Charles Darwin University has launched Be A Better Human as part of a month-long push to raise awareness on how everyone can help to reduce sexual violence.
How a First Nations mother of four turned life's biggest challenge into her greatest motivation.
https://www.cdu.edu.au/launchpad/student-stories/larissas-top-end-adventures-trail-mysterious-mammal
Passionate about ecology and wildlife, Larissa Potter graduated from CDU with a Bachelor of Science with first class Honours. She was nominated by her lecturers as a Valedictorian for her outstanding academic record. Here's her full graduation speech, where she recounts what sparked her move to Darwin from Sydney, and where she shares her experiences doing field work on the Tiwi Islands while searching for the elusive, tiny mammal called Butler’s Dunnart.
After finishing school without a Year 12 High School Certificate, Matt thought his dreams of becoming a teacher were dashed. But, thanks to a free bridging program, flexible online study and “loads of practical” through a teaching degree at Charles Darwin University, he’s set to return to school in his mid-20s. This time as the teacher.
Charles Darwin University was one of the first universities in Australia to offer our Bachelor of Nursing degree remotely (also known as online, external or distance education). We have been teaching this way for almost 20 years, and have become experts at online education. Many CDU Nursing students choose to study online – even those who are located close to one of our campuses. Our students choose to study this way because they often have other commitments in their life that are equally as (or more!) important than uni.
Mark dropped out of high school in year 10. Fast forward a few years: he holds a law degree, is involved in countless legal education and community initiatives, has been NT Young Achiever of the Year and nominated as Indigenous valedictorian of his graduating class at CDU.