School of Information Technology, Charles Darwin University are running the following short courses: Using Digital Cameras and Creating Web Pages.

The case is mounting for a human role in the mass extinction of giant animals that once ranged across Australia, with research challenging results from a site long claimed as evidence clearing people as the main cause of the beasts' demise.

Linda Cuttriss, Coordinator Community Engagement, explains the difference between Community and Access and community engagement at CDU.

Employment Education and Training Minister, Syd Stirling, visited CDU's Casuarina campus last week to announce $37 million in funding for CDU to train more Territorians.

22 young Indigenous students with a passion for music travelled more than 700kms from Groote Eylandt to CDU's Casuarina campus last week.

A framework for shared staffing arrangements with the NT Government has been developed.

The Darwin Rose Pageant was officially launched last week with three CDU students all hoping to take top spot to represent Darwin at the International Rose of Tralee Festival in Ireland later this year.

A long wet-season may have made road access to many Top End communities impossible, but staff at CDU's Jabiru Centre have taken to the air to ensure training continues to be delivered.

The purpose of this advice is to bring to the attention of staff and students the existence of Cyclone Monica and to inform you that a cyclone WARNING has now been issued for Darwin, Palmerston, and rural areas including Daly Waters.

Two CDU students were recently successful in their application for the Foundation for Young Australians Indigenous Youth Leadership Programme.

Lessons scheduled for today, Monday 24 April & tomorrow, Tuesday 25 April are cancelled unless otherwise notified.

A CDU researcher has told a National Water Education Conference how Aboriginal people in the Anmatyerr region of Central Australia are starting to be heard on the cultural values of water.

If moving from Melbourne and starting as the new Campus Administrator for CDU in Nhulunbuy weren't enough, Carina Bekkers also had a cyclone on her hands during her first week in the job.

Referring to advices earlier today it is confirmed that the University will BE CLOSED FROM 6am TUESDAY 25th APRIL 2006 and WILL RE-OPEN AT 6am WEDNESDAY 26th APRIL 2006, unless otherwise advised.

Creative spirit, innovation and development in Indigenous arts have not been dampened by the recent downpours in Kakadu National Park.

Bioscience North Australia at CDU is unlocking the secrets of a pathogen that causes disease in pawpaw and strawberries.

For the first time in Australia, land managers can advance their career via a practical qualification in environmental management with clear links to industry.

The NT and Federal Budgets 2006/07 will be handed down on May 2 and 9 respectively. Join a host of panel speakers, including CDU's Bala Nadarajah, at a post-Budget breakfast on Thursday 11 May.

Dr Ian Jarvis Brown was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) at the Northern Territory University (now Charles Darwin University) in October 2002 - find out more about this CDU alumni.

Stephen Okot's journey to a career in social work has been more difficult than most.

Gweneth Norris recently arrived at CDU to take up the position of Professor of Management (Accounting) with the School of Law and Business.

CDU's recent Teaching and Learning Week and a Career Advisor's Day are just few of the highlights over the past few weeks at Alice Springs campus.

Dr Etienne Wenger presents 'Learning in communities of practice: a journey of the self', on Wednesday 26 April from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Dr Yo Tomita, guest lecturer at the recent 'Which Bach?' Symposium, hosted by CDU, provided insight into the compositional origins of some of the chamber works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

CDU's recent Teaching and Learning Week was a great hit with staff.

Dr Martin Young presents '"Pokies", venues and regions: A socio-spatial inquiry into the patterns of player loss in the Northern Territory', on Wednesday 26 April, from 1pm to 2pm.

Associate Professor Sven-Erik Bursell presents 'Telemedicine: Changing health care delivery', on Thursday 27 April, from 12pm to 1pm.

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, for the first Charles Darwin Symposium in 2006.

CDU's Palmerston Campus staff will be participating in the World's Greatest Shave on Wednesday 3 May from 12pm to 1.30pm. Find out more...

Dr Corey Bradshaw presents 'Density dependence in ecology: a pervasive feature among species', on Friday 21 April, from 1pm to 2pm.

Dr Philippa Binns presents 'Cervical screening in the Northern Territory: participation and follow-up', on Monday, 24 April, from 12pm to 1pm.

The cultural values of water and the engagement of Indigenous communities in water management is a hot topic at a National Water Education Conference in Alice Springs this week.

Registrations are being accepted to the School for Environmental Research's environmental policy workshop on the 2 and 3 May. Find out more...

Registrations for the Which Bach? Symposium are now open, with discounted ticket prices for all CDU staff.

Realise Your Dream is a competition for young Australians in the creative industries and visual arts.

The School of Creative Arts and Humanities is pleased to present its forthcoming Art Forums - everyone welcome.

Charles Darwin University's Katherine Campus, 16 kilometres north of the town, has helped to provide assistance to businesses and residents affected by last week's flooding.

The Charles Darwin University Alice Springs campus Library is inviting staff, students and the community to start snapping entries for its National Library Week Photo Competition.

The Top End Explorer voyage will take you on an amazing week long adventure from Darwin.

Former CDU science student, Jeffrey Tsang, loves every minute of his new job testing biological and geological samples from within a deep submergence vehicle 2.5 km below the ocean's surface.

When people in the Top End do technical training, the effect on their belief in themselves and the bigger view of the world it gives them may be more important than the new trade they learn.

Teaching and Learning Development Group is supporting applications for the 2006 Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching. The awards are a great opportunity allowing CDU staff to showcase contributions to teaching and learning.

On April 21 and 22 CDU and the School of Creative Arts and Humanities hosts Which Bach? Symposium, focusing on some of the chamber works of Johann Sebastian Bach and exploring their compositional origins.

Lecturers at CDU's Alice Springs campus will show off their favourite teaching tools this week as part of Teaching and Learning Week.

CDU last week hosted Dr Perry Hobson, Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE).

The Co-ordination Officer at the Nhulunbuy Campus, Sarah Hanks updates us on a busy time in the region.

Linda Cuttriss, CDU's Coordinator of Community Engagement, hit the road last week visiting six universities with an aim to understanding their approach to community engagement.

CDU was strongly represented by a number of past and present students at the NT Young Achiever Awards 2006, including Katharina Fehringer who took home both the CDU Arts Award and The Young Achiever of the Year Award for the NT.

CDU Head of Law and Business School, Dennis Clark, has been elected to the NT Branch Council of CPA Australia.

CDU Law will celebrate 20 years of the degree in August.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) today hosted a major lecture by high profile United States scientist Dr Eileen Poeter on groundwater research, as part of the national 2006 Darcy Lecture Tour.

Filipino and Indigenous women gathered at CDU last week to celebrate the contribution of the Philippines to the Territory and to recognise the linkage between Filipino and Indigenous people.

CDU student Paul Royce's PhD project to raise awareness of biological threats amongst the Kununurra community is no small task.

'Every Whichway: Showcasing CDU good practice' is the theme of the 2006 Teaching and Learning Week starting today.

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is a new national contemporary painting and 2D art award to be presented in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast Queensland.

Learning music need not be hard work. CDU's Keyboard Program is a systematic and enjoyable way for young children to learn keyboard instruments without compromising any musical standards.

Palmerston campus is a busy place with many activities including cane toad trapping on campus by CLM students and visits by students from remote communities for cookery skills training. Find out more...

Northern Territory accountancy students must be gleeful this week, with their capacity to tackle paid work going against the gloomy cautions from the Business Council of Australia.

Charles Darwin University's Community and Access team has welcomed the former Alice Springs Campus Leader Lyle Mellors to the new position of Senior Advisor, School to VET programs.

Charles Darwin University has been delivering VET in School programs in all corners of the Territory during Term 1.

Dr Eileen Poeter will guest lecture at CDU on 10 April as part of the Darcy Lecture Series in Ground Water Science, touring Australia and New Zealand in 2006.

Nominations are open for the 2006 DEET NT Training Awards, recognising apprentices, trainees, vocational students, Indigenous students, employers, schools, training providers and others leading the way in vocational education and training.

Building 19, Casuarina campus, will be closed from 8-17 April, for internal demolition works and the removal of floor tiles which have been found to contain some asbestos.

CDU are offering new certificate courses to meet growing industry demand for qualified fitness staff in Darwin.

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) students visited Nakara Preschool recently to share their culture as part of Harmony Day celebrations.

Dr Don Franklin presents 'El bosque exuberante (The luxuriant forest)', on Friday 7 April from 1pm to 2pm.

Nyree O'Connor, Danielle Clucas and Paige Shreeve present 'East Arnhem Healthy Skin Program - community opinions and progress so far', on Monday, 10 April, 12pm to 1pm.

Are you struggling to secure that dream job? Do you need help in making a good impression in interviews? The Australian Computer Society has the solution with a free seminar on Thursday 6 April. Find out more...

Bill Ivory presents 'The problem of leadership: Research from the Port Keats region of the Territory', on Friday 7 April from 4pm.

The School of Creative Arts and Humanities seek would-be-artists to submit works for 'Warm Up', a fundraising event and CAH Gallery's first exhibition in 2006.

Classical musician Katharina Fehringer, winner of the Charles Darwin University Arts Award in the 2006 Young Achiever Awards, has won the top spot as The Young Achiever of the Year for the Northern Territory.

A former Charles Darwin University VET in Schools student was honoured with a Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence last week.

Have you ever considered being a volunteer? May 15 to 21 is National Volunteer Week 2006 - find out more about getting involved...