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.
Dr Penny Wurm is an ecologist with a research background in wetland and invasive species ecology.
Criminal defence lawyer Harita Sridhar is passionate about helping and engaging with Indigenous communities. She started her career with a law degree and is now working at the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA). Now, she’s going a step further with a postgraduate certificate in Indigenous studies at CDU.
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) alumnus with a passion for advocating for quality education for First Nations people has been named as this years’ Northern Territory Young Achiever of the year.