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CDU nursing student at her locker in a hospital

A quick step into nursing with an online degree: Meet Michelle

As a busy mum and trained dancer, Michelle never dreamed that a different career would be possible. But CDU changed all that. Waltzing through a flexible online nursing degree, she's now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.

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Social work graduate Priscilla on Casuarina campus

"My calling": Priscilla became a social worker against the odds

Social work graduate Priscilla did not take the traditional path to university. Instead, she had to overcome tragedy at a young age and her own self-doubts to don the graduation cap and gown. 

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Carpenter Dan was inspired to pursue social work while in Nepal

From sawdust to social work: Meet Dan

Dan is a qualified carpenter who worked in the construction industry for 15 years. A little soul-searching on a holiday saw him pluck up the courage to make a huge career change. 

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Public health graduate Hannah at work

Hannah found a passion for public health in the Kimberley

Hannah’s time volunteering in a remote community in the Kimberley would inspire her to change gears in her career. Studying public health online at Charles Darwin University became the link to her future. 

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Electrical trades advocate Sarah Brunton

"Jobs don't have a gender": Meet electrician Sarah

A love of learning saw sparky Sarah become a trainer and an advocate for all students in the industry. She’s making sure there are no barriers to pursuing a rewarding, challenging career in the electrical trades.

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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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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 Jayson Ibanez, Philippine eagle in background

Dr Jayson Ibanez is trying to save the Philippine eagle

Reading an old National Geographic magazine as a teenager sparked Dr Jayson Ibanez's love affair with the critically endangered Philippine eagle. He's spent his life and career dedicated to researching and conserving it.

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CDU Alumni Awards nominee Yvonne Williams

Transferable skills catapaulted Yvonne's career

Yvonne always planned to go to university, but young motherhood put her plans on pause – at least for a decade or two. Starting her first degree in her late 30s didn't slow her learning down in the slightest. In fact, Yvonne turned two very different degrees into a whole new career. 

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