Talk:Charles Darwin University

Latest comment: 4 months ago by Sammi Brie in topic Opening blurb

Latin name

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I seriously do not think that the latin name has ever been used. It certainly was not in the early days when I was there. I will delete it. Restore only if there is evidence that it is used. Bduke (talk) 23:03, 10 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

Requested edits 2025

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Budget for 2024 is A$422,120 Chancellor is Trevor Riley AO KC Total staff 1,481 Students 21,716 Degree and research students 12,846 Tafe Students 8,870 ~2025-39855-97 (talk) 04:16, 12 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Governance and structure

The current and fifth chancellor of the university is former Chief Justice of the Northern Territory, Trevor Riley AO KC. ~2025-39855-97 (talk) 04:21, 12 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Update to Student Outcomes

In the 2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey, CDU graduates had a full-time employment rate of 84.9% for undergraduates and 89% for postgraduates.  The initial full time-salary was $77,000 for undergraduates and $107,200 for postgraduates. ~2025-39855-97 (talk) 04:24, 12 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Student demographics

Charles Darwin University's 2024 annual report shows enrolments totaled 28,535, with 8,870 students enrolled in vocational and educational training courses and 12,846 enrolled in higher education. ~2025-39855-97 (talk) 04:33, 12 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Aloneinthewild (talk) 21:30, 16 December 2025 (UTC)Reply

Opening blurb

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Suggest adding some additional points of interest. Update to the second paragraph:

It is the largest tertiary education provider in the Northern Territory and offers both academic degree and vocational education programs. It has close ties to First Nations learning and research, is a member of the Northern Australia Universities Alliance, and specialises in tropical savanna environments.
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It is the largest tertiary education provider in the Northern Territory and the first [[dual-sector education|dual-sector]] university in Australia, offering both academic degree and vocational education programs. It has close ties to First Nations learning and research and was recognized as the most equitable university in Australia in 2025. The university is a member of the Northern Australia Universities Alliance and specialises in tropical savanna environments.

[1] [2]  Preceding unsigned comment added by Norther Territory editor (talkcontribs) 06:41, 15 January 2026 (UTC)Reply