Student stories
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.
Read moreJohanna's building an engineering career in the Territory
After travelling around Australia on her gap year, Johanna decided to study engineering at CDU instead of going back home to Germany. She’s now working for a global engineering company in Darwin while finishing her degree.
Read more about Johanna's building an engineering career in the TerritoryFrom miner to dream career: Meet engineer Toby
If you told a younger Toby Snaire he would one day win the prestigious Engineers Australia Graduate Award, he never would’ve believed you. Fast forward a few years and Toby has an engineering degree to his name and his achievements are proof that it’s never too late to change your life.
Read more about From miner to dream career: Meet engineer TobyProfessor Yin Paradies is driving change for the better
Recognised as an international expert on racism, Professor Yin Paradies is passionate about educating the newest generation of academics, policy makers and government representatives for a more inclusive society.
Read more about Professor Yin Paradies is driving change for the betterA walk on the wild side: Jigme's story
A passion for conservation led Jigme Tshering to pursue studies in environmental management. He aims to make change in his home country of Bhutan, one project at a time.
Read more about A walk on the wild side: Jigme's storyWhen education and research combine: Meet Dr Brian Street
For Dr Brian Street, every day is a day for learning, researching and educating. By sharing his knowledge and skills, he’s empowering today’s students to create a better tomorrow.
Read more about When education and research combine: Meet Dr Brian StreetBuilding his way to a better future: Tuan's story
From as early as Year 9, Tuan knew he wanted to pursue further study to broaden his career opportunities and better himself as an individual. Tuan applied to study engineering at CDU and has never looked back.
Read more about Building his way to a better future: Tuan's storyThe "magic potion" for a new life: Yuliia's story
When Yuliia first moved to Australia from Europe, she was forced to overcome many challenges. It was studying at Charles Darwin University that gave her a new lease on life and helped her to regain her confidence in the workforce.
Read more about The "magic potion" for a new life: Yuliia's storyKatie's nursing degree is in the blood
Seeing her mother, grandma and aunt helping people within the local community inspired Darwin local Katie Chesworth to take the leap and study a Bachelor of Nursing at CDU.
Read more about Katie's nursing degree is in the bloodCombining courses for success: Meet Naathan
Ambitious all-rounder and tech extraordinaire Naathan Sharma is studying a multitude of engineering and IT courses on offer at CDU. He hopes to one day start an app development company that benefits his local community.
Read more about Combining courses for success: Meet Naathan