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July 2023 Edition

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A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University

Construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Centre for Better Health Futures is about to commence.
July 2023 edition

New CDU health facility breaks ground

Construction of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $25.8 million Centre for Better Health Futures is about to commence, with a ceremony held on-site celebrating the start of a new health teaching and research facility.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) took home the trophy in the basketball final at the 2023 Indigenous Nationals games held at Monash University in Melbourne.
July 2023 edition

CDU kicks off NAIDOC Week after victory at Indigenous Nationals

Celebrations for NAIDOC Week at Charles Darwin University (CDU) kicked off with a victory early this week, as First Nations students took home the trophy in the basketball final at the Indigenous Nationals games.

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CDU VC and DKA CEO shaking hands
July 2023 edition

MOU to strengthen research and innovation in Central Australia

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) will aim to strengthen research and encourage a culture of innovation in Central Australia.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) has been ranked in the top 200 universities in the world as part of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
July 2023 edition

CDU top 200 university in the world for impact

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has ranked in the top 200 universities in the world as part of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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CDU City campus Topping Out Ceremony
July 2023 edition

New CDU city campus tops out in Darwin skyline

Super structure works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct are now complete, with a topping out ceremony held on-site finalising the milestone.

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Research

Research excellence contributes to CDU's climb in international ranks.
July 2023 edition

Research excellence helps CDU rise in Times Higher Education Young University Ranking

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has made significant progress in the rankings of top universities established within the last 50 years.

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men drawing animal tracks in sand
July 2023 edition

Research amplifies the importance of waterholes for Aboriginal people

Research into male migration across remote communities in central Australia has shown how waterholes influence First Nations people patterns of migration.

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Chinese companies that invest in environmental and socially responsible projects have high quality financial reporting and accountability, according to new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers.
July 2023 edition

Top Chinese firms focused on environmental, social and governance have high-quality financial reporting

Chinese companies that invest in environmental and socially responsible projects have high-quality financial reporting and accountability, according to a new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers.  

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The study by Torrens University and Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics explored using AI techniques to predict cybersickness in virtual reality users.
July 2023 edition

Study finds AI can predict cybersickness in VR users

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to help combat nausea, headaches and dizziness among virtual reality (VR) users and make the technology more accessible, according to a new study with Charles Darwin University (CDU). 

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Community

CDU researchers and land managers are using satellite images to track fires burning in Central Australia
July 2023 edition

“On Fire" night of discovery sheds light on savanna management

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will share their expertise in a night of discovery about the impact of fire and various management techniques on savanna ecosystems around the world.

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students standing with machinery
July 2023 edition

Civil Construction Pre-employment program aims to fill local workforce gaps

Fifteen students identified through local jobs program and in partnership with Charles Darwin University TAFE Alice Springs will complete a 10-week intensive pre-employment program this week.

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Pathways to Politics program for Women Alumni Georgie Corrie is now leading the “Yes” campaign for a Voice to Parliament in the Northern Territory.
July 2023 edition

Pathways to Politics program Alumni leading the charge for the YES Voice in the NT

An alumni of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Pathways to Politics Program for Women is putting the skills and knowledge she learnt to the test as she leads the “Yes” campaign in th

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Professor Reuben Bolt ... new-look format to suit digital audiences.
July 2023 edition

CDU joins celebration of the Barunga Statement’s 35th Anniversary at annual festival

The historic Barunga Statement, a pivotal moment in the journey towards First Nations rights in Australia, commemorated its 35th anniversary this year at the annual Barunga festival.

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Staff

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July 2023 edition

CDU staff member attends key Veterans forum in Canberra

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) lecturer and leading researcher into veterans lived experience post-discharge, has presented a snippet of her research at the Female Veterans and Veterans' Families Forum, in Canberra recently.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher Dr Rohan Fisher has been chosen to attend this year’s prestigious ABC Top 5 Science media residency.
July 2023 edition

CDU researcher makes ABC Top 5 Science

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is one of only five academics across Australia to be chosen to attend this year’s prestigious ABC Top 5 Science media residency.

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Dr Farha Sattar
July 2023 edition

CDU Lecturer’s drone coding workshop for Territory schools takes flight

Young Territorians will be introduced to the fascinating world of drones, thanks to a National Science Week grant won by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) lecturer.

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Student

For the second year ever, a team of 14 talented and athletic Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will compete at the upcoming Indigenous Nationals games this month.
July 2023 edition

CDU students make their mark at Indigenous Nationals games

For the second year ever, a team of 14 talented and athletic Charles Darwin University (CDU) students will compete at the upcoming Indigenous Nationals games, set to take place in Melbourne next week.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) student paramedics put through their paces after “explosion”.
July 2023 edition

CDU student paramedics tested in a simulated explosion

Charles Darwin University (CDU) paramedic students were put through their paces in a real-life scenario that included the sights and sounds they would expect while responding to emergencies.

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Alice Springs Grads
July 2023 edition

Record number of First Nations students graduated this year in Alice Springs

A record number of students have graduated in Alice Springs, with over 20 per cent of the cohort being First Nations.

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The Kindness Festival is set to return to the Darwin Waterfront on Saturday 24 June, from 4pm to 9pm.
July 2023 edition

CDU international student-run festival lights up Darwin

The highly anticipated Kindness Festival, the largest student-led event in the Top End, returned for its third consecutive year in 2023, bringing to light the diverse and welcoming multicultural community of the Territory.

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