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  • Psychology student Fatima in Darwin

    A four-minute video changed this psychology student's life

    Studying psychology at Charles Darwin University not only transformed Fatima's career, but it also dramatically altered the way she sees herself and understands the world around her. 

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  • Casuarina campus by night

    Why I chose CDU for my research degree

    Charles Darwin University may be small, but we have an impressive international reputation for research. Here, some of our researchers explain what made them choose to pursue a Higher Degree by Research with CDU.

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  • Researcher Kade Skelton

    How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?

    With the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, how will some of our scalier friends cope with looming changes to their habitats? Crocodile researcher Kade Skelton has swapped the prehistoric predators for a littler lizard in order to find out.

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  • Future doctor Alicia is studying clinical sciences at CDU

    Darwinite Alicia is joining the next generation of doctors

    Instilled with an interest in health from an early age, Alicia's on the direct pathway to medicine through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences at Charles Darwin University. She's part of the next generation of Territory doctors.

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  • Dr Saki in the laboratory

    Healing wounds with native Top End plants

    Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.

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  • HDR student Caleb Ojo in the lab

    Life in plastic, it's (not so) fantastic

    We are currently facing a plastic pollution crisis that impacts the health of humans, wildlife, marine and terrestrial environments, and even Earth’s climate system. Caleb Ojo, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is trying to solve one of the plastic waste problems plaguing our beautiful planet.

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  • Teacher Axel with chemistry class

    Axel's connecting kids with the fun side of science

    Axel knows first-hand the impact a great teacher can have on your future. He was inspired by many of his own high school teachers to pursue a career in education. Not only is Axel now forging a career as a chemistry teacher in his hometown of Darwin, but he’s also sharing his passion for STEM with the rest of the planet. 

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  • Medical Laboratory Science student Hajrah in the lab at Casuarina campus

    Hajrah hopes to take her laboratory skills to remote NT

    Darwin local Hajrah knew she would study at CDU once she finished Year 12, but the specifics took a little longer to figure out. Wanting to stay close to her family and Darwin’s multicultural community, she now has big dreams to use her new-found skills for the benefit of more vulnerable communities in the Territory.

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  • CDU science student Alina

    Alina is encouraging more Territorian women into STEM

    Passionate about gender equity in STEM fields and youth engagement, Alina is using her love of science to promote positive change in the Northern Territory. This Katherine local chose CDU to support her goals, and has been paying it forward to support other students and women in science ever since. 

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