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.
A/Prof Gabrielle McCallum is the Head of Discipline in the School of Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Gabrielle's research addresses important clinical gaps for children and adolescents at-risk of poor lung health in Australia, Timor-Leste and the Asia-Pacific region and informs direct prevention strategies, future interventions, and improved management pathways.
As a speech pathologist and lecturer at Charles Darwin University, my research primarily focuses on fluency disorders, particularly stuttering, and its measurement, assessment, and treatment across diverse populations. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, I have contributed significantly to the field through innovative methodologies, such as developing outcome measures like the Satisfaction with Communication in Everyday Speaking Situations (SCESS) scale and validating tools like the Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) for Persian-speaking individuals
Dr Chrystie Watson is a Lecturer in Sustainability Leadership and Management. Dr Watson has extensive experience in high level
management, board and entrepreneurial activities. Chrystie leads research on the philosophical foundations of leadership in complex social-ecological systems, including contemporary Stoic leadership and ethics and First Nations leadership philosophies; collaborating nationally and internationally to publish on these topics.
Dr Kaline de Mello is a postdoctoral researcher at Charles Darwin University (CDU), affiliated with the Research Institute for the
Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL). Kaline currently supervises PhD and master's students working on wetland monitoring and management, and welcomes expressions of interest from those interested in applied, interdisciplinary research on freshwater ecosystems, land use change, and conservation
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.
Studying a childcare qualification at CDU TAFE involves acquiring practical skills, theoretical knowledge and effective time management through competency-based assessments, including case studies and workplace documentation. Students can choose between a Certificate III, which provides the essential skills needed for Early Childhood work, and a Diploma that prepares them for leadership roles by demanding deeper knowledge and critical thinking.
Charles Darwin University postgraduate student Hadi Ur Rahman Mohammed is exploring how artificial intelligence, specifically natural language processing (NLP), can enhance legal decision-making and streamline legal processes. In turn, this can help to make legal processes cheaper and more accessible for everyone.
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.
The Be a Better Human campaign focuses on consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault, bystander education, respectful relationships, reporting and support options for students. Everyone deserves a respectful and safe campus culture where Consent, Empathy and Respect are valued and applied. This campaign is for all students and we encourage everyone who is a part of the campus community to consider how we can 'better' our behaviour.