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March 2024 Edition

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Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received funding to further Birthing on Country services for First Nations women.
March 2024 edition

Five-million-dollar boost to translational research Birthing on Country initiatives

Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has received nearly $5 million in funding to expand support for Birthing on Country services critical for First Nations mothers and babies. 

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The inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) machine was donated to Charles Darwin University (CDU) from the INPEX-led Ichthys joint venture.
March 2024 edition

CDU receives research and development equipment from Ichthys LNG

The INPEX-led Ichthys joint venture has made a significant investment into research and development in the Northern Territory, gifting Charles Darwin University (CDU) a key piece of equipment critical for detecting traces of metals and

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Professor Reuben Bolt
March 2024 edition

Deputy Vice-Chancellor becomes first First Nations member on prestigious national science council

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) executive will join a council of experts to offer advice to the Prime Minister and cabinet on science and technology issues facing Australia. 

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Research

Professor Indra Abayasekera
March 2024 edition

Expert tests if AI can help teach students accounting

ChatGPT will not be replacing human teachers anytime soon, with a study into the technology’s capabilities finding it can’t help students critically understand academic assessment solutions.

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a population of the rare threatened Speartooth Shark in the Roper River.
March 2024 edition

Rare and threatened shark found in the Roper River for the first time

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers and First Nations Yugul Mangi Rangers have discovered a new population of a rare and threatened shark species in the Northern Territory’s Roper River. 

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Australian climate change innovators are making significant strategic decisions to better position their farming businesses and accommodate climate change uncertainty.
March 2024 edition

Farmers astutely managing climate change

Australian farmers are becoming climate change innovators by making significant strategic decisions such as planting crops at different times to normal to better position their businesses and accommodate climate change uncertainty, new research shows.

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Dr Nazim Nassar
March 2024 edition

New study reveals kill order for melanoma cells by cannabis extract

A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, a new in-vitro study finds.

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Guzyal Hill
March 2024 edition

Can AI write laws? Lawyer puts ChatGPT to the test

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) academic has answered one of the modern-day legal world’s most burning questions: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) write laws? 

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Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will collaborate with scientists from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) to investigate water use patterns and the efficiency of the Territory’s rain-fed cotton crops.
March 2024 edition

Study looking at how to make NT cotton industry get through "those rainy days"

A new study into how cotton responds to Northern Territory’s rainfall patterns will help in developing a sustainable and resilient industry not reliant on irrigation.

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Community

Charles Darwin University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation Professor Steve Rogers with members of the Timor-Leste Alumni Network.
March 2024 edition

International network’s first meeting brings together alumni

Charles Darwin University (CDU) reached a significant milestone in efforts to be connected locally, nationally, and internationally with the inaugural meeting of the University’s Timor-Leste Alumni Network Committee.

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RIEL Research Seminars
March 2024 edition

Annual series brings environmental science to wider audience

Environmental science is taking centre stage in an annual seminar series that showcases the work of researchers from across Charles Darwin University (CDU) and research partners. 

 

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Charles Darwin University Associate Professor Dianne Wepa led the study into connectedness for Māori during COVID-19.
March 2024 edition

Study examines Māori response during COVID-19

A study into the social response of Māori during the COVID-19 pandemic has found the interconnectedness of Indigenous communities could be key to developing greater and more effective public health policies. 

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Student

students review coding on large screen
March 2024 edition

Mastering AI

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has launched a new Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence). 

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The CDU Menzies School of Medicine’s new suite of micro-credentials explores emergency and disaster health.
March 2024 edition

New short courses to give insight into emergency and disaster health

In a time of environmental disasters and ongoing threats of disease outbreaks, a new suite of micro-credential courses will give students access to the knowledge and strategies of how to be prepared in a crisis.

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band on stage performing
March 2024 edition

Don’t keep your lips sealed about this band

Alice Springs locals Ruby Hill and Alex Shaw, better known as up-and-coming garage pop-rock band Sealed Lips, are taking their act to the next level thanks to the courses and lecturers from Charles Darwin University (CDU).

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