CDU Uni News
A collection of media highlights from Charles Darwin University
CDU Vice-Chancellor elected for key role in international university Alliance
Charles Darwin University (CDU) Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Scott Bowman has been appointed as the new Alliance Executive Chair for the Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities network.
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Australia’s outback trainers travel more than 2000 km a week to teach students
Charles Darwin University’s Katherine Rural Campus workplace delivery trainers can travel more than 2000 kilometres in a week to meet with students on some of the most isolated cattle properties on earth.
Read more about Australia’s outback trainers travel more than 2000 km a week to teach studentsA ‘Foxy’ move: From school drop out to Doctor of Letters
John ‘Foxy’ Robinson AO has come a long way from leaving school at 13, to now receiving an honorary doctorate from Charles Darwin University for his entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and in recognitions of his contribution to the NT’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
Read more about A ‘Foxy’ move: From school drop out to Doctor of LettersFirst Nations health graduate leads the way in mastering CDU double degree
Teegan Wattam carved history with every step she took across the graduation stage. It was the first time a First Nations graduate received a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy at CDU.
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Symposium addresses maritime knowledge gaps in northern Australia
Charles Darwin University scholars and research partners gathered at Casuarina Campus last month for a symposium on fisheries, sea country, and livelihoods in northern Australia.
Read more about Symposium addresses maritime knowledge gaps in northern AustraliaStudy shows how AI can be a ‘crystal ball’ for businesses to stay afloat
Businesses unsure how to survive the next global tragedy should have no fear, with a new study showing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help organisations stay afloat in rapidly changing times.
Read more about Study shows how AI can be a ‘crystal ball’ for businesses to stay afloatPrivate midwifery practices will boost the workforce and provide better care
A new study by Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has shown that Australian private midwifery programs have achieved better outcomes for women and their babies compared to the Australian national average.
Read more about Private midwifery practices will boost the workforce and provide better careNew study shows how quickly surface water moves to groundwater reservoirs across Australia
A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind.
Read more about New study shows how quickly surface water moves to groundwater reservoirs across AustraliaCompulsory income management doing more harm than good: Study
Compulsory income management (CIM) in the Northern Territory is perceived to be ineffective in reducing harm, can contribute to situations of family violence and is incompatible with the needs of welfare recipients, a new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
Read more about Compulsory income management doing more harm than good: StudyStudy suggests online delivery trumps the classroom to teach students
Online learning can increase a student’s short and long-term memory by improving their cognitive capacity, according to a new study examining the uptick of digital education during COVID-19.
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Territory talent on display at CDU Open Day
If you want to know how Charles Darwin University (CDU) can help with your career or turn your passion into a profession, then all you need to do is peek behind the curtain at this year’s Alice Springs Open Day.
Read more about Territory talent on display at CDU Open DayConference puts Southeast Asia research in the spotlight
A recent Charles Darwin University conference highlighted the contribution of local academics to understanding and overcoming challenges in Southeast Asia.
Read more about Conference puts Southeast Asia research in the spotlightCDU student recognised at NT Young Achiever Awards for dedication to community
A passionate Master of Data Science student who dials down data to deliver business savvy insights has received an NT Young Achiever Award for his dedication to the Darwin community.
Read more about CDU student recognised at NT Young Achiever Awards for dedication to communityCDU graduate teaches Territorians visual arts in games design
The sky’s the limit for a Charles Darwin University (CDU) arts alumnus who is now teaching visual and digital skills at a Darwin-based game design company.
Read more about CDU graduate teaches Territorians visual arts in games designProgram to show students you don’t need to be Einstein to study STEM
A new generation of thinkers and innovators will get a taste of what it’s like to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) alongside real academics in the second year of a Charles Darwin University (CDU) mentoring program.
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Marine monitoring milestones to headline talk at MAGNT
The first live sightings of two significant marine species in NT waters and the urgent need to monitor sea temperatures was discussed at a recent research talk at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Read more about Marine monitoring milestones to headline talk at MAGNTGot a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizon
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) and an RMIT researcher are a step closer to replacing the needle to deliver drugs in the treatment of many chronic diseases.
Read more about Got a chronic disease and fear of needles? A prick-free natural alternative is on the horizonNew lecturer will contribute to research and clinical outcomes in orthopaedic biomechanics in the NT
A new CDU lecturer is excited to teach biomechanics and contribute to research and clinical projects relating to orthopaedic biomechanics in the Northern Territory.
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From general practice to the lab, Dr Mondira Roy shines as CDU Woman of the Year
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) science student has been recognised for her dedication to her studies, women’s empowerment, and the CDU community.
Read more about From general practice to the lab, Dr Mondira Roy shines as CDU Woman of the YearFirst Nations lore and art combine as Larrakia elder graduates in design
A Larrakia elder who has spent decades expressing her cultural connections through art received a Certificate IV in Visual Arts at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) graduation ceremony at the Casuarina campus.
Read more about First Nations lore and art combine as Larrakia elder graduates in designCDU students show the way for other young Territorians
Two Charles Darwin University (CDU) students who are passionate about contributing to their community are paving the way for other young Territorians to make a difference.
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