Dr Gary Robinson, co-director of the School for Social and Policy Research, will open CDU's free public lecture series on Tuesday (October 3) by exploring the crisis in Indigenous policy-making.

Dr Lynda Prior will present 'Using tree growth to understand landscape change in Kakadu National Park', on Friday 6 October from 1pm to 2pm.

The Northern Territory and CDU was recently represented at Golden Chef's Hat Award cooking competition in Melbourne.

There was a shift from entertainment, information and popular culture being provided 'for the people' to one 'by the people', says cultural researcher Professor John Hartley at the Charles Darwin Symposium held 27-28 September.

NCVER will host a forum on 24 November in Melbourne, showcasing the findings from a suite of research by researchers from the National Institute of Labour Studies and Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning.

Auditions will be held at Mindil Beach on Sunday 1 October from 2pm to 9pm to find the nation's best BBQ-er. Find out more...

CDU is set to host a patent, trade mark and design seminar aimed at establishing and enforcing intellectual property rights.

There was an irony in defining the creative citizen as it applied to one of Australia's most famous Aboriginal artists, MLA Alison Anderson told the opening of CDU's Creative Citizenship symposium in Alice Springs.

CDU and the Territory Insurance Office have entered into a partnership agreement which will result in new services for both students and staff. Find out more...

Creativity and community came under scrutiny in Alice Springs at CDU's first symposium on the new creative industries that have emerged in recent years.

Places are still open in a variety of cookery classes at Palmerston Campus. Find out more...

Dr Ursula Stephens presents 'Policy success and failure: Is it just a matter of perspective?' on Monday 2 October from 10.30am.

Help raise $100,000 for breast cancer research as you enjoy a magnificent cruise on Darwin Harbour on Saturday 7 October. Find out more...

Tobias Richardson, associate lecturer in studio practice at CDU, will talk about the development of his work since 2000.

CDU will today host a forum on marine science research conducted by the Arafura Timor Research Facility.

CDU lecturer in resource management, Matthew Campbell, has recently been elected to the position of chairperson of the National Conservation and Land Management Training Providers Network for 2007.

CDU's Council has re-elected Richard Ryan as Chancellor for a further three-year term.

Australian marine science suffered from a lack of shared management with our northern neighbours, the Northern Territory's leading government scientist told a forum at CDU on Monday (Sept 25).

David Suzuki will visit CDU's Casuarina Campus tomorrow as part of a national farewell lecture and book signing tour to promote his autobiography due out this month.

CDU has signed an agreement with Australie Mag, an international education agent, to represent the University and recruit students in France.

CDU bakery coordinator and lecturer, Robert Schwerdt, could not be happier with the performance of the Territory baking team at the recent Australia Fine Food Exhibition.

One of Darwin's pioneer residents is taking a creative approach to sponsoring two university scholarships that reflect his lifelong passion for the arts.

CDU has recently hosted a delegation of senior staff from the University of Malaysia Sarawak.

CDU's Katherine Campus is experiencing one its busiest times of the year with students and lecturers working hard to complete studies, and those about to complete courses considering their options, including what to study next.

Amanda Cawthorne-Crosby admits to being a late starter when it comes to her teaching career.

The CDU Public Lecture Series for October begins with Dr Gary Robinson's lecture 'The Manufacture of Crisis: Aboriginal Societies, Social Policy and Social Change', on 3 October.

This past three weeks, Ramingining women have been producing lino prints and etchings in printmaking workshops at Bula'bula Arts Aboriginal Corporation in Ramingining and on campus at Northern Editions.

Waterways studies across the north of Australia will be boosted by a further injection of $5 million in federal funding.

CDU staff seeking to further their teaching skills are encouraged to enrol in the new Graduate Certificate in Education in Semester 3 2006.

To commemorate International Day of Peace on 21 September the NT Branch of the Australian Federation of University Women has donated books about peace to CDU in the hope that there will be interest in studying peace and conflict resolution.

Australia Post's Casuarina Campus based shop recently conducted a survey to measure customer perceptions of their service.

CDU's 2007 Higher Education admissions campaign has recently commenced.

Leading figures in the creative life of Alice Springs will share their experiences with national and international speakers in CDU's Creative Citizenship symposium at the Araluen Centre this month.

More than 70 people attended the Alice Springs Campus sponsorship dinner at the Desert Lantern Restaurant this week.

Being the only girl among a bunch of boys working on heavy vehicle equipment does not appear to worry Diane Lade.

A telephone survey of Territory residents over the next weeks will help researchers at CDU's School for Social and Policy Research build a better picture of the Territory's population.

Essay submissions for the Geoff Masel Aviation Law Prize 2007 are now open. Find out more...

Sharks play a vital role in keeping our seas healthy, but how they are coping with legal and illegal harvests in northern Australia is not fully understood.

Marine scientists from the new Arafua Timor Research Facility next to the CDU campus will detail key research projects in a public forum on September 25.

Celebrated ecologist Dr David Suzuki has expressed regret that he will not be able to meet the Croc Hunter Steve Irwin during his current lecture tour of Australia.

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra performs Last Night of the Proms on 7 October at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.

A growing number of Australians, New Zealanders and Canadians are teaching in the UK and mixing adventure with professional development. Find out more...

The CDU Centre for Youth Music recently opened its doors to the public with great success. Find out more...

CDU has enjoyed outstanding success in the 2006 NT Vocational Training awards, taking out the major training award for an institution and winning many of the individual categories.

CDU's vocational training students have taken off most of the prizes in the 2006 NT Training Awards held at the Skycity Casino last weekend.

The Darwin Youth Orchestra has been busy rehearsing for their concert on 20 September, and their up coming Top End tour in late September. Find out more...

Dr Waqar Ahmad presents 'An overview of sediment transportation into the Mangla reservoir, Pakistan', on Friday 22 September 2006 from 1pm to 2pm.

Dr William Martin presents 'Towards a general theory of the lie: Oscar Wilde on 'The Decay of Lying'', on Wednesday 20 September from 1pm to 2pm.

Darwin composer Dr Cathy Applegate has composed a special musical tribute for this month's Creative Citizenship symposium organised by CDU.

Yuegen Zhao and Steve Guthridge present 'Costing of primary health care in remote Aboriginal communities', on 25 September 2006 from 12pm to 1pm.

CDU achieved outstanding success at the 2006 NT Vocational Training Awards held on Saturday 16 September at Sky City Casino.

Dr Peter May presents 'Tropical thunderstorms and their role in climate', on Wednesday 20 September from 12pm to 1pm.

The National Indigenous Legal Conference will be held on 22 and 23 September in Sydney. Find out more...

CDU is offering students the chance to make a flying start with their studies. Find out more...

"The creative citizen is already active in the sphere of blogging on the Internet and via initiatives like digital storytelling," says Professor John Hartley, a keynote speaker at CDU's Creative Citizenship symposium this month.

CDU student Regis Martin was awarded an honourable mention in the International Photograph Awards 2006 announced in Los Angeles, California on 13 September.

The Arafura Timor Research Facility (ATRF) invites you to attend a forum on marine science research.

Community radio is gaining popularity among Australians according to recent survey results.

Associate Professor Gary Robinson presents 'Early intervention with Aboriginal parents and children: Parenting, context and diversity in North Australia', on Wednesday 13 September from 1pm to 2pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend a Family and Personal Violence Forum in Palmerston on Friday 29 September from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Find out more...

Dr Iain Butterworth will provide a presentation on how built environment professionals can contribute to creating healthy cities on 21 September from 12pm at Cavenagh House in Darwin City.

Market research conducted by Corporate Communications on the Higher Education Courses and Careers Night has further illustrated the overall success of the evening.

Martin Jarvis, the founder of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, will explain the benefits of community creativity at CDU's symposium on Creative Citizenship this month.

CDU's leadership in community engagement has been acknowledged with the re-election of Don Zoellner, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Community and Access) to the Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance Committee of Management.

Students of Modern Greek at CDU will be treated to a lecture demonstration recital on the diverse musical styles of Greece by well known Adelaide musician, Zambica De George, on 14 September from 6pm.

CDU students cleaned up at the recent Outback Youth Film Festival held as part of the Alice Springs Desert Festival.

The 2007 Admissions campaign has commenced first week of September 2006. The campaign is divided into three periods and will cover three levels of messages. Find out more...

The Central Australian Education and Training Network is developing ways of working both within and between providers that aim to improve outcomes for stakeholders with an interest in Indigenous education.

Robert Pocock is an inspiration to all prospective Indigenous students. Having graduated from the Indigenous pre-law program in 2005, Robert is now in the second year of his Bachelor of Law at CDU.

CDU graduate, Chantal Williams, points to her time at CDU as a great contributor to her recent success at the 2006 Telstra Business Awards.

Tuan Nguyen has recently joined CDU's Corporate Communications team as web designer.

CDU's School of Trades has rewarded the achievements of its students at its annual awards ceremony.

CDU's Alumni Office is proud to announce the launch of its new CDU alumni scholarship.

Employers embraced CDU's 2006 Graduate Recruitment Fair in a bid to enhance the number of quality candidates they are employing within their companies.

CDU's Palmerston Campus will be a focal point when it hosts the fourth Australian Library and Information Association Top End Symposium next month.

CDU's cultural diversity was again on show as it made welcome a group of students from the Fu Jen University, Taiwan, in late August.

Congratulations are in order for Jake Garman who is the recipient of the 2006 English Australia/John Gallagher Memorial Professional Bursary.

"I am delighted to announce that Aaron Devine, appointed as the new Director of Vocational Education and Training at CDU, commenced today," said University Vice Chancellor Helen Garnett in welcoming Aaron to CDU.

A successful international student lunch was held at CDU's Casuarina Campus on Tuesday 5 September. The lunch provided an opportunity for international students to socialise with each other and key CDU staff members.

CDU is a finalist in a number of award categories at this year's Northern Territory Training Awards, hosted by the Department of Employment, Education and Training.

CDU and Territory Insurance Office have entered into a partnership agreement which will result in new services for both students and staff.

Palmerston Campus will host International Day of Peace activities with guest speakers, awards, presentations and a citizenship ceremony with The Mayor of Palmerston, Mrs Annette Burke presiding, on Thursday 21 September.

The Centre for Youth Music presents a special concert, 'Top End Voyage', showcasing the talents of young musicians from Darwin and Melbourne on Wednesday 20 September.

CDU's Crocodylus World Practice Firm was again in the news recently - this time Channel 10 Brisbane flew to Darwin to cover a story on the innovative VET in Schools programs for school-based students and school-leavers.

CDU's Crocodylus World Practice Firm and Travel Gateway Practice Firm recently joined with Casuarina Senior College and Taminmin High School in a virtual trade fair at a Casuarina Senior College information day.

CDU's Higher Education Courses and Careers Night was a major success for all involved.

The Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology and Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology conference will be held from 14-18 September.

The 10th Annual Chronic Diseases Network conference will be held in Darwin from 21-22 September. Find out more...

Maria Scarlett presents 'National Ethics Application Form (NEAF)' on Monday 11 September from 12pm to 1pm.

Some of the world's leading thinkers and researchers about creativity and the arts will gather in Alice Springs this month for CDU's first Creative Citizenship symposium.

Students and employees of CDU can take advantage of Seven Spirit Bay's latest great special offer right through September and October. Find out more...

Russell Lilford presents an exhibition of wood cuts from 14 September at The Gallery, Casuarina Campus.

If you've got questions then CDU has the answers for you at tomorrow night's Courses and Careers Night at Casuarina Campus.

CDU's cultural diversity was again on show as it made welcome a group of students from the Fujen University, Taiwan, last week.

Dr Martin Young presents 'Reconceptualising tourism - destination development in peripheral areas', on Wednesday 6 September from 1pm to 2pm.

Allan Patience presents 'To be or not to be a state? The decline of Australian federalism in the context of the Howard Government's 'radical centralism'', on Wednesday 6 September from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Research conducted by Menzies School of Health Research director Professor Jonathan Carapetis, will feature in this year's '10 of the best' booklet, to be launched by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott on Friday 1 September.