Online platforms which once promised to make learning from universities such as Harvard and Stanford available to the masses are turning education into a product which can be traded, bought, or sold according to a new book challenging the ethics of these sites.
The Structuring Your Thesis [HDR] workshop at Charles Darwin University Library supports Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students in organising their theses effectively. It covers essential aspects of thesis structure, including how to develop a clear and logical framework that enhances readability and showcases research findings. Participants will gain insights into best practices for structuring chapters, maintaining coherence, and ensuring their arguments flow logically. This workshop is particularly beneficial for students in the early to mid-stages of their thesis writing.
A research proposal is a structured plan that outlines the purpose, significance, and methodology of a research project. Its primary purpose is to demonstrate the feasibility and relevance of the study, helping to secure approval or funding. A well-written proposal clarifies the research question, situates the study within existing literature, and justifies the chosen approach, ensuring the research is focused, ethical, and academically rigorous.
Central Australian students can experience the magic of STEM in ‘Science Week in the Centre’ as part of National Science Week.
Inspired NT, an Inspiring Australia STEM outreach initiative hosted by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is working to engage with schools and organisations around Alice Springs to get more people from the Red Centre to promote science, technology and innovation in everyday life.
In recent years both scientists and society in general have come to increasingly accept that fish are capable of pain, and possibly even suffering. Interventions to improve fish welfare in aquaculture have focused on removing negative welfare, but we have begun to look at how to provide positive welfare for these animals in our care. This seminar will cover what that means, what we know, and where we are going in this field.
A new course offering at Charles Darwin University is looking to save lives, while capturing venomous and nonvenomous snakes.
For the first time CDU is offering a Snake ID, capture and relocate course, the short course will benefit people who regularly encounter snakes in their work or living spaces or for people who would like to enhance their knowledge of snakes and reptiles in Australia.
Six Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE students from across the Northern Territory travelled to Melbourne to compete in the WordSkills National championships.
These students whose expertise range from Beauty Therapy to Electrotechnology showcased their skills and knowledge in front of more than 200,000 people.
CDU VET in school student (VETiS) Khiandra Fabian won the Bronze Medal for VETiS Business Services.
Dr Farha Sattar is a Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) at the Faculty of Arts and Society. With an exceptional background in mathematics, and geospatial science and a passion for advancing STEM education, Dr. Sattar's expertise spans various disciplines, including mathematics and geoscience education, STEM education, cognitive development, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, drone technology, GIS and remote sensing.
Dr Khalid Khan has a strong track record of research publications and presenting papers on topics ranging from Differential Geometry to Data Literacy, Questioning, 21st-Century Skills, Sense-making in Mathematics, and STEM Education. His work under pure mathematics has been cited in a World Scientific monograph on Wrapped Product Manifolds. He serves on the editorial boards of several journals and as a referee for numerous research periodicals.
Charles Darwin University’s Dr Rakesh Gupta researches how global stock markets and economies are becoming more connected through analysis of factors like trade, education, and politics. His work shows that investment isn’t just about making money – it can help build fairer, more stable economies.