Despite previously studying business, Ngoc found herself interested in pursuing a career in teaching. She began looking for a flexible degree that would allow her to become a teacher in Australia.
A Darwin student who traded a job as a roofer to study cooking has been chosen to represent Australia at the 2024 Culinary Olympics.
A large-scale art installation, created by Alice Springs-based artists and Visual Arts Lecturers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) Melanie Robson and Dr Kate Murphy (who exhibits as Ellis Hutch), was one of ten installations showcased in a premier outdoor art exhibition in Brisbane last week.
Social work graduate Priscilla did not take the traditional path to university. Instead, she had to overcome tragedy and her own self-doubts to don the graduation cap and gown.
Join us for this seminar discussing the findings and resources from the research fellowship project: Increasing the Number of Aboriginal Teachers in the NT; Planning for the Future.
Sustainability research stories relating to people and society
Seeking safety from conflict, graphic designer Iryna Vasylkova moved her family from Ukraine, via Cyprus, to Darwin. Realising she needed to ‘Australianise’ her Ukrainian qualifications, she enrolled in CDU TAFE's Visual Arts course.
Cecilia wants a career helping people, so she’s studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies at CDU. After travelling for a while and spending some time working with children, she’s upped the ante and is completing her degree so she’s prepared to work with refugees and special migrants.
If you’re starting university soon, you’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little apprehensive or even a bit intimidated. Try not to worry! Your uni years can be some of the best of your life – you’ll be learning new things, investing in the future of your career, pursing your interests and making new friends.