CDU's new manager of Student Processes, Diane Skewes, holds the key to systems and processes for all students across the University.

CDU Alice Springs hosted local engineers to a roundtable session to discuss the future direction of the University earlier this week.

Daniel S. Banfai presents 'The Kakadu rainforest story' on Friday 1 December from 1pm to 2pm.

Professor Brian Cooke presents 'Exported proteins and malaria infection' on Wednesday 29 November from 1.15pm to 2.15pm.

'CDU provides excellent teaching where lecturers are talented& and always encourage students to experiment new techniques', says CDU Bachelor of Visual Arts student Anna Costantini.

The intricacies of the ancient craft of etching is being revealed to artists from Kakadu this week.

Roz Angeles has accepted the new position of Coordinator, Indigenous Support Programs at CDU.

Domingos Belo da Cruz will have more on his mind than a family holiday when he returns home to Timor during the Christmas break from CDU.

Anna Durbridge may be in her mid-60s, but age hasn't prevented her from learning how to drive a tractor, operate a bobcat and get down and dirty in the gardens with her fellow horticulture students.

Helen Egan presents 'National Heart Foundation - Are you seeking research support?' on Monday 27 November from 1pm to 2pm.

Works from a diverse range of artists will be available in Northern Editions' annual sale and exhibition from Thursday (23 November).

CDU's Centre for Youth Music presents a night of seasonal music just in time for Christmas, on Saturday 2 December from 5pm.

CDU research student Nathan Franklin's political studies will take him on a journey into the heart of Islam next year.

Water experts from around the country will gather at Parliament House next week (December 1 and 2) for a two-day summit that will canvass many of the problems in the national debate about water use.

Welding, carpentry and decorative metalwork students at CDU will showcase their talents next Wednesday night (29 November) at the Alice Springs campus.

Katharina Fehringer, a classical guitar student with her eyes firmly fixed on a concert career, heads to Canberra early next year for the Young Australian of the Year award.

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Palmerston Campus administrator Nyree Terry has received the Palmerston Proud Award in recognition of her contribution to the city's educational facilities and community relationships.

Mixing horticulture with haute couture has proved a winner for clothing and textile student Christine Spielmann.

Dr Jeffrey Reading presents 'Global indigenous health research', on 24 November from 9.30am to 10.30am.

Dr David Simon presents 'Are low caesarean section rates possible in Australia in 2006?' on 24 November from 12pm to 1pm.

Fifteen mining officers from the Indonesian Ministry of the Environment will study how the Australian mining industry cares for its environment over the next month.

During 2006, CDU enhanced the availability of programs to boost the literacy and numeracy skills of students studying 'trades' to the mutual benefit of the students and employers.

Last week a group of Indigenous students from Kormilda College attended CDU for the final week of the Automotive Taster Course for 2006.

The emphasis of generic transferable skills in the workplace and demand from Generation Y students is a catalyst for promoting teaching to achieve outcomes, said Dr Joseph Luca during a visit to Alice Springs Campus yesterday (21 November).

The School of Creative Arts and Humanities presents a night of guitar music with the Dragonflies on 23 November from 7pm.

Staff at CDU Alice Springs gathered together on Friday to farewell Andrew Gaff.

CDU's Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Garnett and NT Chief Minister Clare Martin formally signed the new partnership agreement at Parliament House on Tuesday (November 21).

Indonesian exchange student Darmawan Hadi (known as Wawan) is completing three weeks of work experience at CDU's Alice Springs library.

The freedom and autonomy of researchers in the social sciences comes under scrutiny in a book co-authored by CDU academic Carole Kayrooz.

Senator Nigel Scullion is the first to volunteer for the new e-learning training course for Kakadu guides.

Territory companies Newmont, HWE Mining and Hastings Deering are helping to expand the training opportunities for VET students at CDU with their most recent donations of equipment.

The problems experienced by the Navajo people in the United States were similar to those of Indigenous communities in Australia, says CDU Palmerston lecturer Georgie Walton.

It has been a busy month for Alice Springs Campus, with the run-up to Christmas now adding to the load of staff members. Lecturers are busy with resulting and exams, and administration staff with providing support for them.

The Tennant Creek High School and the town's CDU centre have teamed up to help year 11 and 12 students write, perform and develop their own CD as part of their music studies.

The great great grandson of Charles Darwin, after whom the University is named, visited his namesake town for the first time last week.

CDU Master of Visual Arts student Caroline Rannersberger is exhibiting her work Sublime Territory at the Araluen Galleries at The Alice Springs Cultural Precinct.

A book and a television series are in the pipeline for CDU's celebrated Walkabout Chef.

Don't miss Northern Editions much anticipated Christmas sale and exhibition, From the stockroom, from 23 November to 15 December.

CDU is pleased to announce the official opening of the much anticipated Student Square.

Centre Administrator Trish Harkins has decided to retire. She will leave CDU on 18 December to travel around Australia with her husband.

The skill and talent of CDU's fashion students have been showcased at the annual CDU fashion parade for 2006.

CDU is stepping up its active role in the national community engagement agenda.

Increased screening for Territory Aboriginal women has contributed to halving the number of deaths due to cervical cancer, a new report has revealed.

CDU graduate Ben Luppino has attracted national attention for his vision of architecture for environmental sustainability.

Studying journalism and anthropology in her arts degree is proving of vital importance to Robyn Smith in her role as Deputy Editor of Debates in the Northern Territory Parliament.

A team of researchers at CDU's School for Social and Policy Research, led by Dr Martin Young, have just released a report on the prevalence of gambling in the NT.

Held annually on 25 November, White Ribbon Day marks the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Federal Education Minister Julie Bishop visited CDU on Wednesday (15 November) for talks with Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Garnett.

German ambassador Martin Lutz says he will explore the possibility of German students taking advantage of CDU's courses in tropical knowledge.

The Indigenous Academic Support Unit and School of Engineering and Logistics have combined efforts to ensure that Indigenous students are provided with the support and assistance required when enrolling and preparing for their course.

You could not find two more opposite careers, but for former soldier Kevin Heslop, an accounting degree at CDU gave him the opportunity to try something completely different.

CDU student Daphne Cazalet will exhibit her work in 'Water over skin' at the Gallery on CDU's Casuarina Campus from 6 to 19 December.

Several years worth of hard work came to fruition for 16 Bachelor of Visual Arts students on 10 November, with the open of 'Eclosion', an exhibition of graduating works.

Dr Martin Mowbray will present a seminar examining the intersection of contemporary NT politics and Aboriginal well-being on 17 November.

The latest exhibition presented by the School of Creative Arts and Humanities, is 'Promonation', a painting installation by Katie Saunders, opening 23 November from 6pm.

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The West wing of the Centre of Remote Health, Alice Springs was officially opened Friday November 10, marking stage two of the National Remote Health Precinct.

CDU fashion students will hold their end of year parade on Friday 17 October from 6.30pm in the Theatre, Building 17, Casuarina Campus.

VET students with an eye for design have organised their own fashion parade at CDU on Friday evening (17 November).

Kim Hare presents, 'From the highlands to the coast: Medical research in Papua New Guinea' on Monday 20 November from 1pm to 2pm.

CDU researcher, Margot Ford, will conduct a study of youth in Darwin, focusing on Indigenous and African youth as a result of recent tensions between these groups.

Timor specialists gathered at CDU on Monday (November 13) to deliver their research findings on the problems besetting the troubled young nation.

CDU doctoral student Kathy De La Rue has already published a book about the history of Darwin between 1869 and 1911, the year the Federal Government took over administration of the Territory from South Australia.

Dr Elizabeth Mackinlay presents, 'Without song on your tongue you are nothing: Reflections on effectively connecting arts, literacy and Indigenous community development at Borroloola' on 15 November from 1pm to 2pm.

Help celebrate the success of CDU staff and students at the DEET NT Training Awards held in September with an afternoon tea at Casuarina Campus on Friday 17 November 2006 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

For many artists trained in the European tradition the Australian landscape was a mysterious and perplexing place until they saw it for themselves.

Staff from two schools of the University have been nominated in the Northern Territory list for Australian of the Year.

CDU's Teaching and Learning Development Group will host Dr Joe Luca from 21-23 November for a series of workshops on innovative technology and flexible delivery.

Professor Bob Wasson presents 'Deforestation and catchment response in Timor-Leste: convergence of community views and science or delusion?' on Friday 17 November from 1pm to 2pm.

Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough told CDU campus radio station Territory FM yesterday morning (November 8) that the proportion of Aboriginal children not attending school may be higher than previous estimates.

This year's 2006 Melbourne Cup lunch at Palmerston Campus' Karawa restaurant, has attracted record numbers for the race that once again stopped the nation.

This year's 2006 Melbourne Cup lunch at Palmerston Campus' Karawa restaurant, has attracted record numbers for the race that once again stopped the nation.

Drinks were held today at CDU Alice Springs campus for Jane Molloy, leaving the campus after 15 years at the University.

Charles Darwin University Election of Members of the University Council - new members.

Who are the unsung heroines of Indigenous culture in Australia and New Zealand? Which Catholic priests have had a major influence on Territory communities? Find out more at the annual History Colloquium at the MAGNT on 11 and 12 November.

The very high incidence of cervical cancer in NT Indigenous women has fallen by half since the early 1990s, partly as a result of increased participation in Pap Test screening, according to new research published by the MSHR and DHCS (NT).

Associate Professor Ibtisam Abu-Duhou and Rosa McKenna present 'Voices in teaching English literacy to Indigenous ESL students in remote Australia', on Wednesday 8 November from 1pm to 2pm.

The planet Mercury will make a rare transit of the sun during the morning of Thursday 9 November 2006. From the Territory, the transit is visible from sunrise, at 6.12am until 9.40am. Territorians will not see another for 26 years.

CDU's recently appointed Director of VET, Aaron Devine, has just completed a road trip through the NT with the Director of Remote Co-ordination, Paul Fitzsimons and Regional PR/Communications Officer, Jason McIntosh.

Parents looking for a quality meal and childcare facilities enjoyed themselves at CDU's Desert Lantern restaurant in Alice Springs last week.

CDU's commitment to the training of Indigenous staff has been recognised at the inaugural Northern Land Council's Employee and Training Excellence awards.

CDU Art Collection curator Anita Angel's new book on the art of John Firth-Smith was launched at the Art Gallery of NSW last week in Sydney.

Forget about Verdi's Requiem being a solemn affair mourning the loss of Italian novelist Alessandro Manzoni - Verdi's masterpiece for large chorus, orchestra and soloists is a dramatic and passionate exercise in music-making.

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'Our Home: Charles Darwin University Art Collection, recent acquisitions' exhibition, which wound up on 3 November, brought together 73 works by 51 artists for whom north Australia, particularly the NT, is 'home' for their art.

For chartered accountant Steven Mitchell the decision to study at CDU was made easier by his employer's willingness to allow him to combine work and study.

Senior secondary students from Ramingining Community Education Centre visited CDU's Casuarina Campus in October to find out more about the Campus and courses of study.

Staff from the Indigenous Academic Support Unit and Student Services recently joined forces with Mission Australia to travel to Nguiu (Bathurst Island) to meet with senior students at Xavier CEC to discuss study options in 2007.

This week will see CDU Bachelor of Music students undertake performance exams in four separate evening recitals.

Associate Professor David Wagner presents 'Ecology and evolutionary history of Yersinia pestis, causative agent of plague on Monday 13 November from 1pm to 2pm.

CDU's new professor of political science has called for Australia to adopt 'niche diplomacy' in partnership with Japan to solve some of the political problems of the Asia-Pacific region.

CDU's Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor hosted a meet and greet luncheon in Nhulunbuy on Tuesday 31 October for representatives of business, government and community groups.

The winners of the Northern Territory Excellence in Training awards head to Adelaide next week for the national finals.

CDU's Palmerston Campus recently hosted 16 students from Fitzroy Crossing.

Twelve women from Robinson River near Borroloola have undertaken two weeks of intensive training to develop their skills in engineering.

Applications are now open for the National Youth Round Table 2007 - the Australian Government's youth consultation mechanism.

Australian history and cultural events will be explored in the annual History Colloquium in Darwin in mid-November.

A newly implemented Indigenous work experience initiative is aimed at 'developing the Indigenous leaders of tomorrow' according to CDU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Garnett.

CDU business administration student and Mayor of Palmerston, Annette Burke, has won a scholarship worth $50,000.

A new book by Daena Murray will be launched at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory on Saturday 11 November.

Territory born and bred NTU graduate, Leon Cholsh, has been lucky enough to use his tertiary qualifications to follow his life long passion.

CDU School of Information Technology graduate Elizabeth Shenton is one of only two students Australia-wide to win a $5000 Google IT scholarship.

CDU's Professor Carole Kayrooz presents 'Practical research in organisations and communities: Tales from the real world', as part of National Psychology Week on 15 November.

A group of indigenous students from Hermannsburg (Ntaria) and Apolera communities recently visited CDU's Alice Springs Campus as part of their Cert I in Music Industry / Foundation course.

CDU's Centralian College in Alice Springs was treated to five CDU student bands as part of the end of year 'Big Lunch Out' show held Thursday 26 November 2006.

A small pre-dawn fire on the Casuarina campus of CDU has damaged the reception area of the Crocodylus practice firm today (November 2).

Michael O'Donnell presents 'The Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act: The new leasing provisions and the proposed changes to the permit system', on Thursday 16 November from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

FAS ground maintenance branch hosts a plant sale on 8 November from 10am to 1pm at Casuarina Campus.

Visual arts students at CDU will signal the end of their bachelor degree course with an exhibition of their work from November 10.

Dr Paolo Paron presents 'Geomorphological aspects of banded Tiger Bush landscapes in semi-arid Somalia and parallels with banded mulga in central Australia', on 3 November 2006 from 1pm to 2pm.

Karen Martin presents 'Indigenist research: Different ways of researching based on old ways of knowing, being and doing', on Wednesday 8 November from 1.15pm to 2.15pm.

Kate Mounsey presents 'Investigating the molecular basis of emerging ivermectin resistance in scabies mites', on Monday 6 November from 12pm to 1pm.

Jenny Newry is an Indigenous student who has started a work experience program at CDU.