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September 2024 Edition

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Student accommodation
September 2024 edition

CDU announces partner for delivery of new student accommodation complex

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will partner with a global student housing provider, in an exciting step forward in the development of the purpose-built student accommodation for CDU’s City Campus.

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CDU Menzies Medical School
September 2024 edition

Green light for medical program to start in 2025

Charles Darwin University (CDU) will soon begin educating the next generation of Territory doctors with the CDU Menzies Medical Program to commence in 2025.

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CDU has been provided with an indicative cap of 2200 new overseas commencements for 2025.
September 2024 edition

CDU welcomes certainty for international students

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has welcomed announcements by the Department of Education relating to international student numbers for 2025. 

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Research

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are working with the Timor-Leste agriculture community to help increase on-farm labour productivity.
September 2024 edition

New partnership seeks to improve food security in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity. 

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The study by Charles Darwin shows widespread culling of crocodiles is not an effective way to stop attacks on humans.
September 2024 edition

Culling crocs not the answer to stopping attacks: Paper

Education and community awareness, removal of problem animals and exclusion areas are significantly more effective in reducing saltwater crocodile attacks in the Northern Territory than a widespread culling program to reduce crocodile numbers, according to a new study.

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Charles Darwin University’s 2024 Higher Degree by Research Conference will be held online on August 28 to 29.
September 2024 edition

Speaker showcases how to make research impactful

A former journalist and now leading communications academic has shared how early career scholars can use their research findings to create lasting, real-world change at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) 2024 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Confe

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The new study has found there are significant security vulnerabilities in some smart wearable devices.
September 2024 edition

Can your smartwatch get hacked? Study shows what information is at risk

Smartwatches might be good for tracking steps and heartrates, but they can also offer hackers a wealth of personal information to exploit, according to a new Charles Darwin University (CDU) study.

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Community

 Charles Darwin University Nhulunbuy facility receives official name from Traditional Owners.
September 2024 edition

CDU opens permanent campus to deliver tertiary education in East Arnhem Region

In a special ceremony in Nhulunbuy Northeast Arnhem Land Charles Darwin University (CDU) received the official title and meaning of the newest regional campus Mathaman | CDU Nhulunbuy Campus.

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Outback active Health Hub
September 2024 edition

Centre receives recognition for work in building healthier communities

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Wellness Centre has been recognised as a finalist for the Community Engagement award at last month’s Financial Review Higher Education Awards, acknowledging the Centre’s work in creating partnerships and healthy communities. 

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Staff

The Honourable Paul Henderson AO was appointed to the position of Chancellor in February 2019 and will conclude his tenure in March 2025.
September 2024 edition

Chancellor to conclude term after successfully guiding the University for six-years

The Honourable Paul Henderson AO, who was appointed to the position of Charles Darwin University (CDU) Chancellor in February 2019, will end his tenure in March 2025. 

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Raelke Grimmer
September 2024 edition

CDU Lecturer pens novel that brings a new perspective to female autism

Charles Darwin University (CDU) Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics Dr Raelke Grimmer has produced her debut novel, a story that explores the complex nature of grief while bringing a new perspective to female friendship and autism. 

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Student

Faculty of Arts and Society welcomes students from Hirosaki University, Japan
September 2024 edition

Faculty of Arts and Society welcomes students from Hirosaki University, Japan

Students from the Hirosaki University Aomori Prefecture in Japan recently came to Charles Darwin University (CDU) to spend time improving their writing skills and their spoken language skills. 

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A delegation from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) leadership is embarking on an intensive 17-day tour of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to reignite existing relationships with South Asian partners and lay the groundwork for new connections.
September 2024 edition

CDU to strengthen ties with South Asian partners after international cap assurances

A delegation from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) leadership is embarking on an intensive 17-day tour of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to reignite existing relationships with South Asian partners and lay the groundwork for new connections.

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Maths camp
September 2024 edition

Maths camp helps to inspire learning

In August, Charles Darwin University (CDU) coordinated a maths camp where 45 students and volunteer teachers came together to solve all things maths. 

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