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CDU Alumni E-News
April 2022 issue
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ALUMNI!
More than 2,000 Charles Darwin University students graduated in early April at our first round of 2022 graduation ceremonies, joining over 70,000 other CDU graduates and becoming our newest cohort of alumni.
Graduating students were recognised for completing a range of degrees with 1,055 in Higher Education, 1,039 in Vocational Education and Training and 16 PHD graduates.
A huge welcome to you all, and we hope you enjoy your first edition of CDU Alumni E-News!
Nominate now for the 2022 CDU Alumni Awards
Do you know a CDU graduate that is making a difference in the world? Someone who is kicking goals and demonstrates excellence in their career or is making a positive contribution to the community?
Nominations close 30 May, so nominate them today for the 2022 CDU Alumni Awards!
Centre for Better Health Futures in the Territory announced
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) NT Centre for Better Health Futures (Centre) is set to expand capacity in health education and training in the Territory.
The Centre will be built at CDU’s Casuarina campus as a three-storey building and will house simulated spaces that will be augmented with VR and mobile technologies that can be used by students from across the Territory from Nhulunbuy to Alice Springs.
Molly Wardaguga Research Centre secures $5 million to support First Nations maternal health
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has welcomed $5 million in this year’s budget for the Birthing On Country project to support First Nations mothers and their babies in remote communities for the next five years.
Funding from the Federal Government allocated to the improving the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Mothers and Babies will raise the safety of birthing on country and integrating cultural sensitivities as women move into motherhood.
First Nations students honoured in Valedictory Ceremonies across CDU campuses
Proud Larrakia and Birri Gubba woman Melissa Fisher was determined to go to university after seeing her father’s lack of literacy growing up.
She had always dreamed about becoming a nurse ever since she was a teenager, but it wasn’t until she had her fifth child that she eventually started studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
CDU lecturer recognised in NT Social Worker of the Year Award
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) social work lecturer has been recognised in the 2022 Mary Moylan NT Social Worker of the Year Award.
Hannah Taino-Spick, a lecturer in social work and a PhD candidate at the CDU College of Health and Human Sciences, have been named as a finalist for the prestigious award.
Ms Taino-Spick is recognised for her work in canine-assisted services, Good Dog, and her innovative approach to human services.
CDU nursing student gains insight about Indonesia's health system
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) nursing student has been selected to complete a study tour to learn about the challenges of Indonesia’s public health sector to aid her career in nursing in Australia.
Third-year nursing student, Shamsiya Hassam Mooradun, of Perth, recently attended the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) public health study tour on November 20.
Hospitality courses at CDU face up to industry challenge
Territory businesses have been facing one of the worst labour shortages the industry has seen with travel restrictions and broader industry uncertainty amid COVID-19 infection numbers have slowed the supply of some hospitality staff.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is supporting the hospitality industry ensuring graduates are equipped and prepared to work in the industry by delivering hands-on training to support careers such as barista, bar attendant, waiter, chef and restaurant manager.
Project to strengthen Indigenous response to disasters for sustainable community development
A research team engaged with Indigenous community members to discover ways to strengthen cultural responses to natural and social disasters for sustainable health and development through a PhD project.
The award-winning project underwent at Galiwin’ku community on Elcho Island aimed to revive and enhance Yolŋu law, knowledge, culture and governance around events such as cyclones.
Top End anglers get behind tracking the world's fastest fish
Top End anglers are being called on to help Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers track one of the world’s most iconic and sought-after sports fish, the billfish.
The saltwater predatory fish, known as billfish, can be found in waters off Dundee Beach and Groote Island is famous for its sword-like facial protuberances as well as its impressive speed and size, a Black Marlin can reach up to 700kg.
CDU Art Gallery presents:
24 March - 9 July 2022
long water: fibre stories illuminates spiritual, ancestral, and physical connections to water through fibre practices of artists from Yuwaalaraay (North West NSW), Quandamooka (Moreton Bay, South East QLD), Kuku Yalanji (Far North QLD), Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands, QLD), Yurruwi (Milingimbi Island, NT), and surrounding homelands. Together this group—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, spanning different generations and ancestries—share an inseparable relationship to water, be it the vast sea, inland waterways, or expansive river systems.
This exhibition is curated by Freja Carmichael and is a touring exhibition of the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Emma Bell
Class of 2009 - Bachelor of Business
Winner - CDU Alumnus Award for Industry Excellence 2021
Emma is a highly competent Senior Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience working across infrastructure and the built environment in planning, design development, and construction. For the past eight years, Emma has focused on delivering Defence capital works projects across multiple states and territories, and previous to this worked for Northern Territory Government within the Major Performance Categories.
Since graduating from CDU, where she attained her AIPM student of the year award, she has both refined and increased her project management skills for the NT Government and Commonwealth sectors. For the past 10 years, she has delivered significant Defence projects including the RAAF Base Darwin, Estate Base Master Plan preparations and design management of RAAF Base Darwin Mid Term Refresh (MTR) MPFR designs estimated to be worth between $200 million - $7 billion.
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Remaining connected and engaged with our alumni is important to us. No matter where you go, CDU will always be there for you.
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CDU launches all new online Career Centre
Are you looking for a job, promotion, or career change? Did you know that you still have access to CDU careers resources? Absolutely FREE! CDU’s all new online Careers Centre is jam packed with resources to help you navigate the next step of your career. All you need to do is activate your Alumni Account, access the CDU portal then click on the Career Centre tile.
The CDU Careers team also post jobs and opportunities on their CDU Careers Facebook page so make sure you check it out!
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Library Access
Though you may have finished your formal study at CDU, with an alumnus account, you will have access to a select range of CDU Library’s online resources, which includes access to a growing number of high-quality databases, e-journals and e-books, you are always welcome to borrow physicals materials from any our campus libraries.
CDU Careers Centre
Are you looking for a job, promotion, or career change? CDU’s all new online Careers Centre is jam packed with resources to help you navigate the next step of your career. It's available through the CDU portal once you have activated your alumni account.
Alumni Access to CDU Portal
You can now access the CDU portal after you've graduated, so you'll have continued access to online and on-campus library resources, careers centre and your CDU email address.
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