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.
Charles Darwin University is situated in the Northern Territory, which is also the homeland of many Indigenous peoples. For over 30 years, improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous populations has been the dedicated work of Menzies School of Health Research, one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes. Located on the CDU campus, Menzies is also a global leader in researching tropical illnesses and the effects of the tropics on child health and development.
PhD candidate Emily Taljaard will present her research on the effectiveness of sensory deterrents in reducing accidental shark and ray bycatch within commercial gillnet fisheries to help protect vulnerable species and support sustainable fishing practices.
Our unique postgraduate programs focus on the Asia-Pacific, which is affected by disasters ranging from tsunamis to earthquakes to volcanic activity. As a Higher Degree by Research student, you can choose from a wide range of topics to research, including climate change, environmental migration and human trafficking; disaster policy making and reform in developing countries; politics of crisis and disaster communication; cultural institutionalism and disasters, and more
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.
The Chinese In-Country language program is an excellent opportunity for students to experience Chinese culture first hand. CDU's four-week Chinese In-Country language program takes place at our partner institution, Anhui Normal University. The program caters for relative beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers of Mandarin. These levels don't correspond to the six levels of the CDU Chinese program in a straightforward way, so you will be placed in an appropriate level after taking a test at the start of the program.
In the future uncrewed vessels (USVs) will roam the world’s oceans providing valuable data to oceanographers and meteorologists, while also protecting it against illegal fishing and smuggling, that’s the vision of one Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher.
Charles Darwin University (CDU), Western Sydney University and Menzies School of Health Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the establishment of the CDU Menzies School of Medicine, and growth of the Northern Territory’s medical workforce.
The world-renowned Aboriginal artist who designed the Australian Aboriginal flag Harold Thomas, together with barrister Colin Golvan AM QC and solicitor Chrystal Dare, will jointly deliver the 10th Nugget Coombs Memorial Lecture this year on Larrakia Country for the first time in three years.
Starting university is an exciting time as you immerse yourself in new surroundings, meet new people and take on study challenges. However, it’s normal to feel anxious. How will you adapt to university? Will you make friends? How will you cover all your fees? Let's take a look at all the ways CDU can support you on your journey.