CDU Central Australia and Barkly

09/09/2026

Clean Energy, New Waste: Exploring a just and Circular Transition webinar
Friday, 18 September 2026
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 am Darwin (ACST)
⏺️ Online via Teams Webinar only
For registration and more details👉 http://go.cdu.edu.au/ftma
Hosted by CDU Northern Institute Senior Research Fellow Dr Deepika Mathur

Join Northern Institute and academics from across the world as we discuss waste, renewable energy and a clean energy future, on Friday 18 September.

04/09/2026

✨ CENTRAL AUSTRALIA YOUTH CONFERENCE! ✨

Come along to the Central Australia Youth Conference today and say hello to the Charles Darwin University (CDU) team! 💙

📍 Centralian Senior College
📅 Friday 4 September 2026
⏰ 12pm – 2:30pm

Come visit our CDU stall to:
🎓 Find out about courses and study options
💡 Explore career pathways and opportunities
🙋‍♀️ Ask our friendly team questions about studying at CDU
🌏 Discover how CDU can help you build your future right here in the Territory

04/09/2026

CDU at the Barkly Careers Expo!

Charles Darwin University had a fantastic time taking part in the Barkly Careers Expo!

It was great to chat with students, job seekers and community members about the many study options and pathways available through CDU.

Whether you’re looking to start your study journey, explore a new career, upskill or find a pathway towards your future goals, CDU is here to help support you every step of the way.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the CDU stall to have a chat.

We loved being part of such a great event and connecting with the Barkly community! 🙌

04/09/2026

🌏 That’s a wrap on the Native Nations Indigenous Youth Exchange 2026!

Charles Darwin University is proud to have supported this incredible initiative, bringing together young Aboriginal and Māori people for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, explore and share experiences.

The exchange provided opportunities for young people to explore education, tourism and future pathways, while building connections and broadening their horizons.

It was a privilege for CDU to play a part in helping make this experience possible and to support such a meaningful opportunity for Aboriginal and Māori youth.

A huge thank you to Native Nations - Tracing Indigenous Footsteps and everyone involved for the enormous amount of work that went into creating such a memorable and meaningful experience for these young people.

Photo Credit: Bradley Pittman, Photographer

04/09/2026

🌿 CDU NAIDOC & Indigenous Literacy Day Celebrations 📚

Yesterday we had a lovely day celebrating NAIDOC and Indigenous Literacy Day at CDU!
Students and staff had the wonderful opportunity to learn some Arrernte language with Auntie Veronica and Camille Dobson.

A big thank you to Auntie Veronica and Camille for sharing your time, knowledge and culture with us. It was a privilege to spend the morning learning from you both, and we are so grateful for the opportunity. 💛❤️🖤

The celebrations continued with a delicious BBQ lunch, followed by a screening of the locally filmed Indigenous Literacy Day movie, Country Is Our Teacher.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a special celebration! 🌿📚

03/09/2026

🎶 CDU at the Headspace Heads Up Youth Carnival! ☀️

CDU spent last Friday afternoon down at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, enjoying the Headspace Heads Up Youth Carnival!

It was fantastic to listen to live music from some of CDU’s very own talented students while soaking up the warmer weather and enjoying a great selection of food provided by Headspace. 🎵🌭☀️

A big thank you to the headspace Alice Springs for organising such a fantastic event and bringing the community together for an afternoon of music, food and fun!

We loved being part of it and look forward to the next one! 🙌

30/08/2026

Discover how CDU is preparing future doctors to support communities across the Northern Territory and beyond.

26/08/2026

🎓 Exploring Alternative Pathways into University!

CDU spent the morning at St Philip’s College chatting with Year 10 and 11 students about the different pathways into university and the wide range of study options available through Charles Darwin University across our campuses.

Gaining an ATAR doesn’t have to be the only pathway to university. There are alternative options available to help you get started on your journey towards your chosen career. 🚀

Whether you know exactly what you want to study or are still exploring your options, CDU has pathways and study opportunities to help you take that next step.

📚 Want to learn more about the Tertiary Enabling Program?
Give CDU a call today and find out how you can start your pathway to university!

23/08/2026

🔬✨ What a fantastic Science Week! ✨🔬

It was wonderful to welcome students, schools, teachers, families and community members who came along last week to explore how science is all around us and plays an important part in our everyday lives. From water and soil testing to heat monitoring, antimicrobial resistance, the environment, clean water challenges and UV germ identification, there was plenty to discover, experiment with and get curious about! 🧪🌱💧🔬

A very special thank you to everyone who helped make this Science Week event possible!
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful guest speakers, Mayor Asta Hill and Jimmy Cocking from Desert Knowledge Australia, for taking the time out of their busy days to come and speak with our primary school students.
Your stories, knowledge and passion helped inspire young minds and encourage our students to think about their future and the important role science plays in our community. 🌱🔬

21/08/2026

🌏 Welcoming the 2026 Indigenous Youth Native Nations Exchange to Mparntwe/Alice Springs! 🌏

Yesterday, CDU Associate Vice-Chancellor Jodie Summers helped welcome the 2026 Indigenous Youth Native Nations Exchange to Mparntwe/Alice Springs along side Central Arrernte Elder Benedict Stevens, marking a special beginning to their time together on Country.

The exchange is a practical pathway-building initiative connecting young First Nations people with Indigenous tourism leaders, education providers and real-world tourism experiences.

A local group of young people have already spent 10 days in Aotearoa/New Zealand and have now welcomed Māori rangatahi to Mparntwe. Together, they will discover, connect and build meaningful pathways for their futures through culture, Country, tourism and shared experiences.

CDU is proud to be a sponsor of this important initiative, and we can’t wait to hear more about their experiences and see our young First Nations and Māori young people walking on Country together, sharing knowledge, culture and stories.

Follow along with their journey and see where this incredible exchange takes them! Native Nations - Tracing Indigenous Footsteps