques used to fight fires and get as close to the real thing as you can get outside of an actual callout.

A Territory FM presenter smiles at the camera inside CDU's radio studio

Demonstration
Tune in to Territory FM's live broadcast

Darwin's local radio station and the voice of the Territory will be live on air from campus for the full day.

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View our map and plan ahead

Explore the day’s events on our interactive map. Plan your parking, and find toilets, hydration stations and other essentials.

Explore our courses before you visit

Events

Check out our upcoming events, from large campus-wide events to small, intimate gatherings such as gallery talks and workshops.

Upcoming campus events

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