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Official account for Charles Darwin University. Now is the perfect time to launch your dream career.

With nationwide campuses and centres, we provide higher education and vocational education training using flexible study options to suit your lifestyle. CRICOS Provider No: 00300K RTO Provider No: 0373 TEQSA Provider ID PRV12069

29/10/2026

For OT Week 2026, we are celebrating our Occupational Therapists that make transformative impacts on people’s lives every day.

For penultimate Darwin-raised student Cara Doherty, this year’s theme Participation Matters captures exactly what drew her to the profession:

“Participation Matters focuses on the understanding that being able to participate in life is fundamental to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging,” Ms Doherty said.

“I love this approach to healthcare, whether it be supporting someone to pursue their interests, accessing employment or connecting with their communities.

“As OT’s we can help clients’ bring purpose into their lives.” Ms Doherty said.

29/10/2026

A fresh splash of colour has arrived at our Casuarina campus! 🎨

Our Arthouse Cafe is showcasing a new exhibition featuring incredible artworks from Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre, bringing First Nations art and culture into one of our favourite campus spaces.

Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee or exploring campus, take a moment to admire the artwork and the creativity behind it.

📍 Arthouse Cafe, CDU Casuarina campus

28/10/2026

The Desert Rose solar car will be added to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory collection ☀️🏎️

Developed and raced by CDU students and staff, the Desert Rose solar car has been donated to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), preserving an important piece of our engineering history.

The car represented the NT in multiple World Solar Challenges and reached a world record speed of more than 106 km/h during Sunrace in 2000.

For team members Steven Camilleri and Byron Kennedy, developing its drive system also helped shape careers in engineering and led to them founding metal 3D printing company SPEE3D.

Following a recent celebration of its legacy at CDU’s Casuarina Library, the Desert Rose is beginning its next chapter. MAGNT will preserve the car for future display, sharing the ingenuity and ambition of its team with generations to come.

Read the full story 👉 https://www.cdu.edu.au/news/desert-rose-be-preserved

27/10/2026

From their time at CDU to the difference they’re making today, our alumni give us plenty to celebrate. 🎓👏

Congratulations to our 2026 CDU Alumni Awards recipients:

🏆 Alumni of the Year Award — Beckie Kernich

🏆 Alumni Award for Community Service — Dr Faisal Badar

🏆 Alumni Award for Early Career Achievement — Dr Sarah Cassidy-Seyoum

🏆 Alumni Award for Industry Excellence — Beckie Kernich

🏆 First Nations Alumni Award — Samantha Alexander (not in attendance)

🏆 International Alumni Award — Dr Raul David

🏆 Distinguished Alumni Award — Connie Jape

These awards recognise the achievements of our graduates and the contributions they make through their work and in their communities. We’re proud to be part of their stories and to celebrate this milestone with them.

Join us in congratulating our recipients 👏💙

27/10/2026

Are you losing the POT? 🤯 We are over this incredible Clay on Country art exhibition at our Midpul Art Gallery at CDU 🏺

Discover the stories taking shape in clay with this exhibition showing until 6 February 2027.

Clay on Country brings together ceramic works by 35 artists and collectives from the central desert region, celebrating clay, community, culture and creativity.

From Ancestral stories to contemporary experiences and settler histories, the exhibition explores the rich and complex region these artists call home.

Presented by Artback NT and Midpul Art Gallery, and curated by Jo Foster and Neridah Stockley, the exhibition is open to everyone.

📅 Until 6 February 2027
🕙 Wednesday–Friday, 10am–4pm | Saturday, 10am–1pm
📍 Midpul Art Gallery, Charles Darwin University

Plan your visit: https://www.cdu.edu.au/clay-country

26/10/2026

From the Tertiary Enabling Program to Nursing and now Medicine, Scott’s pathway at Charles Darwin University has unfolded one step at a time. 🩺

Working in health sparked his interest in helping others. CDU’s Tertiary Enabling Program opened the door to studying an undergraduate in Nursing, where he discovered an opportunity to take that passion further through the CDU Menzies Medical Program.

Scott’s story shows how each step can help you discover what’s possible next.

Interested in studying medicine in the Northern Territory? Explore the CDU Menzies Medical Program and its entry requirements online at https://www.cdu.edu.au/health/cdu-menzies-medical-program

24/10/2026

Hair & Beauty WorldSkills Regional Competition 🏆

Congratulations to our TAFE students in Alice Springs who competed in the regional WorldSkills Australia Hair and Beauty competition earlier this week. It gave our CDU students the chance to compete for a spot at the WorldSkills National Championships, being held in Adelaide next June.

In the hairdressing category, Brandy Loechte took home first place after three rounds: cut and colour, men's haircut and long hair style up-do. 💇‍♀️

In the beauty category, Keeley Hansen won first place after completing three rounds: facials, day makeup and night makeup. 💄

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help and support of Industry Skills Advisory Council NT along with our local judges and models who generously gave their time.

Congratulations to all the competitors for their hard work and training, and good luck to our students heading to Nationals next year! 🎉

Our hands-on courses are connected to the workforce, so students learn the real skills employers are looking for. If you're seeking something more, look no further than TAFE at CDU. Find more information at https://www.cdu.edu.au/study/tafe-courses

23/10/2026

Congratulations to graduates who completed their studies with CDU last month 💙✨

Check out these snaps and tag your mates!

23/10/2026

How do you get a semester break letter? 📄

This week’s Friday FAQ has you covered! Our Student Central team explains how to request yours and answers a few common questions along the way.

Save this for later, and get in touch with Student Central if you need a hand.

22/10/2026

Everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected and connected at uni. 🏳️‍🌈💜

This LGBTQIA+ History Month, we’re recognising the histories, achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities, including the students and staff who help shape Charles Darwin University.

Learning is part of building a more inclusive community. In September, the CDU Student Council organised Sexual and Gender Diversity Training, exploring LGBTQIA+ histories, pronouns and what it means to be an ally.

Want to connect or get involved? Reach out to CDU Student Council to learn about the CDU Q***r Network.

Students can also request free Pride pins, badges and flags from the council’s Minus18 Action Pride Pack. Email [email protected] with “Allyship” in the subject line to arrange collection at Danala, Casuarina or Sydney campus. 🌈

Address

Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina
Darwin, NT
0810

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+611800061963

Website

http://www.cdu.edu.au/study

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