My primary focus is on understanding alcohol and other drug use and behavioural addictions, including alcohol, nicotine (e.g., tobacco, e-cigarettes), and gambling behaviour. I have a keen interest in the integration of social psychology with other fields, and welcome invitations for collaboration on multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research projects.
Balancing studies while being a parent or expecting a child is definitely achievable! It might be a bit challenging at times, but with the right approach, you can successfully manage both your studies and parenting responsibilities. Adjusting your schedule and availability will impact both you and your family, but don't worry—there are plenty of resources available to help you navigate this journey. Check out the information below for study tips, parenting resources, and support available at CDU!
Professor Marilynne N Kirshbaum is Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee and was previously Head and Professor of Nursing at CDU.
Gain the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on people's lives in this broad-ranging discipline which incorporates both the scientific study of human behaviour and its biological, cognitive, and social bases. You will learn to systematically apply this knowledge to solve issues or problems affecting human behaviour. You have the choice of flexible study options as well as the option to undertake postgraduate study.
A preventative health program designed to reach some of the most remote homes in the Northern Territory has received national recognition after claiming a top health award.
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The Elite Athlete Support Program provides personalised support for elite athletes for the duration of their academic program at CDU. The Program encourages and supports student athletes competing at a national and international levels with flexible entry and study arrangements at CDU.
A Simulation Block (SB) is an on-campus intensive providing students with an opportunity to practice specific nursing interventions, integrate theory into practice and develop an understanding of the requirements of professional nursing practice according to the NMBA RN Standards for Practice (2016).
A/Prof Gabrielle McCallum is the Head of Discipline in the School of Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Gabrielle's research addresses important clinical gaps for children and adolescents at-risk of poor lung health in Australia, Timor-Leste and the Asia-Pacific region and informs direct prevention strategies, future interventions, and improved management pathways.
After leaving the geoscience space to focus on raising her family, Lana felt that retraining was the way to get where she wanted to go professionally. Always fascinated by health and the human body, she discovered CDU's Bachelor of Health/Master of Occupational Therapy dual degree and never looked back.