Located in Darwin's central business district on Larrakia country, Danala | Education and Community Precinct is CDU's newest campus, scheduled to open in October 2024.
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Danala | Education and Community Precinct
The $250 million building is a key part of the Darwin City Deal, bringing together the Australian and Northern Territory Governments and Charles Darwin University to achieve a shared vision for Darwin’s Central Business District.
The Campus has three designated areas – two levels for CDU teachers and staff, two levels for students and teaching, and two levels open to the public.
The façade design features a variety of landscaped terraces and sunshades to manage the sun’s reflection off the building while maximising light and views inside, as well as maintaining access to sunlight for the heritage-listed Boab tree on site.
Students will benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to enhance the learning experience. The location of the campus will mean students will have access to employment and work-integrated learning opportunities in the heart of the Darwin CBD.
Danala
Charles Darwin University is working with Larrakia Nation to restore place names and revitalise language across its campuses in the Northern Territory.
The Education and Community Precinct will be named Danala, the name for dillybag, which represents a place to house knowledge.
CDU students and staff will weave a strong spiritual Danala, a dilly-bag where they will carry knowledge and tools as they travel along a successful and fulfilling career.
Danala will bring students, visitors, academics and other community members together to learn and grow in a place that strongly recognises First Nations people, culture, language and customs in place-naming.
Services and Facilities
- library, with extensive study areas on Level 2
- in-person IT Support
- international student support
- student central team for all future and current student enquiries
- counsellors
- career advice
- on campus student events and activities
- prayer room, Level 2
- student kitchenette and lounge on Level 3
- computer labs and study areas on level 3
- student lounges
- meeting rooms and quiet breakout rooms.
Where to find us
Location
54 Cavenagh Street
Darwin City
NT 0800
Contact us
1800 654 865 (Freecall)
08 8959 5311
Located centrally on Cavenagh Street, the campus enables engagement with the wider community; offering public spaces for use and learning and education opportunities in line with the Darwin City Deal vision to reinvigorate Darwin’s CBD.
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