New Charles Darwin University vice-chancellor pledges growth after cuts to courses and staff

Charles Darwin University’s new vice-chancellor plans to expand course offerings in a bid to attract more students, after several years of course cuts and job losses at the institution.

Professor Scott Bowman, who will take up the job in May, said he plans to grow the university with a focus on emerging industries such as health, engineering and space.

“If you look at my history in higher education, I think you would have to say there is going to be more courses; there’s going to be more education,” he said.

“I really want to make…