CDU Sport has three great offers just for staff. Find out more...

Get down to the Uni Bar every second Wednesday (starting 22 March) for Wired - live music from 4.30pm onwards!

The second VET induction seminar for 2006 will be held on Monday 10 April. The seminar is designed specifically for new academic staff, however it is also suitable for administrative staff who want to understand the VET sector and systems.

Associate Professor Paul M Kelly presents 'Engaging with the region: Seven years of policy and practice relevant TB research in Indonesia and Timor Leste' on Monday 3 April from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

The CDU website survey closes this Friday 31 March - you've got just a few days left to tell us what you really think of the University's website!

Vicki Williams wants to encourage everyone in the greater Katherine area to access further education and training, in her new role as the Campus Administrator for CDU's Katherine campus.

Visitors to the Charles Darwin University stand at the recent Chamber of Commerce NT Central Australian Expo were spoilt for choice - with food tasting, hairdressing and health checks offered by staff and students over the two day event.

The International Office has kicked off its promotion schedule for 2006 with activities in India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Korea and Indonesia.

CDU's Community and Access team is pleased to welcome Trisha Kohlweg as the Secondary Schools Liaison Lecturer for the Top End.

Groundbreaking Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment has wound up with much praise for producing one of the most comprehensive data sets of tropical cloud properties ever collected.

Last week Northern Editions ran a printmaking workshop at Jilamara Arts & Craft on Melville Island, Tiwi. The workshop was a follow-up to one that had been conducted earlier at Northern Edition's studios on the University campus.

Finding employment in a suitable career is one thing Brigham Archibald won't have to worry about when he finishes secondary school later this year, thanks to the pathways offered at CDU.

A classical musician, an Indigenous curator/artist and a performing artist are the finalists for the Charles Darwin University Arts Award to be presented at the 2006 Northern Territory Young Achievers Awards this Saturday.

How does a 22 year old Elliott school teacher become a 45 year old international researcher and lobbyist on Capitol Hill in the United States? Scott Knight, CDU postgraduate student, encourages other CDU postgrads to follow their dream.

Charles Darwin University's Yulara Centre has been a hive of activity, with students continuing to enrol in many courses. Find out more...

Universities are no longer ivory towers dispensing knowledge at arms length from their communities. Students are more aware of the world around them than ever before.

CDU's Casuarina campus O-Week in 2006 grew bigger crowds and a more diverse range of activities compared to 2005, according to CDU market research.

Kate Young provides an update on the latest activities at CDU's Tennant Creek Centre.

Dr Jun-Yi Zhang has recently been appointed Research Associate, Atomic and Molecular Physics with the School of Engineering and Logistics at Charles Darwin University.

Some of the best minds in the region come to Darwin in May this year, to examine the impact of human intervention on tropical environments, as part of the first Charles Darwin University Symposia for 2006.

Charles Darwin University's Alumni numbers are growing rapidly, from 1 000 members this time last year to more than 6 500 CDU graduates currently registered.

Born in Darwin Hospital, Bachelor of Nursing student, Roland Edwards, may end up working there, but not before a lot more overseas travel.

The results are clear. Graduates of Charles Darwin University VET courses are easily gaining employment after completing their training.

CDU now offers a three day Sports First Aid and Injury Management short course. Find out more...

Enrol now for the Statement of Attainment in Sport Training short course. Find out more...

Professor David Bowman has been awarded a fellowship to expand his knowledge on dendrochronology at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR) based at the University of Arizona in the United States.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health sponsors a talk by delegates from the Indian Health Service on Friday 7 April at 10.30am. Find out more...

Registrations are being called for the 2006 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, held in May... Register your event now!

Marc Wohling presents 'Following the yellow brick road? Rethinking non-indigenous engagement with indigenous ecological knowledge', on Friday 24 March from 1pm to 2pm.

Applications are now open for the 2006 NT History Grants, encouraging and supporting the work of researchers recording and writing about Northern Territory history.

Dan Dwyer presents 'The economics of a Trepang voyage' on Friday 31 March from 4pm.

Interested in a job or graduate position with the Public Service? How do you successfully answer the selection criteria? Find the answers to these questions and more at a graduate development seminar on Monday 3 April from 12pm.

There were smiles all around yesterday as the Centre for Access and English as a Second Language (CAESL) came alive with colour for Harmony Day.

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CDU's International Office will hold information sessions for students interested in international exchange on Tuesday 28 March from 10.30am to 11am.

Liz McDonald presents 'Improving hygiene and children's health in remote Indigenous communities: Attitudes and knowledge about hygiene behaviours and the transmission of infection' on Monday 27 March, from 12pm to 1pm.

The Darwin Youth Orchestra performs some of the great orchestral works with an April Fools Day themed concert on Saturday 1 April at 5pm.

CDU's Corporate Communications is on the lookout for people with University connections who are part of Australia's contribution to the Commonwealth Games.

CDU's Dr Dean Carson heads Desert Knowledge CRC project 'On Track', a world first study engaging communities across Australia in exploring the viability of a competitive and sustainable desert tourism industry.

Dr Fay Johnston presents 'Is smoke really bad for you? Air pollution research through the ages', on Monday 20 March, 12pm to 1pm.

CDU staff are being called upon to assist the Darwin Convention Centre in attracting international conferences to Darwin from May 2008. Find out more...

Registrations are still being accepted to the School for Environmental Research's short course on natural resource-based enterprise development, from 8 to 13 April. Find out more...

A major summit in Darwin discussing a new direction for teacher education in the Territory has achieved impressive results this week.

The owner of an Indigenous art and cyber-cafe who is planning to franchise the concept throughout Australia's cultural tourism hotspots says he owes his business success to Charles Darwin University.

CDU's Teaching and Learning Development Group announces the University's first podcast, allowing you to receive TLDG event recordings automatically.

Will American and Canadian indigenous literacy strategies work in Northern Australia? That's the question driving Associate Professor Tess Lea, Churchill Fellowship winner, as she begins a three-month academic tour of North America.

Calling all classical guitarists - new group, 'Dragonflies', allows you to hone your skills in an orchestral setting along with other classical guitarists. Find out more...

CDU is working hard to ensure that services to support and represent students are maintained after the federal government's 'voluntary student union' legislation comes into force later in the year.

This month representatives from two of Charles Darwin University's international Study Abroad partner institutions will visit the Casuarina campus. Find out more...

CDU certificate II and III music students in Alice Springs treated staff and students to a lunchtime concert at the neighbouring Centralian Senior Secondary College last week.

Nyree Terry provides her first report as Palmerston Campus Administrator.

Dianne Underwood provides her first report as Alice Springs Campus Administrator.

Charles Darwin University, the first in Australia to offer an external Bachelor of Nursing, continues to lead the way in nurse education, with its mix of programs evolving to suit health industry needs.

Territory parents have a great new tool to help their four to six year old children negotiate their way through preschool and into primary school, thanks to an innovative program starting up across Territory schools.

CDU and the Department of Employment, Education and Training are joining forces to develop a suite of new Territory-tailored teacher education courses.

The International Office will be holding information sessions on Thursday 16 March at 2pm for CDU students wanting to go on International Exchange. Find out more...

The International Women's Day Colloquium at Mal Nairn Auditorium, on Saturday 11 March, will give Territorians a chance to hear from just a few of the extraordinary women working in Darwin.

As we celebrate International Women's Day this week, we can be assured there is no lack of leadership from women at CDU.

In 2006 the Northern University Games will be held on Queensland's Sunshine Coast from 2 to 6 July. Find out how to get involved...

CDU staff are invited to an Australian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories workshop, Establishing a Digital Repository Service, on Tuesday April 11 at 9am.

Are you a CDU staff member interested in applying for Staff Professional Development Leave in semester 1 or semester 2, 2007? Find out more at an information seminar on Thursday, 9 March 2006 from 12 to 1pm.

Dr James Irvine presents, 'The role of public health in uranium impact assessment and monitoring: A wholistic approach in northern Canada', on Monday 13 March from 12pm to 1pm.

Dr Claire Streten has won the position of Research Fellow for Bioscience North Australia (BNA) from a strong field of international and national applicants.

CDU's senior chef and lecturer in Commercial and Asian Cookery, Ty Lee, launched the Territory Culinary Challenge in Darwin last week.

Students enrolled in VET or Higher Education courses at CDU have responded enthusiastically to a range of scholarships available with over 45 applications.

Want to know more about the quality system that underpins the VET sector? CDU staff are invited to attend a seminar and workshop presented by DEET and the External AQTF Auditor on Wednesday 22 March at Casuarina campus.

Find out what intellectual property is and more ...

Students from Dublin University wanting to learn about world heritage management and experience the natural, cultural landscape of Kakadu National Park are studying at CDU.

Graduates and current students from all disciplines are welcome to attend the Woodside Energy graduate employment seminar on 13 March.

New business courses at Charles Darwin University are helping managers throughout the Territory deal with common workplace issues - and the results are showing.

The next generation of Alice Springs musicians will face their toughest assignment yet when they perform at a lunchtime concert as part of their VET Music studies at Charles Darwin University on 7 March.

Celebrate International Women's Day in style with a full breakfast at Sky City Casino on Wednesday 8 March. Guest speaker, Professor Lesley Barclay AO, will provide a talk about 'Women as Leaders'.

As Nyree Terry leaves EHS this week to take up the position of Palmerston Campus Administrator, she will be missed by many who have worked with her over the 21 years she has been with the faculty and University.

The Hon Paul Henderson announced today (Thursday) the acquisition of IMT, an important CDU spin-off company, and innovative developer of high efficiency axial flux electric motors, by US-based company, FASCO Motors.

Get involved in the Australian Innovation Festival 2006. Read on for more info about this great event...

Congratulations go to a number of staff from the Faculty of Education, Health and Sciences who have won awards and research grants recently.

In 2006, Australia's major Indigenous Cultural Exchange event, the Garma Festival, will focus on Indigenous education and training.

It may be her first time in Alice Springs, but Jennifer Evans from Atlanta, Georgia, has been presented with a special gift by CDU for being the 20,000th person to come to Australia as part of a cultural and educational travel program.