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Successful fee-free TAFE at CDU extended to close more skills gaps in the NT
The fee-free TAFE program returns to CDU with more than 60 courses offered to ensure the Northern Territory has the skilled workforce it needs.
Read more about Successful fee-free TAFE at CDU extended to close more skills gaps in the NT![A new containerised hydrogen electrolyser and fuel cell system has been installed at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub for Applied Research and Training (REMHART) facility. The new system will integrate hydrogen into the NT’s power network.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/240125_REMHARTMediaEvent-13.jpg?h=1fbf1d70&itok=q-D9GEXe)
NT receives key boost in integrating hydrogen into the electricity grid
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has produced hydrogen in the Northern Territory for the first time.
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$1.7 million training contract for CDU to upskill prisoners in the NT
A new agreement has been signed between Northern Territory Correctional Services and Charles Darwin University. CDU TAFE will now run vocational training at both correctional centres in the Northern Territory.
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Uniting industry to investigate mitigation of threatened species bycatch in commercial net fisheries
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is leading an ambitious new collaborative project that will look to mitigate threatened ray and shark bycatch in northern Australian net fisheries.
Read more about Uniting industry to investigate mitigation of threatened species bycatch in commercial net fisheries![Matthew Norwood at the TERN Savanna SuperSite](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/231020_LitchfieldRIEL-3.jpg?h=6454ca5f&itok=YtGho4t3)
Rain, hail or shine, this CDU technician has a tower to climb
For nearly 15 years, Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Matthew Northwood has scrambled up towers in remote corners of the Northern Territory to test, adjust and repair technical equipment that’s providing vital information about a changing climate and impacts on our NT environm
Read more about Rain, hail or shine, this CDU technician has a tower to climb![A new paper with Charles Darwin University has explored how universities can regain control of academic integrity in the world of Artificial intelligence.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/iStock-1221206634.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=sIQovYOb)
New paper suggests how universities can regain control of education from AI
Universities around the world can preserve academic integrity from the threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by resisting corporate pressure and prioritising ethics, according to a new paper with Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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CDU researchers share their passion at the International Day for Women and Girls in Science
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers will be sharing their experiences in the field of technology, health, medicine, fisheries, and environmental science at Casuarina Library's celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Friday 9 February from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Read more about CDU researchers share their passion at the International Day for Women and Girls in Science![Charles Darwin University Larrakia Academic in Residence Dr Bilawara Lee, known as Aunty B, was recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Bilawara%20Lee%201.jpg?h=207d6f71&itok=sWqPttm1)
Teacher of Larrakia wisdom honoured in prestigious awards
The experience, knowledge and dedication of beloved Charles Darwin University academic Dr Bilawara Lee has been recognised at this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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CDU researcher in the Science Show’s Top 100 Australian Scientists
Charles Darwin University (CDU) ecologist Professor Alan Andersen has landed on the prestigious Top 100 Australian Scientists list.
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Macka’s dyslexia was an obstacle in school, but it also made him an astute problem solver
Gabriel “Macka” Morris never thought he would be able to learn a trade and complete a VET course, because his learning difficulties kept throwing obstacles at him throughout his school years.
Read more about Macka’s dyslexia was an obstacle in school, but it also made him an astute problem solver![Students and experts walk among rows of crops during the India Field Intensive in December 2023.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/Kamal_Dec2023_2.jpg?h=6a3d7e66&itok=wtf2A-hP)
Field intensive proves fruitful for environmental students
In late 2023, a group of Charles Darwin University (CDU) students spent two weeks in the state of Punjab, India on a field intensive to learn about the diverse, climate-adaptive and organic farming systems across Punjab.
Read more about Field intensive proves fruitful for environmental students![Charles Darwin University’s First Nations Introduction to University – Health program began this week.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-01/DSC00299.jpg?h=cd8d3f0e&itok=Ki7KDZwV)
Health program attracts students from across the NT
First Nations students from across the Northern Territory gathered in Darwin to explore opportunities to study health in the second year of a successful new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program.
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