Science

Julia is researching sharks and rays here in the Top End at Charles Darwin University, a world away from her upbringing in north-western NSW. She's working to ensure some of Australia's most threatened species are around for many generations to come. 

Reports of saltwater crocodile attacks on humans have increased dramatically over the past decade, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. One CDU Higher Degree by Research student is currently working on reducing the number of attacks without negatively impacting crocodile populations.

Native small mammals have been disappearing across Northern Australia. Charles Darwin University researcher Alex Carey wants to make sure these creatures survive and thrive well into the future.

From sensationalist newspaper coverage of crime to podcasts, documentaries, novels and films, humans have long been fascinated by the macabre. When it comes to turning your fascination into a career, the options extend far beyond the detectives shown on your favourite series. These five jobs allow you to follow your unique interests at uni while still pursuing a career interwoven with the criminal justice system.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.