CDU Faculty of Arts and Society

04/09/2026

💼 Big ideas. Bold ambitions. Endless possibilities. Your future in business could start here!🚀📈

Thinking about where a Business degree could take you? From developing practical skills to understanding the world of business, there are plenty of opportunities to build the knowledge and confidence for your future career. 🌏✨

Hear from Roopali Misra, Lecturer in Business and Accounting, as she talks about CDU’s Business degree programs and what students can look forward to when choosing to study business. 🎓

Whether your interests lie in business, management, accounting or building a career in the wider business world, this could be your first step towards exciting possibilities.

▶️ Hit play and hear from Roopali Misra to discover more about studying Business at CDU!

03/09/2026

🎓✨ What’s it really like doing a PhD at CDU? 🤔

Hear from Anita Rijal, a third-year PhD candidate, as she shares her experience with the Faculty of Arts and Society at CDU from navigating the research journey to being part of a supportive and connected HDR community. 💜🌏

🎥 Hear her story and discover what the PhD journey at CDU FAS is all about!

02/09/2026

🎓✨ A glimpse from our HDR Meet & Greet! 💜

A wonderful time connecting, sharing, and bringing together our HDR community from the Faculty of Arts and Society at CDU. 🤝💜

It was fantastic to welcome everyone to campus and create a space for conversations, new connections, and creating a collaborative spirit among our HDR community 😃.

Here’s a little glimpse of the moments we shared! 🎥✨

02/09/2026

Ready to turn your passion for education into a career that can shape the future?👩🏻‍🏫🎓✨

Hear from Dr Bronwyn Dann as she introduces CDU’s Education degree programs and shares insights into the study opportunities available for aspiring educators. 📚

Whether you see yourself inspiring young minds, supporting learners to reach their potential, or making a meaningful difference through education, your journey could start right here. 🌟

👩‍🏫 Great educators can make an impact that lasts a lifetime — could you be one of them?

31/08/2026

🎓 What makes a university feel like more than just a place to study? It’s the people, the community and the feeling that you belong.✨

Hear from Anna, a Bachelor of Laws student at CDU, as she shares her experience of university life and the welcoming culture that has made her journey so special. ⚖️📚

From feeling supported to being part of a friendly and inclusive community, Anna shares what she loves about studying at CDU and why her university experience has been such a positive one. 💫

▶️ Hit play and hear it from Anna — because sometimes the best way to discover university life is through the students experiencing it!

28/08/2026

Why do so many old mobile phones end up forgotten in drawers instead of being recycled? 📱

A new study takes a closer look at one of the biggest challenges in electronic waste management: mobile phone hoarding.

📘 Waste Mobile Phone Hoarding and Recycling Barriers: A Typology and Insights from a Large Qualitative Sample

Despite widespread recycling initiatives, waste mobile phone recycling rates remain low. Drawing on online focus groups and interviews with 127 Australian consumers, this research reveals that convenience is the primary reason people keep old phones. More importantly, hoarding isn't simply about forgetting—it also helps people avoid concerns about data security, privacy, future need, and other perceived risks associated with recycling.

The study presents a comprehensive typology of mobile phone hoarding and recycling barriers, offering valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and the waste management sector seeking to increase recycling rates and reduce electronic waste.

Authors: Jiang X., Stephen J. Greenland, Nhat Nguyen, and Chrystie Watson.

📖 Read the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1080/14486563.2026.2667759

What's keeping your old mobile phones in a drawer instead of being recycled?

Low waste mobile phone (WMP) recycling rates are a global phenomenon, including in Australia, where they persist despite recycling initiatives. Robust qualitative research has been advocated to dee...

27/08/2026

Your voice. Your knowledge. Your leadership. Your future. 🎓

First Nations leadership is about more than leading — it’s about creating opportunities, strengthening communities and making a difference for generations to come. ✨

Hear from Haydon Staines, Director First Nations Leadership, as he introduces the First Nations Leadership programs, shares what they offer, and invites First Nations students to explore the opportunities available to them.

🌟 Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership skills, build confidence or create meaningful change in your community, this could be the next step in your journey.

26/08/2026

Can a 2,000-year-old philosophy help us tackle today's workplace and sustainability challenges?🤔

A fascinating new paper explores exactly that:

📘 Neo-Stoicism and Complex Social-ecological Systems: Ethical Practices in Contemporary Workplaces

In a world facing increasing complexity, uncertainty, and environmental and social challenges, what can Stoicism offer contemporary professional practice?

Drawing on surveys and interviews with professionals who practice Stoicism in their work, the study explores how Neo-Stoic philosophy shapes ethical decision-making, leadership, contributions to the common good, and consideration of the broader social-ecological systems affected by workplace decisions. The findings suggest that Neo-Stoicism provides a practical ethical framework that goes beyond compliance and offers valuable insights for sustainability, organizational ethics, and professional practice.

Authors: Chrystie Watson, Peter Case, Josephine Pryce, Carol Jarvis, and Wendelin Küpers.

📖 Read the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40926-025-00357-z

Can ancient philosophical traditions help shape more ethical and sustainable workplaces today?

This paper presents an empirical study examining how professionals in contemporary workplaces interpret and apply Stoic philosophy to shape their ethical conduct. Conceptualised as ‘Neo-Stoic’ philosophy, the study contributes to scholarly understanding of how an ancient ethical tradition inform...

26/08/2026

📚 Good Parties, Good Citizens: Educating Citizens for a Better Party Democracy

What role can civics education and political parties play in strengthening democratic participation?

Join Library & Archives NT for a lunchtime seminar with the editors of The Australian Liberal Party: Volumes 1 & 2 as they explore how libraries, educators and communities can help build informed, engaged and active citizens.

📅 Thursday, 3 September
🕧 12.30–1.30pm
📍 Library & Archives NT
L2, Danala, 54 Cavanagh Street, Darwin City

The seminar will be presented by Associate Professor Matteo Bonotti and Associate Professor Zareh Ghazarian from Monash University, and Associate Professor Steven Farram from Charles Darwin University.

Come along for an engaging discussion on civics, political parties and the future of democratic participation.

25/08/2026

⚖️ Interested in law, justice and the world of legal studies? Your journey could start here.📚

Law is more than knowing the rules — it’s about developing the skills to think critically, understand complex issues, advocate effectively and make an impact in a changing world.

Hear from Dr Mark Brady, Senior Lecturer in Law, as he introduces the Law and Legal Studies program and shares insights into what students can expect from their studies. 🎓⚖️

Whether you’re curious about the legal profession or interested in where studying law could take your career, this is your chance to learn more directly from an expert in the field.