A species of ray, so rare it has only ever been recorded once back in the late 1800s, has been declared extinct after an assessment by an international team led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Darwin Harbour is considered to be slightly to moderately disturbed and nitrogen-limited with the extensive area of fringing mangroves found to be the main primary producer. However, it is subject to increasing human pressure. It is macrotidal and pollutants assumed to disperse rapidly, but some areas are poorly flushed and pollutants can be trapped inshore for long periods. Monitoring nutrient and contaminant loads in the sediment over time and recognizing potential changes to geochemical processes are vital to guarantee the ongoing ecosystem health of the harbour.
Unless you’ve studied at university before, it can all seem a little overwhelming. Between attending lectures, doing assignments and readings, and fitting in the odd coffee or run, life can get busy. We asked some CDU students what their ultimate study tip is for those who are just starting their uni journey. Read on to learn from the best.
There’s no denying that undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a big commitment. But, there are ways to make it a little easier to tackle. We asked Rebecca Murray, a research supervisor at CDU, for her tips on succeeding with a research degree. She knows a thing or two: as well as being a wife, mum and director of the Advanced Manufacturing Alliance at CDU, she recently completed her own PhD and has supervised many HDR students over the years.
Year 12 can be a stressful time for both you and your teenager. Study, final exams, and decisions about further education and the next chapter of life can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! With some simple strategies and teamwork, Year 12 can be memorable for all the right reasons.
It [Darwin] has warm, tropical weather, welcoming communities, multicultural environment, prosperity aboriginal culture, stress-less lifestyle, and endless outback adventure compared with the crowded and busy metropolis.
The fee-free TAFE program returns to CDU with more than 60 courses offered to ensure the Northern Territory has the skilled workforce it needs.
Max has seen a lot of the world in his twenty-something years. On finishing high school, the Bali-born, Darwin-raised travel enthusiast was all set to study in Melbourne. But, at the last minute, changed his mind to study law at CDU. Here's why he reckons it was the best decision of his life so far.
Already hold an undergraduate degree? If you're wondering how you can change careers quickly, these postgraduate study options could unlock the opportunity to do it in just two years.
https://www.cdu.edu.au/launchpad/future-study/are-your-excuses-stopping-you-achieving-your-uni-dream
Let’s face it - we’re all guilty of making excuses from time to time, which ultimately stop us from achieving success. The reality is though, only we have the ability to make the positive change to be who we want to be and to stop letting excuses stand in our way of a better education, future and lifestyle. Here are some of the biggest barriers people can let hold them back from studying at uni: